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Canakinumab reverses overexpression of inflammatory response genes in tumour necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases - 1 Jan 2017
Torene Rebecca, Nirmala Nanguneri, Obici Laura, Cattalini Marco, Tormey Vincent, Caorsi Roberta, Starck-Schwertz Sandrine, Letzkus Martin, Hartmann Nicole, Abrams Ken, Lachmann Helen, Gattorno Marco
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OBJECTIVE: To explore whether gene expression profiling can identify a molecular mechanism for the clinical benefit of canakinumab treatment in patents with tumour necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS). METHODS: Blood samples were collected from 20 patients with active TRAPS who received canakinumab 150 mg every 4 weeks for 4 months in an open-label proof-of-concept phase II study, and...
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