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Review
. 2022 Apr 28:3:100104.
doi: 10.1016/j.crphar.2022.100104. eCollection 2022.

Positioning biologics in the treatment of IBD: A practical guide - Which mechanism of action for whom?

Pascal Juillerat  1   2 , Maude Martinho Grueber  1   2 , Roseline Ruetsch  2 , Giulia Santi  1 , Marianne Vuillèmoz  2 , Pierre Michetti  2   3
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Review

Positioning biologics in the treatment of IBD: A practical guide - Which mechanism of action for whom?

Pascal Juillerat et al. Curr Res Pharmacol Drug Discov. .

Abstract

The number of available biological therapies have doubled over the last 10 years and the arrival of novel molecules (interleukin 23p19 inhibitors) is ongoing alongside the development of small molecules. As a result of this vast landscape of treatment, positioning advanced therapies (according to clinical situation, efficacy and safety) is of paramount importance to providing personalized, appropriate IBD treatment. In this publication the recent available literature is summarized for practical integration into clinical practice including comparative efficacy data, patient and disease demographics. We refer to recent publications and expert opinion in order to facilitate the decision making process of positioning biologicals IBD treatment.

Keywords: Adalimumab; Biological therapy; Infliximab; Monoclonal antibodies; Ustekinumab; Vedolizumab.

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Conflict of interest statement

Pascal Juillerat ​received consulting fees from AbbVie, Arena Pharma, Amgen, BMS, Ferring, Gilead, Janssen, Lilly, MSD, Pfizer, Pierre Fabre, Roche, Takeda, and Vifor Pharma. Lecture fees from AbbVie, Amgen, Janssen, Pfizer, Takeda, UCB pharma and Vifor Pharma and research grants from Vifor Pharma. ​Maude Martinho Grueber, Roseline Ruetsch, Giulia Santi and Marianne Vullièmoz ​have no conflict of interest to declare. ​Pierre Michetti ​received consulting fees from AstraZeneca, AbbVie, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Janssen, MSD, Nestlé Health Sciences, Pfizer, Pierre Fabre, Takeda, UCB Pharma, and Vifor Pharma, lecture fees from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Janssen, Hospira, MSD, Pfizer, Takeda, UCB Pharma, and Vifor Pharma and research grants from iQone.

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