TNF-alpha Inhibitors

Download or read book TNF-alpha Inhibitors written by Jeffrey M. Weinberg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-08-08 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the development, pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of the currently available TNF-alpha inhibitors. It is the first volume that summarizes this material for all available TNF-alpha inhibitors. Elevated levels of TNF-alpha have been demonstrated in Crohn's disease, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting a role for TNF-alpha in their pathogenesis. The most recent preclinical and clinical data is presented in this book.