Anti-TNF-Therapie bei Uveitis |
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Authors: | Prof. Dr. U. Pleyer F. Mackensen S. Winterhalter N. St��biger |
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Affiliation: | Universit?ts-Augenklinik, Charité, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin. uwe.pleyer@charite.de |
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Abstract: | Biologicals are selectively acting proteins that demonstrated high efficacy in the treatment of chronic disorders. In particular, biologicals blocking tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), an essential cytokine in chronic inflammatory diseases, have demonstrated great promise. Experimental and clinical data indicate that TNF-α plays an important role in intraocular inflammation. Neutralization of TNF-α might therefore be a promising strategy for prevention and treatment of uveitis. Here we review the principle effects, therapeutic value, and potential side effects of anti-TNF agents in uveitis. |
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