{"title":"Biosimilars in Pediatric IBD: Updated Considerations for Disease Management.","authors":"Valeria Dipasquale, Ugo Cucinotta, Claudio Romano","doi":"10.2147/BTT.S367032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S367032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Biologic drugs have significantly modified the pharmacological management of several chronic conditions, including inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). By contrast, in the last two decades, biologics have been associated with increased direct medical costs. As patents for the reference drugs have expired, the development and commercialization of biosimilars through abbreviated licensing pathways represented an affordable alternative in patients fulfilling the indication for biologics. A growing body of evidence, first in adults and then in the pediatric age group too, has provided reassuring data in terms of efficacy and safety of biosimilars both in naïve patients and in those previously on reference drugs who had to switch to the biosimilar. This review summarizes the currently available evidence for biosimilar use in IBD, with a focus on pediatric IBD. The most common practical approaches to biosimilar use in the pediatric clinical settings are also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":9025,"journal":{"name":"Biologics : Targets & Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"57-66"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/b1/a7/btt-16-57.PMC9205321.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40041672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Mykoniatis, Stavros Tsiakaras, M. Samarinas, A. Anastasiadis, E. N. Symeonidis, P. Sountoulides
{"title":"Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis","authors":"I. Mykoniatis, Stavros Tsiakaras, M. Samarinas, A. Anastasiadis, E. N. Symeonidis, P. Sountoulides","doi":"10.2147/BTT.S290286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S290286","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract An emerging theory regarding the potentially autoimmune nature of painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC) had led to several studies being conducted to assess the possible therapeutic effect of immunotherapeutic options for PBS/IC. This review presents the available evidence regarding the potential autoimmunity-based pathogenesis of PBS/IC and focuses on a main representative of the immunotherapeutic modalities for PBS/IC, aiming to summarize, evaluate, and present available data regarding the potential therapeutic role of monoclonal antibodies for PBS/IC patients. A non-systematic narrative and interpretative literature review was performed. The monoclonal antibodies included in the review were the anti-tumor necrosis factor-α (anti-TNF-α) agents adalimumab, which showed no difference compared to placebo, and certolizumab pegol, which showed statistically important differences in all outcome measures compared to placebo at the 18-week follow-up visit. Anti-nerve growth factor (anti-NGF) agents were also reviewed, including tanezumab, which showed both positive and negative efficacy results compared to placebo, and fulranumab, the study of which was discontinued owing to adverse events. In summary, monoclonal antibody therapy remains to be further researched in order for it to be proposed as a promising future treatment option for PBS/IC.","PeriodicalId":9025,"journal":{"name":"Biologics : Targets & Therapy","volume":"16 1","pages":"47 - 55"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47970705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Y. T. Dabi, H. Andualem, S. T. Degechisa, S. T. Gizaw
{"title":"Targeting Metabolic Reprogramming of T-Cells for Enhanced Anti-Tumor Response","authors":"Y. T. Dabi, H. Andualem, S. T. Degechisa, S. T. Gizaw","doi":"10.2147/BTT.S365490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S365490","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Cancer immunotherapy is an effective treatment option against cancer. One of the approaches of cancer immunotherapy is the modification of T cell-based anti-tumor immune responses. T-cells, a type of adaptive immune response cells responsible for cell-mediated immunity, have long been recognized as key regulators of immune-mediated anti-tumor immunity. T-cell activities have been reported to be suppressed or enhanced by changes in cell metabolism. Moreover, metabolic reprogramming during activation of T cells is required for the development of distinct differentiation profiles of these cells, which may allow the development of long-term cell-mediated anti-tumor immunity. However, T cells have been shown to undergo metabolic exhaustion in tumor microenvironment (TME) as it poses several obstacles to their function. Applications of several mechanistic solutions to improve the efficacy of T cell-based therapies including chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy are yet to be determined. Modifying the metabolic properties of these cells and employing them in cancer immunotherapy is a potential strategy for improving their anti-tumor activity and therapeutic efficacy. To give an insight, in this review paper, we endeavoured to cover metabolic reprogramming in cancer and T cells, signalling mechanisms involved in immuno-metabolic regulation, the effects of the TME on T cell metabolic fitness, and targeting metabolic reprogramming of T cells for an enhanced anti-tumor response.","PeriodicalId":9025,"journal":{"name":"Biologics : Targets & Therapy","volume":"16 1","pages":"35 - 45"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42016582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Progress in Biological Therapies for Adult-Onset Still’s Disease","authors":"P. Galozzi, S. Bindoli, A. Doria, P. Sfriso","doi":"10.2147/BTT.S290329","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S290329","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare multifactorial autoinflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by an excessive release of cytokines triggered by dysregulated inflammation and articular and systemic manifestations. The clinical spectrum of AOSD ranges from self-limiting forms with mild symptoms to life-threatening cases and presents clinical and biological similarities with the juvenile form (sJIA). Nowadays, the advances in biologic agents no longer limit the treatment to NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, or conventional synthetic DMARDs. The blockade of IL-1 and IL-6 is effective in the treatment of systemic and articular inflammation of AOSD patients; however, novel compounds with different properties and targets are now available and others are being studied. In this review, starting from the pathogenesis of AOSD, we summarized the current and emerging biological therapies, possible effective agents for achieving AOSD control and remission.","PeriodicalId":9025,"journal":{"name":"Biologics : Targets & Therapy","volume":"16 1","pages":"21 - 34"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47547261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Continuous Use of Etanercept During Pregnancy Does Not Affect TNF-Alpha Levels in Umbilical Cord Blood","authors":"Masayuki Nishide, Mayu Yagita, A. Kumanogoh","doi":"10.2147/BTT.S358449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S358449","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract TNF-alpha-targeted therapies during pregnancy is a topic of interest in rheumatology. Etanercept (ETN) is expected to have lower transplacental transfer, however, clinical evidence is lacking on the usefulness and safeness of continuing etanercept throughout pregnancy. We here described the first reported case of relapsing polychondritis where continuous use of ETN throughout pregnancy was required. The patient was a pregnant Japanese woman who presented with bilateral ear cartilage redness, swelling, saddle nose and severe subglottic oedema. Due to severe systemic and life-threatened disease, we decided to continue using ETN throughout pregnancy and resulted in successful vaginal delivery. The treatment with ETN was successful and TNF-alpha levels in umbilical cord blood were not affected. The infant did not have any signs of chondritis although levels of anti-type 2 collagen antibodies in maternal and umbilical cord blood were similar, suggesting that anti-type 2 collagen antibodies crossed the placenta. This case is an important clinical experience that strengthens the safety to continue ETN during the entire pregnancy if necessary.","PeriodicalId":9025,"journal":{"name":"Biologics : Targets & Therapy","volume":"16 1","pages":"17 - 19"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46134943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy of Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Therapy Against Intestinal Behçet's Disease Complicated by Recurrent Enterocutaneous Fistulae.","authors":"Hitomi Kashima, Satohiro Matsumoto, Shu Kojima, Yudai Koito, Takaya Miura, Takehiro Ishii, Hirosato Mashima","doi":"10.2147/BTT.S348300","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S348300","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 55-year-old man presented with recurrent ulcers and an enterocutaneous fistula at the anastomotic site after surgery for an ileovesical fistula and was diagnosed with intestinal Behçet's disease after undergoing surgery for enterocutaneous fistulae twice. The patient was transferred to our hospital because of recurrent enterocutaneous fistulae. He had a history of recurrent oral aphthous ulcers, folliculitis, and epididymitis and met the diagnostic/classification criteria for incomplete Behçet's disease and thus was diagnosed as having intestinal Behçet's disease. Remission induction therapy with steroids was administered for an ileal ulcer and an enterocutaneous fistula, and adalimumab was initiated for maintenance therapy. The fistula was closed, and the clinical course was favorable. Two months after initiating adalimumab, a subcutaneous abscess was detected at the site of the enterocutaneous fistula scar, and relapse of intestinal Behçet's disease was suspected. Steroids were re-administered for remission induction, followed by maintenance therapy, for which adalimumab was switched to infliximab. No relapse was detected after steroid withdrawal. No therapeutic strategies have been established for intestinal Behçet's disease. Moreover, there have been very few reports on therapeutic strategies and postoperative maintenance therapy for enterocutaneous fistulae. We thus consider this case valuable.</p>","PeriodicalId":9025,"journal":{"name":"Biologics : Targets & Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/be/e1/btt-16-1.PMC8818548.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39904133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Temraz, F. Nasr, J. Kattan, D. Abigerges, W. Moukadem, F. Farhat, L. Maatouk, G. Chahine, A. Shamseddine
{"title":"A Non-Interventional Multicenter Study of First-Line Bevacizumab in Combination with Chemotherapy in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in Lebanon","authors":"S. Temraz, F. Nasr, J. Kattan, D. Abigerges, W. Moukadem, F. Farhat, L. Maatouk, G. Chahine, A. Shamseddine","doi":"10.2147/BTT.S340525","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S340525","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose When combined with chemotherapy, bevacizumab improves progression-free survival (PFS) in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). This observational trial was designed to assess the safety and efficacy of bevacizumab plus first-line chemotherapy in a real-world setting in Lebanon. Patients and Methods A non-interventionaL multicenter study of first-LIne AVastin® (bevacizumab) in combination with chEmotherapy in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (LLIVE) is a multicenter, prospective, Lebanon-based, observational study that enrolled mCRC patients who received first-line bevacizumab plus chemotherapy combination. The primary end point of the study was PFS. Secondary endpoints comprised the overall response rate (ORR) and the safety and tolerability of bevacizumab. Results A total of 196 patients were enrolled between July 2010 and August 2013. The median duration of follow-up was 11 months. Median duration of bevacizumab treatment was 4 months with FOLFOX being the chiefly chemotherapy regimen used in the first-line setting (26%). Median PFS was 8.22 months (95% confidence interval (CI): 7.005–9.443). The ORR was 50.3% (complete response 7.5%, partial response 42.8%). The most common adverse event encountered was hypertension (28%) followed by epistaxis (4.8%), diarrhea (4%), anemia (4%) and headache (4%). Grade 3/4 adverse events occurred in 15.2% of patients. Conclusion The trial further substantiated the efficacy and safety of bevacizumab and chemotherapy in the first-line treatment of mCRC patients in Lebanon.","PeriodicalId":9025,"journal":{"name":"Biologics : Targets & Therapy","volume":"16 1","pages":"7 - 15"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48063634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Review on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Recent Molecular Pathophysiology Advances.","authors":"Maheeba Abdulla, Nafeesa Mohammed","doi":"10.2147/BTT.S380027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S380027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Inflammatory bowel diseases are considered immune disorders with a complex genetic architecture involving constantly changing endogenous and exogenous factors. The rapid evolution of genomic technologies and the emergence of newly discovered molecular actors are compelling the research community to reevaluate the knowledge and molecular processes. The human intestinal tract contains intestinal human microbiota consisting of commensal, pathogenic, and symbiotic strains leading to immune responses that can contribute and lead to both systemic and intestinal disorders including IBD. In this review, we attempted to highlight some updates of the new IBD features related to genomics, microbiota, new emerging therapies and some major established IBD risk factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":9025,"journal":{"name":"Biologics : Targets & Therapy","volume":"16 ","pages":"129-140"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/b8/ae/btt-16-129.PMC9481278.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9925276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julia Berman, Victoria Furer, Mark Berman, Ofer Isakov, Devy Zisman, Amir Haddad, Ori Elkayam
{"title":"Treatment with Ixekizumab Following Secukinumab Failure in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: Real-Life Experience from a Resistant Population.","authors":"Julia Berman, Victoria Furer, Mark Berman, Ofer Isakov, Devy Zisman, Amir Haddad, Ori Elkayam","doi":"10.2147/BTT.S326792","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S326792","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the clinical response to ixekizumab following secukinumab failure in patients with psoriatic arthritis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective multi-center observational study included psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients with a history of treatment with secukinumab, further treated with ixekizumab. Primary endpoint was primary response to treatment (drug survival > 6 months); secondary endpoints were changes in disease activity indices from initiation of ixekizumab to 6 and 12 months later and overall drug survival.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 23 PsA patients, 86% (n = 20) received more than two TNF inhibitors (TNFi). Median secukinumab treatment time was 15 months (IQR 10-21.5 months). Subsequently, 19 patients (83%) had a primary response to ixekizumab. Overall treatment duration during follow-up period for primary responders was 14 months (IQR 10-20.5). Reasons for ixekizumab cessation were worsening psoriasis (27%), peripheral arthritis (27%), both (47%), worsening of axial disease (13%), and adverse events (6%). Articular disease indices including Disease Activity Index for Psoriatic Arthritis (DAPSA), tender joints count (TJC) and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) were significantly lower at 6 and 12 months (DAPSA 1.5-2 levels reduction; p = 0.018 and 1-1.5 levels reduction; p = 0.031, respectively; TJC -2.16 [-4.0, -0.3]; p = 0.025 and -1.69 [-3.09, -0.28]; p = 0.022, respectively; SDAI -10.13 [-16.4, -3.8], p = 0.003 and -12.2 [-17.1, -7.2], p = 0.0002, respectively). PASI75 at 6 and 12 months was achieved by 63% and 57%, respectively, and PASI100 at 6 and 12 months by 31% and 21%, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patients with resistant PsA, including inadequate response to secukinumab, demonstrated a good response to ixekizumab, albeit limited on time. Within class switch from secukinumab to ixekizumab may be a plausible therapeutic option in PsA patients following secukinumab failure.</p>","PeriodicalId":9025,"journal":{"name":"Biologics : Targets & Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"463-470"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/98/d3/btt-15-463.PMC8608411.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39656135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Debora Basile, Francesca Simionato, Alessandro Cappetta, Silvio Ken Garattini, Giandomenico Roviello, Giuseppe Aprile
{"title":"State-of-the-Art of Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Gastric Cancer.","authors":"Debora Basile, Francesca Simionato, Alessandro Cappetta, Silvio Ken Garattini, Giandomenico Roviello, Giuseppe Aprile","doi":"10.2147/BTT.S290323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S290323","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastric cancer (GC) is a complex and heterogeneous disease with poor prognosis and limited available treatment options. During recent years, several molecular stratifications have been proposed to optimize the overall treatment strategy for GC patients. Breakthroughs in cancer biology and in molecular profiling through DNA and RNA sequencing are now opening novel landscapes, leading to the personalization of molecular matched therapy. In particular, therapies against HER2, Claudine 18.2, Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptors (FGFR), and other molecular alterations could significantly improve survival outcomes in the advance phase of the disease. Furthermore, immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors also represents a promising option in a selected population. Hoping that precision oncology will enter soon in clinical practice, our review describes the state of the art of many novel pathways and the current evidence supporting the use of monoclonal antibodies implicated in GC treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":9025,"journal":{"name":"Biologics : Targets & Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"451-462"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/17/d2/btt-15-451.PMC8572727.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39613261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}