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New pathogenetic insights have identified the key role of TNF-alpha in inflammatory rheumatic diseases and have revolutionized the therapy of spondyloarthritides. TNF-alpha-antagonists specifically inhibit the pro-inflammatory effects of TNF-alpha. Clinical studies with infliximab (Remicade), Etanercept (Enbrel) or Adalimumab (Humira) in ankylosing spondylitis or related diseases demonstrate superior efficacy to conventional drugs like non-steroidal antirheumatic drugs or traditional disease modifying antirheumatic drugs.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18500471 DOI: 10.1007/s10354-008-0522-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Wien Med Wochenschr ISSN: 0043-5341