| Literature DB >> 28967370 |
Rachel E Miller1, Anne-Marie Malfait1, Joel A Block2.
Abstract
Blockade of nerve growth factor (NGF) with antibodies is a promising strategy for treatment of chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA). This narrative review describes the current status of NGF-blockade for the treatment of OA pain. We summarise briefly current evidence for the efficacy and risks of anti-NGF blockade. Two anti-NGF antibodies, tanuzemab and fasinumab, are in active development, with tanuzemabclose to completing Phase 3 trials in preparation for an application for approval for clinical use.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28967370 PMCID: PMC6007861
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Exp Rheumatol ISSN: 0392-856X Impact factor: 4.473