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Vootukuru N, Vasudevan A. Approach to loss of response to advanced therapies in inflammatory bowel disease. World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30:2902-2919. [PMID: 38947290 PMCID: PMC11212715 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i22.2902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Remarkable progress over the last decade has equipped clinicians with many options in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Clinicians now have the unique opportunity to provide individualized treatment that can achieve and sustain remission in many patients. However, issues of primary non-response (PNR) and secondary loss of response (SLOR) to non-tumour necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) therapies remains a common problem. Specific issues include the choice of optimization of therapy, identifying when dose optimization will recapture response, establishing optimal dose for escalation and when to switch therapy. AIM To explores the issues of PNR and SLOR to non-TNFi therapies. METHODS This review explores the current evidence and literature to elucidate management options in cases of PNR/SLOR. It will also explore potential predictors for response following SLOR/PNR to therapies including the role of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). RESULTS In the setting of PNR and loss of response to alpha-beta7-integrin inhibitors and interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23 inhibitors dose optimization is a reasonable option to capture response. For Janus kinase inhibitors dose optimization can be utilized to recapture response with loss of response. CONCLUSION The role of TDM in the setting of advanced non-TNFi therapies to identify patients who require dose optimization and as a predictor for clinical remission is not yet established and this remains an area that should be addressed in the future.
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- Nikil Vootukuru
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Eastern Health, Victoria, Box Hill 3128, Australia
- Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Victoria, Box Hill 3128, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Eastern Health, Victoria, Box Hill 3128, Australia
- Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Victoria, Box Hill 3128, Australia
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Alhadab A, Almarhoon A, AlAlwan A, Hammo A. Clinical effectiveness and safety of ustekinumab in youth with refractory inflammatory bowel disease: A retrospective cohort study. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2024:00936815-990000000-00073. [PMID: 38597337 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_7_24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) incidence and prevalence has been increasing worldwide. Limited data exists on the effectiveness of ustekinumab (UST) in children. We aimed to describe the effectiveness and safety of UST in pediatric patients with IBD. METHODS A single-center retrospective study was conducted between January 2017 and February 2022. The study included patients ≤16 years of age who were treated with UST and followed up for ≥1 year. Clinical remission was defined as a score of the Pediatric Crohn's Disease (CD) and Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Activity Indices ≤10 at week 52. RESULTS Thirteen patients who had failed anti-tumor necrosis factor-α (anti-TNFα) therapy were included, eight (61.5%) with CD and five (38.5%) with UC. The median age was 13 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 11.5 to 14). UST treatment was initiated at a median age of 3 years (IQR: 2.3 to 7) after diagnosis. Ten patients (76.9%) achieved clinical remission. There were no statistically significant differences in characteristics between patients who achieved and did not achieve clinical remission. Biochemical remission (BioR) was achieved in six patients (46.2%). Body mass index (BMI) significantly improved, C-reactive protein (CRP) significantly decreased, and the need for corticosteroids significantly decreased in the remission group. Endoscopy conducted post-treatment in seven patients confirmed remission in six patients. Adverse events included two cases of infection and one of headache. CONCLUSIONS UST was effective as a secondary biologic therapy for the induction and maintenance of remission in patients with anti-TNFα refractory IBD. At one year, 84% of patients remained on UST with no severe adverse reactions reported.
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- Abdulhamid Alhadab
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA
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Olmedo Martín RV, Vázquez Morón JM, Martín Rodríguez MDM, Lázaro Sáez M, Hernández Martínez Á, Argüelles-Arias F. Effectiveness and safety of ustekinumab dose escalation in Crohn's disease: a multicenter observational study. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS 2023; 115:686-692. [PMID: 37314131 DOI: 10.17235/reed.2023.9402/2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND ustekinumab has proven effective in Crohn's disease (CD). However, some patients will partially respond or lose response over time. Data supporting the effectiveness of dose escalation in this scenario is scarce. AIM to evaluate the effectiveness of ustekinumab dose escalation in CD. METHODS patients with active CD (Harvey-Bradshaw ≥ 5) who had received intravenous (IV) induction and at least a subcutaneous (SC) dose were included in this retrospective observational study. Ustekinumab dose was escalated, either via shortening of the interval to six or four weeks or IV reinduction plus shortening to every four weeks. RESULTS ninety-one patients were included, and ustekinumab dose was escalated after a median of 35 weeks of treatment. At week 16 after intensification, steroid-free clinical response and remission were observed in 62.6 % and 25.3 % of patients, respectively. Systemic corticosteroids were discontinued in 46.7 % of patients who were on corticosteroids at baseline. Follow-up data beyond week 16 were available for 78 % of patients; at the last visit, 66.2 % and 43.7 % were in steroid-free clinical response and remission, respectively. After a median follow-up of 64 weeks, 81 % of patients were still treated with ustekinumab. Adverse events were reported in 4.3 % of patients; these were all mild and did not lead to hospitalization or discontinuation of treatment. Five patients (5.5 %) underwent surgical resection, with no immediate postsurgical complications. CONCLUSION ustekinumab dose escalation was effective in recapturing response in over half of the patients. These findings suggest that dose escalation should be considered in patients who experience loss or partial response to the standard maintenance.
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Gara SK, Guntipalli P, Marzban S, Taqi M, Aryal V, Khan QUA, Shah SA, Akbariromani H, Salinger D, Diaz-Miret M. Clinical Outcomes of Ustekinumab in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Cureus 2023; 15:e46833. [PMID: 37954750 PMCID: PMC10636694 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in stools, weight loss, and fatigue. It presents in patients with varying severity from mild to severe depending on the inflammation. Detailed analysis and guidelines are required for the safe usage of biological therapies in the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases as surgery is reserved for more complex cases. There is also geographical variation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) incidence and prevalence based on environmental and climate changes, and socio-demographics. Studies also show that there is more hospitalization and reduced health-related quality of life in IBD patients when compared to normal people. We conducted an extensive literature database search for articles with keywords within the last 10 years on adults >18 years of age with IBD and its treatment, especially with ustekinumab. Ustekinumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) kappa monoclonal antibody, that blocks IL-12 and IL-23 and was approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe IBD, especially in patients who are intolerant to immunomodulators or corticosteroids treatment. There are several retrospective studies that show the effectiveness of ustekinumab dosage escalation every four weeks in IBD patients. This escalation of dose not only improved the clinical outcome but also reduced the worsening of the disease. Previous studies also show the importance of considering dosage escalation before switching biological agents in the IBD treatment. Ustekinumab has also demonstrated both efficacy and safety in the induction and maintenance of the treatment of this disease. There are certain challenges and opportunities associated with ustekinumab usage in IBD patients that require further research. Ustekinumab seems to be more cost-effective in the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha-inhibitor failure population when compared to previously used biological treatment regimes.
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- Sirisha K Gara
- Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA
- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, USA
- Research and Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA
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- Research and Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Hospital, King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore, PAK
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- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lalitpur, NPL
- Research and Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore, PAK
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- Research and Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA
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- Research and Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA
- Clinical Research, Surgical ICU Research Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA
- Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IRN
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- Research and Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA
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- Family Medicine, Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus, Hialeah, USA
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Claßen M, Hoerning A. Current Role of Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Pediatric IBD: A Special Focus on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Treat-to-Target Strategies. CHILDREN 2023; 10:children10040634. [PMID: 37189883 DOI: 10.3390/children10040634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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In the last two decades, biologicals have become essential in treating children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease. TNF-α inhibitors (infliximab, adalimumab and golimumab) are preferentially used. Recent studies suggest that early application of TNF-α inhibitors is beneficial to inducing disease remission and preventing complications such as development of penetrating ulcers and fistulas. However, treatment failure occurs in about one third of pediatric patients. Particularly, children and adolescents differ in drug clearance, emphasizing the importance of pharmacokinetic drug monitoring in the pediatric setting. Here, current data on the choice and effectiveness of biologicals and therapeutic drug monitoring strategies are reviewed.
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Nguyen KM, Mattoo VY, Vogrin S, Basnayake C, Connell WR, Ding NS, Flanagan E, Kamm MA, Lust M, Niewiadomski O, Schulberg JD, Wright EK. Relationship Between Serum Ustekinumab Trough Concentration and Clinical and Biochemical Disease Activity: A Real-World Study in Adult Patients with Crohn's Disease. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2023; 48:271-279. [PMID: 36952135 DOI: 10.1007/s13318-023-00824-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The role of therapeutic drug monitoring for ustekinumab in the treatment of Crohn's disease has not been defined. This study aimed to explore the relationship of serum ustekinumab trough concentration (UTC) with clinical and biochemical disease outcomes in a real-world setting. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of Crohn's disease patients treated at a single tertiary centre. Ustekinumab was given as a single intravenous induction dose, followed by maintenance subcutaneous injections every 4 to 8 weeks. Rates of clinical remission (Harvey-Bradshaw Index ≤ 4), biochemical remission (C-reactive protein < 5 mg/l and faecal calprotectin < 150 μg/g) and complete remission were assessed at baseline and at the time of UTC testing during maintenance therapy. The association between baseline variables and UTC was tested using linear regression. We also performed an external validation analysis of UTC cut-offs established in four previously published studies. RESULTS This study included 43 patients. Compared to 8-weekly dosing, a 2.49- and 2.65-fold increase in UTC was associated with 6-weekly and 4-weekly dosing respectively. However, there was no significant difference in clinical, biochemical or complete remission among the dosing groups. An external validation of previously published optimal UTC cut-offs found low predictive value for our patient population. CONCLUSIONS In this study, dosing interval was the only determinant significantly associated with a higher UTC for patients on maintenance ustekinumab therapy. While a higher UTC may be achieved with dose escalation, it was not associated with improved rates of clinical or biochemical response in our cohort.
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- Khue M Nguyen
- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Esaki M, Ihara Y, Tominaga N, Takedomi H, Tsuruoka N, Akutagawa T, Yukimoto T, Kawasaki K, Umeno J, Torisu T, Sakata Y. Predictive factors of the clinical efficacy of ustekinumab in patients with refractory Crohn's disease: tertiary centers experience in Japan. Int J Colorectal Dis 2023; 38:57. [PMID: 36856849 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-023-04359-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Therapeutic efficacy of ustekinumab in the real-world data is limited in patients with refractory Crohn's disease (CD). In addition, factors predictive of better therapeutic efficacy of ustekinumab remains unsolved in CD. We aimed to evaluate therapeutic efficacy of ustekinumab in patients with refractory CD and to identify the factors associated with the efficacy of ustekinumab. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 72 patients treated with ustekinumab for refractory CD. Therapeutic efficacy was assessed at weeks 8, 26, 52, and 104 on the basis of dual remission, defined as the combination of Crohn's Disease Activity Index < 150 and CRP < 0.3 mg/dL, and factors predictive of the induction and maintenance of dual remission were investigated. The cumulative continuation rates and safety of ustekinumab were assessed. RESULTS The dual remission rates at weeks 8, 26, 52, and 104 were 31.9%, 37.9%, 47.5%, and 42.6%, respectively. A short disease duration (≤ 2 years) and higher baseline serum albumin levels (≥ 3.1 g/dL) were positively associated with dual remission at weeks 8 and 52. Meanwhile, higher serum CRP levels (≥ 1.19 mg/dL) were negatively associated with dual remission at week 8. The cumulative ustekinumab continuation rate was favorable, and no severe adverse events were found. CONCLUSION A short disease duration and higher baseline serum albumin levels might be predictive of favorable therapeutic efficacy of ustekinumab in refractory CD. Induction efficacy appears to be lower in patients with higher serum CRP levels.
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- Motohiro Esaki
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan.
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saga Medical Center Koseikan, Saga, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopic Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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Refractory metastatic Crohn's disease responsive to ustekinumab dose intensification. JAAD Case Rep 2022; 32:65-67. [PMID: 36654767 PMCID: PMC9841365 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2022.11.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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D’Amico F, Peyrin-Biroulet L, Danese S. Ustekinumab in Crohn's Disease: New Data for Positioning in Treatment Algorithm. J Crohns Colitis 2022; 16:ii30-ii41. [PMID: 35553665 PMCID: PMC9097676 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjac011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The treatment of patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease [CD] is still challenging. Therapeutic options include steroids, immunosuppressants, anti-TNFα agents, vedolizumab, and ustekinumab. Ustekinumab is a monoclonal antibody blocking the p40 subunit of IL-12 and IL-23. It showed to be effective and safe in randomised clinical trials and real-life studies and is currently approved for the management of CD patients who are naive to biologics and those who have already been treated with such medications. However, to date, a detailed and approved therapeutic algorithm is not available. The aim of this review is to report the most recent and updated data on the efficacy and safety of ustekinumab for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe CD and to define the optimal management of these patients.
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- Ferdinando D’Amico
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy,Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, University Hospital of Nancy, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Corresponding author: Prof. Silvio Danese, MD, PhD, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Via Olgettina 60, Milan, Italy, Tel.: [+39] 0282244771; fax: [+39] 0282242591;
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