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Scoville EA, Horst SN. A Practical guide to selecting and using new Crohn's disease therapies. Curr Opin Gastroenterol 2024; 40:243-250. [PMID: 38606784 DOI: 10.1097/mog.0000000000001029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review details the three new agents, including two novel mechanisms of action, approved to treat Crohn's disease in recent years. We review efficacy, safety, prescribing information, and available data on positioning these new therapies. RECENT FINDINGS Risankizumab and upadacitinib are novel mechanisms of action approved to treat moderate to severe Crohn's disease. Risankizumab targets the cytokine interleukin-23. Upadacitinib is a selective Janus kinase-1 inhibitor approved for use in individuals who have previously failed or are intolerant to an anti-TNF agent. Subcutaneous infliximab provides a novel method of administering maintenance dosing of a longstanding and efficacious therapy. SUMMARY Risankizumab has shown efficacy in both biologic naïve and biologic experienced populations. The SEQUENCE trial shows superiority of risankizumab over ustekinumab for disease response in patients who have previously failed an anti-tumor necrosis factor agent. Upadacitinib has shown good efficacy in clinical trials even in the setting of a mandated steroid taper during induction. Subcutaneous infliximab maintenance therapy appears noninferior to i.v. infliximab and shows good treatment persistence in real world transitions. Additional data is needed to better understand how to position these therapies.
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- Elizabeth A Scoville
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Favalli EG, Maioli G, Caporali R. Biologics or Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Who are Insufficient Responders to Conventional Anti-Rheumatic Drugs. Drugs 2024:10.1007/s40265-024-02059-8. [PMID: 38949688 DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02059-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease which can induce progressive disability if not properly treated early. Over the last 20 years, the improvement of knowledge on the pathogenesis of the disease has made available several drugs targeting key elements of the pathogenetic process, which now represent the preferred treatment option after the failure of first-line therapy with conventional drugs such as methotrexate (MTX). To this category of targeted drugs belong anti-cytokine or cell-targeted biological agents and more recently also Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis). In the absence to date of specific biomarkers to guide the therapeutic choice in the context of true precision medicine, the choice of the first targeted drug after MTX failure is guided by treatment cost (especially after the marketing of biosimilar products) and by the clinical characteristics of the patient (age, sex, comorbidities and compliance) and the disease (presence or absence of autoantibodies and systemic or extra-articular manifestations), which may influence the efficacy and safety profile of the available products. This viewpoint focuses on the decision-making process underlying the personalized approach to RA therapy and will analyse the evidence in the literature supporting the choice of individual products and in particular the differential choice between biological drugs and JAKis.
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- Ennio Giulio Favalli
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Festa del Perdono, 7, 20122, Milan, Italy
- Department of Rheumatology and Medical Sciences, Gaetano Pini-CTO Hospital, P.zza Cardinal Ferrari 1, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Festa del Perdono, 7, 20122, Milan, Italy.
- Department of Rheumatology and Medical Sciences, Gaetano Pini-CTO Hospital, P.zza Cardinal Ferrari 1, 20122, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Festa del Perdono, 7, 20122, Milan, Italy
- Department of Rheumatology and Medical Sciences, Gaetano Pini-CTO Hospital, P.zza Cardinal Ferrari 1, 20122, Milan, Italy
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Citera G, Mysler E, Kakehasi AM, Pascual-Ramos V, Masson W, Cadatal MJ, Rivas JL, Sheibanie F, Helling C, Ponce de Leon D. Cardiovascular Events, Malignancies, and Efficacy Outcomes in Latin American Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving Tofacitinib or Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors: A Post Hoc Analysis of the ORAL Surveillance Study. J Clin Rheumatol 2024:00124743-990000000-00223. [PMID: 38880956 DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000002106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE To assess safety/efficacy of tofacitinib and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) in patients from Latin America (LATAM) in ORAL Surveillance. METHODS In ORAL Surveillance, 4362 patients with rheumatoid arthritis aged ≥50 years with ≥1 additional cardiovascular risk factor received tofacitinib 5 or 10 mg twice daily or TNFi. This post hoc analysis stratified patients by geographical location (LATAM, n = 1202; non-LATAM, n = 3160). Incidence rates (IRs; patients with first event/100 patient-years) and hazard ratios for adverse events of special interest were reported. Efficacy outcomes included Clinical Disease Activity Index and American College of Rheumatology 20/50/70 responses. RESULTS Risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease and malignancies were less prevalent in the LATAM cohort compared with the non-LATAM cohort. IRs for patients receiving tofacitinib (combined doses) versus TNFi were 0.54 versus 0.28 (LATAM) and 1.14 versus 0.92 (non-LATAM) for major adverse cardiovascular events; 0.58 versus 0.27 (LATAM) and 1.33 versus 0.95 (non-LATAM) for malignancies excluding nonmelanoma skin cancer; and 0.69 versus 0.35 (LATAM) and 0.63 versus 0.33 (non-LATAM) for all-cause death. IRs for nonmelanoma skin cancer and venous thromboembolism were also numerically higher with tofacitinib versus TNFi and in the non-LATAM cohort versus LATAM. Efficacy was similar across treatment groups within each cohort. CONCLUSIONS Adverse events of special interest were generally less frequent in LATAM versus non-LATAM patients, reflecting differences in baseline characteristics, and higher with tofacitinib versus TNFi in both cohorts, consistent with the overall findings of ORAL Surveillance. Our findings emphasize the importance of assessing individual risk factors to guide benefit/risk assessment and treatment decisions. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02092467.
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- Gustavo Citera
- From the Section of Rheumatology, Instituto de Rehabilitación Psicofísica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Organización Médica de Investigación, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Serviço de Reumatologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Immunology and Rheumatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, CDMX, Mexico
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- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Brunner HI, Akikusa JD, Al-Abadi E, Bohnsack JF, Boteanu AL, Chedeville G, Cuttica R, De La Pena W, Jung L, Kasapcopur O, Kobusinska K, Schulert GS, Neiva C, Rivas-Chacon R, Rizo Rodriguez JC, Vazquez-Del Mercado M, Wagner-Weiner L, Weiss JE, Wouters C, Posner H, Wouters A, Chang C, White C, Kanik K, Liu S, Martini A, Lovell DJ, Ruperto N. Safety and efficacy of tofacitinib for the treatment of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: preliminary results of an open-label, long-term extension study. Ann Rheum Dis 2024:ard-2023-225094. [PMID: 38849152 DOI: 10.1136/ard-2023-225094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES We report the safety, tolerability and efficacy of tofacitinib in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in an ongoing long-term extension (LTE) study. METHODS Patients (2-<18 years) with JIA who completed phase 1/3 index studies or discontinued for reasons excluding treatment-related serious adverse events (AEs) entered the LTE study and received tofacitinib 5 mg two times per day or equivalent weight-based doses. Safety outcomes included AEs, serious AEs and AEs of special interest. Efficacy outcomes included improvement since tofacitinib initiation per the JIA-American College of Rheumatology (ACR)70/90 criteria, JIA flare rate and disease activity measured by Juvenile Arthritis Disease Activity Score (JADAS)27, with inactive disease corresponding to JADAS ≤1.0. RESULTS Of 225 patients with JIA (median (range) duration of treatment, 41.6 (1-103) months), 201 (89.3%) had AEs; 34 (15.1%) had serious AEs. 10 patients developed serious infections; three had herpes zoster. Two patients newly developed uveitis. Among patients with polyarticular course JIA, JIA-ACR70/90 response rates were 60.0% (78 of 130) and 33.6% (47 of 140), respectively, at month 1, and generally improved over time. JIA flare events generally occurred in <5% of patients through to month 48. Observed mean (SE) JADAS27 was 22.0 (0.6) at baseline, 6.2 (0.7) at month 1 and 2.8 (0.5) at month 48, with inactive disease in 28.8% (36 of 125) of patients at month 1 and 46.8% (29 of 82) at month 48. CONCLUSIONS In this interim analysis of LTE study data in patients with JIA, safety findings were consistent with the known profile of tofacitinib, and efficacy was maintained up to month 48. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT01500551.
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- Hermine I Brunner
- Division of Rheumatology and Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Paediatric Rheumatology Service, The Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology Service, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, McGill University Health Centre, Glen Site, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Paediatric Rheumatology, Hospital Britanico de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Paediatrics, Haematology, Oncology and Rheumatology, Wojewodzki Szpital Dzieciecy im J Brudzinskiego, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Division of Rheumatology and Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Paediatric Rheumatology Network, Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Centro de Alta Especialidad en Reumatología e Investigación del Potosí, SC, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA
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- Paediatric Rheumatology, Department of Paediatrics, UZ Leuven-Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- Paediatric Rheumatology, Department of Paediatrics, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology and Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Pediatric and Rheumatology Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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Kristensen LE, Deodhar A, Leung YY, Vranic I, Mortezavi M, Fallon L, Yndestad A, Kinch CD, Gladman DD. Risk Stratification of Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis for Treatment with Tofacitinib: A Review of Current Clinical Data. Rheumatol Ther 2024; 11:487-499. [PMID: 38696034 PMCID: PMC11111604 DOI: 10.1007/s40744-024-00662-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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In this commentary, we review clinical data which helps inform individualized benefit-risk assessment for tofacitinib in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). ORAL Surveillance, a safety trial of patients ≥ 50 years of age with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cardiovascular risk factors, found increased rates of safety outcomes (including major adverse cardiovascular events [MACE], malignancies excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, and venous thromboembolism) with tofacitinib versus tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi). Post hoc analyses of ORAL Surveillance have identified subpopulations with different relative risk versus TNFi; higher risk with tofacitinib was confined to patients ≥ 65 years of age and/or long-time current/past smokers, and specifically for MACE, patients with a history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). In patients without these risk factors, risk differences between tofacitinib and TNFi could not be detected. Given differences in demographics, pathophysiology, and comorbidities, we sought to examine whether the risk stratification observed in RA is also appropriate for PsA and AS. Data from the PsA tofacitinib development program show low absolute risk of safety outcomes in patients < 65 years of age and never smokers, and low MACE risk in patients with no history of ASCVD, consistent with results from ORAL Surveillance. No MACE, malignancies, or venous thromboembolism were reported in the tofacitinib AS development program. The mechanism of the ORAL Surveillance safety findings is unknown, and there are no similar prospective studies of sufficient size and duration. Accordingly, it is appropriate to use a precautionary approach and extrapolate differentiating risk factors identified from ORAL Surveillance (age ≥ 65 years, long-time current/past smoking, and history of ASCVD) to PsA and AS. We recommend an individualized approach to treatment decisions based on these readily identifiable risk factors, in line with updated labeling for Janus kinase inhibitors and international guidelines for the treatment of PsA and AS.Trial Registration: NCT02092467, NCT01262118, NCT01484561, NCT00147498, NCT00413660, NCT00550446, NCT00603512, NCT00687193, NCT01164579, NCT00976599, NCT01059864, NCT01359150, NCT02147587, NCT00960440, NCT00847613, NCT00814307, NCT00856544, NCT00853385, NCT01039688, NCT02281552, NCT02187055, NCT02831855, NCT00413699, NCT00661661, NCT01877668, NCT01882439, NCT01976364, NCT00678210, NCT01710046, NCT01241591, NCT01186744, NCT01276639, NCT01309737, NCT01163253, NCT01786668, NCT03502616.
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- Lars Erik Kristensen
- The Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Garweg JG, Straessle KA. Janus Kinase Inhibitors as a Third-Line Therapy for Refractory Endogenous Noninfectious Uveitis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38709218 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2024.2348125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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PURPOSE Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have recently been used to treat patients with biologic refractory noninfectious uveitis (NIU). This narrative review updates the current evidence relevant for their application in patients with refractory NIU. METHODS A literature search was performed for articles published until October 2023 in the PubMed, Scopus, and CENTRAL databases using the key terms "noninfectious uveitis" and "Janus kinase inhibitor" or "JAK inhibitor" without any exclusion criteria. Published articles were selected based on their clinical focus, relevance for ocular disease, time since publication and study design reflecting their scientific soundness with a critical appraisal of drug safety aspects. RESULTS Janus kinases are transmembrane signaling proteins. Their inhibition has shown therapeutic potential experimentally and in patients with multiple immune-mediated diseases, including NIU. JAK inhibitors differ from biological agents in that they inhibit not one specific but multiple cytokines. These agents can be ingested orally and seem superior to adalimumab for most indications. While there is no doubt regarding their efficacy in treating immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, reports regarding their safety are increasing, and the findings are generally confusing and contradictory. Since substantiated information about their specific safety profiles in patients with inflammatory eye disease is lacking, their position in the therapeutic algorithm for uveitis has yet to be determined. CONCLUSIONS In the absence of evidence from controlled clinical trials, JAK inhibitor therapy is still rendered experimental and currently considered only for sight-threatening uveitis. JAK inhibitors may be considered for specific NIU entities for which there is insufficient response or secondary loss of response to conventional or biologic disease-modifying drugs.
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- Justus G Garweg
- Swiss Eye Institute and Clinic for Vitreoretinal Diseases, Berner Augenklinik, Bern, Switzerland
- Department of Ophthalmology, Inselspital, Medical Faculty, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Swiss Eye Institute and Clinic for Vitreoretinal Diseases, Berner Augenklinik, Bern, Switzerland
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Myasoedova E, Matteson EL. Updates on interstitial lung disease and other selected extra-articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2024; 36:203-208. [PMID: 38411210 DOI: 10.1097/bor.0000000000001007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To discuss changes in epidemiology, recent advances in understanding of the pathogenesis and management of selected extraarticular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (ExRA). RECENT FINDINGS The incidence of ExRA overall and subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules in particular is declining after 2000. These trends reflect improved RA disease activity with early effective immunosuppressive treatments; changing environmental risk factors can be contributing. ExRA continues to carry a two-fold increased mortality risk. RA-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is a major contributor to mortality, with no decline in incidence and scant therapeutic options. Individualized risk stratification for RA-ILD based on patient-level risk factors and biomarker profile is evolving with MUC5B as a major genetic risk factor. Clinical trials are underway to evaluate the benefits of novel antifibrotic therapies and targeted therapies for RA-ILD. The risk of cardiovascular disease in RA is generally amendable to treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, although cardiovascular risk associated with JAK inhibition is not fully understood. SUMMARY Despite reduction in incidence of ExRA overall, the incidence of RA-ILD shows no significant decline and remains a major therapeutic challenge. The use of novel antifibrotics and immunosuppressive drugs shows promise in slowing the progression of RA-ILD.
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- Elena Myasoedova
- Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Faggiani I, D'Amico F, Bernardi F, Bencardino S, Allocca M, Furfaro F, Parigi TL, Zilli A, Fiorino G, Peyrin-Biroulet L, Danese S. Evaluating the pharmacokinetics of upadacitinib for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2024; 20:297-305. [PMID: 38712496 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2024.2349711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Janus kinases (JAK) are enzymes involved in signaling pathways that activate the immune system. Upadacitinib, an oral small molecule, is the first JAK inhibitor approved by FDA and EMA for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD), following successful phase II and III trials. Compared to other JAK inhibitors, upadacitinib has a high selectivity toward JAK1. This characteristic could improve its efficacy and safety. AREAS COVERED This review provides an overview of the available knowledge on the pharmacokinetics of upadacitinib as induction and maintenance therapy for CD. EXPERT OPINION The approval of newer targeted small molecules drug, including JAK inhibitors, marked a significant advancement in terms of effectiveness. In fact, the oral administration, the rapid absorption, the excellent bioavailability and the short serum time of maximum concentration are some of the advantages compared to biologics. The selective inhibition of JAK1 by upadacitinib allows for high efficacy while maintaining a reliable safety profile.
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- Ilaria Faggiani
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
- IBD Unit, Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, Nancy, France
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nancy University Hospital, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- INSERM, NGERE, University of Lorraine, Nancy, France
- INFINY Institute, Nancy University Hospital, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- Department of Gastroenterology, FHU-CURE, Nancy University Hospital, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- Groupe Hospitalier privé Ambroise Paré-Hartmann, Paris IBD Center, Neuilly sur Seine, France
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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Buch MH, Bhatt DL, Charles-Schoeman C, Giles JT, Mikuls T, Koch GG, Ytterberg S, Nagy E, Jo H, Kwok K, Connell CA, Masri KR, Yndestad A. Risk of extended major adverse cardiovascular event endpoints with tofacitinib versus TNF inhibitors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a post hoc analysis of a phase 3b/4 randomised safety study. RMD Open 2024; 10:e003912. [PMID: 38609322 PMCID: PMC11029242 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Compare the risk of extended major adverse cardiovascular (CV) event (MACE) composite outcomes and component events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with tofacitinib versus tumour necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) in Oral Rheumatoid Arthritis Trial (ORAL) Surveillance. METHODS Patients with RA aged ≥50 years and with ≥1 additional CV risk factor received tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg two times per day or TNFi. MACE (non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI), non-fatal stroke or CV death (MACE-3)) was extended by sequential addition of CV events (hospitalisation for unstable angina (MACE-4), coronary revascularisation (MACE-5), transient ischaemic attack (MACE-6), peripheral vascular disease (MACE-7)), heart failure (HF) hospitalisation (MACE-8) and venous thromboembolism (VTE; (MACE-8 plus VTE)). HRs (tofacitinib vs TNFi) were evaluated for MACE and individual components. RESULTS HRs for MACE-4 to MACE-8 with combined and individual tofacitinib doses versus TNFi were similar. Risk of MACE-8 plus VTE appeared similar with tofacitinib 5 mg two times per day versus TNFi (HR 1.12 (0.82 to 1.52)), but higher with tofacitinib 10 mg two times per day versus TNFi (HR 1.38 (1.02 to 1.85)). Risk of MI was higher with tofacitinib versus TNFi, but difference in risk of other individual CV events was not suggested. Across extended MACE definitions, risk appeared higher with tofacitinib versus TNFi in those with atherosclerotic CV disease or age ≥65 years. CONCLUSION In ORAL Surveillance, risk of composite CV endpoints combining all ischaemic CV events and HF did not appear different with tofacitinib versus TNFi. The totality of CV risk was higher with tofacitinib 10 mg two times per day versus TNFi, driven by an increase in VTE. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02092467.
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- Maya H Buch
- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Mount Sinai Heart, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Biostatistics, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Wang Y, Zhou Q, Wang H, Song W, Wang J, Mamun AA, Geng P, Zhou Y, Wang S. Effect of P. corylifolia on the pharmacokinetic profile of tofacitinib and the underlying mechanism. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1351882. [PMID: 38650629 PMCID: PMC11033359 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1351882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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This work aimed to explore the mechanisms underlying the interaction of the active furanocoumarins in P. corylifolia on tofacitinib both in vivo and in vitro. The concentration of tofacitinib and its metabolite M8 was determined using UPLC-MS/MS. The peak area ratio of M8 to tofacitinib was calculated to compare the inhibitory ability of furanocoumarin contained in the traditional Chinese medicine P. corylifolia in rat liver microsomes (RLMs), human liver microsomes (HLMs) and recombinant human CYP3A4 (rCYP3A4). We found that bergapten and isopsoralen exhibited more significant inhibitory activity in RLMs than other furanocoumarins. Bergapten and isopsoralen were selected to investigate tofacitinib drug interactions in vitro and in vivo. Thirty rats were randomly allocated into 5 groups (n = 6): control (0.5% CMC-Na), low-dose bergapten (20 mg/kg), high-dose bergapten (50 mg/kg), low-dose isopsoralen (20 mg/kg) and ketoconazole. 10 mg/kg of tofacitinib was orally intervented to each rat and the concentration level of tofacitinib in the rats were determined by UPLC-MS/MS. More imporrantly, the results showed that bergapten and isopsoralen significantly inhibited the metabolism of tofacitinib metabolism. The AUC(0-t), AUC(0-∞), MRT(0-t), MRT(0-∞) and Cmax of tofacitinib increased in varying degrees compared with the control group (all p < 0.05), but CLz/F decreased in varying degrees (p < 0.05) in the different dose bergapten group and isopsoralen group. Bergapten, isopsoralen and tofacitinib exhibit similar binding capacities with CYP3A4 by AutoDock 4.2 software, confirming that they compete for tofacitinib metabolism. P. corylifolia may considerably impact the metabolism of tofacitinib, which can provide essential information for the accurate therapeutic application of tofacitinib.
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- Key Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui, Wenzhou Medical University Lishui Hospital, Lishui People’s Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui, Wenzhou Medical University Lishui Hospital, Lishui People’s Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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Roubille C. [Management of cardiovascular comorbidities in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases]. Rev Med Interne 2024; 45:194-199. [PMID: 37981509 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2023.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Patients with chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases are at increased cardiovascular risk, which is the cause of persistent excess mortality despite increasingly effective specific treatment of the inflammatory and/or autoimmune disease. This increased cardiovascular risk is multifactorial, associated with accelerated atherosclerosis related to systemic inflammation, but also secondary to traditional cardiovascular risk factors and to the therapies used to control systemic inflammation. This justifies a coordinated, personalized management of cardiovascular risk in patients with chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, based not only on the treatment of their disease to achieve the lowest level of activity, but also on the screening and management of their cardiovascular comorbidities and modifiable cardiovascular risk factors.
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- C Roubille
- Département de médecine interne, CHU de Lapeyronie, Montpellier, France; Inserm, PhyMedExp, CNRS, CHRU Montpellier, université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France; Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France.
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Sinh P, Cross RK. Cardiovascular Comorbidities and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Causes and Consequences. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y) 2024; 20:204-215. [PMID: 38682122 PMCID: PMC11047149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) such as myocardial infarction and stroke. CVD in patients with IBD might occur in those with younger age and active disease, which are not traditional risk factors of CVD. Atherosclerotic CVD (ASCVD) and IBD are both proinflammatory conditions, and the underlying chronic inflammation might drive ASCVD risk. Decreasing inflammation might reduce this risk; however, data are limited. IBD medications can increase or decrease ASCVD risk. There are no specific guidelines or modalities to assess ASCVD in IBD. Early detection and risk stratification strategies have been established in other chronic inflammatory disorders. This article discusses causes of CVD in IBD and strategies to modify the consequences.
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- Preetika Sinh
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Charles-Schoeman C, Fleischmann R, Mysler E, Greenwald M, Ytterberg SR, Koch GG, Bhatt DL, Wang C, Mikuls TR, Chen AS, Connell CA, Woolcott JC, Menon S, Chen Y, Lee K, Szekanecz Z. Risk of Venous Thromboembolism With Tofacitinib Versus Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors in Cardiovascular Risk-Enriched Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. Arthritis Rheumatol 2024. [PMID: 38481002 DOI: 10.1002/art.42846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The ORAL Surveillance trial found a dose-dependent increase in venous thromboembolism (VTE) and pulmonary embolism (PE) events with tofacitinib versus tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi). We aimed to assess VTE incidence over time and explore risk factors of VTE, including disease activity, in ORAL Surveillance. METHODS Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) aged 50 years or older with at least one additional cardiovascular risk factor received tofacitinib 5 or 10 mg twice daily (BID) or TNFi. Post hoc, cumulative probabilities and incidence rates (patients with first events/100 patient-years) by 6-month intervals were estimated for adjudicated VTE, deep vein thrombosis, and PE. Cox regression models identified risk factors. Clinical Disease Activity Index leading up to the event was explored in patients with VTE. RESULTS Cumulative probabilities for VTE and PE were higher with tofacitinib 10 mg BID, but not 5 mg BID, versus TNFi. Incidence rates were consistent across 6-month intervals within treatments. Across treatments, risk factors for VTE included prior VTE, body mass index greater than or equal to 35 kg/m2, older age, and history of chronic lung disease. At the time of the event, most patients with VTE had active disease as defined by Clinical Disease Activity Index. CONCLUSION Incidences of VTE and PE were higher with tofacitinib (10 > 5 mg BID) versus TNFi and were generally consistent over time. Across treatments, VTE risk factors were aligned with previous studies in the general RA population. These data highlight the importance of assessing VTE risk factors, including age, body mass index, and VTE history, when considering initiation of tofacitinib or TNFi in patients with active RA.
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- Metroplex Clinical Research Center and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Organización Médica de Investigación, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Pfizer Inc, Collegeville, Pennsylvania
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Aymon R, Mongin D, Bergstra SA, Choquette D, Codreanu C, De Cock D, Dreyer L, Elkayam O, Huschek D, Hyrich KL, Iannone F, Inanc N, Kearsley-Fleet L, Koca SS, Kvien TK, Leeb BF, Lukina G, Nordström DC, Pavelka K, Pombo-Suarez M, Rodrigues A, Rotar Z, Strangfeld A, Verschueren P, Westermann R, Zavada J, Courvoisier DS, Finckh A, Lauper K. Evaluation of discontinuation for adverse events of JAK inhibitors and bDMARDs in an international collaboration of rheumatoid arthritis registers (the 'JAK-pot' study). Ann Rheum Dis 2024; 83:421-428. [PMID: 38071508 PMCID: PMC10958307 DOI: 10.1136/ard-2023-224670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND In a clinical trial setting, patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) taking the Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) tofacitinib demonstrated higher adverse events rates compared with those taking the tumour necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) adalimumab or etanercept. OBJECTIVE Compare treatment discontinuations for adverse events (AEs) among second-line therapies in an international real-world RA population. METHODS Patients initiating JAKi, TNFi or a biological with another mode of action (OMA) from 17 registers participating in the 'JAK-pot' collaboration were included. The primary outcome was the rate of treatment discontinuation due to AEs. We used unadjusted and adjusted cause-specific Cox proportional hazard models to compare treatment discontinuations for AEs among treatment groups by class, but also evaluating separately the specific type of JAKi. RESULTS Of the 46 913 treatment courses included, 12 523 were JAKi (43% baricitinib, 40% tofacitinib, 15% upadacitinib, 2% filgotinib), 23 391 TNFi and 10 999 OMA. The adjusted cause-specific hazard rate of treatment discontinuation for AEs was similar for TNFi versus JAKi (1.00, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.10) and higher for OMA versus JAKi (1.11, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.23), lower with TNFi compared with tofacitinib (0.81, 95% CI 0.71 to 0.90), but higher for TNFi versus baricitinib (1.15, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.30) and lower for TNFi versus JAKi in patients 65 or older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor (0.79, 95% CI 0.65 to 0.97). CONCLUSION While JAKi overall were not associated with more treatment discontinuations for AEs, subgroup analyses suggest varying patterns with specific JAKi, such as tofacitinib, compared with TNFi. However, these observations should be interpreted cautiously, given the observational study design.
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- Romain Aymon
- Rheumatology Division, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneve, Switzerland
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- Rheumatology Division, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneve, Switzerland
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- Institut de recherche en Rhumatologie, CHUM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Center for Rheumatic Diseases, University of Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
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- Biostatistics and Medical Informatics Research Group, Department of Public Health, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
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- Rheumatology, DANBIO, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, North Denmark Region, Denmark
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- Rheumatology, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester, UK
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- DiMePRe-J -Rheumatology Unit, University of Bari, Bari, Puglia, Italy
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- Rheumatology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Center for treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (REMEDY), Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Austrian registry for Biologics, Biosimilars und targeted synthetic DMARDs (ts-DMARDs) in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, BioReg, Vienna, Austria
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- V.A.Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, A.S.Loginov Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Division of Medicine, ROB-FIN, Helsinki University and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Rheumatology, Institute of Rheumatology, Praha, Czech Republic
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- Rheumatology Research Unit, Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Rheumatology & University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Skeletal Biology and Engineering research Center, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Rheumatology, DANBIO, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, North Denmark Region, Denmark
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- Rheumatology, Institute of Rheumatology, Praha, Czech Republic
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- Division of Rheumatology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneve, Switzerland
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- Division of Rheumatology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneve, Switzerland
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Manfredi A, Fornaro M, Bazzani C, Perniola S, Cauli A, Rai A, Favalli EG, Bugatti S, Rossini M, Foti R, Conti F, Lopalco G, Scalvini A, Garufi C, Congia M, Gorla R, Gremese E, Atzeni F, Caporali R, Iannone F, Sebastiani M. Retention rate of biologic and targeted synthetic anti-rheumatic drugs in elderly rheumatoid arthritis patients: data from GISEA registry. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1349533. [PMID: 38529117 PMCID: PMC10961352 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1349533] [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] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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Objectives An increased number of elderly individuals affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been reported, including both patients with RA onset in advanced age and patients aged with the disease. In this registry-based study, we aimed to analyze the retention rate and cause of discontinuation of biologic (b) and targeted synthetic (ts)-disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) in RA patients over 65 year old. Methods RA patients enrolled in the Italian GISEA registry and starting a b- or a ts-DMARD over 65 years of age were included. Demographic, clinical, serologic, and therapeutic features were collected. Results A total of 1,221 elderly RA patients were analyzed (mean age 71.6 ± 5.2 years). RA was diagnosed before 65 years in 72.5% of cases, a 60.6% of patients experienced a previous b- or ts-DMARD. In patients older than 65 initiating a new b- or ts-DMARDS, tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors (TNFi) were prescribed in 29.6% of patients, abatacept in 24.8%, anti-interleukin 6 receptor antagonists (anti-IL6R) in 16.3%, Janus kinases inhibitors (JAKi) in 24.9%, and rituximab in 4.4%. The main causes of discontinuation were primary or secondary inadequate responses (66.1%). The median retention rate for all treatments was 181.3 weeks. A statistically higher retention rate was observed for abatacept when compared to TNFi (p = 0.02), JAKi (p < 0.001), and anti-IL6R (p < 0.001), and for TNFi vs. JAKi (p = 0.013). Conclusion We described, in a real-life setting, elderly RA patients treated with a biologic or a ts-DMARD in Italy. Loss of efficacy was the main cause of discontinuation, and the DMARD safety profile suggests that age does not contraindicate their use. Our study reinforced that the control of disease activity is mandatory.
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- Andreina Manfredi
- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico di Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Jonic (DiMePRe-J), University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Geriatrics, Orthopedics and Rheumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Cagliari, University of Cagliari Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico di Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Rheumatology and Medical Sciences, ASST Gaetano Pini-CTO, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Università di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Division of Rheumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, San Marco Hospital, Policlinico University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Internistiche, Anestesiologiche e Cardiovascolari – Rheumatology Unit, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Jonic (DiMePRe-J), University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Internistiche, Anestesiologiche e Cardiovascolari – Rheumatology Unit, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Cagliari, University of Cagliari Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy
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- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Geriatrics, Orthopedics and Rheumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Rheumatology and Medical Sciences, ASST Gaetano Pini-CTO, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Jonic (DiMePRe-J), University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico di Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Solitano V, Facheris P, Petersen M, D'Amico F, Ortoncelli M, Aletaha D, Olivera PA, Bieber T, Ramiro S, Ghosh S, D'Agostino MA, Siegmund B, Chary-Valckenaere I, Hart A, Dagna L, Magro F, Felten R, Kotze PG, Jairath V, Costanzo A, Kristensen LE, Biroulet LP, Danese S. Implementation of regulatory guidance for JAK inhibitors use in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: An international appropriateness study. Autoimmun Rev 2024; 23:103504. [PMID: 38128748 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2023.103504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) proposed measures to address severe side effects linked to Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID). Use of these medications in individuals aged 65 and older, those at high cardiovascular risk, active or former long-term smokers, and those with increased cancer risk should be considered only if no alternatives exist. Caution is advised when administering JAKi to patients at risk of venous thromboembolism. We aim to implement recommendations from regulatory guidelines based on areas of uncertainty identified. METHODS A two-round modified Research and Development/University of California Los Angeles appropriateness methodology study was conducted. A panel of 21 gastroenterologists, dermatologists and rheumatologists used a 9-point Likert scale to rate the appropriateness of administering a JAKi for each proposed clinical scenario. Scores for appropriateness were categorized as appropriate, uncertain, or inappropriate. Two rounds were performed, each with online surveys and a virtual meeting to enable discussion and rating of each best practice. RESULTS Round 1 involved participants rating JAKi appropriateness and suggesting descriptors to reduce uncertainty. Survey results were discussed in a virtual meeting, identifying areas of disagreement. In round 2, participants rated their agreement with descriptors from round 1, and the level of uncertainty and disagreement reduced. Age flexibility is recommended in the absence of other risk factors. Active counseling on modifiable risks (e.g., overweight, mild hyperlipidemia and hypertension) and smoking cessation is advised. Uncertainty persists regarding cancer risk due to various factors. CONCLUSIONS We outlined regulatory guidance without a personalized evaluation of the patient's risk profile might lead to uncertainty and become an arid technicality. Therefore, we identified gaps and implemented PRAC recommendations to help health professionals in clinical practice.
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- Virginia Solitano
- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy; Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- The Parker Institute, University of Copenhagen & Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy; Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Sciences Department, Dermatologic Clinic, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Gastroenterology Department, CEMIC, Buenos Aires C1425ASS, Argentina; Zane Cohen Centre for Digestive Diseases-Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute-Sinai Health System-Gastroenterology, Toronto, ON M5T 3L9, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands; Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- APC Microbiome Ireland, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork, T12 E138 Cork, Ireland
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- Rheumatology Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli,IRCSS and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Rheumatology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- CINTESIS@RISE, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre d'Investigation Clinique, INSERM CIC-1434, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; Service de Rhumatologie, Centre National de Référence des Maladies Autoimmunes (RESO), Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; Département Universitaire de Pharmacologie-Addictologie, Toxicologie et Thérapeutique, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba 80215-901, Brazil
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Dermatology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
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- The Parker Institute, University of Copenhagen & Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nancy University Hospital, F-54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France; Inserm, NGERE, University of Lorraine, F-54000 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France; INFINY Institute, Nancy University Hospital, F-54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France; FHU-CURE, Nancy University Hospital, F-54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France; Groupe Hospitalier Privé Ambroise Paré-Hartmann, Paris IBD Center, F-92200 Neuilly sur Seine, France; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy; Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
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Vassilakis KD, Magiouf K, Siebert S, Fragoulis GE. Selective JAK-Inhibitors in Spondyloarthritis. Mediterr J Rheumatol 2024; 35:27-36. [PMID: 38756935 PMCID: PMC11094441 DOI: 10.31138/mjr.311023.sji] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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As our research interest and knowledge increases in the field of Spondyloarthritis, new aspects also emerge as regards to their therapeutic approach. JAK inhibitors (JAKi) are a relatively new treatment option, aiming molecules in the JAK-STAT pathway, which has a leading role in the pathophysiology of both Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis. JAKi exhibit different selectivity towards the four different members of the JAK family (namely JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and TYK2), possibly reflecting different efficacy and safety profile. Although knowledge is more consolidated for rheumatoid arthritis in which JAKi are being used for more than 10 years, data are still accumulating for PsA/SpA. In this review we aim to present and assess current knowledge about the efficacy of JAKi (with a focus on selective JAKi) in the treatment of patients with SpA and evaluate their safety profile as some concerns may arise around this therapeutic option.
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- Konstantinos D. Vassilakis
- Joint Academic Rheumatology Program, First Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Joint Academic Rheumatology Program, First Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- School of Infection and Immunity, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Joint Academic Rheumatology Program, First Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- School of Infection and Immunity, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Barth K, Gill H, Singh N. Long-term safety of biologic and targeted synthetic disease modifying drugs in rheumatology. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2024; 36:113-119. [PMID: 38126228 PMCID: PMC10836640 DOI: 10.1097/bor.0000000000000995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The landscape for treatment of rheumatic diseases is ever evolving, with several new drugs recently approved across diseases and more in the pipeline. This timely review aims to highlight the latest literature on long-term safety profiles of salient established and emerging biologic (b) and targeted synthetic (ts) disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). RECENT FINDINGS The risk of infection remains elevated with the use of most b and tsDMARDs, with specifically risk of hepatitis B reactivation with rituximab and zoster infection with JAK inhibitors (JAKi). The results of the ORAL surveillance trial led to new black box warnings for JAKi and evoked critical risk-benefit discussions surrounding JAKi and DMARDs overall. SUMMARY Such well conducted trials are needed to gather long term comparative safety data of DMARDs. In the interim, real world observational studies also have a role to play in our understanding of long-term drug safety, provided that detailed attention is paid to minimize biases inherent in observational studies.
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- Kaia Barth
- Fellow, Division of Rheumatology, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- Medical Student, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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Kuwana M, Sugiyama N, Momohara S, Atsumi T, Takei S, Tamura N, Harigai M, Fujii T, Matsuno H, Takeuchi T, Yamamoto K, Takasaki Y, Tanigawa M, Endo Y, Hirose T, Morishima Y, Yoshii N, Mimori T, Takagi M. Six-month safety and effectiveness of tofacitinib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Japan: Interim analysis of post-marketing surveillance. Mod Rheumatol 2024; 34:272-286. [PMID: 37405710 DOI: 10.1093/mr/road063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We evaluated the real-world safety/effectiveness of tofacitinib, an oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), in patients with RA in Japan registered in a post-marketing surveillance study. METHODS This interim analysis included data from July 2013 to December 2018. Adverse events (AEs), serious AEs (SAEs), Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)/Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI)/Disease Activity Score in 28 joints, erythrocyte sedimentation rate [DAS28-4(ESR)] scores, and rates of SDAI/CDAI/DAS28-4(ESR)-defined remission and low disease activity were analysed using 6 months of data. Risk factors for serious infections were assessed by multivariable analyses. RESULTS Safety and disease activity were evaluated in 6866 and 6649 patients, respectively. Overall, 32.73%/7.37% of patients reported AEs/SAEs. Clinically important AEs with tofacitinib included serious infections/infestations [3.13% of patients; incidence rate (IR; patients with events) 6.91/100 patient-years (PY)], herpes zoster (3.63%; IR 8.02/100 PY), and malignancies (0.68%; IR 1.45/100 PY). SDAI/CDAI/DAS28-4(ESR) scores and remission/low disease activity rates improved over 6 months. Male sex, older age, Steinbrocker's stage IV, history of infection, and diabetes mellitus at baseline were independent risk factors for serious infection. CONCLUSIONS In patients with RA receiving tofacitinib in Japan, safety was consistent with the reported profile, and disease activity improved over 6 months. STUDY IDENTIFIER NCT01932372.
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- Masataka Kuwana
- Department of Allergy and Rheumatology, Nippon Medical School Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Inflammation and Immunology Medical Affairs, Pfizer Japan Inc., Tokyo, Japan
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- Kusanagi Orthopedic Rheumatology Clinic, Shizuoka, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, Medical Center for Children, Kagoshima University Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Juntendo Koshigaya Hospital, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Saitama, Japan
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- Inflammation and Immunology Medical Affairs, Pfizer Japan Inc., Tokyo, Japan
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- Inflammation and Immunology Medical Affairs, Pfizer Japan Inc., Tokyo, Japan
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- Inflammation and Immunology Medical Affairs, Pfizer Japan Inc., Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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Cuesta-López L, Escudero-Contreras A, Hanaee Y, Pérez-Sánchez C, Ruiz-Ponce M, Martínez-Moreno JM, Pérez-Pampin E, González A, Plasencia-Rodriguez C, Martínez-Feito A, Balsa A, López-Medina C, Ladehesa-Pineda L, Rojas-Giménez M, Ortega-Castro R, Calvo-Gutiérrez J, López-Pedrera C, Collantes-Estévez E, Arias-de la Rosa I, Barbarroja N. Exploring candidate biomarkers for rheumatoid arthritis through cardiovascular and cardiometabolic serum proteome profiling. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1333995. [PMID: 38420123 PMCID: PMC10900234 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1333995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Introduction RA patients are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, influenced by therapies. Studying their cardiovascular and cardiometabolic proteome can unveil biomarkers and insights into related biological pathways. Methods This study included two cohorts of RA patients: newly diagnosed individuals (n=25) and those with established RA (disease duration >25 years, n=25). Both cohorts were age and sex-matched with a control group (n=25). Additionally, a longitudinal investigation was conducted on a cohort of 25 RA patients treated with methotrexate and another cohort of 25 RA patients treated with tofacitinib for 6 months. Clinical and analytical variables were recorded, and serum profiling of 184 proteins was performed using the Olink technology platform. Results RA patients exhibited elevated levels of 75 proteins that might be associated with cardiovascular disease. In addition, 24 proteins were increased in RA patients with established disease. Twenty proteins were commonly altered in both cohorts of RA patients. Among these, elevated levels of CTSL1, SORT1, SAA4, TNFRSF10A, ST6GAL1 and CCL18 discriminated RA patients and HDs with high specificity and sensitivity. Methotrexate treatment significantly reduced the levels of 13 proteins, while tofacitinib therapy modulated the expression of 10 proteins. These reductions were associated with a decrease in DAS28. Baseline levels of SAA4 and high levels of BNP were associated to the non-response to methotrexate. Changes in IL6 levels were specifically linked to the response to methotrexate. Regarding tofacitinib, differences in baseline levels of LOX1 and CNDP1 were noted between non-responder and responder RA patients. In addition, response to tofacitinib correlated with changes in SAA4 and TIMD4 levels. Conclusion In summary, this study pinpoints molecular changes linked to cardiovascular disease in RA and proposes candidate protein biomarkers for distinguishing RA patients from healthy individuals. It also highlights how methotrexate and tofacitinib impact these proteins, with distinct alterations corresponding to each drug's response, identifying potential candidates, as SAA4, for the response to these therapies.
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- Laura Cuesta-López
- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
- Scientific department, Cobiomic Bioscience S.L, Cordoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
- Scientific department, Cobiomic Bioscience S.L, Cordoba, Spain
- Department of Cell Biology, Immunology and Physiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Experimental and Observational Rheumatology and Rheumatology Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria - Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
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- Experimental and Observational Rheumatology and Rheumatology Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria - Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz (IdiPAZ) Institute for Health Research, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz (IdiPAZ) Institute for Health Research, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz (IdiPAZ) Institute for Health Research, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Maimonides Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
- Scientific department, Cobiomic Bioscience S.L, Cordoba, Spain
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Charles-Schoeman C, Giles JT, Lane NE, Choy E, Furst DE, Vencovský J, Wilson AG, Burmester GR, Coombs D, Penn SK, Khan N, Yee JB, Rahawi K, McInnes IB. Impact of Upadacitinib on Laboratory Parameters and Related Adverse Events in Patients with RA: Integrated Data Up to 6.5 Years. Rheumatol Ther 2024; 11:157-175. [PMID: 38180720 PMCID: PMC10796877 DOI: 10.1007/s40744-023-00624-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Upadacitinib (UPA) is a Janus kinase inhibitor that has demonstrated efficacy in moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with an acceptable safety profile. We investigated laboratory parameter changes in UPA RA clinical trials. METHODS Pooled data from six randomized trials in the SELECT phase 3 program were included. Key laboratory parameters and safety data were measured for UPA 15 and 30 mg once daily (QD), adalimumab (ADA) 40 mg every other week + methotrexate (MTX), and MTX monotherapy. Exposure-adjusted event rates (EAERs) of adverse events were calculated. RESULTS A total of 3209 patients receiving UPA 15 mg QD (10 782.7 patient-years [PY]), 1204 patients receiving UPA 30 mg QD (3162.5 PY), 579 patients receiving ADA + MTX (1573.2 PY), and 314 patients receiving MTX monotherapy (865.1 PY) were included, representing up to 6.5 years of total exposure. Decreases in mean levels of hemoglobin, neutrophils, and lymphocytes, and increases in mean levels of liver enzymes and creatinine phosphokinase were observed with UPA, with grade 3 or 4 changes observed in some patients. Mean low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratios remained stable for patients receiving UPA 15 mg QD. EAERs of anemia and neutropenia occurred at generally consistent rates between UPA and active comparators (3.1-4.3 and 1.7-5.0 events [E]/100 PY across treatment groups, respectively). Rates of hepatic disorder were higher with MTX monotherapy, UPA 15 mg and UPA 30 mg (10.8, 9.7, and 11.0 E/100 PY, respectively) versus ADA + MTX (6.4 E/100 PY). Rates of lymphopenia were highest with MTX monotherapy (3.2 E/100 PY). Treatment discontinuations due to laboratory-related events were rare, occurring in 1.1% and 2.2% of patients treated with UPA 15 and 30 mg QD, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The results of this integrated long-term analysis of laboratory parameters continue to support an acceptable safety profile of UPA 15 mg QD for moderate-to-severe RA.
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- University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- CREATE Centre, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Rheumatology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Rheumatology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
- Institute of Rheumatology, Na Slupi 4, 12850, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Center for Arthritis Research, Conway Institute, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- College of Medical, Veterinary, and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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Fukui S, Kawaai S, Sawada H, Kishimoto M. Upadacitinib for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2024; 20:141-153. [PMID: 37955181 DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2023.2282696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory condition with axial and peripheral musculoskeletal involvement, fulfilling criteria of axSpA in the absence of advanced radiographic sacroiliitis. While appropriate treatment is required for chronic pain and disability resulting from disease progression, the limited availability of treatment options becomes evident. Upadacitinib, an oral selective Janus kinase 1 inhibitor, was approved in Europe, the United States, and other countries for management of nr-axSpA with inadequate response to existing therapies. AREA COVERED This review summarizes essential drug profiles, efficacy, and safety of upadacitinib for nr-axSpA in conjunction with data pertaining to radiographic axSpA. EXPERT OPINION In a phase 3 trial, upadacitinib exhibited efficacy for patients with nr-axSpA, irrespective of prior exposures to biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs). The safety profiles of upadacitinib in nr-axSpA mirrored those in other indications, underscoring its potential as a promising treatment option for nr-axSpA. Concurrently, physicians should be aware of the absence of real-world data, longitudinal efficacy and safety, direct comparative studies between upadacitinib and bDMARDs in nr-axSpA, and evidence for precision medicine to identify patients who may optimally benefit from upadacitinib over bDMARDs. Future research is imperative to facilitate the effective utilization of upadacitinib in daily clinical practice.
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- Sho Fukui
- Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Emergency and General Medicine, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Immuno-Rheumatology Center, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Immuno-Rheumatology Center, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Szekanecz Z, Buch MH, Charles-Schoeman C, Galloway J, Karpouzas GA, Kristensen LE, Ytterberg SR, Hamar A, Fleischmann R. Efficacy and safety of JAK inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis: update for the practising clinician. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2024; 20:101-115. [PMID: 38216757 DOI: 10.1038/s41584-023-01062-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, including tofacitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib and filgotinib, are increasingly used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). There has been debate about their safety, particularly following the issuance of guidance by regulatory agencies advising caution in their use in certain patients. The registrational clinical trials and registry data of JAK inhibitors did not identify a difference in the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), venous thromboembolism, malignancies or infections (other than herpes zoster) with a JAK inhibitor versus a biologic DMARD. In the ORAL Surveillance trial, which enrolled patients >50 years of age with ≥1 cardiovascular risk factor, tofacitinib was statistically inferior to TNF inhibitors for the occurrence of MACEs and malignancy. Further post hoc analysis of the data revealed that an age of ≥65 years, a high baseline cardiovascular risk, a history of smoking, sustained inflammation, disease activity and suboptimal treatment of cardiovascular comorbidities all increase the risk of these outcomes. The guidance issued by regulatory agencies should be carefully considered to ensure appropriate and safe treatment of patients with RA without undertreatment of patients who might benefit from JAK inhibitor, as well as biologic, treatment. As always, the risks associated with the use of these agents, treatment goals, costs and patient preferences should be discussed with the patient.
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- Zoltán Szekanecz
- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Harbour-University of California Los Angeles Medical Centre, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Inflammation Biology and Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, King's College London, London, UK
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Harbour-University of California Los Angeles Medical Centre, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Metroplex Clinical Research Center and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Mok CC, So H, Yim CW, To CH, Lao WN, Wong SPY, Ng HY, Lee JMY, Lee PML, Ying SKY, Leung MH, Ho CTK. Safety of the JAK and TNF inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis: real world data from the Hong Kong Biologics Registry. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2024; 63:358-365. [PMID: 37129549 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kead198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), cancer and infective complications in RA patients using Janus kinase (JAKis) and TNF (TNFis) inhibitors. METHOD A retrospective analysis of data from the Hong Kong Biologics Registry 2008-2021 was performed. RA patients who had ever used JAKis or TNFis were included. The incidence of MACEs, cancer and infections were compared between the two groups, with adjustment for confounding factors. RESULTS A total of 2471 courses of JAKis (n = 551) and TNFis (n = 1920) were used in 1732 RA patients (83.7% women, age 53.8 [12.5] years; follow-up 6431 patient-years). JAKi users had significantly older age, more atherosclerotic risk factors and higher frequency of past malignancies. A total of 15 and 40 MACEs developed in the JAKi and TNFi users, respectively (incidence 1.34 vs 0.75 per 100 patient-years; P = 0.22). There was no significant difference in the incidence of cancers between the two groups (0.81 [JAKi] vs 0.85 [TNFi] per 100 patient-years; P = 0.25). The adjusted hazard ratios of MACE and cancer in the JAKi users were 1.36 (95% CI: 0.62, 2.96) (P = 0.44) and 0.87 (95% CI: 0.39, 1.95) (P = 0.74), respectively. Rates of infections were significantly higher in the JAKi than TNFi users (16.3 vs 9.9 per 100 patient-years; P = 0.02), particularly herpes zoster (3.49 vs 0.94 per 100 patient-years; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS In a real-life setting, there is no increase in MACEs or cancers in users of JAKis compared with TNFis. However, the incidence of non-serious infections, including herpes zoster, was increased in users of JAKis.
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- Chi Chiu Mok
- Department of Medicine, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medicine, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medicine, Pok Oi Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medicine, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medicine, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medicine, Caritas Medical Center, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Duruöz MT, Ataman Ş, Bodur H, Çay HF, Melikoğlu MA, Akgül Ö, Çapkın E, Gürer G, Çevik R, Göğüş FN, Kamanlı A, Yurdakul FG, Yağcı İ, Rezvani A, Altan L. Prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and traditional cardiovascular risk factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a real-life evidence from BioSTAR nationwide registry. Rheumatol Int 2024; 44:291-301. [PMID: 38157014 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05515-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have increased morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular (CV) comorbidities. The association of CV diseases (CVD) and traditional CV risk factors has been debated, depending on patient and RA characteristics. This study aimed to find the prevalence of CVD and CV risk factors in patients with RA. A multi-center cross-sectional study was performed on RA patients using the BioSTAR (Biological and Targeted Synthetic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Registry) in September 2022. Socio-demographic, clinical, and follow-up data were collected. Myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, peripheral vascular disorders, congestive heart failure, ischemic stroke, and transient ischemic attack were regarded as major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs). CVD was defined as the presence of at least one clinical situation of MACE. Group 1 and Group 2 included patients with and without CVD. Prevalence rates of CVD and traditional CV risk factors were the primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes were the differences in the clinical characteristics between patients with and without CVD. An analysis of 724 patients with a mean age of 55.1 ± 12.8 years diagnosed with RA was conducted. There was a female preponderance (79.6%). The prevalence rate of CVD was 4.6% (n = 33). The frequencies of the diseases in the MACE category were ischemic heart disease in 27, congestive heart failure in five, peripheral vascular disorders in three, and cerebrovascular events in three patients. The patients with CVD (Group 1) were significantly male, older, and had higher BMI (p = 0.027, p < 0.001, and p = 0.041). Obesity (33.4%) and hypertension (27.2%) were the two CV risk factors most frequently. Male sex (HR = 7.818, 95% CI 3.030-20.173, p < 0.001) and hypertension (HR = 4.570, 95% CI 1.567-13.328, p = 0.005) were the independent risk factors for CVD. The prevalence of CVD in RA patients was 4.6%. Some common risk factors for CVD in the general population, including male sex, older age, and hypertension, were evident in RA patients. Male sex and hypertension were the independent risk factors for developing CVD in patients with RA.
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- Mehmet Tuncay Duruöz
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaton, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaton, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaton, Ankara City Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Antalya, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, School of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaton, School of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, University School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaton, School of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakır, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, School of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, School of Medicine, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaton, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaton, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaton, Internatonal School of Medicine, İstanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Uludağ University, Bursa, Türkiye
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Cuccia G, Privitera G, Di Vincenzo F, Monastero L, Parisio L, Carbone L, Scaldaferri F, Pugliese D. Predictors of Efficacy of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Patients Affected by Ulcerative Colitis. J Clin Med 2024; 13:766. [PMID: 38337460 PMCID: PMC10856140 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Personalised medicine and the identification of predictors of the efficacy of specific drugs represent the ultimate goal for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) in order to break the current therapeutic ceiling. JAK inhibitors are a new class of advanced therapies, orally administered, showing a good profile of efficacy and safety in both randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and real-world studies. Unfortunately, to date, it is not possible to draw the ideal profile of a patient maximally benefiting from this class of drugs to guide clinicians' therapeutic choices. Baseline clinical activities and inflammatory biomarkers, as well as their early variation after treatment initiation, emerged as the main predictors of efficacy from post hoc analyses of RCTs with tofacitinib. Similar findings were also observed in the real-life studies including mainly patients with a history of pluri-refractoriness to biological therapies. At last, a few new biomarkers have been explored, even though they have not been validated in large cohorts. This paper provides a review of the current knowledge on clinical variables and biomarkers predicting response to JAK inhibitors in UC.
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- Giuseppe Cuccia
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L. Go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.C.); (F.D.V.); (L.M.); (F.S.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L. Go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.C.); (F.D.V.); (L.M.); (F.S.)
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L. Go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.C.); (F.D.V.); (L.M.); (F.S.)
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- IBD UNIT-CEMAD (Centro Malattie Apparato Digerente), Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- UOC Pronto Soccorso, Medicina d’Urgenza e Medicina Interna, Ospedale Isola Tiberina Gemelli Isola, 00186 Rome, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L. Go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.C.); (F.D.V.); (L.M.); (F.S.)
- IBD UNIT-CEMAD (Centro Malattie Apparato Digerente), Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L. Go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.C.); (F.D.V.); (L.M.); (F.S.)
- IBD UNIT-CEMAD (Centro Malattie Apparato Digerente), Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
- UOS Gastroenterologia, Ospedale Isola Tiberina Gemelli Isola, 00186 Rome, Italy
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Felis-Giemza A, Moskal M, Proc K, Guzera Z, Stajszczyk M, Palej K, Chmurzyńska K, Wiland P, Batko K, Batko B. Multicenter evaluation of tofacitinib retention and safety in rheumatoid arthritis - why cardiovascular risk factors do not equate to overt risk. Reumatologia 2024; 61:414-423. [PMID: 38322101 PMCID: PMC10839916 DOI: 10.5114/reum/175626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Introduction This multicenter, real-world, retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of tofacitinib (TOFA) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Material and methods Two hundred nine patients with active RA treated with TOFA, unresponsive to at least 2 conventional synthetic disease-modifying drugs, were recruited. Clinical characteristics were extracted from an electronic registry and supplemented with manual chart review and data linkage with ambulatory care. Drug retention and reasons for discontinuation were evaluated. Results Median (interquartile range) follow-up in the whole sample was 16.9 (5.93-31.7) months. Mean (standard deviation) age was 51.44 (±11.84) years, with female predominance (n = 168, 80.4%). Only 30 patients (14.4%) had no pre-existing traditional cardiovascular (CV) risk factor at TOFA initiation. Tofacitinib retention rates were high, with median survival estimated at 89.3% at 6 months, 82.4% at 12 months, and 60.4% at 24 months. Ineffectiveness was the primary cause of discontinuation (n = 50). The rate of adverse events (AEs) was relatively low, with lipid abnormalities, blood count alterations, and infectious events among the most common. No major adverse CV event was reported. The incidence rate of AEs necessitating treatment switch was 60.34 (95% CI: 37-92) per 1,000 person-years of follow-up. Presence of multiple (> 3) CV risk factors was associated with lower odds of TOFA retention and treatment effectiveness. Conclusions Tofacitinib demonstrated high retention rates and a favorable safety profile in RA patients, including those with traditional CV risk factors. Tofacitinib may be a valuable treatment option for RA patients when combined with individualized CV risk management. Further studies are warranted to explore the long-term effects of TOFA and its CV impact in larger populations.
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- Anna Felis-Giemza
- Biologic Therapy Center, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski University, Krakow, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, University Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Poland
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- Świętokrzyskie Centrum Reumatologii, St. Luke Hospital, Konskie, Poland
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- Department of Rheumatology and Autoimmune Diseases, Silesian Center for Rheumatology, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Ustron, Poland
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- Biologic Therapy Center, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Connective Tissue Diseases, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Research and Development, Medicine Economy Law Society (MELS) Foundation, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski University, Krakow, Poland
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Brown P, Pratt AG, Hyrich KL. Therapeutic advances in rheumatoid arthritis. BMJ 2024; 384:e070856. [PMID: 38233032 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-070856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common immune mediated inflammatory diseases. People with rheumatoid arthritis present with pain, swelling, and stiffness that typically affects symmetrically distributed small and large joints. Without effective treatment, significant joint damage, disability, and work loss develop, owing to chronic inflammation of the joint lining (synovium). Over the past 25 years, the management of this condition has been revolutionized, resulting in substantially higher levels of disease remission and better long term outcomes. This improvement reflects a paradigm shift towards early and aggressive pharmacological intervention coupled with a proliferation in treatment choice, in turn related to enhanced pathobiological understanding and the advent of new drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. Following an overview of these developments from a historical perspective, and with a general audience in mind, this review focuses on newer, targeted treatments in an ever evolving landscape. The review highlights ongoing areas of debate and unmet need, including the proportion of patients with persistent, difficult-to-treat disease, despite recent advances. Also discussed are personalized, strategic approaches to individual patients, the role for imaging in clinical decision making, and the goal of sustained, drug free remission and disease prevention in the future.
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- Philip Brown
- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals and Cumbria, Northumberland; and Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trusts, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals and Cumbria, Northumberland; and Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trusts, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Bonelli M, Kerschbaumer A, Kastrati K, Ghoreschi K, Gadina M, Heinz LX, Smolen JS, Aletaha D, O'Shea J, Laurence A. Selectivity, efficacy and safety of JAKinibs: new evidence for a still evolving story. Ann Rheum Dis 2024; 83:139-160. [PMID: 37923366 PMCID: PMC10850682 DOI: 10.1136/ard-2023-223850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Fundamental insight gained over the last decades led to the discovery of cytokines as pivotal drivers of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis/psoriasis arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, atopic dermatitis and spondylarthritis. A deeper understanding of the pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory effects of various cytokines has prompted new cytokine-targeting therapies, which revolutionised the treatment options in the last years for patients with inflammatory disorders. Disease-associated immune responses typically involve a complex interplay of multiple cytokines. Therefore, blockade of one single cytokine does not necessarily lead to a persistent remission in all patients with inflammatory disorders and fostered new therapeutic strategies targeting intracellular pathways shared by multiple cytokines. By inhibiting JAK-STAT signalling pathways common to families of cytokines, JAK-inhibitors (JAKinibs) have created a new paradigm for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Multiple agents have been approved for various disorders and more are being investigated for several new indications. Second-generation selective JAKinibs have been devised with the aim to achieve an increased selectivity and a possible reduced risk of side effects. In the current review, we will summarise the current body of evidence of pan versus selective JAKinibs and the most recent insights on new side effects and indications, including COVID-19.
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- Michael Bonelli
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Molecular Immunology and Inflammation Branch, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Molecular Immunology and Inflammation Branch, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Translational Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Haematology, University College Hospital, UCLH Hospitals NHS Trust, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Di Muzio C, Di Cola I, Shariat Panahi A, Ursini F, Iagnocco A, Giacomelli R, Cipriani P, Ruscitti P. The effects of suppressing inflammation by tofacitinib may simultaneously improve glycaemic parameters and inflammatory markers in rheumatoid arthritis patients with comorbid type 2 diabetes: a proof-of-concept, open, prospective, clinical study. Arthritis Res Ther 2024; 26:14. [PMID: 38178250 PMCID: PMC10765862 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-023-03249-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND A consistent connection has been increasingly reported between rheumatoid arthritis (RA), insulin resistance (IR), and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The β-cell apoptosis induced by pro-inflammatory cytokines, which could be exaggerated in the context of RA, is associated with increased expression pro-apoptotic proteins, which is dependent on JAnus Kinase/Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (JAK/STAT) activation. On these bases, we aimed to evaluate if the administration of tofacitinib, a potent and selective JAK inhibitor, could simultaneously improve glycaemic parameters and inflammatory markers in patients with RA and comorbid T2D. METHODS The primary endpoint was the change in the 1998-updated homeostatic model assessment of IR (HOMA2-IR) after 6 months of treatment with tofacitinib in RA patients with T2D. Consecutive RA patients with T2D diagnosis were included in this proof-of-concept, open, prospective, clinical study, which was planned before the recent emergence of safety signals about tofacitinib. Additional endpoints were also assessed regarding RA disease activity and metabolic parameters. RESULTS Forty consecutive RA patients with T2D were included (female sex 68.9%, mean age of 63.4 ± 9.9 years). During 6-month follow-up, a progressive reduction of HOMA2-IR was observed in RA patients with T2D treated with tofacitinib. Specifically, a significant effect of tofacitinib was shown on the overall reduction of HOMA2-IR (β = - 1.1, p = 0.019, 95%CI - 1.5 to - 0.76). Also, HOMA2-β enhanced in these patients highlighting an improvement of insulin sensitivity. Furthermore, although a longer follow-up is required, a trend in glycated haemoglobin reduction was also recorded. The administration of tofacitinib induced an improvement in RA disease activity, and a significant reduction of DAS28-CRP and SDAI was observed; 76.8% of patients achieved a good clinical response. In this study, no major adverse events (AEs) were retrieved without the identification of new safety signals. Specifically, no life-threatening AEs and cardiovascular and/or thromboembolic events were recorded. CONCLUSIONS The administration of tofacitinib in RA with T2D led to a simultaneous improvement of IR and inflammatory disease activity, inducing a "bidirectional" benefit in these patients. However, further specific designed and powered studies are warranted to entirely evaluate the metabolic effects of tofacitinib in RA patients with T2D.
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- Claudia Di Muzio
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Delta 6 Building, PO box 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Delta 6 Building, PO box 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Delta 6 Building, PO box 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Medicine and Rheumatology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Academic Rheumatology Centre, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e Biologiche Università di Torino - AO Mauriziano di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Clinical and Research Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Fondazione Policlinico Campus Bio-Medico, Via Álvaro del Portillo 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Rome "Campus Biomedico", School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Delta 6 Building, PO box 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Delta 6 Building, PO box 67100, L'Aquila, Italy.
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Ingrassia JP, Maqsood MH, Gelfand JM, Weber BN, Bangalore S, Lo Sicco KI, Garshick MS. Cardiovascular and Venous Thromboembolic Risk With JAK Inhibitors in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Skin Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Dermatol 2024; 160:28-36. [PMID: 37910098 PMCID: PMC10620674 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.4090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Importance Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are an effective treatment option for patients with certain skin-related conditions, such as atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo, but there is a current US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) boxed warning label for oral and topical JAK inhibitors regarding increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), venous thromboembolism (VTE), serious infections, malignant neoplasm, and death. However, this boxed warning was precipitated by results of the Oral Rheumatoid Arthritis Trial (ORAL) Surveillance study, which only included patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and the same association may not be observed in dermatologic conditions. Objective To determine the risk of all-cause mortality, MACE, and VTE with JAK inhibitors in patients with dermatologic conditions. Data Sources PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched from database inception to April 1, 2023. Study Selection This review included phase 3 randomized clinical trials with a placebo/active comparator group of JAK inhibitors used for a dermatologic indication with FDA approval or pending approval or with European Union or Japanese approval. Studies without a comparison group, case reports, observational studies, and review articles were excluded. Data Extraction and Synthesis This study was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Adverse events using odds ratios (ORs) and 95% CIs were calculated using a random-effects model and the DerSimonian-Laird method. Studies were screened, data abstracted, and quality assessed by 2 independent authors. The protocol was prospectively registered with PROSPERO. Main Outcomes and Measures Primary outcomes were a composite of adjudicated MACE and all-cause mortality, and VTE. Results The analysis included 35 randomized clinical trials with 20 651 patients (mean [SD] age, 38.5 [10.1] years; male, 54%) and a mean (SD) follow-up time of 4.9 (2.68) months. Findings did not show a significant difference between JAK inhibitors and placebo/active comparator in composite MACE and all-cause mortality (OR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.44-1.57) or VTE (OR, 0.52; 95% CI, 0.26-1.04). Conclusions and Relevance In this systematic review and meta-analysis, use of JAK inhibitors was not associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality, MACE, and VTE compared to the placebo/active comparator groups. Additional trials with long-term follow-up are needed to better understand the safety risks of JAK inhibitors used for dermatologic indications.
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- Jenne P. Ingrassia
- Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York
- New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
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- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Department of Cardiology, Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia
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- Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York
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- Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York
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- Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York
- Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York
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Caporali R, Germinario S, Kacsándi D, Choy E, Szekanecz Z. Start RA treatment - Biologics or JAK-inhibitors? Autoimmun Rev 2024; 23:103429. [PMID: 37634678 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2023.103429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Janus Kinase inhibitors (JAKi) have been approved for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) for several years. They are the first oral advanced treatment with efficacy similar to, if not greater than, biologic agents. Recently, concerns over their safety was raised by the results from Oral Surveillance trial suggesting that tofacitinib, one of the JAKi, was associated with higher cardiovascular adverse events and malignancies than TNF inhibitors (TNFi). Since then, regulatory authorities have added warnings to the labels of JAKi. On this purpose, whether rheumatologists should use JAKi as first line advance treatment has become a controversial topic. Some rheumatologists have argued that biologics should be first line advance treatment since there are extensive effectiveness and safety data. In addition, with the advent of biosimilar drugs, they are the most cost-effective treatment. On the other hand, JAKi are very efficacious and are generally safe apart from older and high-risk patients. When TNFi are contraindicated and in certain RA patients ,especially when an oral drug is preferable, JAKi have significant advantage providing patients are involved in the decision-making process.
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- Roberto Caporali
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan and ASST G. Pini-CTO, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan and ASST G. Pini-CTO, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- CREATE Centre, Division of Infection and Immunity, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Tanaka Y, Takeuchi T, Yamanaka H, Nanki T, Umehara H, Yasuda N, Tago F, Kitahara Y, Kawakubo M, Torii K, Hojo S, Kawano T, Imai T. Long-term safety and efficacy of E6011, an anti-fractalkine monoclonal antibody, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis inadequately responding to methotrexate. Mod Rheumatol 2023; 34:37-44. [PMID: 36680426 DOI: 10.1093/mr/road004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of E6011, a humanized anti-fractalkine monoclonal antibody, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with an inadequate response to methotrexate (MTX). METHODS Active RA patients with an inadequate response to MTX were randomly assigned to the E6011 or placebo group and received the study drug subcutaneously every 2 weeks during a 24-week double-blind study period. Subjects who completed evaluations at Week 24 were rolled over into the extension phase and received open-label E6011 (200 or 400 mg) every 2 weeks until Week 102. The safety analysis was conducted up to Week 104, and the efficacy analysis was conducted up to Week 84. RESULTS A total of 169 subjects completed the double-blind treatment phase and were rolled over into the extension phase. In total, 167 (98.8%) subjects experienced any adverse events, and the incidence of treatment-related adverse events was 56.2%. The American College of Rheumatology 20 response rates were observed between 40 and 70% during the extension phase. CONCLUSIONS E6011 was safe and well tolerated with no notable safety concerns up to 102 weeks in RA patients with an inadequate response to MTX.
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- Yoshiya Tanaka
- University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nagahama City Hospital, Shiga, Japan
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- KAN Research Institute, Inc., Kobe, Japan
- Eisai Co. Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
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- KAN Research Institute, Inc., Kobe, Japan
- Gastroenterology, Nichinan-City Chubu Hospital, Miyazaki, Japan
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- KAN Research Institute, Inc., Kobe, Japan
- Advanced Therapeutic Target Discovery, Department of Gastroenterology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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Hernández-Cruz B, Kiltz U, Avouac J, Treuer T, Haladyj E, Gerwien J, Gupta CD, Conti F. Systematic Literature Review of Real-World Evidence on Baricitinib for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatol Ther 2023; 10:1417-1457. [PMID: 37715917 PMCID: PMC10654279 DOI: 10.1007/s40744-023-00591-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Baricitinib, an orally available small-molecule inhibitor of Janus kinase (JAK)1 and JAK2, is indicated to treat active moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA). OBJECTIVE This systematic review described the real-world clinical characteristics of baricitinib-treated patients with RA, prescription patterns, effectiveness, drug persistence, patient-reported outcomes (PROs; physical function, pain, health-related quality of life [HRQoL]), patient global assessment (PGA), and safety of baricitinib. METHODS A PRISMA systematic review of real-world studies was conducted to identify relevant literature published between January 2016 and September 2022 using MEDLINE®, EMBASE®, and evidence-based medicine review databases. Websites or online repositories of the American College of Rheumatology and the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology were searched manually to include relevant abstracts from conferences held between January 2016 and November 2022. RESULTS A total of 11,472 records were identified by searching online databases. Seventy studies were included in the study, of which 40 were abstracts. Most patients were older (51-71 years), female, and with mean RA duration of 4-19 years. Baricitinib was mostly used after the failure of one or more bDMARDs, and 4 mg dosing was prevalent in patients with RA (range 22-100%). Clinical effectiveness of baricitinib was reported in real-world settings regardless of prior biologic/targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) use and concomitant conventional synthetic DMARD use. Achievement of Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) remission was reported in 8.7-60% of patients at week 12 and CDAI low disease activity (LDA) in 20.2-81.6% at week 24. The proportion of patients attaining Simple Disease Activity Index (SDAI) remission was reported in 12% at week 4 to 45.4% at 24 weeks. Drug persistence was high, similar, or equal to anti-tumor necrosis factor drugs. No new safety signals were identified. CONCLUSION Baricitinib demonstrated effectiveness in the real-world setting with a consistent safety profile observed in clinical studies. Better persistence rates for baricitinib compared to bDMARDs with improvement in PROs were reported, although baricitinib-treated patients had RA with poor prognostic characteristics.
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- Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Claudiusstraße 45, 44649, Herne, Germany
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- AP-HP Centre, Université de Paris, Hôpital Cochin, Service de Rhumatologie, 27 Rue du Faubourg Saint Jacques, 75014, Paris, France
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- Eli Lilly and Company, 893 S. Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, USA.
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- Eli Lilly and Company, 893 S. Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, USA
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- Eli Lilly and Company, 893 S. Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, USA
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- AOU Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Balsa A, Wassenberg S, Tanaka Y, Tournadre A, Orzechowski HD, Rajendran V, Lendl U, Stiers PJ, Watson C, Caporali R, Galloway J, Verschueren P. Effect of Filgotinib on Body Mass Index (BMI) and Effect of Baseline BMI on the Efficacy and Safety of Filgotinib in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatol Ther 2023; 10:1555-1574. [PMID: 37747626 PMCID: PMC10654312 DOI: 10.1007/s40744-023-00599-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This post hoc analysis of the phase 3 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) filgotinib clinical trial program assessed the effect of filgotinib on body mass index (BMI) in patients with RA and the impact of BMI on the efficacy and safety of filgotinib. METHODS FINCH 1-3 were randomized, double-blind, active- or placebo-controlled phase 3 trials of filgotinib 100 and 200 mg in patients with RA (N = 3452). BMI assessments included the mean change from baseline in BMI and the proportion of patients whose BMI increased by incremental thresholds. Efficacy measures included American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 20/50/70 response and low disease activity/remission according to Disease Activity Score 28 using C-reactive protein. The exposure-adjusted incident rate (EAIR) of adverse events (AEs) was assessed by baseline BMI, using integrated data from the FINCH 1-4 and the phase 2 DARWIN 1-3 studies (total filgotinib exposure = 8085 patient-years). RESULTS Mean change from baseline in BMI over time was similar across treatment arms. In most patients, BMI increased by ≤ 1 or 2 kg/m2 at both weeks 12 and 24, regardless of treatment group or baseline BMI; few patients had increases of ≥ 4 kg/m2. For most efficacy measures, filgotinib 200 mg was more efficacious than filgotinib 100 mg or active comparators or placebo across BMI subgroups. For the higher filgotinib dose, the EAIR of serious treatment-emergent AEs, venous thrombotic and embolic events, and major adverse cardiovascular events increased with increasing BMI. CONCLUSIONS Filgotinib did not lead to substantial changes in BMI, and BMI did not appear to affect the efficacy of filgotinib. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifiers: NCT02889796, NCT02873936, NCT02886728, NCT03025308, NCT01888874, NCT01894516, NCT02065700.
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- Alejandro Balsa
- Rheumatology Service, Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research (IdiPAZ), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain.
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- The First Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Rheumatology Service, Clermont Ferrand University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Medical Affairs, Galapagos Biopharma Deutschland GmbH, Munich, Germany
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- Medical Affairs, Galapagos Biotech Ltd, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, The University of Milan and ASST G. Pini-CTO Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, King's College London, London, UK
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Alduraibi FK, Singh JA. How to Use Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis? A Clinical Assessment of Risks and Benefits. Curr Rheumatol Rep 2023; 25:295-306. [PMID: 38102522 DOI: 10.1007/s11926-023-01122-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To provide an updated understanding of risks and benefits of Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) versus biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RECENT FINDINGS Shared decision-making is needed in choosing between JAKi and bDMARDs. Cardiovascular disease, malignancy, and thromboembolic events guide this choice. In patients with active RA despite methotrexate use, tumor necrosis factor inhibitor is conditionally favored over JAKi for low-cardiovascular-risk patients and strongly favored in those with pre-existing cardiovascular disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Suboptimal treatment of treatment-refractory RA patients may pose a greater absolute cardiovascular risk than with JAKi use. Use of aspirin and statin may be considered to reduce cardiovascular risk. New safety data on JAKi has redefined the treatment approach in RA. JAKi remains an important oral medication option in active RA despite treatment with bDMARDs, especially in those with low cardiovascular risk.
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- Fatima K Alduraibi
- Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
- Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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Di Matteo A, Bathon JM, Emery P. Rheumatoid arthritis. Lancet 2023; 402:2019-2033. [PMID: 38240831 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(23)01525-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disease that mainly affects the joints and periarticular soft tissues. In this Seminar, we provide an overview of the main aspects of rheumatoid arthritis. Epidemiology and advances in the understanding of rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis will be reviewed. We will discuss the clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis, classification criteria, and the value of imaging in the diagnosis of the disease. The advent of new medications and the accumulated scientific evidence demand continuous updating regarding the diagnosis and management, including therapy, of rheumatoid arthritis. An increasing number of patients are now able to reach disease remission. This major improvement in the outcome of patients with rheumatoid arthritis has been determined by a combination of different factors (eg, early diagnosis, window of opportunity, treat-to-target strategy, advent of targeted disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and combination therapy). We will discuss the updated recommendations of the two most influential societies for rheumatology worldwide (ie, the American College of Rheumatology and European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology) for the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Furthermore, controversies (ie, the role of glucocorticoids in the management of rheumatoid arthritis and safety profile of Janus kinase inhibitors) and outstanding research questions, including precision medicine approach, prevention, and cure of rheumatoid arthritis will be highlighted.
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- Andrea Di Matteo
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Carlo Urbani Hospital, Jesi, Ancona, Italy; NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Division of Rheumatology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
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Schreiber S, Rubin DT, Ng SC, Peyrin-Biroulet L, Danese S, Modesto I, Guo X, Su C, Kwok KK, Jo H, Chen Y, Yndestad A, Reinisch W, Dubinsky MC. Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events by Baseline Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Treated with Tofacitinib: Data from the OCTAVE Clinical Programme. J Crohns Colitis 2023; 17:1761-1770. [PMID: 37402275 PMCID: PMC10673809 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjad104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Patients with inflammatory bowel disease have increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular [CV] disease [ASCVD]. Tofacitinib is an oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of ulcerative colitis [UC]. We report major adverse CV events [MACE] in the UC OCTAVE programme, stratified by baseline CV risk. METHODS Rates of MACE were analysed by baseline [first tofacitinib exposure] CV risk profile: prior ASCVD, or 10-year ASCVD risk categories [low, borderline, intermediate, high]. RESULTS Of 1157 patients [2814.4 patient-years of exposure; ≤7.8 years' tofacitinib treatment], 4% had prior ASCVD and 83% had no prior ASCVD and low-borderline baseline 10-year ASCVD risk. Eight [0.7%] patients developed MACE; one had prior ASCVD. Incidence rates [unique patients with events/100 patient-years of exposure; 95% confidence intervals] for MACE were: 0.95 [0.02-5.27] in patients with prior ASCVD; and 1.81 [0.05-10.07], 1.54 [0.42-3.95], 0.00 [0.00-2.85], and 0.09 [0.01-0.32] in patients without prior ASCVD and with high, intermediate, -borderline, and low baseline 10-year ASCVD risk, respectively. For the 5/7 patients with MACE and without prior ASCVD, 10-year ASCVD risk scores were numerically higher [>1%] prior to MACE versus at baseline, primarily due to increasing age. CONCLUSIONS Most patients receiving tofacitinib in the UC OCTAVE programme had low baseline 10-year ASCVD risk. MACE were more frequent in patients with prior ASCVD and higher baseline CV risk. This analysis demonstrates potential associations between baseline CV risk and MACE in patients with UC, suggesting CV risk should be assessed individually in clinical practice. CLINICALTRIALS.GOV NCT00787202; NCT01465763; NCT01458951; NCT01458574; NCT01470612.
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- Stefan Schreiber
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel University, Kiel, Germany
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- University of Chicago Medicine Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Institute of Digestive Disease, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, LKS Institute of Health Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Gastroenterology, CHRU-Nancy, University of Lorraine, Nancy, France
- Inserm, NGERE, University of Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Pfizer Inc, Collegeville, PA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Susan and Leonard Feinstein Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Jia L, Shang S, Yang Y, Zhang J, Lin X. The synergy of serum SFRP5 levels and the TyG index in predicting coronary artery disease and prognosing major adverse cardiovascular events. Lipids Health Dis 2023; 22:194. [PMID: 37957661 PMCID: PMC10642026 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-023-01965-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Secreted frizzled-related protein 5 (SFRP5) is a member of the SFRP family that is known for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. Nevertheless, little is known regarding the relevance of SFRP5 in coronary artery disease (CAD). The current study examined the correlation between serum levels of SFRP5 and the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index in patients who underwent coronary angiography (CAG) as a component of cardiovascular assessment and for the purpose of prognosis evaluation. METHODS A total of 310 hospitalized patients were enrolled in this study between May 2021 and March 2022 and were divided into three groups based on their CAG results and SYNTAX (synergy between PCI with TAXUS drug-eluting stent and cardiac surgery) scores: the control group, mild lesion group, and moderate-severe lesion group. Univariate and multivariate analyses were employed to investigate the relationships between changes in patients and clinical variables. To investigate the impact of the TyG index and serum SFRP5 levels on the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), Kaplan‒Meier curves were plotted. Serum SFRP5 levels were measured utilizing an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit. RESULTS The serum SFRP5 levels significantly decreased with the increasing severity and complexity of CAD, while the TyG index significantly increased (P < 0.001). Moreover, a significant negative correlation was observed between the serum SFRP5 levels and the TyG index (r = -0.312, P < 0.001). SFRP5 exerts a protective role in different groups of patients. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve indicated that an SFRP5 concentration > 115.58 pg/mL was the best predictive value for CAD (OR:0.87, P < 0.001). MACEs were significantly associated with serum SFRP5 levels and the TyG index, as indicated by both univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses (P < 0.001). Furthermore, Kaplan‒Meier analysis indicated that as the TyG index decreased and SFRP5 levels increased, the occurrence of MACEs decreased (P < 0.001). Patients with a concentration of SFRP5 > 115.58 pg/mL and a TyG index < 8.49 exhibited a better prognosis for avoiding MACEs (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION These results suggest that the collaboration between serum SFRP5 levels and the TyG index holds promise in predicting CAD and its prognosis.
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- Lin Jia
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, Anhui province, 230022, P.R. China
- Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, Anhui province, 230032, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, Anhui province, 230022, P.R. China
- Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, Anhui province, 230032, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, Anhui province, 230022, P.R. China
- Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, Anhui province, 230032, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, Anhui province, 230022, P.R. China
- Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, Anhui province, 230032, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, Anhui province, 230022, P.R. China.
- Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, Anhui province, 230032, P.R. China.
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Stallmach A, Atreya R, Grunert PC, Stallhofer J, de Laffolie J, Schmidt C. Treatment Strategies in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 120:768-778. [PMID: 37408514 PMCID: PMC10745558 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.m2023.0142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is rising globally. In Germany, these conditions affect 0.7% of the population, or approximately 600 000 patients. Treatment strategies have become more diversified as a result of an improved understanding of disease pathogenesis. It remains unclear how the currently available drugs should best be used in each individual patient. METHODS This review is based on pertinent publications retrieved by a selective search in PubMed, with special attention to phase III and IV trials and to the German and European guidelines on the treatment of IBD. RESULTS An improved understanding of the immunological mechanisms of disease underlies the current treatment strategies in patients with IBD. For those with a complex clinical course, monoclonal antibodies against pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF, IL-12/IL-23, IL-23) and cell adhesion molecules (α4β7) are of established therapeutic value, along with "small molecules" such as JAK inhibitors and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulators. The numerous studies that have been performed, only a few of which have been head-to-head comparison trials, and the (network) meta-analyses that have been published to date do not imply that any single one of these drugs can be considered the universal, primary treatment for all patients with IBD. In this review, we discuss the available substances and certain important differential-therapeutic aspects of the treatment of IBD. CONCLUSION The treatment of a patient with IBD must take his or her prior treatment(s) and comorbidities into account, along with individual patient characteristics and treatment goals. Rational decision-making is required on the basis of the mechanism of action and the side-effect profile of the various drugs that are now available for use.
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- Andreas Stallmach
- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectology, Jena University Hospital, Jena
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- Medical Department 1, University Hospital Erlangen-Nürnberg, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectology, Jena University Hospital, Jena
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectology, Jena University Hospital, Jena
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- Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Justus Liebig University, Gießen
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- Medical Department II, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Diabetology und Infectiology, Klinikum Fulda AG, Universitätsmedizin Marburg – Campus Fulda
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Jensen LT, Attfield KE, Feldmann M, Fugger L. Allosteric TYK2 inhibition: redefining autoimmune disease therapy beyond JAK1-3 inhibitors. EBioMedicine 2023; 97:104840. [PMID: 37863021 PMCID: PMC10589750 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023] Open
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JAK inhibitors impact multiple cytokine pathways simultaneously, enabling high efficacy in treating complex diseases such as cancers and immune-mediated disorders. However, their broad reach also poses safety concerns, which have fuelled a demand for increasingly selective JAK inhibitors. Deucravacitinib, a first-in-class allosteric TYK2 inhibitor, represents a remarkable advancement in the field. Rather than competing at kinase domain catalytic sites as classical JAK1-3 inhibitors, deucravacitinib targets the regulatory pseudokinase domain of TYK2. It strikingly mirrors the functional effect of an evolutionary conserved naturally occurring TYK2 variant, P1104A, known to protect against multiple autoimmune diseases yet provide sufficient TYK2-mediated cytokine signalling required to prevent immune deficiency. The unprecedentedly high functional selectivity and efficacy-safety profile of deucravacitinib, initially demonstrated in psoriasis, combined with genetic support, and promising outcomes in early SLE clinical trials make this inhibitor ripe for exploration in other autoimmune diseases for which better, safe, and efficacious treatments are urgently needed.
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- Lise Torp Jensen
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus 8200, Denmark
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Oxford Centre for Neuroinflammation, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, The Kennedy Institute for Rheumatology, Botnar Research Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7LD, UK
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus 8200, Denmark; Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Oxford Centre for Neuroinflammation, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK; MRC Human Immunology Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 9DS, UK.
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Yang V, Kragstrup TW, McMaster C, Reid P, Singh N, Haysen SR, Robinson PC, Liew DFL. Managing Cardiovascular and Cancer Risk Associated with JAK Inhibitors. Drug Saf 2023; 46:1049-1071. [PMID: 37490213 PMCID: PMC10632271 DOI: 10.1007/s40264-023-01333-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) have enormous appeal as immune-modulating therapies across many chronic inflammatory diseases, but recently this promise has been overshadowed by questions regarding associated cardiovascular and cancer risk emerging from the ORAL Surveillance phase 3b/4 post-marketing requirement randomized controlled trial. In that study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis with existing cardiovascular risk, tofacitinib, the first JAKi registered for chronic inflammatory disease, failed to meet non-inferiority thresholds when compared with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for both incident major adverse cardiovascular events and incident cancer. While this result was unexpected by many, subsequently published observational data have also supported this finding. Notably, however, such a risk has largely not yet been demonstrated in patients outside the specific clinical situation examined in the trial, even in the face of many studies examining this. Nevertheless, this signal has practically re-aligned approaches to both tofacitinib and other JAKi to varying extents, in other patient populations and contexts: within rheumatoid arthritis, but also in psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, and beyond. Application to individual patients can be more challenging but remains important to harness the substantive potential of JAKi to the maximum extent safely possible. This review not only explores the evolution of the regulatory response to the signal, its informing data, biological plausibility, and its impact on guidelines, but also the many factors that clinicians must consider in navigating cardiovascular and cancer risk for their patients considering JAKi as immune-modulating therapy.
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- Victor Yang
- Department of Rheumatology, Level 1, North Wing, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Austin Health, 300 Waterdale Road, PO Box 5444, Heidelberg West, VIC, 3081, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Sector for Rheumatology, Diagnostic Center, Silkeborg Regional Hospital, Silkeborg, Denmark
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- Department of Rheumatology, Level 1, North Wing, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Austin Health, 300 Waterdale Road, PO Box 5444, Heidelberg West, VIC, 3081, Australia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Division of Rheumatology and Committee on Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Level 1, North Wing, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Austin Health, 300 Waterdale Road, PO Box 5444, Heidelberg West, VIC, 3081, Australia.
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Cohen S, Reddy V. Janus kinase inhibitors: efficacy and safety. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2023; 35:429-434. [PMID: 37682051 DOI: 10.1097/bor.0000000000000972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) have been available for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since 2012 and are indicated for patients with active disease despite csDMARD therapy. Efficacy and safety, as demonstrated in the clinical trials, was similar to biologics. A recent post marketing trial suggested safety concerns with the JAKi, which will be reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS A post marketing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated open-label randomized clinical trial of tofacitinib 5 and 10 mg twice daily (b.i.d.) compared with adalimumab and etanercept was conducted in RA patients on background methotrexate who were at a high risk for cardiovascular disease. This was a noninferiority study evaluating the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and malignancy with the therapies. Noninferiority for both doses of tofacitinib was not achieved with a numerical increase in MACEs and malignancy with tofacitinib compared to the TNF inhibitors. A dose-dependent increase in venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk with tofacitinib was observed. The findings from this study resulted in the FDA and European Medicines Agency (EMA) restriction of use for all Jaki to RA patients who had failed TNF inhibitors. SUMMARY JAK inhibitors are effective treatments for RA. Issues have been raised regarding safety in patients with an increase in cardiovascular risk and VTE risk resulting in the need for risk stratification.
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- Stanley Cohen
- Medical Director, Metroplex Clinical Research Center
- UT Southwestern Medical School
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Charles-Schoeman C, Choy E, McInnes IB, Mysler E, Nash P, Yamaoka K, Lippe R, Khan N, Shmagel AK, Palac H, Suboticki J, Curtis JR. MACE and VTE across upadacitinib clinical trial programmes in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. RMD Open 2023; 9:e003392. [PMID: 37945286 PMCID: PMC10649869 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To provide an integrated analysis of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) and events of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and associated risk factors across rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) phase 2b/3 upadacitinib clinical programmes. METHODS Data were analysed and summarised from clinical trials of RA, PsA and AS treated with upadacitinib 15 mg once daily (QD) and 30 mg QD (as of 30 June 2021). Data from adalimumab (RA and PsA) and methotrexate (RA) arms were included as comparators. Adjudicated MACEs and VTE events were presented as exposure-adjusted rates per 100 patient-years (E/100 PY). Univariable Cox proportional hazard regression analyses assessed potential associations of risk factors for MACE and VTE. RESULTS In total, 4298 patients received upadacitinib 15 mg (RA n=3209, PsA n=907 and AS n=182) and 2125 patients received upadacitinib 30 mg (RA n=1204 and PsA n=921). In patients with RA and PsA, rates of MACE (0.3-0.6 E/100 PY) and VTE (0.2-0.4 E/100 PY) were similar across upadacitinib doses; in patients with AS, no MACEs and one VTE event occurred. Most patients experiencing MACEs or VTE events had two or more baseline cardiovascular risk factors. Across RA and PsA groups, rates of MACEs and VTE events were similar. CONCLUSIONS Rates of MACEs and VTE events with upadacitinib were consistent with previously reported data for patients receiving conventional synthetic and biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs and comparable with active comparators adalimumab and methotrexate. Associated patient characteristics are known risk factors for MACEs and VTE events. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBERS RA (SELECT-NEXT: NCT02675426; SELECT-MONOTHERAPY: NCT02706951; SELECT-BEYOND: NCT02706847; SELECT-COMPARE: NCT02629159; SELECT-EARLY: NCT02706873, SELECT-CHOICE: NCT03086343), PsA (SELECT-PsA 2: NCT03104374; SELECT-PsA 1: NCT03104400), and AS (SELECT-AXIS 1: NCT03178487).
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- Division of Infection and Immunity, CREATE Centre, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, OMI (Medical Research Organization), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Medicine, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co KG, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Rheumatology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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England BR. The Multimorbidity Web in rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2023; 62:SI242-SI251. [PMID: 37871922 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kead246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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Multimorbidity, the presence of multiple chronic conditions, is highly prevalent in people with RA. An essential characteristic of multimorbidity is the interrelatedness of the different conditions that may develop in a multimorbid person. Recent studies have begun to identify and describe the Multimorbidity Web by elucidating unique multimorbidity patterns in people with RA. The primary multimorbidity patterns in this web are cardiopulmonary, cardiometabolic, and mental health and chronic pain multimorbidity. Once caught in the Multimorbidity Web, the consequences can be devastating, with reduced quality of life, physical function, survival, and treatment responses observed in multimorbid RA persons. The development of effective management and preventive approaches for multimorbidity in people with RA is in its infancy. Determining how best to assess, intervene, and prevent multimorbidity in RA is crucial to optimize long-term outcomes in people with RA.
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- Bryant R England
- Division of Rheumatology & Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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Yoshida S, Miyata M, Suzuki E, Kanno T, Sumichika Y, Saito K, Matsumoto H, Temmoku J, Fujita Y, Matsuoka N, Asano T, Sato S, Migita K. Safety of JAK and IL-6 inhibitors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a multicenter cohort study. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1267749. [PMID: 37868999 PMCID: PMC10586060 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1267749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Background The ORAL Surveillance trial showed a potentially higher incidence of malignancy and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) associated with tofacitinib than those associated with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors (TNFis). However, few studies have compared the safety of non-TNFis or other Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors (JAKis). This study was aimed at comparing the incidence rates (IRs) of malignancies and MACEs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated using interleukin-6 (IL-6) inhibitors (IL-6is) or JAKis. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 427 patients with RA who were treated using an IL-6i (n = 273) or a JAKi (n = 154). We determined the IRs of malignancy and MACEs, and the standardized incidence ratio (SIR) of malignancies and investigated factors related to malignancy and MACEs. After adjusting the clinical characteristic imbalance by propensity score matching (PSM), we compared the IRs of adverse events between the JAKi and IL-6i groups. Results After PSM, the observational period was determined to be 605.27 patient-years (PY), and the median observational period was determined to be 2.28 years. We identified seven cases of malignancy (IR: 2.94 per 100 PY) in the JAKi-treated group and five cases (IR: 1.36 per 100 PY) in the IL-6i-treated group after PSM. The IR of MACEs was 2.56 and 0.83 (per 100 PY) in the JAKi- and IL-6i-treated groups. The IRRs of JAKi-treated patients versus IL-6i-treated patients were 2.13 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.67-7.42) for malignancy and 3.03 (95% CI: 0.77-15.21) for MACE. There were no significant differences in IRR for malignancy and MACE between both groups after PSM. Univariate and multivariable Cox regression analyses revealed that older age and JAKi use were independent risk factors for malignancy, while older age, hypertension, and JAKi use were independent risk factors for MACEs. The overall malignancy SIR was significantly higher in the JAKi-treated group compared to the general population (2.10/100 PY, 95% CI: 1.23-2.97). Conclusion The IRs of malignancy and MACE in patients with RA after PSM were comparable between IL-6i-treated and JAKi-treated patients. However, the SIR of malignancy in JAKi treatment was significantly higher than in the general population; therefore, further safety studies comparing JAKi to non-TNFi biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) are needed.
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- Shuhei Yoshida
- Department of Rheumatology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Japanese Red Cross Fukushima Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ohta Nishinouchi General Hospital Foundation, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ohta Nishinouchi General Hospital Foundation, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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Kaudewitz D, Lorenz HM. [Drug therapy of rheumatoid arthritis: where do biologics and novel synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs stand today?]. INNERE MEDIZIN (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 64:1005-1012. [PMID: 37493758 DOI: 10.1007/s00108-023-01554-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Biologics and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors play an important role in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. As new therapeutic developments have emerged in recent decades, the morbidity and mortality of rheumatoid arthritis have been significantly reduced. The characterization of the structure and function of immune cell receptors has led to the development of biologics that specifically inhibit cytokines and immune cell receptors. An important therapeutic addition was the approval of JAK inhibitors, which act directly on intracellular signaling by tyrosine kinases. This article provides an overview of the current therapeutic options for rheumatoid arthritis with a special focus on indication, mechanism of action and the place in the treatment algorithm of biologics and JAK inhibitors.
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- Dorothee Kaudewitz
- Medizinische Klinik V, Klinik für Hämatologie, Onkologie und Rheumatologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Medizinische Klinik V, Klinik für Hämatologie, Onkologie und Rheumatologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Meissner Y, Schäfer M, Albrecht K, Kekow J, Zinke S, Tony HP, Strangfeld A. Risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with conventional synthetic, biologic and targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs: observational data from the German RABBIT register. RMD Open 2023; 9:e003489. [PMID: 37880180 PMCID: PMC10603345 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the effects of Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi), tumour necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), other biologic(b) or conventional synthetic(cs) disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) on the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS Cohort study analysing episodes of DMARD-treatment initiated between January 2017 and April 2022 in the biologics register Rheumatoid Arthritis: Observation of Biologic Therapy. Incidence rates (IRs) per 100 patient-years with 95% CIs were calculated for overall patients and those with cardiovascular risk (age ≥50 years and ≥1 cardiovascular risk factor). MACE risk was estimated as HRs by inverse probability of treatment weight-adjusted Andersen-Gill models. RESULTS A total of 154 MACE occurred among 14 203 treatment episodes (21 218 patient-years). IRs were 0.68 (0.47; 0.95), 0.62 (0.45; 0.83), 0.76 (0.53; 1.06) and 0.95 (0.68; 1.29) for JAKi, TNFi, bDMARDs and csDMARDs, respectively. IRs were higher in cardiovascular risk patients. Adjusted HRs (95% CI) comparing JAKi, bDMARDs and csDMARDs with TNFi were 0.89 (0.52 to 1.52), 0.76 (0.45; to1.27) and 1.36 (0.85 to 2.19) in overall, and 0.74 (0.41 to 1.31), 0.75 (0.45 to 1.27) and 1.21 (0.74 to 1.98) in cardiovascular risk patients. HRs were not increased in patients ≥65 years, with cardiovascular history or smokers, and also not when using csDMARD as reference instead of TNFi. IRs for baricitinib, tofacitinib and upadacitinib were 0.49 (0.25 to 0.85), 0.98 (0.58 to 1.55) and 0.53 (0.15 to 1.36), respectively. CONCLUSION In this German observational cohort study, MACE did not occur more frequently with JAKi compared with other DMARDs. However, individual JAKis showed different unadjusted IRs.
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- Yvette Meissner
- Epidemiology and Health Services Research, German Rheumatism Research Center Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Epidemiology and Health Services Research, German Rheumatism Research Center Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Epidemiology and Health Services Research, German Rheumatism Research Center Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Clinic of Rheumatology & Orthopaedics, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Vogelsang-Gommern, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 2, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Epidemiology and Health Services Research, German Rheumatism Research Center Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Charité University Medicine, Berlin, Germany
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Fleischmann R, Curtis JR, Charles-Schoeman C, Mysler E, Yamaoka K, Richez C, Palac H, Dilley D, Liu J, Strengholt S, Burmester G. Safety profile of upadacitinib in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease: integrated post hoc analysis of the SELECT phase III rheumatoid arthritis clinical programme. Ann Rheum Dis 2023; 82:1130-1141. [PMID: 37308218 PMCID: PMC10423494 DOI: 10.1136/ard-2023-223916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Increased risk of serious adverse events (AEs) was reported for tofacitinib relative to tumour necrosis factor inhibitor therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) aged ≥50 years enriched for cardiovascular (CV) risk (ORAL Surveillance). We assessed post hoc the potential risk of upadacitinib in a similar RA population. METHODS Pooled safety data from six phase III trials were evaluated post hoc for AEs in patients receiving upadacitinib 15 mg once a day (with or without conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs), adalimumab 40 mg every other week with concomitant methotrexate (MTX), or MTX monotherapy in the overall trial population and in a subset of patients with higher CV risk (aged ≥50 years, ≥1 CV risk factor). Higher-risk patients from a head-to-head study of upadacitinib 15 mg versus adalimumab (SELECT-COMPARE) were assessed in parallel. Exposure-adjusted incidence rates for treatment-emergent AEs were summarised based on exposure to upadacitinib or comparators. RESULTS A total of 3209 patients received upadacitinib 15 mg, 579 received adalimumab and 314 received MTX monotherapy; ~54% of the patients were included in the overall and SELECT-COMPARE higher-risk populations. Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), malignancy (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC)) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) were more frequent in the higher-risk cohorts versus the overall population but were generally similar across treatment groups. Rates of serious infections in higher-risk populations and herpes zoster (HZ) and NMSC in all populations were higher with upadacitinib 15 mg than comparators. CONCLUSIONS An increased risk of MACE, malignancy (excluding NMSC) and VTE was observed in higher-risk populations with RA, yet risk was comparable between upadacitinib-treated and adalimumab-treated patients. Higher rates of NMSC and HZ were observed with upadacitinib versus comparators across all populations, and increased rates of serious infections were detected in upadacitinib-treated patients at higher CV risk. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBERS NCT02706873, NCT02675426, NCT02629159, NCT02706951, NCT02706847 and NCT03086343.
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- Roy Fleischmann
- Department of Medicine, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Organización Medica de Investigación, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- University Bordeaux, CNRS, ImmunoConcEpT, UMR 5164, and CHU of Bordeaux, Department of Rheumatology, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Avouac J, Fogel O, Hecquet S, Daien C, Elalamy I, Picard F, Prati C, Salmon JH, Truchetet ME, Sellam J, Molto A. Recommendations for assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease and venous thromboembolism before the initiation of targeted therapies for chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Joint Bone Spine 2023; 90:105592. [PMID: 37201575 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2023.105592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other chronic inflammatory rheumatic disorders have increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with the general population. Moreover, recent data have raised concerns around a possible increased risk of major CV events (MACE) and VTE in patients treated with JAK inhibitors (JAKi). In October 2022, the PRAC has recommended measures to minimize the risk of serious side effects, including CV conditions and VTE, associated with all approved in chronic inflammatory diseases. OBJECTIVE To provide an adequate and feasible strategy to evaluate, at the individual level, the risk of CVD and VTE in patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases. METHODS A multidisciplinary steering committee comprised 11 members including rheumatologists, a cardiologist, a hematologist expert in thrombophilia and fellows. Systematic literature searches were performed and evidence was categorized according to standard guidelines. The evidence was discussed and summarized by the experts in the course of a consensus finding and voting process. RESULTS Three overarching principles were defined. First, there is a higher risk of MACE and VTE in patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases compared with the general population. Second, the rheumatologist has a central role in the evaluation of the risk of CVD and VTE in patient with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Third, the risk of MACE and VTE should be regularly assessed in patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases, particularly before initiating targeted therapies. Eleven recommendations were defined to prevent potentially life-threatening complications of CVD and VTE in patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases, providing practical assessment of CVD and VTE before considering the prescription of targeted therapies, and especially JAKi. CONCLUSION These practical recommendations based on expert opinion and scientific evidence provide consensus for the prevention and the assessment of CVD and VTE.
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- Jérôme Avouac
- Service de Rhumatologie, Hôpital Cochin, Centre - Université Paris Cité, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), 75014 Paris, France.
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- Service de Rhumatologie, Hôpital Cochin, Centre - Université Paris Cité, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), 75014 Paris, France
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- Service de Rhumatologie, Hôpital Cochin, Centre - Université Paris Cité, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), 75014 Paris, France
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- Inserm U1046, CNRS UMR 9214, Montpellier University, CHU de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department Hematology and Thrombosis Center, Medicine, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Service de Cardiologie, Hôpital Cochin, Centre - Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, 75014 Paris, France
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- Service de Rhumatologie, Université de Franche-Comté, CHU de Besançon, boulevard Fleming, 25030 Besançon, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, Reims University Hospital, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA), 51100 Reims, France
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- CNRS, UMR5164 ImmunoConcept, Department of Rheumatology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux University, Raba Leon, place Amélie, 33076 Bordeaux cedex, France
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- Paris Inserm UMRS 938, Department of Rheumatology, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine, Saint-Antoine Hospital, Sorbonne Université, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Service de Rhumatologie, Hôpital Cochin, Centre - Université Paris Cité, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), 75014 Paris, France
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