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Tursi A, Mocci G, Scaldaferri F, Napolitano D, Maresca R, Pugliese D, Semprucci G, Savarino E, Cuomo A, Donnarumma L, Bodini G, Pasta A, Maconi G, Cataletti G, Pranzo G, Rodinò S, Sebkova L, Costa F, Ferronato A, Gaiani F, Marzo M, Luppino I, Fabiano G, Paese P, Elisei W, Monterubbianesi R, Faggiani R, Grossi L, Serio M, Scarcelli A, Lorenzetti R, Allegretta L, Chiri S, Grasso G, Antonelli E, Bassotti G, Spagnuolo R, Luzza F, Fanigliulo L, Rocco G, Sacchi C, Zampaletta C, Rocchi C, Bolognini L, Bendia E, Bianco MA, Capone P, Meucci C, Colucci R, Tonti P, Neve V, Della Valle N, Felice C, Pica R, Cocco A, Forti G, Onidi FM, Usai Satta P, Checchin D, Gravina AG, Pellegrino R, Picchio M, Papa A. Ustekinumab safety and effectiveness in patients with ulcerative colitis: results from a large real-life study. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2024; 24:101-109. [PMID: 38250818 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2024.2309300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Ustekinumab (UST) is an interleukin-12/interleukin-23 receptor antagonist recently approved for treating ulcerative colitis (UC) but with limited real-world data. Therefore, we evaluated the effectiveness and safety of UST in patients with UC in a real-world setting. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This is a multicenter, retrospective, observational cohort study. The primary endpoints were the clinical remission rate (partial Mayo score, PMS, ≤1) and the safety of UST. Other endpoints were corticosteroid-free remission (CSFR) rate, clinical response rate (PMS reduction of at least 2 points), and fecal calprotectin (FC) reduction at week 24. RESULTS We included 256 consecutive patients with UC (M/F 139/117, median age 52). The clinical remission and clinical response rates at eight weeks were 18.7% (44/235) and 53.2% (125/235), respectively, and 27.6% (42/152) and 61.8% (94/152) at 24 weeks, respectively. At 24 weeks, CSFR was 20.3% (31/152), and FC significantly dropped at week 12 (p = 0.0004) and 24 (p = 0.038). At eight weeks, patients naïve or with one previous biologic treatment showed higher remission (p = 0.002) and clinical >response rates (p = 0.018) than patients previously treated with ≥ 2. Adverse events occurred in six patients (2.3%), whereas four patients (1.6%) underwent colectomy. CONCLUSION This real-world study shows that UST effectively and safely treats patients with UC.
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Affiliation(s)
- Antonio Tursi
- Territorial Gastroenterology Service, ASL BAT, Andria, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Brotzu" Hospital, Cagliari, Italy
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- Digestive Diseases Centre (CEMAD), Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" Foundation, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- School of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Diseases Centre (CEMAD), Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" Foundation, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Diseases Centre (CEMAD), Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" Foundation, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Diseases Centre (CEMAD), Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" Foundation, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- School of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Azienda Ospedale-Università di Padova (AOUP), Padua, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Azienda Ospedale-Università di Padova (AOUP), Padua, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Umberto I" Hospital, Nocera Inferiore (SA), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Umberto I" Hospital, Nocera Inferiore (SA), Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Division of Gastroenterology, IRCCS "San Martino" Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Division of Gastroenterology, IRCCS "San Martino" Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, "L. Sacco" University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, "L. Sacco" University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Ambulatory for IBD Treatment, "Valle D'Itria" Hospital, Martina Franca (TA), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Ciaccio-Pugliese" Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Ciaccio-Pugliese" Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy
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- IBD Unit, Department of General Surgery and Gastroenterology, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Hospital of Santorso, ULSS7, Santorso (VI), Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Veris-Delli Ponti" Hospital, Scorrano (LE), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Annunziata" Hospital, Cosenza, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Annunziata" Hospital, Cosenza, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Annunziata" Hospital, Cosenza, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, A.O. "S. Camillo-Folanini", Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, A.O. "S. Camillo-Folanini", Rome, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, "Spirito Santo" Hospital, "G d'Annunzio" University, Pescara, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "San Salvatore" Hospital, Pesaro, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Nuovo Regina Margherita" Territorial Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Santa Caterina Novella" Hospital, Galatina (LE), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Santa Caterina Novella" Hospital, Galatina (LE), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Santa Caterina Novella" Hospital, Galatina (LE), Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Section, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Section, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "S.S. Annunziata" Hospital, Taranto, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Belcolle" Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Belcolle" Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, "Mater Olbia" Hospital, Olbia (SS), Italy
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Digestive Endoscopy and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, A.O. "Ospedali Riuniti", Ancona, Italy
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Digestive Endoscopy and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, A.O. "Ospedali Riuniti", Ancona, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "T. Maresca" Hospital, Torre del Greco (NA), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "T. Maresca" Hospital, Torre del Greco (NA), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "T. Maresca" Hospital, Torre del Greco (NA), Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, "San Matteo degli Infermi" Hospital, Spoleto (PG), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "A. Perrino" Hospital, Brindisi, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "A. Perrino" Hospital, Brindisi, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine, "Ca' Foncello" University Hospital, Treviso, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, IBD Unit, "S. Pertini" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, IBD Unit, "S. Pertini" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Digestive Endoscopy, "S. Maria Goretti" Hospital, Latina, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, " S Giovanni e Paolo" Hospital, Mestre - Venezia, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Hepatogastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Hepatogastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery, "P. Colombo" Hospital, ASL Roma 6, Velletri (Roma), Italy
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- Digestive Diseases Centre (CEMAD), Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" Foundation, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- School of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Tursi A, Mocci G, Allegretta L, Aragona G, Bianco MA, Colucci R, Cuomo A, Della Valle N, Ferronato A, Forti G, Gaiani F, Giorgetti G, Graziani MG, Lofano K, Lorenzetti R, Larussa T, Penna A, Pica R, Pranzo G, Rodino' S, Scarcelli A, Zampaletta C, Bassotti G, Cazzato AI, Chiri S, Clemente V, Cocco A, De' Angelis G, Donnarumma L, Faggiani R, Graziosi C, Le Grazie M, Luzza F, Meucci C, Monterubbianesi R, Pagnini C, Perazzo P, Picchio M, Sacco R, Sebkova L, Serio M, Napolitano D, Pugliese D, Scaldaferri F, Schiavoni E, Turchini L, Armuzzi A, Elisei W, Maconi G, Papa A. Comparison of Performances of Adalimumab Biosimilars SB5, ABP501, GP2017, and MSB11022 in Treating Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: A Real-Life, Multicenter, Observational Study. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2023; 29:376-383. [PMID: 35579320 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izac092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Adalimumab (ADA) biosimilars have entered the therapeutic armamentarium of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), allowing for the treatment of a greater number of patients for their reduced cost than the originator. However, comparative data on the efficacy and safety of the various ADA biosimilars remains scarce.We compare the efficacy and safety of ADA biosimilars SB5, ABP501, GP2017, and MSB11022 in treating IBD outpatients in a real-life Italian setting. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on consecutive IBD outpatients with complete clinical, laboratory, and endoscopic data. Clinical activity was measured using the Mayo score in ulcerative colitis (UC) and the Harvey-Bradshaw Index in Crohn's disease (CD). The primary endpoints were the following: (1) induction of remission in patients new to biologics and patients new to ADA but previously exposed to other anti-tumor necrosis factor agents or other biologics; (2) maintenance of remission in patients switched from the ADA originator to an ADA biosimilar; and (3) safety of various biosimilars. RESULTS A total of 533 patients were enrolled according to the inclusion criteria: 162 patients with UC and 371 patients with CD. Clinical remission was obtained in 79.6% of patients new to biologics and 59.2% of patients new to ADA but not to other biologics; clinical remission was maintained in 81.0% of patients switched from the originator, and adverse events were recorded in 6.7% of patients. There was no significant difference between the 4 ADA biosimilars for each predetermined endpoint. CONCLUSIONS Adalimumab biosimilars are effective and safe in IBD treatment, both in new patients and in patients switched from the ADA originator. No difference in efficacy and safety was found between ADA biosimilars.
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Affiliation(s)
- Antonio Tursi
- Territorial Gastroenterology Service, ASL BAT, Andria, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Post-graduate School of Digestive Diseases, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Brotzu" Hospital, Cagliari, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Santa Caterina Novella" Hospital, Galatina (LE), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Guglielmo da Saliceto" Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "T. Maresca" Hospital, Torre del Greco (NA), Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, "San Matteo degli Infermi" Hospital, Spoleto (PG), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Umberto I" Hospital, Nocera Inferiore (SA), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Ospedali Riuniti" Hospital, Foggia, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, "S. Maria Goretti" Hospital, Latina, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Nutritional Unit, "S. Eugenio" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "S. Paolo" Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Nuovo Regina Margherita" Territorial Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Territorial Gastroenterology Service, ASL BA, Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, IBD Unit, "S. Pertini" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Ambulatory for IBD Treatment, "Valle D'Itria" Hospital, Martina Franca (TA), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Ciaccio-Pugliese" Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Gastroenterology & Hepatology Section, Department of Medicine & Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Santa Caterina Novella" Hospital, Galatina (LE), Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Nutritional Unit, "S. Eugenio" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, IBD Unit, "S. Pertini" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Umberto I" Hospital, Nocera Inferiore (SA), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "S. Camillo" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Belcolle" Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "T. Maresca" Hospital, Torre del Greco (NA), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "S. Giovanni - Addolorata" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Santa Caterina Novella" Hospital, Galatina (LE), Italy
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- Division of General Surgery, "P. Colombo" Hospital, ASL Roma 6, Velletri (Roma), Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Ospedali Riuniti" Hospital, Foggia, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Ciaccio-Pugliese" Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Ciaccio-Pugliese" Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy
- Catholic University, School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "S. Camillo" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "L. Sacco" University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy
- Catholic University, School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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Tursi A, Mocci G, Cuomo A, Ferronato A, Elisei W, Picchio M, Maconi G, Scaldaferri F, Papa A, Allegretta L, Aragona G, Bianco MA, Colucci R, Della Valle N, Faggiani R, Forti G, Gaiani F, Giorgetti G, Graziani MG, Lofano K, Lorenzetti R, Larussa T, Penna A, Bassotti G, Cazzato AI, Chiri S, Clemente V, Cocco A, De' Angelis G, Donnarumma L, Graziosi C, Le Grazie M, Luzza F, Meucci C, Monterubbianesi R, Pagnini C, Perazzo P, Pica R, Pranzo G, Rodino' S, Sacco R, Sebkova L, Scarcelli A, Serio M, Napolitano D, Pugliese D, Schiavoni E, Turchini L, Armuzzi A, Zampaletta C. Replacement of Adalimumab Originator to Adalimumab Biosimilar for a Non-Medical Reason in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Real-life Comparison of Adalimumab Biosimilars Currently Available in Italy. J Gastrointestin Liver Dis 2022; 31:411-416. [PMID: 36535057 DOI: 10.15403/jgld-4608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Adalimumab (ADA) biosimilars have been included into the therapeutic armamentarium of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); however, comparative data on the efficacy and safety of the different ADA biosimilars after replacing the ADA originator for a non-medical reason remains scarce. We aimed to compare in a real-life setting the efficacy and safety of four ADA biosimilars SB5, APB501, GP2017, and MSB11022 in IBD patients after replacing the originator for a non-medical reason. METHODS A multicenter retrospective study was performed on consecutive IBD patients, analyzing clinical, laboratory, and endoscopic data. The primary endpoints of the study were maintenance of clinical remission and safety of the different biosimilars. RESULTS 153 patients were enrolled, 26 with UC and 127 with CD. Clinical remission was maintained in 124 out of 153 (81%) patients after a median (IQR) follow-up of 12 (6-24) months, without any significant difference between the four ADA biosimilars. ADA biosimilars dosage was optimized in five patients (3.3%). Loss of remission was significantly higher in UC patients (10/26 patients, 38.5%) than in CD patients (19/127 patients, 14.9%, p<0.025). Adverse events occurred in 12 (7.9%) patients; the large majority were mild. CONCLUSIONS No difference in efficacy and safety was found between ADA biosimilars when used to replace the ADA originator for a non-medical reason. However, in UC patients the replacement of ADA originator for this reason should be carefully assessed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Antonio Tursi
- Territorial Gastroenterology Service, ASL BAT, Andria; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, School of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Brotzu" Hospital, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Umberto I" Hospital, Nocera Inferiore (SA), Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "S. Camillo" Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Division of General Surgery, "P. Colombo" Hospital, ASL Roma 6, Velletri (Roma), Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "L. Sacco" University Hospital, Milan, Italy.
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- Gastroenterology Department, CEMAD, Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive Diseases, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome; Catholic University, School of Medicine, Rome, Italy.
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- Gastroenterology Department, CEMAD, Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive Diseases, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome; Catholic University, School of Medicine, Rome, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Santa Caterina Novella" Hospital, Galatina (LE), Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Guglielmo da Saliceto" Hospital, Piacenza, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "T. Maresca" Hospital, Torre del Greco (NA), Italy.
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, "San Matteo degli Infermi" Hospital, Spoleto (PG), Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "S. Camillo" Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, "S. Maria Goretti" Hospital, Latina, Italy.
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Nutritional Unit, "S. Eugenio" Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "S. Paolo" Hospital, Bari, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Nuovo Regina Margherita" Territorial Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Health Science, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Territorial Gastroenterology Service, ASL BA, Bari, Italy.
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Section, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Santa Caterina Novella" Hospital, Galatina (LE), Italy.
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Nutritional Unit, "S. Eugenio" Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, IBD Unit, "S. Pertini" Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Umberto I" Hospital, Nocera Inferiore (SA), Italy.
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- Department of Health Science, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
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- Department of Health Science, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "T. Maresca" Hospital, Torre del Greco (NA), Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "S. Giovanni - Addolorata" Hospital, Rome.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Guglielmo da Saliceto" Hospital, Piacenza, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, IBD Unit, "S. Pertini" Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Ambulatory for IBD Treatment, "Valle D'Itria" Hospital, Martina Franca (TA), Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Ciaccio-Pugliese" Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Ospedali Riuniti" Hospital, Foggia, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Ciaccio-Pugliese" Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "San Salvatore" Hospital, Pesaro, Italy.
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy.
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy.
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy.
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy.
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Tursi A, Allegretta L, Chiri S, Della Valle N, Elisei W, Forti G, Lorenzetti R, Mocci G, Penna A, Pranzo G, Ricciardelli C, Picchio M. Effectiveness and safety of infliximab biosimilar CT-P13 in treating ulcerative colitis: a real‑life experience in IBD primary centers. Minerva Gastroenterol (Torino) 2017; 63:313-318. [DOI: 10.23736/s1121-421x.17.02402-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Giaccari S, Grasso G, Tronci S, Allegretta L, Sponziello G, Montefusco A, Siciliano IG, Guarisco R, Candiani C, Chiri S. [Partially hydrolyzed guar gum: a fiber as coadjuvant in the irritable colon syndrome]. Clin Ter 2001; 152:21-5. [PMID: 11382164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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PURPOSE Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) is a water-soluble dietary fiber, possessing non-gelling properties. The objective of this clinical experience was to evaluate the progress of symptoms and the modifications in the frequency of evacuation in subjects affected by IBS and regularly taking PHGG. PATIENTS AND METHODS The group was made up of 134 out-patients of both sexes, average age 43.12, suffering from IBS, both obese and of normal weigh, with a mean number of weekly evacuations between 2 and 35. The subjects, divided in 2 groups on the basis of Body Mass Index (BMI), were submitted for 24 weeks to a balanced, low or normal calorie diet supplemented by 5 g a day of PHGG. The following information was gathered: number of weekly evacuation, typical symptoms of IBS, cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. In a few subjects (n. = 34) also the plasmatic electrolyte levels, before and during PHGG intake, were evaluated. RESULTS Both groups showed positive results in the evacuation frequency (p < 0.01 at 12th week) and a decrease, after 3 weeks of PHGG intake, in frequency of IBS symptoms such as flatulence (-55.6%), abdominal tension (-4.7%) and abdominal spasm (-35%). On the other hand an increased number of subjects showed normal levels of cholesterol (+12.2%), lipids (+26.9%) and glucose (+16%). Concentrations of plasmatic electrolytes didn't change during PHGG intake, except for a marked increase of selenium levels, compared to pre-intake levels. CONCLUSIONS The observations obtained from this clinical experience reassert that dietary fiber supplementation is useful in cases of altered intestinal motility. PHGG, due to its water-solubility and non-gelling properties, can be useful also in IBS.
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- S Giaccari
- Divisione di Gastroenterologia, Presidio Ospedaliero S. Caterina Novella, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale Le/1, Via Roma, 73013 Galatina LE
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Interaction of sperm and egg at fertilization induces well-coordinated molecular events including specific recognition between species, adhesion and fusion, that lead to the formation of a zygote, a totipotent cell that develops into a new individual. A calcium signal, common to a great number of species, from marine invertebrates to mammals, is essential to activate the metabolism of the unfertilized oocyte. However, how fertilization triggers this calcium signal and initiates development of the early embryo is far from understood. The signaling pathways activated in eggs may be similar to those described in somatic cells, since changes in intracellular free calcium and in mitosis activating protein (MAP) kinase activity occur in both systems after activation. Several hypotheses are currently proposed, implying a spermatic ligand binding to a specific receptor expressed at the egg surface, or where the fused sperm either allows the transit of external calcium into the egg or injects one (or several) activating factor(s). It is still not known which of these ideas is true. We concentrate in this review on the possible signaling pathways involving IP3 (inositol trisphosphate), since its production is involved in most species to generate the fertilization calcium wave.
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- B Ciapa
- UMR CNRS 7622, Biologie Cellulaire du Développement, Université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie, Paris, France.
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de Nadai C, Chiri S, Ciapa B. Les mécanismes de l'activation ovocytaire. Med Sci (Paris) 1999. [DOI: 10.4267/10608/1249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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De Nadai C, Huitorel P, Chiri S, Ciapa B. Effect of wortmannin, an inhibitor of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase, on the first mitotic divisions of the fertilized sea urchin egg. J Cell Sci 1998; 111 ( Pt 17):2507-18. [PMID: 9701550 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.111.17.2507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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We have reported earlier that the polyphosphoinositide messenger system may control mitosis in sea urchin eggs. Besides phospholipase C activation and its second messengers, phosphatidylinositol (PI) 3-kinase has been proposed to affect a wide variety of cellular processes in other cellular systems. Therefore, we have investigated whether PI 3-kinase could play a role in regulating the sea urchin early embryonic development. Our data presented here suggest that PI 3-kinase is present in sea urchin eggs. We found that wortmannin, an inhibitor of PI 3-kinase, led to arrest of the cell cycle. Chromosome condensation, nuclear envelope breakdown, microtubular aster polymerization, protein and DNA synthesis were not affected when fertilization was performed in the presence of the drug. However, maturation-promoting factor (MPF) activation was inhibited and centrosome duplication was perturbed preventing the formation of a bipolar mitotic spindle in wortmannin treated eggs. We discuss how PI 3-kinase might be involved in the cascade of events leading to the first mitotic divisions of the fertilized sea urchin egg.
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- C De Nadai
- Groupe de Recherche sur l'Interaction Gamétique (GRIG), CJF 9504 INSERM, Faculté de Médecine, Avenue de Valombrose, France.
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MAP kinases have been implicated in the control of a broad spectrum of cellular events in many types of cells. In somatic cells, MAP kinase activation seems to be triggered after exit from a quiescent state (in G0 or G2) only and then inactivated by entry into a proliferative state. In oocytes of various species, a one-time activation of MAP kinase that is apparently not repeated during the succeeding mitotic cycles occurs after meiotic activation. However, several reports suggest that a myelin basic protein (MBP) kinase activity, unrelated to that of maturation promoting factor, can sometimes be detected during mitotic divisions in various types of cells and oocytes. We have reinvestigated this problem in order to determine the origin and the role of MBP kinase that is stimulated at time of mitosis in the fertilized eggs of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus. We used anti-ERK1 antibodies or substrates specific for different MAP kinases, and performed in-gel phosphorylation experiments. Our results suggest that an ERK1-like protein was responsible for part of the MBP kinase activity that is stimulated during the first mitotic divisions. Furthermore, we observed that wortmannin, an inhibitor of PI 3-kinase that arrests the fertilized sea urchin eggs at the prometaphase stage, inhibited the inactivation of MAP kinase normally observed when the eggs divide, suggesting a role for PI 3-kinase in the deactivation process of MAP kinase. We also discuss how the activities of MPF and MAP kinase may be interconnected to regulate the first mitotic divisions of the early sea urchin embryo.
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- S Chiri
- Groupe de Recherche Sur l'Interaction Gamétique (GRIG), CJF 9504 INSERM, Faculté de Médecine, Avenue de Valombrose, Cedex 02 France
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