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Monoclonal Antibodies
Report summarizes monoclonal antibodies study findings from U. Fredberg and co-researchers
July 13th, 2009
According to a study from Silkeborg, Denmark, "A new review suggested that an inflammatory process may be related to the development of tendinopathy and that the inflammation may also play a role in chronic tendinopathy. Hitherto, peritendinous injections of glucocorticosteroids have been used to reduce the inflammation." "In an attempt to reduce the possible side effects and the high frequency of relapse of symptoms after local treatments with glucocorticosteroids, new anti-inflammatory treatments were tested. Ultrasound-guided, peritendinous injections of adalimumab (tumor necrosis factor -alpha blocker) and anakinra (interleukin-1 receptor antagonist) were evaluated...
Source: Biotech Business Week (2009-07-13)
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