Eigler A, Sinha B, Hartmann G, Endres S. Taming
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Immunol Today 1997 Oct;18(10):487-92
Medizinische Klinik, Klinikum Innenstadt der
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat, Munchen, Germany.
Recent studies have demonstrated the essential
role of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha)
in rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease.
This article discusses agents known to suppress
the formation or activity of TNF-alpha, and
summarizes clinical studies using anti-TNF-alpha
antibodies. Publication Type: Review
PMID: 9357141