Reactivation of HBV may occur with chemotherapy, organ and tissue transplantation, High dose corticosteroids, and biologicals
targeting tumor necrosis factor - alpha (TNF - α), Anti-TNF medications are used in treating rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, digestive conditions that include Crohn's and colitis, and dermatologic conditions, such as psoriasis.
Researchers found that a combination of drugs — one targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and one
targeting tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-- effectively blocks the cancer from using TNF as an escape route.
Not exact matches
Infliximab reduces symptoms and inflammation by
targeting one of the proteins — called
tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-- that leads to inflammation in IBD.
While they all are created to help combat inflammation, some biologics go after T cells, others
target TNF (
tumor necrosis factor), B cells, or IL pathways.