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Modulating Co-Stimulation
- Source :
- Neurotherapeutics; Oct2007, Vol. 4 Issue 4, p666-675, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Summary: The modulation of co-stimulatory pathways represents a novel therapeutic strategy to regulate autoimmune diseases. Auto-reactive CD4+ T cells play a critical role in initiating the immune response leading to inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Blocking co-stimulatory signals prevents T-cell activation, thus diminishing autoimmune responses and possibly preventing the progression of autoimmune disease. Blockade of several co-stimulatory pathways has been investigated in animal models and has led to clinical trials testing specific blocking agents in humans. In this review we will describe the role of co-stimulatory pathways, primarily the CD28-B7 pathway, in autoimmune diseases, and we will present in vivo and in vitro studies supporting the efficacy of co-stimulation blockade in animal models of autoimmune disease. Finally, we will discuss the clinical therapeutic efficacy of blocking monoclonal antibodies in preventing or reducing auto-antigen driven T-cell activation in humans with particular attention to the CD28/B7 pathway. Inhibiting co-stimulatory molecule interactions by using monoclonal antibodies seems to be an original approach to regulate autoimmune diseases in humans. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19337213
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Neurotherapeutics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27002485
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurt.2007.07.006