Meanings of biologic agents in English

Recent and ongoing trials of novel chemotherapeutic and biologic agents are reviewed.

A range of novel biologic agents, different from the conventional therapies, became available.

Other biologic agents are likely to be added to this list in the future.

In 1996, experience in treating autoimmune rheumatic diseases with biologic agents has further improved.

Various biologic agents have been attempted for HS, but there is still no definitive treatment.

Little is known about the association between disease duration and response to other biologic agents.

Given its good toxicity profile, capecitabine was assessed in combination with several chemotherapeutic or biologic agents.

This study was conducted to indirectly compare the efficacy of biologic agents for treatment of active AS.

Given the short duration of response more focus should be given to newer biologic agents and triplet regimens.

Also, downregulation of Bcl-2 protein can result in reversal of chemotherapy resistance and improved antitumor activity of biologic agents.

These biologic agents have proven useful for treating many inflammatory illnesses, as well as providing insight into disease pathogenesis.

Methods: A narrative literature review of studies investigating the use of biologic agents for the management of osteoarthritis was conducted.

This article reviews the current state-of-the-art therapy with regards to the use of biologic agents as treatments for systemic vasculitis.

A delayed response or slowed growth may be characteristic of biologic agents being evaluated in the treatment of malignant glioma.

Before TCZ was commenced, ME was present, and all patients had been previously treated with immunosuppressive therapy and biologic agents.

Background: The development of biologic agents directed against distinct cytokines and receptors has advanced the therapeutic options available for psoriasis patients.