New Therapeutic Approaches to Large-Vessel Vasculitis

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TAK) are large-vessel vasculitides affecting the aorta and its branches. Arterial damage from these diseases may result in ischemic complications, aneurysms, and dissections. Despite their similarities, the management of GCA and TAK differs. Glucocorticoids are used frequently but relapses are common, and glucocorticoid toxicity contributes to significant morbidity. Conventional immunosuppressive therapies can be beneficial in TAK, though their role in the management of GCA remains unclear. Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors improve remission rates and appear to limit vascular damage in TAK; these agents are not beneficial in GCA. Tocilizumab is the first biologic glucocorticoid-sparing agent approved for use in GCA and also appears to be effective in TAK. A better understanding of the pathogenesis of both conditions and the availability of targeted therapies hold much promise for future management.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:75

Enthalten in:

Annual review of medicine - 75(2024) vom: 29. Jan., Seite 427-442

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kaymakci, Mahmut S [VerfasserIn]
Warrington, Kenneth J [VerfasserIn]
Kermani, Tanaz A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Biologics
Giant cell arteritis
Glucocorticoids
Immunosuppressive therapies
Journal Article
Review
Takayasu arteritis
Tocilizumab

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Date Completed 30.01.2024

Date Revised 30.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1146/annurev-med-060622-100940

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM361808100