Influence of Immunogenicity on the Long-Term Efficacy of Infliximab in Crohn's Disease

Filip Baert, Maja Noman, Séverine Vermeire, Gert Van Assche, Geert D' Haens, An Carbonez, Paul Rutgeerts

New England Journal of Medicine · 2003 · 2K citations · 13 references

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Abstract

The development of antibodies against infliximab is associated with an increased risk of infusion reactions and a reduced duration of response to treatment. Concomitant immunosuppressive therapy reduces the magnitude of the immunogenic response.

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