Evaluation of patients treated with natalizumab for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy [PDF]
Background: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) was reported to have developed in three patients treated with natalizumab. We conducted an evaluation to determine whether PML had developed in any other treated patients.
Barkhof, F. +14 more
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A randomized study of natalizumab dosing regimens for relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis
Background: REFINE was an exploratory, dose- and frequency-blinded, prospective, randomized, dose-ranging study in relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients.
M. Trojano +9 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Natalizumab in cerebrospinal fluid and breastmilk of patients with multiple sclerosis
Background: Natalizumab is a highly effective monoclonal antibody for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), which can diffuse in different anatomical compartments, including cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and milk.
Ilaria Callegari +12 more
doaj +1 more source
The still under-investigated role of cognitive deficits in PML diagnosis [PDF]
Background: Despite cognitive deficits frequently represent the first clinical manifestations of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) in Natalizumab-treated MS patients, the importance of cognitive deficits in PML diagnosis is still under ...
Amato, Maria Pia +49 more
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Effect of natalizumab on circulating CD4+ T-cells in multiple sclerosis.
In multiple sclerosis (MS), treatment with the monoclonal antibody natalizumab effectively reduces the formation of acute lesions in the central nervous system (CNS).
Lars Börnsen +6 more
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A controlled trial of natalizumab for relapsing multiple sclerosis. [PDF]
Background: In patients with multiple sclerosis, inflammatory brain lesions appear to arise from autoimmune responses involving activated lymphocytes and monocytes.
Blumhardt, LD +10 more
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Natalizumab para la esclerosis múltiple remitente-recurrente
Resumen: Introducción: Natalizumab es un anticuerpo monoclonal inhibidor de la migración leucocitaria a través de la barrera hematoencefálica, autorizado para el tratamiento de la esclerosis múltiple remitente-recurrente. Objetivo: Realizar una revisión
A. Horga, M. Tintoré
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Natalizumab in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: From Biological Effects to Immune Monitoring
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS) with an autoimmune component. Among the recent disease-modifying treatments available, Natalizumab, a monoclonal antibody directed against the alpha chain of the ...
K. Khoy +5 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Natalizumab for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Introduction: Natalizumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits leukocyte migration across the blood-brain barrier and has been approved for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
A. Horga, M. Tintoré
doaj +1 more source
Severe cytomegalovirus gastritis during natalizumab-mediated immunosuppression [PDF]
We report a 35-year-old female receiving natalizumab as monotherapy for multiple sclerosis who subsequently developed severe cytomegalovirus gastritis.
Hassan, Adil +3 more
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