Comparison of the Acute Effects of anti-TNF-alpha Drugs on a Uveitis Experimental Model
Comparison of the Acute Effects of anti-TNF-alpha Drugs on a Uveitis Experimental Model
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DOI:
10.3109/09273940903521964
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发表时间:
2010-06-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Javier Romero, Francisco
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作者:
Johnsen-Soriano, Siv;Sancho-Tello, Maria;Javier Romero, Francisco
Purpose: To compare histopathological and biochemical effects of the anti-TNF-alpha drugs adalimumab and infliximab in a uveitis experimental model.Methods: Histopathological evaluation was performed 24 h after endotoxin (200 mu g into the footpad) and drug administration, as well as biochemical analysis of oxidative stress-related markers in the aqueous humor.Results: Severe inflammation was found in rat anterior chamber of the eye 24 h after endotoxin. Only infliximab administration partially prevented the endotoxin-induced disruption of the blood-aqueous barrier, as well as the increase in Rantes and MCP-1 concentration in aqueous humor. Both drugs ameliorated the histopathological score after endotoxin. Biochemical analysis revealed that both drugs protected against endotoxin-induced oxidative stress, restoring all markers to control levels, except infliximab, which failed to restore GSH concentration.Conclusions: Both anti-TNF-alpha drugs were effective in reducing histopathological inflammation but their mechanism of action appears to be different.