2019
Apremilast mechanism of efficacy in systemic-naive patients with moderate plaque psoriasis: Pharmacodynamic results from the UNVEIL study
Strober B, Alikhan A, Lockshin B, Shi R, Cirulli J, Schafer P. Apremilast mechanism of efficacy in systemic-naive patients with moderate plaque psoriasis: Pharmacodynamic results from the UNVEIL study. Journal Of Dermatological Science 2019, 96: 126-133. PMID: 31787506, DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2019.09.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModerate plaque psoriasisIL-17APlaque psoriasisIL-22Week 16T cellsRegulatory T cell numbersT helper 17 (Th17) cellsEfficacy of apremilastIL-23 levelsTotal T cellsPlasma cytokine levelsRegulatory T cellsT cell numbersMedian percentage reductionPathogenesis of psoriasisSevere psoriasisCardiometabolic biomarkersClinical improvementCytokine levelsInflammatory biomarkersIL-17FWeeks 0Clinical trialsWeek 4
2015
Phase 3 Studies Comparing Brodalumab with Ustekinumab in Psoriasis
Lebwohl M, Strober B, Menter A, Gordon K, Weglowska J, Puig L, Papp K, Spelman L, Toth D, Kerdel F, Armstrong AW, Stingl G, Kimball AB, Bachelez H, Wu JJ, Crowley J, Langley RG, Blicharski T, Paul C, Lacour JP, Tyring S, Kircik L, Chimenti S, Callis Duffin K, Bagel J, Koo J, Aras G, Li J, Song W, Milmont CE, Shi Y, Erondu N, Klekotka P, Kotzin B, Nirula A. Phase 3 Studies Comparing Brodalumab with Ustekinumab in Psoriasis. New England Journal Of Medicine 2015, 373: 1318-1328. PMID: 26422722, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1503824.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPASI 100 response ratesGlobal assessment scoreWeek 12Response rateSevere psoriasisStatic Physician's Global Assessment scorePASI 75 response ratesPhysician Global Assessment scoreRates of neutropeniaSerious infectious episodesPhase 3 studySignificant clinical improvementSeverity Index scoreTreatment of psoriasisEarly clinical studiesAMAGINE-2Brodalumab treatmentSPGA scoreInfectious episodesWeek 52Clinical improvementMaintenance dosePASI scorePsoriasis AreaBrodalumab