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Infliximab in ulcerative colitis

Authors Levin A, Shibolet O

Published 12 September 2008 Volume 2008:2(3) Pages 379—388

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S2249



Avi Levin, Oren Shibolet

Gastroenterology and Liver Units, Division of Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical center, Jerusalem, Israel

Abstract: Infliximab, a monoclonal anti-TNF-α antibody, is commonly used for treatment of moderate to severe Crohn’s disease (CD). Its role in the treatment for ulcerative colitis (UC) remains controversial. We review the role of TNF-α in the pathogenesis of UC and describe the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and systematic reviews that assess the efficacy of infliximab in the treatment of moderate to severe UC.

Keywords: infliximab, ulcerative colitis, anti-TNF-α antibody, crohn’s disease

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