Prakt. Lékáren. 2018; 14(4e) [Klin Farmakol Farm. 2018;32(3):11-14]
Vedolizumab (VDZ), a humanized monoclonal antibody, is approved for use in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease (IBD).Vedolizumab inhibitsleukocyte vascular adhesion and migration into the gastrointestinal tract through α4β7 integrin blockade. Clinical effectiveness of vedolizumabwas evident in both the CD and mainly in UC populations. These findings are consistent with observations from clinical trials, and from real word experience too. The improved safety profile, novel mechanism of action and clinical need for new therapies has led to the rapid adoptionof vedolizumab use in clinical practice.
Received: August 6, 2018; Accepted: September 10, 2018; Published: December 15, 2018 Show citation