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efalizumab plus acitretin
Efalizumab blocks T-cell activation and migration to skin while acitretin reduces keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, together providing dual immunological and differentiation-based control of psoriasis.
Efalizumab blocks T-cell activation and migration to skin while acitretin reduces keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, together providing dual immunological and differentiation-based control of psoriasis. Used for Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
At a glance
| Generic name | efalizumab plus acitretin |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Universita di Verona |
| Drug class | Monoclonal antibody + retinoid combination |
| Target | CD11a (LFA-1) + retinoid X receptor (RXR) / retinoid acid receptor (RAR) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Dermatology/Immunology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Efalizumab is a monoclonal antibody against CD11a that inhibits lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1), preventing T-cell adhesion and migration to inflamed skin. Acitretin is a retinoid that normalizes keratinocyte differentiation and reduces inflammatory cytokine production. The combination targets both the immune activation and the abnormal skin cell proliferation characteristic of psoriasis.
Approved indications
- Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
Common side effects
- Headache
- Infection (upper respiratory, other)
- Cheilitis (lip inflammation)
- Pruritus
- Elevated liver enzymes
Key clinical trials
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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