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Preferred term

Etanercept  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A recombinant version of soluble human TNF receptor fused to an IgG FC fragment that binds specifically to TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR and inhibits its binding with endogenous TNF receptors. It prevents the inflammatory effect of TNF and is used to treat RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Entry terms

  • 185243-69-0
  • OP401G7OJC

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-M4QJ5RJ3-6

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