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Published in: Ophthalmology and Therapy 1/2018

Open Access 01-06-2018 | Review

A Review of the Landscape of Targeted Immunomodulatory Therapies for Non-Infectious Uveitis

Authors: Srilakshmi M. Sharma, Dun Jack Fu, Kanmin Xue

Published in: Ophthalmology and Therapy | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Systemic immunomodulatory therapies are the principal means of managing non-infectious uveitis. This review aims to explore the current landscape of systemic uveitis treatments, including biologic therapies and the advent of biosimilar therapies.
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Metadata
Title
A Review of the Landscape of Targeted Immunomodulatory Therapies for Non-Infectious Uveitis
Authors
Srilakshmi M. Sharma
Dun Jack Fu
Kanmin Xue
Publication date
01-06-2018
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Ophthalmology and Therapy / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 2193-8245
Electronic ISSN: 2193-6528
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-017-0115-5

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