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Papers: 4 Jul 2020 - 10 Jul 2020


Human Studies, Pharmacology/Drug Development

PAIN TYPE:
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2020 Jul 09


N Engl J Med


383


2

Trial of Nemolizumab and Topical Agents for Atopic Dermatitis with Pruritus.

Authors

Kabashima K, Matsumura T, Komazaki H, Kawashima M
N Engl J Med. 2020 Jul 09; 383(2):141-150.
PMID: 32640132.

Abstract

Nemolizumab is a subcutaneously administered humanized monoclonal antibody against interleukin-31 receptor A, which is involved in pruritus and inflammation in atopic dermatitis. In phase 2 studies, nemolizumab lessened the severity of atopic dermatitis.