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what is thought to trigger RA?
immuno-genetically suceptible host exposed to an arthritogenic microbial antigen
what is TNF-alpha's role in RA
induction of further cytokine production ; activator or expression of adhesion molecules ; growth stimulation
what does TNF-alpha mediate
acute inflammation ; anti-tumour responses ; infection
what are the two forms of TNF-alpha
membrane bound ; soluble
what is TACE
TNF-alpha concerting enyme - converts membrane bound TNF-alpha to soluble via cleavage
what are the two TNF-alpha receptors
TNFR-1 and TNFR-2
what does TNFR-1 do
inducing cell death through a 'death domain' in the intracellular portion of the receptor. TNF binds and then is internalised where it recruits TRADD which leads to DNA degradation and cell death
what does TNFR-2 do
incapable of apoptosis as no death domain - acitvation leads to the recruitment of TRAF2 which then activates NFkappaB pathway leading to cytokine production and inhibition of apoptosis
what are the pro-inflammatory products of TNF-alpha transcription
TNF-alpha ; IL-1beta ; upregulation of adhesion molecules ; cytokines that further enhave immune response ; activators of inflammatory pathways
what biologics can be used in RA
infliximab ; etanercept ; adalimumab ; golimumab
when are biologics used in RA
in pt wh ohave failed tx with DMARDs
what type of antibody is infliximab
recombinant chimeric antibody
what are the MoAs of infliximab in RA
binding and neutralising solible an dmembrane bound TNF-alpha ; antibody dependant cell mediated cytotoxicity or complement dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity
how is infliximab administered
by IV infusion withing 4 hours of reconstitution. supervised for 2 hours during infusion and 2 hours after in hospital
what are the most common s/e of infliximab
infusion reactions ; headache ; abdominal pains
what are examples of infusion reactions
itching ; flushing ; nausea
what are short term s/e of infliximab
runny nose ; headahces; dizziness ; flushing ; rash ; stomach pain ; indigestion
what are the potential anti-TNF-alpha targets
TNF-alpha molecule ; TNF-alpha receptors ; TACE ; molecules in TNF-alpha signalling pathway ; NFkappaB, MAP kinase, SAP kinase pathways
what class of arthritis is RA
inflammatory seropositive
what are the biggest issues in RA
fatigue, impaired ability, and pain
what can be tested for in RA diagnosis
rheumatoid factor ; anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies ; serology
why is rheumatoid factor no the best diagnostic tool
can be positive in people with other inflammatory conditions or in those who are healthy
what is the benefit of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies as a diagnostic tool in RA
just as sensitive but more specific than rheumatoid factor
what does a positive serology mean
predictor of worse dx, mores erosions, and resistant disease
what history is important to consider when diagnosing RA
number of joints involved ; type o fjoints involved ; involvement of other tissues/organs (skin, nailes, eyes, mouth, genitalia)
what is synovitis charaterised by
pain (worse at rest) ; stiffness (worse inmoring for >1 hour) swelling (joint feels boggy on palpitation) symptoms are helped with movement and improve with NSAID use
what are the stages of sinovitis examination
LOOK - swelling erthema FEEL - tenderness, warmth, swelling (hard/soft) MOVE - restricted movement, assess function
what is the DAS28-CRP disease activite score
severity of RA activity using 28 tender jpint count and swollen joint count - pt self-reported healthscore, and recent CRP
what is the one main draw back of the DAS28 score
does not include feet
what are the score ranges for DAS28
what is RA remision classed as a DAS28 score
<2.6
what DAS28 score is eligible for biologic therapy
over 5.1
what is the patient resource for RA?
Versus Arthritis
what are the two ways to conjugate a drug to a linear polymer
pendent chain conjugation ; terminal conjugation
what is the polymer analogues reaction
a leaving group is conjugated to the polymer (reactive polymer precursor) and is subsequently replaced with the drug molecule
what is polymerisation in polymer drug conjugation
drugs attached to monomers before monomers under go polymerisation with non-drug-conjugated monomers. drug has to be stable during polymerisation process
what are the four classes of water soluble polymers
synthertic polymers (non-degradable) synthetic polymres (degradable) natural polymers dendrimirs
what are the two types of linkers
enzymatically labile (peptide) ; pH sensitive (hydrazone)
what are the required characteristic of an enzymatically labile linker
stable in blood but cleaved by lysosomal enzymes to release drug (3rd order targeting)
what are the required characteristics for pH labile linkers
stable in a neutral pH (blood) and degraded in high or low pH (usually acidic)
what are polydispersed systems
chains can be different lengths - most polymer systems are polydisperssed
what are monodispersed systems
all chains will be the same length - aim for polymer systems but very hard to achieve
how can polymers be used to target inflammation
inflammation causes leaky vasculature allowing exploitation of the enhanced permeation and retention (EPR) effect
what are the new developments for polymer drug therapies
combination therapies (multiple drugs conjugated to same polymer) ; drug inserted into polymer chain rather than pendents ; dendrimers
what are polymer-protein conjugates are composed of
several polymers (usually PEG) attached to on protein
what are challenges of protein drugs face (IV/SC administration)
rapid renal excretion ; proteolyti degradation ; immunogenecity ; antigenicity ; aggregation ; solubility ; difficulty formualting
what is the purpose of the polymer chains in the protein-polymer conjugates
protect protein from proteolytic degradation and immunogenicity ; increase hydrodynamic radius reducing renal clearance ; prevent aggregation
what is a negative effect of polymers in polymer-protein conjugates
can reduce interaction with receptor depending upon location of polymer conjugation
what are the best amino acids for conjugation with polymer
tyrosine ; serine ; cysteine ; lysine ; histidine
what type of polymer is the best for protein-polymers
monofunctional as polyfunctional can cause crosslinking with other protein-polymer conjugates
what else can monofunctional polymers be called
semi-telechelic polymer
what happens to non-biodegradable linkers like PEG
exocytose and accumulate in kidneys which can cause toxicity, but only in extremely high concentrations which is not found when used in conjugation
what are the alternatives to PEG
XTEN which is a polypeptide and made at the same time as the protein leading to homogenous product
what is zero order
when a constant amount of drug is eliminated per unit time but the rate is independent of the concentration - no matter how much is given it will always be released at the same rate
how to implants release drugs
erosion or diffusion (usually both but one will dominate)
what are gliadel wafers
biodegradable wafers containing carmustine, placed in gap where glioma is removed in brain
how is carmustine activated and deactived
by hydrolysis
what kind of effect do gliadel wafers have
local
what is the properties of the polymer in gliadel wafers
hydrophobic and so keeps water out to prevent premature activation
what are the advantages of polymer implants
local adminstration (reduced toxicity) ; put in a time of surgery ; tumour debulking prior to other treatment if injected into tumour ; good pt compliance
what are disadvantages of polymer implants
limited drug loading, need a potent drug ; need a non-immunogneic polymer ; difficult to remove if ADR occur
what are auto-antibodies
mainly IgM, attack self-antigens, in healthy individuals they target dead cells and wast products, in pathology they target specific self-antigens in the body, developing autoimmune diseases
what are the risk factors of autoimmune disease
women 2x as likely (specifically childbearing) ; ethnicity ; genetic predisposition ; diet (western) ; bacterial/viral infection ; adverse drug reactions ; chemical toxins/environmental pollutants ; prior hx of AuID
what are common sings and symptoms of NS autoimmune diseases
fatigues ; fever ; swelling/pain ; numbness/tingling in extremites ; rash ; muscle pain/weakness
what diagnositc tools are used in MS and MG etc
MRI ; lumbar puncture ; antinuclear antibody test ; physical examination/symptoms (walking, eye examination, muscle tests, chest and lungs)
what tx are used in MG and MS etc.
immunosuppressants (steroids, mAbs, disease modifying therapies) ; plasma exchange ; immunoglobulines ; analgesics ; lifestyle (diet, exercise, supplements)
what are the different types of myasthenia
myasthenia gravis ; occular myasthenia ; lambert-eaton myasthenic syndrome
what is myasthenia caused by
acetylecholine receptors are targeted by antibodies leading to interruptions in neurotransmission
what can the interruption of Ach neurotransmission cause
weakness and fatigue in some/all muscles which is worse on exertion and towards the end of the day. it affects voluntary muscle movements.
what are the symptoms of myasthenia
double vision ; weakness in limbs ; fatigue ; face can also been affected
in which groups of people are most effected by myasthenia
early adult hood ; females
what does myasthenia tx include
oral pyridostigmine ; steroids (prednisolone) ; immunosuppresants (azathioprine, MTX, mycophenolate, ciclosporin) ; plasmapheresis ; IVIG ; thymectomy
what drugs should be avoided in myasthenia
antibiotics ; anti-psychotics ; beta-blockers
what is gullian-barre syndrome
often occurs after (1-3 weeks) an infection. caused by T-cell mediated reaction against peripheral nerve myelin - weakness/numbness and pain in hands, feet, and limbs, as well as breathing and swallowing issues in severe cases.
how is gullian-barre syndrome diagnosed
nerve tests such as nerve conduction studies, electromyography. lumbar puncture - CSF protein is elevated (usually takes 1-2weeks). exclusion of other diseases
how is gullian-barre syndrome treated
IVIG ; plasmapheresis to speed up recovery
what monitoring is required for gullian-barre syndrome
FVC to check for resp failure
how is MS diagnosed
usually during mid life - neurological sx history ; MRI of CNS ; LP - Ab in brain ; rule out other possible conditions
what is the tx of relapsing and remiting MS (RRMS)
DMTs (alemtuzumab, ocrelizumab, beta-interferons) ; steriods for acute relapses (methylprednisolone)
what can primary progressive MS (PPMS) treated with
ocrelizumab
what happens in harmful drug-drug interactions?
toxicity or reduced efficacy
what happens in beneficial drug-drug interactions
synergism, increased convenience, reduced toxicity, cost reduction
what is a pharmacokinetic drug-drug interactions
where one drug alters the level of another
what is a pharmacodynamic drug-drug interaction
where there is no change in the drug level but the activity of the drug is altered by another drug