In this short-term study, MLN02 was more effective than placebo for the induction of clinical and endoscopic remission in patients with active ulcerative colitis.
Up to 8 microg/kg of rhuIL-10 was well tolerated. A tendency toward clinical improvement but not remission was observed in the 8-microg/kg dose group. Further studies should delineate which subgroups of patients with CD benefit from rhuIL-10 therapy.
In a group of patients with chronically active Crohn's disease, methotrexate was more effective than placebo in improving symptoms and reducing requirements for prednisone.
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