Abstract:BackgroundAdalimumab (ADA), a fully humanized antibody against tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, has revolutionized treatment of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Although most of these respond within the first weeks, a minority may show loss of response (LOR) after continued exposure. Many studies demonstrate the influence of anti-adalimumab antibodies (AAA) on serum drug concentrations and clinical outcome in adults. However, little information about AAA and LOR is available for children with J… Show more
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