Abstract:
:Laquinimod is a novel immunomodulatory agent, in development as a potential disease-modifying treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Structurally related to linomide, its pharmacological predecessor, laquinimod combines anti-inflammatory and possibly clinically relevant neuroprotective effects with the convenience of oral administration. In this review we aim to highlight the immunomodulatory and neuroprotective effects of laquinimod, and to describe its effects in animal models of MS. Furthermore, we focus on current results of clinical studies in MS. Randomized, controlled clinical trials in relapsing MS demonstrate a dose-response effect on disease activity, measured by reduced clinical relapse rate, reduced number of brain MRI active lesions, as well as on sustained disability and brain atrophy. Laquinimod has a favourable tolerability and safety profile. A new phase III study, recently completed, will soon provide further details on the therapeutic potential of this drug. Laquinimod is a promising emerging treatment for relapsing-remitting MS that may provide a new therapeutic option in the near future.
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Ther Adv Neurol Disordjournal_title
Therapeutic advances in neurological disordersauthors
Haggiag S,Ruggieri S,Gasperini Cdoi
10.1177/1756285613499424subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2013-11-01 00:00:00pages
343-52issue
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1756-2856issn
1756-2864pii
10.1177_1756285613499424journal_volume
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