an anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium
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leflunomide::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | arava |
| Type of | anti-tnf compound |
Examples of leflunomide
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The next stage is for clinical trials to be conducted into the use of leflunomide to fight melanoma.
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The database also suggested that a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis drug, leflunomide, would have the same effect.
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The inhibitors of nucleotide biosynthesis leflunomide, FK778, and mycophenolic acid activate hepatitis b virus replication In Vitro.
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Interestingly, some of genes that leflunomide pauses are those controlled by myc, a well known oncogene implicated in several cancer types.
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Because leflunomide is already licensed to treat arthritis, this process should be faster than usual and a new treatment for melanoma could be available within around five years.
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After determining that leflunomide slowed the growth of tumors in mice engrafted with human melanoma, Zon's group combined it with a BRAF inhibitor made by Plexxikon.
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Prior to surgery, 53% of patients were taking methotrexate, 47% were taking sulphasalazine, 70% hydroxychloroquine, 18% leflunomide and 12% were taking anti-TNF drugs.
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- An anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium
- Leflunomide is a medication of the DMARD type, used in active moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. It is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor.
- An anticancer drug that works by inhibiting a cancer cell growth factor. Also called SU101.
