Mesh term Etanercept
Browse to parent terms:Immunoglobulin G
Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
Description
A recombinant version of soluble human TNF receptor that binds specifically to TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR and inhibits its binding with endogenous TNF receptors. It prevents the inflammatory effect of TNF and is used to treat RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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