Predicting Secukinumab Fast-Responder Profile in Psoriatic Patients: Advanced Application of Artificial-Neural-Networks (ANNs).

Journal: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Drug resistance to biologics in psoriasis therapy can occur – it may be acquired during a treatment or else present itself from the beginning. To date, no biomarkers are known that may reliably guide clinicians in predicting responsiveness to biologics. Biologics may pose a substantial economic burden. Secukinumab efficiently targets IL-17 in the treatment of psoriasis.

Authors

  • Giovanni Damiani
    Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
  • Rosalynn R Z Conic
  • Paolo D M Pigatto
  • Carlo G Carrera
  • Chiara Franchi
  • Angelo Cattaneo
  • Piergiorgio Malagoli
  • Radhakrishna Uppala
  • Dennis Linder
  • Nicola L Bragazzi
  • Enzo Grossi
    Villa Santa Maria Foundation, Tavernerio, Italy. enzo.grossi@bracco.com.