Biological treatment and target cells

[farm123]

Not sure how this will turn out but this is the diagram I found relating to the different biologic treatments and the cells they target. This is in response to a query relating to Abatacept - sorry have forgotten posters name. Farm

[allanah]

Xcellent and very clear! I'm on the B cell side!

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That's awesome! I'll keep this thanks!

I'll have to look up what the things they block or prevent or target are ..... but the problem when you're trying to get a bit more informed is knowing where to start - this is a great starting point.

[sandybrown]

All,

There are many diagrams on this web site. :

google.co.uk/search?q=abata...

Understanding some of the diagrams can be confusing!

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Interesting, thank you for sharing. Up until recently, I thought all the biological drugs were anti TNFs and I like to consider myself quite informed!

My understanding is that usually, you stard with an anti TNF and then if they don't work, you may move on to the other type of biologics. (Disclaimer; I'm not a doctor, only a patient!)

[oldtimer]

Where did you get this diagram from - I would love to have a copy!

[farm123 in reply to oldtimer]

If you click on bala's link then on images it is a little way down the page. There are lots of different ones some of which are fairly complicated. Farm

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I have the b cell invador route right now. I had both doses. Im into my 5th week.

I was doing okay energy wise. Im more than exausted now. My blood levels are checked.. i have one knee replaced Three years ago and the other needs replacement due to my past sports being so rough and having info gain bettermatory issues. Im waiting for my second wind and better results. Im not better in any way yet. Xx karen

[oldtimer]

Thanks for the direction for where the diagram comes from. i want to use it for our local group.