Clinical potential of brodalumab in the management of psoriasis: the evidence to date

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Laura F Sandoval,1 Brooke Williams,1 Steven R Feldman1–3 1Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatology Research, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA; 2Department of Pathology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA; 3Department of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA Abstract: Brodalumab is an anti-IL-17 receptor monoclonal antibody currently in development for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. With many systemic psoriasis therapies to choose from, and several newer agents in development, physicians need up to date evidence for the use of these drugs. A PubMed search was conducted through August 1, 2014 to identify randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews of brodalumab for the treatment of psoriasis. Results of Phase I and II trials, as well as a few smaller studies, have provided promising data on efficacy, safety, health-related quality of life, pharmacokinetics, and changes in lesional skin. Early Phase III data continue to support the use of brodalumab as a potentially valuable option for the treatment of psoriasis. Keywords: anti-interleukin-17, psoriasis, biologic agents, efficacy, safety, systemic therapy