Clinical and Translational Allergy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Dupilumab
is
a
human
monoclonal
antibody
against
interleukin-4
receptor
alpha
subunit.
an
approved
treatment
for
inducing
remission
of
eosinophilic
esophagitis
(EoE).1
EoE
histologic
with
dupilumab
has
only
been
demonstrated
in
patients
after
at
least
12
weeks
treatment.2-6
Current
guidelines
recommend
waiting
re-evaluation
until
20–24
dupilumab.1
It
unknown
if
increasing
length
improves
its
efficacy.
Because
requires
invasive
biopsies,
and
important
to
prevent
progressive
esophageal
damage,
research
investigating
the
effects
on
prior
warranted.
We
conducted
retrospective
study
single
medical
clinic.
The
electronic
record
was
searched
between
2017
2023
using
International
Classifications
Disease,
10th
revision
code
K20.0
esophagitis.
excluded
who
had
(1)
never
started
dupilumab;
(2)
no
confirmation
defined
by
≥
15
eos/hpf;
or
(3)
while
dupilumab.
Histologic
evaluation
assessed
2
biopsies
each
proximal,
middle,
distal
esophagus.
Endpoints
were
peak
eosinophil
counts
(eosinophils
per
high-power
field;
eos/hpf),
endoscopic
reference
scores
(EREFS),
composite
symptom
score
which
(dysphagia,
food
impaction/choking,
regurgitation/vomiting,
heartburn/chest
pain,
abdominal
pain)
graded
(0
=
absent,
1
mild,
moderate,
3
severe)
summed.
This
deemed
exempt
from
institutional
review
board
approval
WCG
IRB.
From
record,
658
identified,
534
initiated
dupilumab,
6
did
not
have
EoE,
39
repeat
initiation.
Therefore,
79
included
this
study.
median
age
27.6
years
(Q1
Q3,
21.8–36.1),
48
(60.8%)
male,
(15.2%)
pediatric
(Table
1).
Sixty
(75.9%)
atopic
comorbidity,
including
allergic
rhinitis
(43
patients,
54.4%),
asthma
(27
34.2%),
dermatitis
(13
16.5%),
allergies
(30
38.0%).
Patients
22.7
16–26.7).
Dosages
300
mg
every
week
(71
89.9%),
other
loading
dose
600
(7
8.9%),
200
400
(1
patient,
1.3%).
Of
0–12
weeks.
5.5
4–6),
significantly
decreased
0
0–1;
Wilcoxon
matched-pairs
signed
rank
test,
p
0.000488)
Median
44.5
eos/hpf
32.5–53.5)
baseline
0–15.5;
0.000977)
Endoscopic
available
(19%)
our
cohort.
In
weeks,
EREFS
decrease
(median,
2;
Q1
1–4)
versus
0;
0–1.5;
0.25).
However,
change
also
insignificant
12–24
(p
0.13),
greater
than
24
0.25),
suggesting
insignificance
may
be
due
low
n.
induce
clinical
benefit
treatment.
There
significant
differences
changes
0.1350),
count
0.0746);
0.8771)
12,
12–24,
terms
response,
9
(75%)
histologically
responsive
group,
28
(73.7%)
26
(89.7%)
longer
group.
difference
proportion
response
groups
(Fisher's
exact
0.2569).
Subanalysis
7
>1
evaluations
summarized
Figure
1.
Three
unresponsive
early
timepoints
(Patient
4
Patient
5
weeks)
without
addition
combination
therapy.
contrast,
remained
over
therapy
omeprazole
mometasone,
respectively.
their
Our
subanalysis
suggests
that
certain
are
EGDs
respond
later
timepoints.
Further
needed
predict
EGDs.
Swimmer
plot
multiple
*
indicates
mometasone
1.6
twice
daily.
**
20
once
***
mg,
as
opposed
week.
conclusion,
induced
before
treatment,
there
clinical,
histologic,
2–24
beneficial
identify
earlier
previous
indicate.1
should
investigate
appropriate
window
performed.
Twan
Sia:
Conceptualization
(equal);
data
curation
formal
analysis
investigation
methodology
validation
visualization
writing—original
draft
writing—review
editing
(equal).
Amanda
Miller:
Data
Leeon
Bacchus:
Jennie
Young:
Aditya
P.
Narayan:
Rachel
Solecki:
Investigation
Jerry
Fu:
Yuting
Jiang:
Raisa
Khuda:
Stanley
Liu:
Kathleen
Love:
Shibani
Mallik:
Amina
Sara
Matmatte:
Paige
McDonald:
Tanvi
Telukunta:
Alyssa
Roby:
Saad
Shami:
Michelle
Zheng:
Madison
Headen:
John
Leung:
project
administration
resources
supervision
None.
consultant
Devine;
Millimet
Branch
Professional
Education;
Sanofi;
Huron
Consulting
Services
LLC;
Takeda;
Ribon
Therapeutics;
Tegus;
Slingshot;
Guidepoint;
Cowen;
AstraZeneca;
Regeneron;
AbbVie.
None
authors
relevant
conflicts
interests
disclose.
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specific
grant
any
funding
agency
public,
commercial,
not-for-profit
sectors.
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Leung.
Immunological Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
326(1), С. 35 - 47
Опубликована: Июль 25, 2024
Food
allergies
occur
due
to
a
lack
of
tolerance
the
proteins
found
in
foods.
While
IgE-
and
non-IgE-mediated
food
have
different
clinical
manifestations,
epidemiology,
pathophysiology,
management,
they
share
dysregulated
T
cell
responses.
Recent
studies
shed
light
on
contributions
subsets
development
persistence
allergic
diseases.
This
review
discusses
role
cells
both
considers
potential
future
investigations
this
context.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025
Dupilumab
is
a
monoclonal
antibody
targeting
interleukin-4
and
interleukin-13,
approved
for
the
treatment
of
multiple
T2
diseases
more
recently
Eosinophilic
Esophagitis
(EoE).
EoE
chronic
inflammatory
disease,
believed
to
be
member
“atopic
march”,
due
similarities
with
other
atopic
diseases,
ranging
from
epidemiology
genetics
pathophysiology.
Although
often
co-existing
in
same
patient,
these
are
still
treated
as
separated
entities
by
different
specialists,
resulting
polypharmacy
use
steroids.
Thus,
shared-decision
approach
multidisciplinary
team
composed
specialists
might
improve
clinical
management
outcomes.
Yet,
prospective
data
on
effectiveness
dupilumab
single
agent
lacking,
since
only
few
case
reports
small
studies
have
been
published
so
far
reporting
outcomes
patients
affected
diseases.
The
purpose
this
review
illustrate
rationale
evidence
supporting
possibility
using
therapeutic
those
addition
EoE.
Eosinophilic
esophagitis
(EoE)
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
disorder
characterized
by
symptoms
of
esophageal
dysfunction
and
eosinophil-predominant
inflammation.
Dupilumab
human
monoclonal
antibody
that
targets
both
IL-4
IL-13
signaling.
It
currently
indicated
for
the
treatment
asthma,
atopic
dermatitis,
EoE.
This
study
aimed
to
describe
children
with
EoE
difficult
treat
using
conventional
identify
symptomatic,
histological,
endoscopic
improvements
after
dupilumab
treatment.
We
conducted
retrospective
multicenter
in
confirmed
performed
chart
review
patients
prescribed
Demographic
information,
symptoms,
medications
including
were
collected.
The
findings,
histopathological
features,
results
analyzed.
calculated
change
reference
scoring
system
(EREFS)
scores
from
baseline
3
months.
Eleven
included
this
study.
population
comprised
seven
boys
(64%)
four
girls
(36%).
median
age
at
presentation
was
11.6
years
(8–13
years).
dose
200–300
mg
administered
all
as
second-line
therapy
refractory
(proton
pump
inhibitors,
corticosteroids,
dietary
restrictions).
efficacy
regarding
symptom
relief,
histological
82%,
73%,
90%,
respectively.
mean
changed
6.9
(before
dupilumab)
0.3
(after
dupilumab).
In
addition
improvement
EoE,
use
corticosteroids
inhaled
asthma
decreased
patients,
suggesting
may
be
effective
multiple
concurrent
conditions.
had
well-tolerated
safety
profile,
except
one
patient
who
developed
conjunctivitis.
pediatric
demonstrates
effectiveness
current
A
longitudinal,
large
prospective
necessary
guide
initiation
childhood
long-term
follow-up
data
on
are
required.
Not
applicable.
Life,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(2), С. 307 - 307
Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025
Eosinophilic
esophagitis
(EoE)
is
a
chronic,
immune-mediated
disorder
of
the
esophagus
with
rising
prevalence.
Dupilumab
(DUPI),
monoclonal
antibody
that
targets
interleukin-4
receptor
α,
has
shown
promise
as
treatment
option.
We
conducted
systematic
review
and
network
meta-analysis
randomized
controlled
trials
searching
PubMed/Medline
database,
Cochrane
Database
Systematic
Reviews,
Central
Register
Controlled
Trials
(CENTRAL),
medRxiv
preprint
server
up
to
31
July
2024,
assessing
DUPI's
efficacy
optimal
dosing
in
EoE.
Finally,
three
randomized-controlled
comprising
470
participants,
including
102
children
under
12
years
age,
were
included
qualitative
synthesis.
Both
high-exposure
(HE-DUPI,
300
mg
weekly)
low-exposure
(LE-DUPI,
biweekly)
regimens
achieved
significant
histologic
remission
relative
placebo
(OR
=
26.88,
95%
CI
11.98-60.29
for
LE-DUPI;
OR
29.15,
13.68-62.12
HE-DUPI).
Although
overall
adverse
events
comparable
between
groups,
HE-DUPI
was
associated
notable
increase
serious
events.
These
findings
suggest
DUPI
effective
promoting
EoE,
LE-DUPI
emerging
preferred
option
balancing
safety.
This
study
highlights
safety
profiles
different
pediatric
groups.
Further
studies
are
warranted
explore
long-term
outcomes
identify
patient
subgroups
may
derive
greatest
benefit
from
therapy.
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025
Background:
Dupilumab
is
the
only
FDA-approved
medication
for
eosinophilic
esophagitis
(EoE).
Clinical
trials
have
shown
its
effectiveness
in
alleviating
symptoms
and
decreasing
inflammation
associated
with
EoE.
However,
real-world
data
on
efficacy
still
limited.
Methods:
We
searched
multiple
databases
articles
reporting
outcomes
of
dupilumab
treatment
EoE
conducted
a
meta-analysis.
Results:
Five
retrospective
studies
including
209
subjects
(mean
age:
22.12±12.01
y
61.24%
males)
were
analyzed.
The
pooled
outcome
symptom
improvement
was
89.2%
[95%
Cl:
68.0%-97.0%;
I
2
=58%].
Peak
eosinophil
count
improved
markedly
postdupilumab
[pre:
47.13
(95%
45.5-48.67;
=98%)
vs.
post:
6.44
0.72-13.60;
eos/hpf,
P
<0.001].
There
significant
reduction
Endoscopic
Reference
Score
(EREFS)
4.10
1.74-6.43;
=95%)
0.77
0.14-1.7;
=95%),
mean
duration
follow-up
5.66±1.14
months.
most
common
adverse
event
reported
pain
due
to
injection,
which
controlled
local
anesthetics.
Conclusion:
Our
study
shows
that
scenario,
administration
induces
histologic
endoscopic
remission
symptomatic
improvement.
Hence,
can
be
considered
option
EoE,
especially
resistant
cases.
Future
should
evaluate
long-term
preventing
esophageal
fibrosis/stricture
side
effect
profile.
Furthermore,
cost-effectiveness
analysis
warranted
help
establish
role
as
potential
first-line
strategy.
Russian Journal of Allergy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 6, 2025
Aim:
to
systemize
existing
data
on
the
treatment
strategies
for
patients
with
eosinophilic
esophagitis.
Eosinophilic
esophagitis
is
a
T2-
disease
characterized
by
infiltration
of
esophageal
mucosa,
subepithelial
and
submucosal
fibrosis,
progressive
dysphagia.
Early
diagnosis
appropriate
can
prevent
development
strictures
other
complications.
The
includes
use
elimination
diets,
pharmacological
therapy,
endoscopic
dilation
or
bougienage
strictures.
most
effective
drugs
achieving
clinical
histological
remission
in
are
proton
pump
inhibitors,
topical
glucocorticosteroids,
biological
agents
represented
monoclonal
antibodies.
Over
time,
advantages
systemic
antibody
therapies
(anti-IL4/IL-13)
over
inhibitors
glucocorticosteroids
have
become
evident,
particularly
terms
their
impact
mucosal
inflammation
remodeling
wall.
Currently,
only
approved
anti-interleukin
drug
dupilumab,
which
has
demonstrated
high
efficacy
safety
trials
children
aged
1
year
older,
as
well
adults.
Endoscopic
performed
who
stenosis
(with
an
diameter
13
mm)
following
course
pharmacotherapy.
To
this
day,
numerous
questions
remain
regarding
maintenance
its
duration,
predictors
progression.
With
emergence
new
biologic
esophagitis,
accessibility,
long-term
efficacy,
critically
important
considerations.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(6), С. 2259 - 2259
Опубликована: Март 14, 2023
Eosinophilic
esophagitis
is
a
Th-2
antigen-mediated
disease
in
which
there
an
influx
of
eosinophils
to
all
layers
the
esophagus,
triggering
inflammatory
response.
Chronic
process
causes
esophageal
remodeling,
leading
difficulties
swallowing.
Food
impaction,
heartburn,
and
chest
pain
are
other
characteristic
(but
not
pathognomonic)
symptoms
adults.
Although
has
only
been
described
since
early
1970s,
its
incidence
prevalence
rapidly
growing,
especially
Western
countries.
According
diagnostic
guidelines,
should
be
at
least
15
visible
per
high-power
field
biopsies
obtained
from
different
sites
esophagus
upon
endoscopy
with
relevant
symptoms.
Other
diseases
that
can
cause
eosinophilia
ruled
out.
treatment
may
challenging;
however,
new
methods
management
have
recently
emerged.
The
currently
used
proton
pump
inhibitors,
topical
corticosteroids,
elimination
diet
combined
biological
treatment.
New
for
diagnostics
clinical
course
assessment
also
available.
This
review
presents
current
knowledge
about
disease,
supported
by
latest
research
data.