Biologics in Asthma: Emerging Biologics

Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2024 Nov;44(4):751-763. doi: 10.1016/j.iac.2024.07.008. Epub 2024 Aug 22.

Abstract

Advances in our understanding of asthma pathophysiology have led to the advent of multiple targeted asthma therapies such as biologics. However, partial response to biologics occurs, indicating residual disease activity in some patients. Hence, there exists a need for new therapies that focus on novel pathways, alongside perhaps evaluation of combination biologic therapies and modulators of downstream cytokine activation. Therefore, although our current focus is on biologics; it is critical to take a more holistic approach including consideration for nonbiologic therapies that have the potential to significantly advance asthma care.

Keywords: Asthma; Biologics; Inflammation; Type 2 asthma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Asthma* / diagnosis
  • Asthma* / drug therapy
  • Asthma* / therapy
  • Biological Products* / therapeutic use
  • Cytokines / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Cytokines / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents
  • Cytokines