BIOLOGICAL THERAPIES IN THE TREATMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES: A NARRATIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Abstract

Objective: To analyze biological therapies in the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases (ADs) are dysfunctions that occur when the individual's immune system does not have the ability to differentiate what is proper from what is not proper to the body. Among the most prevalent and studied autoimmune diseases are rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and multiple sclerosis.  Each of these diseases has unique characteristics, although they share the common foundation of a dysregulated immune response (Wang; Wang; Gershwin, 2015; Fallahi et al., 2016). Final thoughts: It is noteworthy that ongoing research and development of new biologic therapies should be prioritized, aiming to further enhance the treatment and management of these debilitating conditions. The medical and scientific community must remain vigilant about the safety and efficacy of these therapies, promoting robust evidence-based clinical practice.