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ArticleEuropean journal of clinical pharmacology2025

Secukinumab improves pregnancy outcomes in recurrent spontaneous abortion with T helper 17 cells/T regulatory cells imbalance: a retrospective cohort study.

Guihua Zhu, Xue Wang, Shuqin Bi, Juan Liu, Guiling Yuan, Ning Li, Jinhua Fu, Long Zhao

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Guihua Zhu *Department of Obstetrics, Qingdao Jinhua Gynecology Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Xue Wang *Department of Obstetrics, Qingdao Jinhua Gynecology Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Shuqin BiDepartment of Obstetrics, Qingdao Jinhua Gynecology Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Juan LiuDepartment of Obstetrics, Qingdao Jinhua Gynecology Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Guiling YuanDepartment of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Ning LiDepartment of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Jinhua FuDepartment of Obstetrics, Qingdao Jinhua Gynecology Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Long ZhaoDepartment of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China. zhaolong@qdu.edu.cn.

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China Health Promotion Foundation XM_2020_011_0245_09China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2019M652333"Clinical Medicine +X" Research Project of Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University QDFY+X2023210National Natural Science Foundation of China 81800601Qingdao Medical and Health Research Guidance Project 2023-WJZD066The Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province ZR2025MS1227
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Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of secukinumab, an Interleukin-17A (IL-17A) inhibitor, in patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) associated with T helper 17 cells / T regulatory cells (Th17/Treg) imbalance.

methodsThis retrospective cohort study evaluated 108 RSA patients with confirmed Th17/Treg imbalance (Th17/Treg ≥ 0.6 or IL-17A > 4.74 pg/mL) at a single center. Patients were divided into secukinumab (n = 54; 3 mg/kg subcutaneously plus standard therapy) and control (n = 54; standard therapy alone) groups. Primary outcomes included live birth rate and immunological parameters (Th17/Treg ratio, IL-17A levels), with secondary assessments of neonatal outcomes and safety.

resultsThe secukinumab group demonstrated significantly higher live birth rates (83.33% [45/54] vs 64.81% [35/54]; P = 0.047), with an odds ratio (OR) of 2.71 (95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.10-6.73), and greater reductions in Th17/Treg ratios (P = 0.010) and IL-17A levels (P = 0.001) compared to controls. No congenital anomalies, maternal or neonatal infections, or treatment-related serious adverse events were observed in either group.

conclusionFor RSA characterized by Th17/Treg imbalance, secukinumab demonstrates both clinical efficacy and an acceptable safety profile, suggesting its therapeutic utility.

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Abortion, HabitualAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedTh17 CellsT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryAdultFemaleHumansInterleukin-17Live BirthPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeRetrospective StudiesAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedIL17A protein, humanInterleukin-17secukinumabIL-17ARecurrent spontaneous abortionSecukinumabTh17/Treg

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