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ReviewPharmaceutics2026

Therapeutic Applications of Immunobiologics in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases.

Kannan Badri Narayanan

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Review in Pharmaceutics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Kannan Badri NarayananSchool of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0003-2789-5556

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea No. 2020R1A6A1A03044512
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Immunobiologics or biologics have revolutionized the therapeutic paradigm of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases by selectively targeting and modulating dysregulated immune pathways. Compared with conventional broad-spectrum immunosuppressants, biologics provide a more specific and mechanism-based rational approach, often associated with improved efficacy and reduced adverse events. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the repertoire of therapeutic biologics, their mechanisms of action, pivotal clinical trials, and clinical applications. We discuss biologics targeting T-cell activation, depletion, and adhesion, as well as agents neutralizing pro-inflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, IL-12, IL-17, IL-22, and IL-23, in addition to B-cell-directed therapies and IgE-modulating agents. Evidence from randomized clinical trials and observational studies highlights the profound therapeutic impact of these agents across a broad spectrum of immune-mediated diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ankylosing spondylitis, chronic spontaneous urticaria, asthma, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Pharmacodynamic parameters, including receptor-binding affinity and downstream pathway modulation, are critical determinants of therapeutic efficacy, whereas pharmacovigilance remains indispensable for monitoring risks such as immunogenicity, opportunistic infections, and manufacturing-related variability. Continuous regulatory oversight by agencies such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) safeguards standards of safety, efficacy, and quality. In parallel, the expanding development of biosimilars offers a key opportunity to enhance affordability and broaden global access to biologic therapies. Despite substantial clinical progress, important challenges persist, including disease heterogeneity, variability in therapeutic response, long-term safety concerns, and issues of cost-effectiveness. Future directions emphasize precision medicine strategies, including biomarker-guided treatment, rationally designed biologic combinations, next-generation antibody engineering, and the development of high-quality biosimilars to improve therapeutic durability, safety, and accessibility equity. By integrating mechanistic insights with clinical outcomes, this review underscores the transformative role of immunobiologics and delineates strategies to optimize their application in the management of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

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autoimmune diseasebiologicscytokinesinflammatory diseaseinterleukinmonoclonal antibodytherapy

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PMID42654034
PMCPMC13516269

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