Mechanism of Action Matters: A Review of New and Emerging Biologics

Monday, December 30, 2019, 11:00 AM - Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 11:59 PM

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Designated (1.00 hours)

The term biologic usually refers to the group of complex molecules, such as monoclonal antibodies and receptor fusion proteins, developed to target specific proteins implicated in a variety of immune-mediated diseases, including psoriasis and other cutaneous diseases. Biologic agents have transformed the treatment of psoriasis. This panel discussion focuses on mechanism of action (MOA) of these therapeutic agents and how MOA affects clinical decision-making.

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1. Define biologic therapy;
2. Review the MOA of approved and emerging biologics for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis;
3. Review the MOA of approved and emerging biologics for the treatment of cutaneous diseases other than psoriasis;
4. Discuss how the MOA of biologic therapeutics may affect clinical decision-making in dermatologic practice.

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This educational activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs LLC, and Bausch Health US.