Clinical potential of brodalumab in the management of psoriasis: the evidence to date

Abstract

Brodalumab is an anti-IL-17 receptor monoclonal antibody currently in development for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. With many systemic psoriasis therapies to choose from, and several newer agents in development, physicians need up to date evidence for the use of these drugs. A PubMed search was conducted through August 1, 2014 to identify randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews of brodalumab for the treatment of psoriasis. Results of Phase I and II trials, as well as a few smaller studies, have provided promising data on efficacy, safety, health-related quality of life, pharmacokinetics, and changes in lesional skin. Early Phase III data continue to support the use of brodalumab as a potentially valuable option for the treatment of psoriasis.

Keywords:

• anti-interleukin-17
• psoriasis
• biologic agents
• efficacy
• safety
• systemic therapy

Disclosure

The Center for Dermatology Research is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Galderma Laboratories, L.P. Dr Feldman is a consultant and speaker for Galderma, Stiefel/GlaxoSmithKline, Abbott Labs, Warner Chilcott, Janssen, Amgen, Photomedex, Genentech, BiogenIdec, and Bristol Myers Squibb. Dr Feldman has received grants from Galderma, Astellas, Abbott Labs, Warner Chilcott, Janssen, Amgen, Photomedex, Genentech, BiogenIdec, Coria/Valeant, Pharmaderm, Ortho Pharmaceuticals, Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Roche Dermatology, 3M, Bristol Myers Squibb, Stiefel/GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Medicis, Leo, HanAll Pharmaceuticals, Celgene, Basilea, and Anacor and has received stock options from Photomedex. Dr Feldman is the founder and holds stock in Causa Research. Ms Williams and Dr Sandoval have no conflicts to disclose.