Rene Chen

Mr. Rene Chen

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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2 February 2024 in Immuno
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RCRene Chen
Rene Chen
RGRobyn Guo
Robyn Guo
APAmy Petty
Amy Petty
TJTarannum Jaleel
Tarannum Jaleel
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating cutaneous disease characterized by a vicious cycle of chronic inflammation and tissue destruction that stems from disruption of the skin microbiome and abnormal activation of both the innate and adaptive immune system. A hallmark of HS pathophysiology is dysregulation of both the innate and adaptive immune system. The role of immune system dysregulation in HS development has motivated researchers to explore the utility of biologic immunomodulators. In 2015, adalimumab, a tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitor, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of moderate-to-severe HS in the US. In 2023, secukinumab, an interleukin-17A (IL-17A) inhibitor, was approved by the European Medicines Agency for treatment of moderate-to-severe HS in Europe. Ongoing clinical trials have shown promising clinical responses to targeted therapies against other pro-inflammatory cytokines including IL-17, IL-12, IL-1, IL-36, IL-6, IL-10, interferon γ, C5a, and Janus kinase (JAK). We provide an update on the efficacy and clinical usage of targeted biologics in HS treatment.