Evolving molecular targets in the treatment of nonmalignant gastrointestinal diseases

D. A. Katzka, E. V. Loftus, M. Camilleri

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Abstract

Novel treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are based on molecular targets. Novel pharmacologic and biological agents with greater selectivity and specificity are being developed for a variety of epithelial diseases, including eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), celiac disease, short bowel syndrome (SBS), and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs; Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis). Motility and secretory agents are being developed for gastroparesis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional constipation, and diarrhea. Here we focus on data from clinical trials involving validated pharmacodynamic or patient response outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)306-320
Number of pages15
JournalClinical pharmacology and therapeutics
Volume92
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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