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Alefacept is a genetically engineered immunosuppressive drug sold under the brand name Amevive in Canada, the United States, and Australia. It is used to control inflammation in moderate to severe psoriasis with plaque formation, where it interferes with lymphocyte activation. It is also being studied in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Alefacept is a fusion protein: it combines part of an antibody with a protein...


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  • Psoriasis New Super-Soother shots called Amevive (alefacept) - 3 replies

    Has anyone heard or tried the super-soother Psoriasis shots called Amevive (alafacept)? It'... s in the July magazine on page 165. Name of drug company?Where do I order it from? Thank you...

    Jun 17, 2003

  • im in australia so diffrent treatments? - 2 replies

    guys have? ive had all the creams and tars, uva and uvb, psoralen, alefacept, enbrel and now hello! im new and havent read many messages yet but i wanted to know what are common treatments...

    Jan 12, 2007

  • Here is a great article worthy of reading. - 2 replies

    -term use increases the risk of skin cancer. The biologic therapies alefacept (Amevive), etanercept (Enbrel) and infliximab (Remicade) all produce extended remission times. Studies of alefacept

    Dec 30, 2005

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