The Impact of IL-17A Inhibition in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: Current Insights and Future Prospects

Abstract Interleukin-17A (IL-17A) plays a pivotal role in many rheumatic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Targeting the IL-17 pathway has transformed the way psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are managed, with a number of IL-17A inhibitors now available for treating...

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Main Authors: Sofia Ramiro, Georg Schett, Helena Marzo-Ortega, Wolfgang A. Schmidt
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Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40744-025-00754-w
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Helena Marzo-Ortega
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description Abstract Interleukin-17A (IL-17A) plays a pivotal role in many rheumatic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Targeting the IL-17 pathway has transformed the way psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are managed, with a number of IL-17A inhibitors now available for treating rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. This narrative review will describe the opportunities presented by novel imaging techniques in understanding the metabolic and mechanical changes that characterize the pathogenesis of PsA and axSpA. It will look at the current consensus definitions of early disease in PsA and axSpA, present evidence for the benefit of early treatment, and highlight the gaps in current knowledge. Finally, it will describe novel treatment targets to address the unmet needs in giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and discuss the potential role of IL-17A inhibition in treating GCA and PMR.
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spelling doaj-art-489a977945f54a7ca62b27345fe8598c2025-08-20T03:53:57ZengAdis, Springer HealthcareRheumatology and Therapy2198-65762198-65842025-04-0112343545110.1007/s40744-025-00754-wThe Impact of IL-17A Inhibition in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: Current Insights and Future ProspectsSofia Ramiro0Georg Schett1Helena Marzo-Ortega2Wolfgang A. Schmidt3Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden and Zuyderland Medical CenterDepartment of Medicine 3 - Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and Uniklinikum ErlangenNIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust and Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of LeedsImmanuel Krankenhaus BerlinAbstract Interleukin-17A (IL-17A) plays a pivotal role in many rheumatic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Targeting the IL-17 pathway has transformed the way psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are managed, with a number of IL-17A inhibitors now available for treating rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. This narrative review will describe the opportunities presented by novel imaging techniques in understanding the metabolic and mechanical changes that characterize the pathogenesis of PsA and axSpA. It will look at the current consensus definitions of early disease in PsA and axSpA, present evidence for the benefit of early treatment, and highlight the gaps in current knowledge. Finally, it will describe novel treatment targets to address the unmet needs in giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and discuss the potential role of IL-17A inhibition in treating GCA and PMR.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40744-025-00754-wAxial spondyloarthritisEarly treatmentEarly diagnosisGiant cell arteritisIL-17AIL-17A inhibition
spellingShingle Sofia Ramiro
Georg Schett
Helena Marzo-Ortega
Wolfgang A. Schmidt
The Impact of IL-17A Inhibition in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: Current Insights and Future Prospects
Rheumatology and Therapy
Axial spondyloarthritis
Early treatment
Early diagnosis
Giant cell arteritis
IL-17A
IL-17A inhibition
title The Impact of IL-17A Inhibition in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: Current Insights and Future Prospects
title_full The Impact of IL-17A Inhibition in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: Current Insights and Future Prospects
title_fullStr The Impact of IL-17A Inhibition in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: Current Insights and Future Prospects
title_full_unstemmed The Impact of IL-17A Inhibition in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: Current Insights and Future Prospects
title_short The Impact of IL-17A Inhibition in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: Current Insights and Future Prospects
title_sort impact of il 17a inhibition in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases current insights and future prospects
topic Axial spondyloarthritis
Early treatment
Early diagnosis
Giant cell arteritis
IL-17A
IL-17A inhibition
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s40744-025-00754-w
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