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Ozanimod to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis: A comprehensive review of disease, drug efficacy and side effects
Neurology International
  • Grace Lassiter, Georgetown University
  • Carlie Melancon, Louisiana State University in Shreveport
  • Tyler Rooney, Louisiana State University in Shreveport
  • Anne Marie Murat, Louisiana State University in Shreveport
  • Jessica S. Kaye, University of the Pacific
  • Adam M. Kaye, University of the Pacific
  • Rachel J. Kaye, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Elyse M. Cornett, Louisiana State University in Shreveport
  • Alan David Kaye, Louisiana State University Health Science Center
  • Rutvij J. Shah, Louisiana State University in Shreveport
  • Omar Viswanath, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
  • Ivan Urits, Louisiana State University in Shreveport
ORCiD
Adam M. Kaye: 0000-0002-7224-3322
Document Type
Article
DOI
10.3390/neurolint12030016
Publication Date
12-1-2020
Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a prevalent and debilitating neurologic condition characterized by widespread neurodegeneration and the formation of focal demyelinating plaques in the central nervous system. Current therapeutic options are complex and attempt to manage acute relapse, modify disease, and manage symptoms. Such therapies often prove insufficient alone and highlight the need for more targeted MS treatments with reduced systemic side effect profiles. Ozanimod is a novel S1P (sphingosine-1-phosphate) receptor modulator used for the treatment of clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing–remitting, and secondary progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. It selectively modulates S1P1 and S1P5 receptors to prevent autoreactive lymphocytes from entering the CNS where they can promote nerve damage and inflammation. Ozanimod was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) for the management of multiple sclerosis in March 2020 and has been proved to be both effective and well tolerated. Of note, ozanimod is associated with the following complications: increased risk of infections, liver injury, fetal risk, increased blood pressure, respiratory effects, macular edema, and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, among others. Further investigation including head-to-head clinical trials is warranted to evaluate the efficacy of ozanimod compared with other S1P1 receptor modulators.

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Citation Information
Grace Lassiter, Carlie Melancon, Tyler Rooney, Anne Marie Murat, et al.. "Ozanimod to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis: A comprehensive review of disease, drug efficacy and side effects" Neurology International Vol. 12 Iss. 3 (2020) p. 89 - 108 ISSN: 2035-8377
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/adam-kaye/103/