Novartis AG
METHODS OF TREATING ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS USING IL-17 ANTAGONISTS

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to novel regimens for treating an inflammatory arthritis, e.g., psoriatic arthritis, which employ a therapeutically effective amount of an Interleukin-17 (IL-17) antagonist, e.g., IL-17 binding molecule (e.g., IL-17 antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof, e.g., secukinumab) or IL-17 receptor binding molecule (e.g., IL-17 antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof).