@article{article_311329, title={Use of Biological Agents in Rheumatology}, journal={Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences}, volume={2}, pages={34–45}, year={2017}, author={Sağ, Simem and Nas, Kemal}, keywords={Biyolojik ajanlar,sitokinler,T-lenfositler,B-lenfositler}, abstract={<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"> <span lang="en-us" style="font-size:9pt;" xml:lang="en-us">The advances in molecular biology have led to a variety of new treatment approaches for rheumatological diseases. The better understanding of the pathogenesis of rheumatological diseases has yielded new therapeutic targets. With the usage of biological agents in clinical practice the goal remission in rheumatic diseases has became a more realistic target. In this article we will share the mechanisms of action, clinical uses, efficacy and safety of biologic agents increasingly used in recent years in rheumatic diseases. </span> </p> <p> </p>}, number={2}, publisher={Oğuz KARABAY}