Possibilities of personalized approach to genetically engineered biological therapy of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common rheumatic disease characterized by damage to the synovium, progressive destruction of cartilage and bone tissue. As a result of the establishment of the biological role of cytokines, it became possible to intervene in the main links of the pathogenesis of the disease, which led to inhibition of the main pathological process in RA – autoimmune inflammation. The aim. To consider the possibilities of optimizing the biological therapy of rheumatoid arthritis by identifying predictors of anti-inflammatory efficacy among clinical and laboratory markers. Basic provisions. Despite the success of genetically engineered biological drugs in the treatment of inflammatory arthritis, due to the lack of predictive biomarkers, the use of a trial and error approach, empirical therapy, is inevitable, which does not always lead to satisfactory results. The study of the main biomarkers of RA provides new insights into their potential association with various clinical phenotypes. Conclusion. This patient-centered approach offers the prospect of improving treatment outcomes through the use of specific drugs in certain patient groups.