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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2017; 23(11): 1932-1943
Published online Mar 21, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i11.1932
Published online Mar 21, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i11.1932
Insights on the use of biosimilars in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Michael K Zheng, David Q Shih, F. Widjaja Foundation, Inflammatory Bowel and Immunobiology Research Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States
Gary C Chen, Comprehensive Digestive Institute of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89113, United States
Author contributions: Zheng MK wrote the manuscript; Shih DQ and Chen GC provided critical revisions and final approval.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have declared that no conflict of interest exists.
Correspondence to: Gary C Chen, MD, Comprehensive Digestive Institute of Nevada, 8530 West Sunset Road, Suite 230, Las Vegas, NV 89113, United States. garychen@nevadagastro.com
Telephone: +1-702-4834483 Fax: +1-702-4834493
Received: November 23, 2016
Peer-review started: November 25, 2016
First decision: December 19, 2016
Revised: January 5, 2017
Accepted: February 17, 2017
Article in press: February 17, 2017
Published online: March 21, 2017
Processing time: 116 Days and 8 Hours
Peer-review started: November 25, 2016
First decision: December 19, 2016
Revised: January 5, 2017
Accepted: February 17, 2017
Article in press: February 17, 2017
Published online: March 21, 2017
Processing time: 116 Days and 8 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The expiration of patent protection for various biologics and increasing health care expenses has paved the way for biosimilars to enter the market. The introduction of biosimilars is expected to produce cost savings in the health care industry as well as provide patients with inflammatory bowel disease with wider access to treatment.