Ustekinumab is a human immunoglobulin (Ig) G1 kappa monoclonal antibody directed against interleukin(IL)-12 and IL-23, which are cytokines that are involved in immune and inflammatory responses. It was generated via recombinant human IL-12 immunization of human Ig (hu-Ig) transgenic mice. It is a targeted biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (bDMAR...
Ustekinumab is indicated for the management of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients 6 years of age and older who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. In adult patients, it is also indicated for the management of active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) alone or in combination with methotrexate, moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease...
Lynderm Research, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Kirk Barber Research, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nexus Clinical Research, St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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