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Olokizumab

Generic Name
Olokizumab
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
1007223-17-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
PAI71R1D2W

Overview

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an important cytokine with roles in immune cell proliferation/differentiation, energy and bone metabolism, and the acute phase response of the innate immune system. IL-6 pathway dysregulation is associated with chronic inflammation and lymphoproliferation, including in autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Castleman disease, and cytokine release syndrome. Targeting IL-6 function can be achieved directly, or through interrupting the IL-6 receptor or gp130 receptor axes. Olokizumab is a humanized anti-IL-6 IgG4κ antibody that directly blocks gp130 binding at IL-6 Site 3.

Background

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an important cytokine with roles in immune cell proliferation/differentiation, energy and bone metabolism, and the acute phase response of the innate immune system. IL-6 pathway dysregulation is associated with chronic inflammation and lymphoproliferation, including in autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Castleman disease, and cytokine release syndrome. Targeting IL-6 function can be achieved directly, or through interrupting the IL-6 receptor or gp130 receptor axes. Olokizumab is a humanized anti-IL-6 IgG4κ antibody that directly blocks gp130 binding at IL-6 Site 3.

Indication

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