Briakinumab
- Generic Name
- Briakinumab
- Brand Names
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- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
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- CAS Number
- 339308-60-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 978I8M0P8X
- Background
Briakinumab is a human anti-IL-12 monoclonal antibody being developed for the treatment of a number of T-cell driven autoimmune diseases. It targets and neutralize interleukin-12 and interleukin-23, two proteins associated with inflammation, such as pro-inflammatory interleukins or tumor necrosis factor- alpha. Briakinumab represents a novel approach to treating psoriasis, Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn’s Disease and other autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. As of 2011 drug development for psoriasis has been discontinued in the U.S. and Europe.
- Indication
Investigated for use/treatment in autoimmune diseases, crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis and psoriatic disorders, and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Associated Conditions
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- Associated Therapies
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