Canakinumab

ATC Code L04AC08

Canakinumab

Definition

A recombinant monoclonal antibody targeting human interleukin-1 beta (IL-1b), with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating activities. Canakinumab binds IL-1b and prevents the binding of IL-1b to the IL-1 receptor and inhibits IL-1b-mediated signaling. This may suppress inflammatory responses mediated by IL-1b. IL-1b, a proinflammatory cytokine, plays a key role in inflammation.

Also known as ACZ885, CANAKINUMAB, Ilaris — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Familial Mediterranean fever may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Bone element may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Skeletal joint may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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