Sirukumab (CNTO-136) is a humanized monoclonal anti-IL6 (Interleukin Related) IgG1κ antibody. Sirukumab binds to IL6, preventing IL6-mediated signal transduction and activation of transcriptional activators, thereby blocking the downstream biological effects of IL6. Sirukumab can be used in the study of active lupus nephritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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