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. 2021 Aug;10(3):154–164. doi: 10.5582/irdr.2021.01022

Table 1. Biological agents targeting cytokines.

Cytokine Drug Mechanism of action Phase
IL-6 Tocilizumab Inhibit IL-6-mediated signaling involving ubiquitous signal-transducing Appeared on the market in 2010
Sarilumab gp130 and STAT3 Phase III
Clazakizumab Phase II B
ALX-0061 Phase II
IL-1 Anakinra Blocks IL-1 binding to IL-1RI, resulting in intracellular signaling Appeared on the market in 2001
IL-12/23 Ustekinumab Bind to the cytokines IL-12 and IL-23 and down-modulate lymphocyte Appeared on the market in 2005
Canakinumab function Appeared on the market in 2009
TNF-α Infliximab Induce antibody-dependent cytotoxicity (ADCC); the complement Appeared on the market in 1998
Adalimumab pathway triggers cell-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) and targets immune Appeared on the market in 2002
Etanercept cell apoptosis Appeared on the market in 1998
Golimumab Appeared on the market in 2009
Certolizumab Appeared on the market in 2008