Discovery and Characterization of Olokizumab: A Humanized Antibody Targeting Interleukin-6 and Neutralizing Gp130-Signaling.
Shaw, S., Bourne, T., Meier, C., Carrington, B., Gelinas, R., Henry, A., Popplewell, A., Adams, R., Baker, T., Rapecki, S., Marshall, D., Moore, A., Neale, H., Lawson, A.(2014) MAbs 6: 773
- PubMed: 24670876
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.4161/mabs.28612
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:
4CNI - PubMed Abstract:
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a critical regulator of the immune system and has been widely implicated in autoimmune disease. Here, we describe the discovery and characterization of olokizumab, a humanized antibody to IL-6. Data from structural biology, cell biology and primate pharmacology demonstrate the therapeutic potential of targeting IL-6 at "Site 3", blocking the interaction with the signaling co-receptor gp130.
Organizational Affiliation:
UCB Pharma; Berkshire, UK.