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sirukumab

n. A human monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

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Sirukumab

Sirukumab ( INN, USAN) (developmental code name CNTO-136) is a human monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It acts against the proinflammatory cytokine Interleukin 6 (IL-6).

Sirukumab is currently under development by Johnson & Johnson's subsidiary Centocor and has started clinical trials. and reported some phase II results.

In December 2015 three phase III trials (SIRROUND-D, -H and -T) were collecting data.

The drug is currently in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of depression.1