Blockade of IL-23: What is in the Pipeline?

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Abstract

Interleukin 23 [IL-23] plays a key role in the pathogenesis of both Crohn's disease [CD] and ulcerative colitis [UC], promoting a Th17 cell-related immune response. The combined blockade of IL-23 and IL-12 with ustekinumab has been demonstrated to be safe and effective in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]. Studies on preclinical models and observations of other immune-mediated diseases, such as psoriasis, suggest that the selective inhibition of IL-23 could be beneficial in IBD. Four monoclonal antibodies [risankizumab, mirikizumab, brazikumab and guselkumab] are currently in advance clinical trials for either CD or UC. In this review, we provide an overview of the main results from published studies of selective anti IL-23 agents.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)II64-II72
JournalJournal of Crohn's and Colitis
Volume16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2022

Keywords

  • anti-IL23 monoclonal antibodies
  • Crohn's disease
  • interleukin 12
  • Interleukin 23
  • ulcerative colitis

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