Expert: Anti-IL-6 receptor antibody with recycling technology for extended half-life, blocking IL-6 signaling in autoimmune conditions.
Everyday: An antibody that blocks an inflammation signal and is engineered to stay active in the body longer than older versions.
Targets: ["IL-6R"]
Primary EP: [{"id":"mobility-acr20","name":"ACR20 at Week 24","type":"CO_PRIMARY","unit":"%","results":[{"value":66,"arm_id":"sarilumab-200-mobility","p_value":"<0.0001","arm_name":"Sarilumab 200mg"},{"value":33,
Efficacy: Met all 3 co-primary endpoints: ACR20 66% vs 33% (p<0.0001), HAQ-DI improvement (p<0.0001), 91% less radiographic progression (mTSS 0.25 vs 2.78, p<0.0001).
Safety: MOBILITY (n=1197, 52 weeks): Infections 40% vs 32%, neutropenia 6.4% vs 0.8%, ALT>3xULN 4.3% vs 1.5%. IL-6R class effects.
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