NCIt related terms : IL-6 receptor monoclonal antibodies: tocilizumab;
NCIt definition : A recombinant, humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against the interleukin-6
receptor (IL-6R) with immunosuppressant activity. Tocilizumab targets and binds to
both the soluble form of IL-6R (sIL-6R) and the membrane-bound form (mIL-6R), thereby
blocking the binding of IL-6 to its receptor. This prevents IL-6-mediated signaling.
IL-6, a pro-inflammatory cytokine that plays an important role in the regulation of
the immune response, is overproduced in autoimmune disorders, certain types of cancers
and possibly various other inflammatory conditions.;