Tocilizumab and IL-6

[Ailish]

Hello,
Has anyone heard about this drug-Tocilizumab? The new study presents another puzzle piece that is involved in pathogenesis of Wegs, an inflammatory cytokine- Interleukin-6. http://www.semarthritisrheumatism.com/article/S0049-0172(15)00012-8/abstract

Then I found this info: http://selfhacked.com/2014/10/20/interleukin-6/ , it is very possible it will help reduce or bring inflammation down!

What are your thoughts on this?!

[drz]

Hello,
Has anyone heard about this drug-Tocilizumab? The new study presents another puzzle piece that is involved in pathogenesis of Wegs, an inflammatory cytokine- Interleukin-6. http://www.semarthritisrheumatism.com/article/S0049-0172(15)00012-8/abstract

Then I found this info: Inhibiting Interleukin-6 (IL-6): The Key To Health, Successful Aging and Vitality - Cutting-Edge Solutions For a Better Life (http://selfhacked.com/2014/10/20/interleukin-6/) , it is very possible it will help reduce or bring inflammation down!

What are your thoughts on this?!

It may be used for same purpose as rituximab in treating Wegs and other autoimmune disorders although it acts differently and is often given along with MTX which is also used a lot for treating Wegs. It might be another alternative for some people and might become more popular once there is more research to support its use.

[annekat]

It may be used for same purpose as rituximab in treating Wegs and other autoimmune disorders although it acts differently and is often given along with MTX which is also used a lot for treating Wegs. It might be another alternative for some people and might become more popular once there is more research to support its use. The more alternatives, the better!