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Re: nuere post# 172972

Tuesday, 01/21/2014 10:03:20 AM

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:03:20 AM

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There are 3 IL-1 inhibitors on the market associated with the ligand/receptor signaling interaction, anakinra (Kineret; Amgen/Biovitrum), canakinumab (Ilaris; Novartis) and rilonacept (Arcalyst; Regeneron).
Anakinra and rilonacept inhibits the effect of IL-1alpha as well as those of beta.
As I understand it, diacerein/rhein prevents, the formation of IL-1beta and not the receptors.



My bad on both counts - and should have been more careful. But suggest it doesn't change the point of my post. The diacerein data is supportive of meaningful efficacy in OA - but not hugely so for the reasons I gave originally.

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