SPEVIGO® (spesolimab) is the first EMA-approved treatment for GPP flares1,2
SPEVIGO® (spesolimab)
Treatment for GPP flares
Unregulated IL-36R signalling leads to a neutrophilic inflammatory response in GPP3-6
- The IL-36 pathway is regulated by the interplay between IL-36 agonists and antagonists to ensure a balanced immune response7,8
SPEVIGO® (spesolimab) is the only treatment to block the key inflammatory pathway in GPP by targeting the IL-36 receptor1,2,9
- SPEVIGO® (spesolimab) is a humanised antagonistic monoclonal antibody that binds to the IL-36R and blocks activation by cognate ligands1
- Unlike TNF-α and IL-17 inhibition, by inhibiting the IL-36R, SPEVIGO® (spesolimab) blocks downstream inflammatory and pro-fibrotic pathways simultaneously10,11
See how SPEVIGO® (spesolimab) works
EMA=European Medicines Agency; GPP=Generalized Pustular Psoriasis; IL=interleukin; IL-36R=interleukin-36 receptor; MOA=mechanism of action; TNF=tumour necrosis factor.
References
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SPEVIGO® Summary of Product Characteristics. Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
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