| Code | CSB-RA011587MB1HU |
| Size | US$9799 |
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This recombinant monoclonal antibody is a research-grade biosimilar of ustekinumab, targeting both interleukin-12 (IL-12) and interleukin-23 (IL-23) by binding to their shared p40 protein subunit. IL-12 is a heterodimeric cytokine composed of p35 and p40 subunits that promotes Th1 differentiation and interferon-gamma production, driving cell-mediated immunity against intracellular pathogens. IL-23, composed of p19 and p40 subunits, maintains and expands Th17 cell responses that produce pro-inflammatory cytokines including IL-17, IL-21, and IL-22. These two cytokines play central roles in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, with IL-12 driving Th1-mediated responses and IL-23 sustaining pathogenic Th17-mediated inflammation in conditions such as psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, and psoriatic arthritis. Ustekinumab is a fully human IgG1κ monoclonal antibody that neutralizes both IL-12 and IL-23 by preventing their binding to the IL-12Rβ1 receptor, thereby blocking downstream Th1 and Th17 signaling pathways. This biosimilar provides researchers with a valuable tool for investigating IL-12/IL-23 biology, studying Th1 and Th17 differentiation mechanisms, and exploring dual-cytokine blockade strategies in preclinical models of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.
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