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cDMARD

Eli Lilly and Company · Phase 3 active Small molecule

cDMARDs work by inhibiting the enzyme peptidyl arginine deiminase, which is involved in the production of autoantibodies.

cDMARDs work by inhibiting the enzyme peptidyl arginine deiminase, which is involved in the production of autoantibodies. Used for Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

At a glance

Generic namecDMARD
SponsorEli Lilly and Company
Drug classcDMARD
Targetpeptidyl arginine deiminase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

This inhibition leads to a decrease in the production of autoantibodies, which are thought to contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases. By reducing the levels of these autoantibodies, cDMARDs can help to slow down disease progression and reduce symptoms. However, the exact mechanisms by which cDMARDs exert their therapeutic effects are not fully understood.

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