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TNF blocker

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne · FDA-approved active Small molecule

TNF blockers inhibit tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a key inflammatory cytokine, to reduce inflammation and immune-mediated tissue damage.

TNF blockers inhibit tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a key inflammatory cytokine, to reduce inflammation and immune-mediated tissue damage. Used for Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis.

At a glance

Generic nameTNF blocker
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Drug classTNF inhibitor
TargetTNF (tumor necrosis factor)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

TNF is a pro-inflammatory cytokine central to inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. TNF blockers work by binding to and neutralizing TNF or blocking its receptors (TNFR1/TNFR2), thereby suppressing the inflammatory cascade. This reduces immune activation, decreases recruitment of inflammatory cells, and alleviates symptoms in conditions driven by excessive TNF signaling.

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