IMMunoglobulin G2

Gevokizumab is a potent anti-IL-1β antibody, negatively modulates IL-1β signaling through an allosteric mechanism. Gevokizumab selectively decreases the binding affinity of IL-1β for the IL-1 receptor type I (IL-1RI) signaling receptor instead of IL-1 counter-regulatory decoy receptor (IL-1 receptor type II)[1][2].

[1] Issafras H, et al. Detailed mechanistic analysis of gevokizumab, an allosteric anti-IL-1β antibody with differential receptor-modulating properties. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2014 Jan;348(1):202-15. DOI:10.1124/jpet.113.205443
[2] Roubille F, et al. The interleukin-1β modulator gevokizumab reduces neointimal proliferation and improves reendothelialization in a rat carotid denudation model. Atherosclerosis. 2014 Oct;236(2):277-85. DOI:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.07.012