These are some of the drug concepts scientists are using to find the cure for rheumatoid arthritis. I wish them all the best to find the cure!
TNF-alpha inhibitors
Tumor necrosis factor-alpha causes inflammation. By blocking the the protein, it will reduce and control the inflammation.
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) inhibitor
This protein causes inflammation with TNF-alpha, though it isn't clear how.
Interleukin-15 (IL-15) inhibitor
This protein activates inflammatory processes in the lining that surrounds your joints (synovium). People with rheumatoid arthritis have high levels of IL-15
Drugs that stop B cells from causing inflammation
B cells cause joint inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis
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