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Which inflammatory cytokines does bimekizumab block?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Bimekizumab blocks IL-17A, IL-17F and IL-17AF cytokines by selectively binding them and preventing their interaction with the IL-17RA/IL-17RC receptor complex.

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Bimzelx 160 mg solution for injection in pre-filled penUCB Pharma Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 11Document updated 20 May 2025

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