{"aliases":[{"type":"Synonym","name":"anti-IL12 beta monoclonal antibody CNTO1275"},{"type":"CodeName","name":"CNTO 1275"},{"type":"CodeName","name":"CNTO1275"},{"type":"Synonym","name":"immunoglobulin G1, anti-(human interleukin-12 subunit beta (IL-12B, CLMF p40, NKSF2)) (human monoclonal CNTO 1275 gamma1-chain), disulfide with human monoclonal CNTO 1275 kappa-chain, dimer"},{"type":"USBrandName","name":"Stelara"},{"type":"CASRegistryName","name":"815610-63-0"}],"definition":{"html":"An orally available, human, IgG1kappa, monoclonal antibody directed against the p40 protein subunit of both interleukin-12 (IL-12) and IL-23, with immunomodulating activity. Upon administration, ustekinumab binds to the p40 subunit of IL-12 and IL-23, blocking the binding of IL-12 and IL-23 to their interleukin receptors. This inhibits IL-12- and IL-23-mediated signaling and inhibits differentiation of CD4 positive T-cells into Th1 and Th17 cells. This prevents Th1- and Th17-mediated responses and cytokine production. This may prevent graft versus host disease (GVHD). IL-12 and IL-23, cytokines that play a key role in the regulation of the immune system, are upregulated in immune-mediated inflammatory disorders. Both Th1 and Th17 cells play a crucial role in GVHD.","text":"An orally available, human, IgG1kappa, monoclonal antibody directed against the p40 protein subunit of both interleukin-12 (IL-12) and IL-23, with immunomodulating activity. Upon administration, ustekinumab binds to the p40 subunit of IL-12 and IL-23, blocking the binding of IL-12 and IL-23 to their interleukin receptors. This inhibits IL-12- and IL-23-mediated signaling and inhibits differentiation of CD4 positive T-cells into Th1 and Th17 cells. This prevents Th1- and Th17-mediated responses and cytokine production. This may prevent graft versus host disease (GVHD). IL-12 and IL-23, cytokines that play a key role in the regulation of the immune system, are upregulated in immune-mediated inflammatory disorders. Both Th1 and Th17 cells play a crucial role in GVHD."},"drugInfoSummaryLink":null,"nciConceptId":"C84237","nciConceptName":"Ustekinumab","termId":747205,"name":"ustekinumab","firstLetter":"u","type":"DrugTerm","termNameType":"PreferredName","prettyUrlName":"ustekinumab"}