LY2439821, a humanized anti–interleukin‐17 monoclonal antibody, in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A phase I randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, proof‐of‐concept study

Abstract

LY2439821 added to oral DMARDs improved signs and symptoms of RA, with no strong adverse safety signal noted. This first evaluation of LY2439821 supports neutralization of IL-17 as a potential novel goal for the treatment of RA.