Interleukin-6 inhibitor (IL-6 inhibitor)

Immunosuppressive agents that inhibit the action of interleukins. Interleukins are a group of cytokines (secreted proteins in response to infection) synthesized by white blood cells (lymphocytesCells that circulate in your blood that are part of the immune system. In MOGAD, they are often monitored when taking preventative medications for MOGAD that deplete B-cells which are a type of lymphocyte., monocytes, and macrophages).They play a key role in the regulation of the immune system. Studies have shown that in MOGADOften referred to as MOGAD, Anti-MOG, MOG Ab+, MOG Antibody Disease, MOG Associated Antibody Disease, MOG positive disease   these medications can disrupt the action of the MOGA type of protein involved in cell adhesion. Present throughout myelin sheaths. AntibodyA protective protein produced by your immune system that attaches to antigens (foreign substances), such as bacteria and toxins, and removes them from your body. In myelin oligodendrocyte glycoproten antibody disease (MOGAD), the body incorrectly produces an antibody that targets myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, a component of the myelin sheath in the central nervous system. onInflammation of the optic nerve that may be classified as unilateral (affecting one eye) or bilateral (affecting both eyes) that may result in vision changes, vision loss, and/or pain with eye movement. the myelinAn insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of protein and fatty substances. This myelin sheath allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cells. If myelin is damaged, these impulses slow down. in the central nervous systemNerve tissue that resides in and composes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve to help prevent future attacks.