The Role of Anti-IL-1 Medications in Autoinflammatory Disease

Pediatr Ann. 2022 Feb;51(2):e72-e76. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20220115-01. Epub 2022 Feb 1.

Abstract

The interleukin (IL) -1 family of cytokines are involved in different aspects of inflammation with IL-1 beta being the best known and most powerful proinflammatory cytokine. Dysregulation of IL-1 beta and other family members results in autoinflammatory conditions such as systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and familial Mediterranean fever. The growing understanding and knowledge of the pathophysiology of many autoinflammatory diseases have led to the development and use of IL-1 blocking medications for many chronic and disabling diseases. In this article, we present the anti-IL-1 agents and their major indications in pediatric rheumatology. [Pediatr Ann. 2022;51(2):e72-e76.].

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis, Juvenile* / drug therapy
  • Child
  • Cytokines
  • Hereditary Autoinflammatory Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Hereditary Autoinflammatory Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Hereditary Autoinflammatory Diseases* / genetics
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / drug therapy

Substances

  • Cytokines