Simple English explanation with example
- It mops up extra inflammation proteins floating in your blood.
- It keeps the immune system from attacking your own joints.
- It reduces the swelling that causes long-term organ damage.
- The medicine helps you move more freely by reducing stiffness.
- Example: Using a sponge to soak up a spill before it stains.
Scientific explanation
- Humira (Adalimumab) is a recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibody.
- It specifically binds to tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha).
- It neutralizes the biological function of TNF by blocking receptor interaction.
- It modulates the biological responses induced or regulated by TNF.
- This reduces the levels of C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate.