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1 Successful canakinumab treatment identifies IL-1β as a pivotal mediator in Schnitzler syndrome 
Heleen D. de Koning, MD, Joost Schalkwijk, PhD, Jos W.M. van der Meer, MD, PhD, Anna Simon, MD, PhD  Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology  Volume 128, Issue 6, Pages (December 2011) DOI: /j.jaci Copyright © 2011 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Terms and Conditions

2 Fig 1 Rapid resolution of urticaria and arthritis on the first canakinumab injection. Pictures show urticarial rash in patients 1 and 2, arthritis of the left hand in patient 3 before canakinumab administration, and resolution of symptoms 4 days after injection. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology  , DOI: ( /j.jaci ) Copyright © 2011 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Terms and Conditions

3 Fig 2 Canakinumab treatment induces long-term suppression of systemic inflammation in patients with Schnitzler syndrome. C-reactive protein concentrations increased dramatically on cessation of anakinra and rapidly normalized after canakinumab administration (normal, <10 mg/L). Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology  , DOI: ( /j.jaci ) Copyright © 2011 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Terms and Conditions


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