IL-11 Drug Discovery Landscape & Assay Solutions

Market Intelligence, Clinical Progress, and High-Purity Reagents for Fibrosis, Oncology, and Anti-Aging Development.

TarMart Solution Ecosystem & Related Targets

Comprehensive reagent toolkit for IL-11 drug discovery. Select your modality below:

Component / Network Product Description Product Link
Antigen IL-11 Recombinant Protein
High purity (>95%), Endotoxin <1EU/ug. Sequence Verified. HEK293 Expressed (Native Glycosylation).
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Receptor ECD IL-11Rα ECD-Fc Fusion Protein
Sequence-verified extracellular domain. Theoretical MW confirmed by mass spec. HEK293 expressed.
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Co-Receptor gp130 (IL6ST) ECD Protein
Common beta subunit for IL-6 family selectivity counter-screening.
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Mutant Panel IL-11 Alanine Scanning Mutants
Structure-function mapping for epitope identification. Endotoxin controlled.
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Gene Delivery IL-11Rα Lentivirus Premade Particles
Full-length ORF for stable Ba/F3 reporter cell line construction.
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Benchmark Ab Anti-IL-11 Neutralizing Reference Antibody
Recombinant positive control for blocking assay validation. Sequence based on clinical candidate (BI 765423).
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Validator IL-11 siRNA Set
For knockdown specificity verification and target validation.
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Related Target A IL-11RA (Full-length)
Primary receptor for IL-11 complex formation.
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Related Target B IL-6ST (gp130)
Shared signaling co-receptor for IL-6 family cytokines.
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Related Target C IL-6
Primary comparator for gp130 shared receptor selectivity studies.
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Related Target D OSM (Oncostatin M)
gp130 family member for extended off-target screening.
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Critical Assay Challenges & The TarMart Advantage

Critical Assay Challenge The TarMart Advantage (Technical Spec)
IL-6 Family Selectivity (Shared gp130) Panel of IL-6 family cytokines (IL-11, IL-6, OSM, LIF, CT-1) with >95% purity. Human/Mouse/Cyno orthologs available for cross-species epitope mapping.
IL-11Rα Binding Affinity & Receptor Complex HEK293-expressed IL-11Rα ECD-Fc with native glycosylation. Low endotoxin (<0.01EU/ug) for high-sensitivity SPR/BLI. Also high-purity gp130 for competitive binding assays.
Functional Blocking Validation STAT3 Reporter Cell Lines compatible with lentiviral transduction systems. Controlled IL-11 protein for dose-response curves.
Epitope Mapping Systematic alanine scanning mutant library covering receptor-binding interfaces. Sequence verified.
Cross-Species Translation Human, Mouse, and Cynomolgus IL-11 proteins with matched specifications for preclinical immunogenicity assessment.
Positive Control Standardization Clinical Benchmark Antibodies (biosimilars based on BI 765423 and others) included for neutralization assay standardization.

Live IL-11 R&D Tracker

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Global Clinical Landscape & Future Outlook

The therapeutic paradigm for IL-11 has shifted decisively from agonist strategies (thrombopoiesis induction) to antagonist modalities targeting fibrosis, oncology, and anti-aging. Originally overshadowed by other IL-6 family members, IL-11 is now recognized as a primary driver of fibro-inflammatory diseases across multiple organs (lung, liver, kidney, heart). Landmark preclinical studies demonstrating that IL-11 blockade extends healthspan and lifespan have accelerated interest. As first-generation monoclonal antibodies targeting either IL-11 (e.g., BI 765423 by Boehringer Ingelheim/Enleofen) or its receptor IL-11Rα (e.g., LASN01 by Lassen Therapeutics) enter Phase I trials for IPF and NASH, the next wave of R&D is exploring bispecific formats (IL-11/IL-11Rα), receptor-Fc fusions (traps), and siRNA/antisense strategies, alongside tissue-specific delivery systems for hepatic, pulmonary, and age-related pathologies.

Competitive Modality & Indication Snapshot

Modality Representative Players Key Indications Critical Assay Need (Why TarMart?)
Monoclonal Antibody (anti-IL-11 or anti-IL-11Rα) Bayer, Roche, Boehringer Ingelheim (Enleofen), Lassen Therapeutics IPF, Colorectal Cancer, Liver Fibrosis, NASH, Anti-aging gp130 Family Selectivity Panel; Receptor Internalization Assay; Need purified IL-11, IL-11Rα, gp130, and IL-6/OSM/LIF controls.
siRNA/Antisense Various Academic/Preclinical Organ-specific Fibrosis Knockdown Validation; Need Sequence Verified siRNA and purified antigens for efficacy assessment.
Bispecific (IL-11/IL-11Rα) Emerging Biotech, Early Stage Innovators Metastatic Disease, Complex Fibro-inflammatory Disease Heterodimer Validation; Epitope Binning; Need both ligand and receptor proteins in various formats.
Receptor-Fc Fusion (Trap) Preclinical Systemic Fibrosis Competitive Binding Assay; Need high-affinity IL-11Rα and gp130 proteins.