Ipilimumab vs Prednisone

## Ipilimumab vs Prednisone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Ipilimumab** and **Prednisone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Ipilimumab**: Fully human anti-CTLA-4 IgG1 monoclonal antibody that blocks CTLA-4 inhibitory signaling.

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ipilimumab — 14.7 days; Prednisone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ipilimumab — N/A; Prednisone — C21H26O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Ipilimumab — N/A; Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol.

**Type**: Ipilimumab — Antibody; Prednisone — Small molecule.