Methods for diagnosing and treating inflammatory bowel disease
US10273542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Biomarkers predictive of responsiveness to integrin beta7 antagonists, including anti-beta7 integrin subunit antibodies, and methods of using such biomarkers are provided. In addition, methods of treating gastrointestinal inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are provided. Also provided are methods of using such predictive biomarkers for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
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