Methods and compositions for treating fibrotic diseases
US10774145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2317/94
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides methods and compositions for the prevention or treatment of fibrotic diseases such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and pre-fibrotic diseases such as chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. In particular, the invention provides methods for the prevention or treatment of fibrotic diseases and pre-fibrotic diseases through administration of antibodies or agonists that bind to human Siglec-8 or compositions comprising said antibodies or agonists. The invention also provides articles of manufacture or kits comprising antibodies or agonists that bind to human Siglec-8 for the prevention or treatment fibrotic diseases such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and pre-fibrotic diseases such as chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
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