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Method for inhibiting production of IGE and method for enhancing production of IGG using interleukin 9 and inhibitors thereof

US5132109A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 1990
Grant dateJul 21, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for inhibiting production of IgE, and a method for enhancing production of IgG are taught. The methods are linked to the role of interleukin 9 in antibody production. Specifically, production of IgG is potentiated by administering either to a subject or a cell culture a combination of interleukin 4 and interleukin 9. Production of IgE is inhibited by administering an amount of an interleukin 9 inhibitor to a subject.

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