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Method for inhibiting production of IgE by using IL-9 inhibitors

US5246701A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1991
Grant dateSep 21, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S424/805
  • 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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