Method of inhibiting secretion of inflammatory cytokines
US5545623A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/7048
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses a method of inhibiting secretion of inflammatory cytokines in a host which includes administering one or more digitalis compounds in an amount effective for inhibiting secretion of an inflammatory cytokine to the host in need of inhibition of secretion of the inflammatory cytokine. The invention also discloses a method of treating diseases caused by abnormal formation or abnormal secretion of inflammatory cytokines. The invention is useful in the treatment of various diseases ascribed to abnormal secretion/formation of IL=6, IL-8, MCAF, G-CSF and/or GM-CSF.
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