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Use of IL-6 to treat toxic shock

US5601814A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 1994
Grant dateFeb 11, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/204
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions are provided for treating toxic shock in a mammal. The methods comprise administering to a mammal afflicted with or at high risk for developing toxic shock an effective amount of IL-6.

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