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Tumor necrosis factor antagonists and their use

US5672347A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1995
Grant dateSep 30, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/866
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Tumor necrosis factor antagonists are administered in therapeutically effective doses to suppress inflammatory immune-potentiated events. The antagonists of this invention typically are selected from among several classes but preferably are neutralizing antibodies directed against tumor necrosis factor. The antagonists are useful in suppressing transplantation immunity and in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.

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