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DNA encoding interleukin-1 antagonist

US5837495A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1997
Grant dateNov 17, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2017

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

Abstract

A novel interleukin-1 antagonist active against both IL-1.alpha. and IL-1.beta. and DNA encoding same are described. Antibodies specific for the novel IL-1 antagonist and prophylatic, therapeutic and diagnostic uses of the IL-1 antagonist in pathologies associated with IL-1 production are also described.

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