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Use of interleukin-4 (IL-4) to treat rheumatoid arthritis

US5951973A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateSep 14, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of treating rheumatoid arthritis comprising administering human Interleukin-4 (IL-4) to an individual afflicted with the disease. The IL-4 is administered with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in a dose ranging from 1 .mu.g to 100 mg.

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