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Method for treating multiple sclerosis

US5958409A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 1996
Grant dateSep 28, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/505
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for treating multiple sclerosis, through the administration of anti-tumour necrosis factor antibody, of soluble tumour necrosis factor receptor or of a compound capable of blocking tumour necrosis factor production, its effects and/or tumour necrosis factor receptor signal transduction, is disclosed. The method can be used to aid in therapy for humans and other mammals.

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