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Nucleic acids encoding cytokine synthesis inhibitory factor (Interleukin-10)

US6018036A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1995
Grant dateJan 25, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S930/141
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Mammalian genes and proteins, designated cytokine synthesis inhibitory factors (CSIFs, now known as Interleukin-10 (IL-10)), are provided which are capable of inhibiting the synthesis of cytokines associated with delayed type hypersensitivity responses, and which, together with antagonists, are useful in treating diseases associated with cytokine imbalances, such as leishmaniasis and other parasitic infections, and certain immune disorders including MHC associated autoimmune diseases caused by excessive production of interferon-.gamma..

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