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Method of using IL-11 for treating deficiencies in hematopoietic progenitor or stem cells

US6066317A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 1998
Grant dateMay 23, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/5431
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel mammalian cytokine, IL-11, and processes for producing it are disclosed. IL-11 may be used in pharmaceutical preparations for stimulating and/or enhancing cells involved in the immune response and cells involved in the proper functioning of the hematopoietic system.

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