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Composition and method for treating inflammatory diseases

US6096728A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1997
Grant dateAug 1, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/38
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pharmaceutical composition comprising (a) an effective amount of controlled release polymer and (b) an effective amount of a proteinaceous IL-1 inhibitor. The composition exhibits a therapeutic effect on inflammation and is useful for treating IL-1 mediated inflammatory diseases, particularly diseases of the joint.

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