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Immunogenic compounds with in particular an anti-cytokine effect, preparation process, pharmaceutical compositions and kits containing them

US6455045B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 1999
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2740/16222
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Cytokines, which are biologically inactive in humans but remain immunogenic, are used in pharmaceutical compositions to promote a neutralizing immune response against native cytokines when administrated to a subject in need thereof to treat homeostatic conditions and disorders associated with an overproduction of cytokines.

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