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Methods and composition for lowering the level of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) in TNF-associated disorders

US6537540B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2000
Grant dateMar 25, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2830/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vectors encoding a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonist and methods using these vectors to reduce levels of TNF in a mammal. The invention also provides methods of using these rAAV vectors in palliating TNF-associated disorders.

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