Methods of therapy for HIV infection
US6579521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for promoting immunologic control of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in an HIV-infected subject are provided. The methods comprise administering to the subject highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for at least one cycle of an intermittent dosing regimen in combination with administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of interleukin-2 (IL-2) or variant thereof. The combination of daily or intermittent administration of IL-2 (or variant thereof) and intermittent HAART promotes immunologic control of viral replication in the absence of HAART, thereby prolonging the length of time a patient may discontinue HAART before viral rebound necessitates further administration of HAART. Administration of IL-2 therapy in combination with an intermittent HAART dosing regimen provides an effective method for treating a subject infected with HIV.
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