Methods of using cytokine antagonists to treat HIV infection and AIDS
US6811780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2039/57
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is methods of using cytokine antagonists to treat HIV. In particular, the invention is methods of treating HIV using L-4 and IL-13 cytokine antagonists, including cytokine traps and anti-IL-4 or anti-IL-13 antibodies. The invention also includes augmenting the efficacy of HIV vaccination by co-administration of the vaccine with IL-4 and IL-13 cytokine antagonists.
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