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Method of using IL-11 for treating mucositis

US6887461B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2000
Grant dateMay 3, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/006
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided by the present invention are topical formulations of Interleukin-11 and methods for treating a variety of disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis, and infectious colitis), mucositis (e.g., oral mucositis, gastrointestinal mucositis, nasal mucositis, and proctitis), necrotizing enterocolitis, inflammatory skin disorders (e.g., psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and contact hypersensitivity), aphthous ulcers, pharyngitis, esophagitis, peptic ulcers, gingivitis, periodontitis, and ocular diseases (e.g., conjunctivitis, retinitis, and uveitis).

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