TNF receptor and steroid hormone in a combined therapy
US7012060B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/1793
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of a TNF Receptor together with a steroid hormone to produce a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of lethal bacterial and viral infections as well as autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. It also relates to said pharmaceutical compositions for the simultaneous, separate or sequential use of its active ingredients for the above specified treatment.In particular, it relates to the use of TBP-1 together with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) or its metabolites to produce a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of septic shock.
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