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Chimeric interleukin-6 soluble receptor/ligand proteins

US7198781B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1998
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/95
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Chimeric proteins constructed from the fusion of the naturally occurring form of the soluble IL-6 receptor and IL-6 which are useful for treatment of cancer and liver disorders, enhancement of bone marrow transplantation, and treatment of other IL-6 related conditions are provided.

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