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Methods of antagonizing signal transduction in dorsal root ganglion cells with IL-31 antagonists

US7514077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2007
Grant dateApr 7, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/76
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Use of antagonists to IL-31 are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated.

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