Methods for the treatment of renal failure
US7897145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P13/12
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for treating renal failure. Particularly, the present invention relates to methods for treating renal failure by administering to a subject complexes that include a member of the IL-6 family linked to a soluble receptor of the member of the IL-6 family, or isolated polynucleotides encoding same, the complexes capable of activating a gp130 mediated signaling pathway, thereby treating acute or chronic renal failure.
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