Methods of treating, reducing, or preventing autoimmune conditions
US7973016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2320/31
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and kits for treating, reducing, or preventing autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis by administering to a mammal in need thereof an agent that modulates the expression level or biological activity of Toll-like receptor-9 (TLR-9). Also disclosed are screening methods that make use of TLR-9 for the identification of novel therapeutics for autoimmune conditions.
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