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Methods and products related to treatment and prevention of hepatitis C virus infection

US7998492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2003
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/55561
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides methods for identifying and treating subjects having hepatitis C infections. In some instances, the subjects are those that are non-responsive to non-CpG therapy. Preferably, the subjects are treated with C class CpG immunostimulatory nucleic acids having a semi-soft backbone.

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