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Chronic rheumatoid arthritis therapy containing IL-6 antagonist as effective component

US8017121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2001
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/73
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a synovial cell growth inhibitor, or a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of chronic rheumatoid arthritis based on the synovial cell growth inhibitor.The pharmaceutical composition for treatment of chronic rheumatoid arthritis or synovial cell growth inhibitor contains an IL-6 antagonist, such as IL-6 antibody or IL-6R antibody, as an effective component.

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