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Methods of treating inflammation in neuronal tissue

US8105590B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2011
Grant dateJan 31, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2031

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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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