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Anti-IL-22RA antibodies and binding partners and methods of using in inflammation

US8163286B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2009
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to blocking, inhibiting, reducing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-22, IL-20, or both IL-20 and IL-22 polypeptide molecules. IL-20 and IL-22 are cytokines that are involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. IL-22RA (zcytor11) is a common receptor for IL-20 and IL-22. The present invention includes anti-IL-22RA antibodies and binding partners, as well as methods for antagonizing IL-22 or both IL-20 and IL-22 using such antibodies and binding partners.

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