Use of tight junction antagonists to treat inflammatory bowl disease
US8299017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K7/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides materials and methods for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis). Materials of the invention may include compositions comprising one or more tight junction antagonists and optionally one or more therapeutic agents. Methods of the invention may comprise treating a subject in need thereof with a composition comprising one or more tight junction antagonists and, optionally one or more therapeutic agents.
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