Methods of treating anemia using anti-IL-6 antibodies
US8337847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides methods of treating anemia in patients in need thereof, particularly in patients having anemia associated with chronic and/or inflammatory conditions such as cancers and arthritic conditions by administering antibodies or antibody fragments that bind IL-6. The treatment methods result in increased hemoglobin.
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