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Methods of antagonizing signal transduction in spinal cord cells

US8377438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2011
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 20, 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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