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Methods for treating IL-1β related diseases by administering an anti-IL-1β antibody

US8545846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2009
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/76
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are methods for the treatment and/or prevention of Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and disease states and conditions characterized by insulin resistance, decreased insulin production, hyperglycemia, hypoinsulinemia, metabolic syndrome, Type 1 diabetes and obesity, comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of anti-IL-1β antibody or fragment thereof.

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