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Mesothelioma therapeutic agent

US8802092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2008
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2028

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

Abstract

The present invention provides a mesothelioma therapeutic agent containing an interleukin-6 (IL-6) antagonist such as antibody to IL-6 receptor (IL-6R), and a mesothelioma cell growth inhibitor containing an IL-6 antagonist such as antibody to IL-6R.

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