Methods of treating pain using an IL-31 monoclonal antibody
US8968732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2033 |
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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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