Methods of treating pain using an IL-31Ra or OSMR-b antagonist
US8974783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2317/76
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Use of antagonists to IL-31Ra and OSMRb are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include soluble receptors, antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated.
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