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Method for prevention of colectomy

US9492516B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2012
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2320/31
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of preventing or reducing the need of colectomy. In particular, the present invention relates to an oligonucleotide, for use in the treatment of an inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease, in a subject that is refractory or responds insufficiently or is intolerant to anti-inflammatory therapy, wherein said oligonucleotide is repetitively administered as a single exposure.

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