Use of IL-12 and IL-12 antagonists in the treatment of autoimmune diseases

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8012475
APP PUB NO 20090263351A1
SERIAL NO

12453564

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Method of treating autoimmune conditions are disclosed comprising administering to a mammalian subject IL-12 or an IL-12 antagonist. In certain preferred embodiments the autoimmune condition is one which is promoted by an increase in levels of IFN-γ or TNF-α. Suitable conditions for treatment include multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune pulmonary inflammation, Guillain-Barre syndrome, autoimmune thyroiditis, insulin dependent diabetes melitis and autoimmune inflammatory eye disease.

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GENETICS INSTITUTE LLCCAMBRIDGE MA

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Goldman, Samuel Acton, US 20 303
Leonard, John Auburn, US 58 653
O'Hara,, Jr Richard Quincy, US 4 5

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