Antibodies to IL-6 and use thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9879074
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14725435

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The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods using IL-6 antagonists such as an Ab1 antibody or antibody fragment having binding specificity for IL-6 to prevent or treat disease or to improve survivability or quality of life of a patient in need thereof. In preferred embodiments these patients will comprise those exhibiting (or at risk of developing) an elevated serum C-reactive protein level, reduced serum albumin level, elevated D-dimer or other coagulation cascade related protein(s), cachexia, fever, weakness and/or fatigue prior to treatment. The subject therapies also may include the administration of other actives such as chemotherapeutics, anti-coagulants, statins, and others.

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VITAERIS INC355 BURRARD STREET SUITE 1500 VANCOUVER V6C 2G8

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Anderson, Katie Kirkland, US 27 165
Carvalho, Jensen Anne Elisabeth Snohomish, US 22 75
Dutzar, Benjamin H Seattle, US 91 867
Garcia-Martinez, Leon F Woodinville, US 95 1061
Kovacevich, Brian R Snohomish, US 39 437
Latham, John A Seattle, US 94 1321
Ojala, Ethan W Snohomish, US 59 465
Smith, Jeffrey T L Bellevue, US 97 1234

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