Methods and Compositions For Treating Autoimmune Diseases or Conditions
AssigneeFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
InventorsThomas Spies, Veronika Spies
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods of treating immune disorders, particularly autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, and methods of producing antibodies for use in therapeutic strategies for treating such disorders. Generally, the present methods involve the use of antibodies that specifically bind to NKG2D receptors present on the surface of cells underlying the disorders.
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A method of treating a patient with an inflammatory or autoimmune disorder, said method comprising administering to said patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising an inhibitor of an NKG2D receptor, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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