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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
Yi Wang0
Louis Matis0
Date of Patent
October 9, 2007
Patent Application Number
11029017
Date Filed
January 5, 2005
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Patent abstract
The use of compounds that block complement component C5 or its active fragments C5a and/or C5b (such compounds collectively referred to as “C5 blockers”) to treat established joint inflammation (arthritis) is disclosed. Administration of such C5 blockers has been found to: 1) arrest and/or reduce inflammation in joints which are already inflamed, and 2) inhibit the spread of inflammation to unaffected joints.
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