Claims for Patent: 6,066,317

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Summary for Patent: 6,066,317

Title:	Method of using IL-11 for treating deficiencies in hematopoietic progenitor or stem cells
Abstract:	A novel mammalian cytokine, IL-11, and processes for producing it are disclosed. IL-11 may be used in pharmaceutical preparations for stimulating and/or enhancing cells involved in the immune response and cells involved in the proper functioning of the hematopoietic system.
Inventor(s):	Yang; Yu-Chung (Indianapolis, IN), Bennett; Frances K. (Melrose, MA), Paul; Stephan R. (Wyncote, PA)
Assignee:	Genetics Institute, Inc. (Cambridge, MA)
Application Number:	09/122,525
Patent Claims:	1. A method for treating deficiencies in hematopoietic progenitor or stem cells, comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising an aqueous solution of IL-11 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the IL-11 comprises an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO. 2.

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Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc.	NEUMEGA	oprelvekin	For Injection	103694	November 25, 1997	⤷ Sign Up	2009-11-22
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