Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Lymphokine – Interferon
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-12
2007-06-12
Saoud, Christine J. (Department: 1647)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Lymphokine
Interferon
C514S889000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10609680
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to methods of treating or preventing angiomyolipomas by administering interferon gamma. It also encompasses methods for assessing the risk of a patient developing angiomyolipomas based upon interferon gamma expression.
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Dabora Sandra L.
Kwiatkowski David J.
Law Office of Michael A. Sanzo, LLC
Saoud Christine J.
Seharaseyon Jegatheesan
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
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