Interleukin-6 to stimulate erythropoietin production

Details Interleukin-6 to stimulate erythropoietin production Interleukin-6 to stimulate erythropoietin production

1990-11-08

1993-02-23

Wax, Robert A.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Lymphokine

Interleukin

514 8, 514 12, 530351, A61K 4505, C07K 1300

Patent

active

051888289

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to the administration of Interleukin 6 for the purpose of enhancing endogenous erythropoietin levels in vitro and in vivo. The invention further encompasses methods of treatment of disorders characterized by, or including, erythropoietin deficiency. Such disorders include the anemias of chronic inflammation, renal failure, AIDS, and malignancy.

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