Method and dosage form using an antagonist to gamma interferon t

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Immunoglobulin – antiserum – antibody – or antibody fragment,... – Monoclonal antibody or fragment thereof

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The present invention is directed to immunotherapeutic methos for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by administerring polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies specific for gamma interferon (IFN-gamma).

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