Method for treatment of autoimmune hepatitis

Details Method for treatment of autoimmune hepatitis Method for treatment of autoimmune hepatitis

1993-10-26

1995-11-21

Lacey, David L.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Peptide containing doai

514 2, 514885, 514179, 530324, 530399, 552576, 4352401, A61K 3804, A61K 3156, C07K 14475, C07J 5100

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ABSTRACT:
A method and composition for treating autoimmune hepatitis in a patient utilizes an immunomodulatory amount of T.alpha..sub.1 and an anti-inflammatory amount of a corticosteroid.

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