Method of treating autoimmune diseases that are mediated by Leu3

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Whole live micro-organism – cell – or virus containing – Genetically modified micro-organism – cell – or virus

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514825, 514863, 514866, 514885, A61K 3556

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ABSTRACT:
Certain autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus may be prevented or attenuated by in vivo treatment with a complement-fixing anti-Leu3 (CD4) antibody that is cytotoxic to Leu3 (CD4) phenotype T cells.

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