Compositions and methods for decreasing IGIF and IFN-.gamma. production by administering an ICE inhibitor

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PATENT NO 5985863
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08712878

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The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for decreasing the production of interferon-gamma inducing factor (IGIF). The invention also relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for decreasing the production of interferon-gamma (IFN-.gamma.). The compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a compound which inhibits interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme (ICE) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The methods comprise the step of administering the above compositions to a subject. The present invention also relates to methods for treating or reducing the advancement, severity or effects of an IGIF- or IFN-.gamma.-mediated inflammatory, infectious or autoimmune condition.

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VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC130 WAVERLY STREET CAMBRIDGE MA 02139

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gu, Yong Brookline, MA 22 204
Livingston, David J Newtonville, MA 51 1356
Su, Michael Newton, MA 58 610

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