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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 17, 2003
Karen Miller, Newbury, GB;
Anita Diu-hercend, Charenton le Pont, FR;
Thierry Hercend, Charenton le Pont, FR;
Paul Lang, Viuz-en-Sallaz, FR;
Peter Weber, Abingdon, GB;
Julian Golec, Swindon, GB;
Michael Mortimore, Burford, GB;
Karen Miller, Newbury, GB;
Anita Diu-Hercend, Charenton le Pont, FR;
Thierry Hercend, Charenton le Pont, FR;
Paul Lang, Viuz-en-Sallaz, FR;
Peter Weber, Abingdon, GB;
Julian Golec, Swindon, GB;
Michael Mortimore, Burford, GB;
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Cambridge, MA (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for identifying compounds useful for regulating TNF-alpha levels and/or activity. The invention also relates to methods for decreasing TNF-alpha levels and/or activity. Compounds and compositions according to this invention are useful for treating TNF-mediated diseases. The invention also relates to kits comprising the compounds and compositions herein and a tool for measuring TNF-alpha activity and/or levels.