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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 17, 2014
Robert L. Wong, Basking Ridge, NJ (US);
Hartmut Kupper, Mutterstadt, DE;
John R. Medich, Highland Park, IL (US);
Robert L. Wong, Basking Ridge, NJ (US);
Hartmut Kupper, Mutterstadt, DE;
John R. Medich, Highland Park, IL (US);
AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd, Hamilton, BM;
Abstract
The invention provides methods, uses and compositions for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The invention describes methods and uses for treating ankylosing spondylitis, wherein a TNFα inhibitor, such as a human TNFα antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, is used to reduce signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis in a subject. Also described are methods for determining the efficacy of a TNFα inhibitor for treatment of ankylosing spondylitis in a subject.