Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of treating proliferative disorders, including angiogenesis-mediated disorders, cancer, and fibrotic disorders. In some embodiments, the methods involve administering a Type II interferon receptor agonist and a Type I interferon receptor agonist. In other embodiments, the methods involve administering a Type II interferon receptor agonist, a stress-activated protein kinase (SAPK) inhibitor, and a third therapeutic agent. In other embodiments, the methods involve administering a Type II interferon receptor agonist and a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antagonist. In other embodiments, the methods involve administering a VEGF antagonist and a SAPK inhibitor. The present invention further provides methods of treating fibrotic disorders. In some embodiments, the methods involve administering a Type I interferon receptor agonist, a Type II interferon receptor agonist; and a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonist. In other embodiments, the methods involve administering a Type II interferon receptor agonist and a TNF antagonist. In other embodiments, the methods involve administering pirfenidone or a pirfenidone analog and a TNF antagonist. In other embodiments, the methods involve administering a Type II interferon receptor agonist and a transformining growth factor-beta (TGF-ß) antagonist. In other embodiments, the methods involve administering a SAPK inhibitor alone or in combination with a Type II interferon receptor agonist. In other embodiments, the methods involve administering N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and a SAPK inhibitor. In other embodiments, the methods involve administering NAC and a Type II interferon receptor agonist.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection; methods of reducing the incidence of complications associated with HCV and cirrhosis of the liver; and methods of reducing viral load, or reducing the time to viral clearance, or reducing morbidity or mortality in the clinical outcomes, in patients suffering from HCV infection. The methods generally involve administering to the individual a Type II interferon receptor agonist alone or in combination with a direct antiviral drug.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising IFN-α and IFN-γ. The present invention further provides methods of treating various disorders, the methods comprising administering an effective amount of a subject composition.
Abstract:
The embodiments provide compounds of the general formulas I-XIX, as well as compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising a subject compound. The embodiments further provide treatment methods, including methods of treating flaviviral infection, including hepatitis C virus infection and methods of treating liver fibrosis, the methods generally involving administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a subject compound or composition.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection; methods of reducing the incidence of complications associated with HCV and cirrhosis of the liver; and methods of reducing viral load, or reducing the time to viral clearance, or reducing morbidity or mortality in the clinical outcomes, in patients suffering from HCV infection. The methods generally involve administering to the individual i) a Type I interferon receptor agonist or a Type III interferon receptor agonist; ii) an immunomodulatory agent; and iii) an inhibitor of an HCV enzyme.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of treating alcoholic hepatitis, the method involving administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of pirfenidone or a pirfenidone analog in monotherapy or in combination therapy. The invention further provides a method of treating alcoholic liver disease, the method involving administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of pirfenidone or a pirfenidone analog in combination therapy with a second therapeutic agent other than IFN-γ. The invention further provides a method of treating alcoholic liver disease, the method involving administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of pirfenidone or a pirfenidone analog, a Type II interferon receptor agonist, and a side effect management agent. The invention further provides a method of treating alcoholic liver disease, the method involving administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a TNF-α antagonist, which therapy further includes administration of an effective amount of a Type II interferon receptor agonist, and/or pirfenidone or a pirfenidone analog.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of treating cancer, the methods generally involving combination therapy. The methods are useful as primary cancer therapy, or as adjuvant therapy. The present invention further provides diagnostic methods for determining the responsiveness of a given tumor to treatment with a combination therapy.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of treating a poxvirus infection, e.g., a vaccinia virus or a variola virus infection; and methods of reducing viral load, or reducing the time to viral clearance, or reducing morbidity or mortality in the clinical outcomes, in patients suffering from a poxviral infection. The present invention further provides methods of reducing the risk that an individual will develop a pathological poxvirus infection, such as a vaccinia virus infection or a variola virus infection, that has clinical sequelae. The methods generally involve administering a therapeutically effective amount of a Type I or Type III interferon receptor agonist and/or a Type II interferon receptor agonist for the treatment of a pox viral infection.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of treating alphavirus infection; methods of treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection; methods of treating West Nile virus infection; methods of treating Dengue virus infection; methods of treating yellow fever virus infection; methods of reducing liver fibrosis; methods of increasing liver function in an individual suffering from liver fibrosis; methods of reducing the incidence of complications associated with HCV and cirrhosis of the liver; and methods of reducing viral load, or reducing the time to viral clearance, or reducing morbidity or mortality in the clinical outcomes, in patients suffering from viral infection. The methods generally involve administering a therapeutically effective amount of a Type I or Type III interferon receptor agonist and IFN-γ for the treatment of viral infection or liver fibrosis.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of treating hepatitis virus infection. The methods generally involve administering an IFN-α by continuous delivery. Continuous delivery of IFN-α provides for a serum profile of IFN-α such that a sustained viral response is achieved.