Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Treatment of inflammatory conditions by delivery of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist fusion protein

Abstract:

The present invention provides, among other things, methods of treating post-cardiac injury syndrome (PCIS) or pericarditis, comprising a step of administering to a subject in need of treatment an interleukin-1 receptor-Fc fusion protein at a therapeutically effective dose and an administration interval for a treatment period sufficient to improve, stabilize or reduce one or more signs and symptoms of pericarditis relative to a control.