Allakos Inc.
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING SYSTEMIC MASTOCYTOSIS

Abstract:

The invention provides methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of advanced systemic mastocytosis such as systemic mastocytosis with an associated hematologic non-mast-cell lineage disease (SM-AHNMD). In particular, the invention provides methods for the prevention and treatment of advanced systemic mastocytosis through administration of antibodies or agonists that bind to human Siglec-8 or compositions comprising said antibodies or agonists. The invention also provides articles of manufacture or kits comprising antibodies or agonists that bind to human Siglec-8 for the prevention and treatment of advanced systemic mastocytosis such as SM-AHNMD.