ChemoCentryx, Inc.
Compositions and methods for treating inflammatory bowel disease using a combination therapy of small molecule inhibitors of C--C chemokine receptor type 9 (CCR9) and anti-.alpha.4.beta.7 integrin blocking antibodies

Abstract:

Provided herein are compositions, methods and kits for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in a mammal in need thereof. The method include administering to a subject with IBD a combination therapy containing a therapeutically effective amount of a chemokine receptor 9 (CCR9) inhibitor compound and a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-.alpha.4.beta.7 integrin antibody such as vedolizumab. Also provided herein is a kit containing the CCR9 inhibitor compound and anti-.alpha.4.beta.7 integrin antibody.