METHOD OF TREATING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES USING VEGF-PATHWAY INHIBITORS

摘要

The present invention relates to a method of treating a warm-blooded animal having an autoimmune disease, such as multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuritis, optical neuritis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or uveitis, comprising administering to said animal a therapeutically effective amount of a VEGF-pathway inhibitor, e.g. Bevacizumab, Sunitinib or Sorafenib, alone or in combination with further therapeutic measures; the use of a VEGF-pathway inhibitor for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of an autoimmune disease; and to a commercial package comprising such a medicament together with instructions for its use in the treatment of an autoimmune disease.