THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY VIA BLOCKADE OF INTERLEUKIN-1 RECEPTOR

摘要

The present invention concerns the use of interleukin-1 receptor antagonists for the treatment of spinal cord injuries (SCI). IL-1ra may be administered to a patient with a spinal cord injury in an effective amount. Such methods also include combination therapies in which IL-1ra is administered in addition to other therapeutic agents for the treatment of SCI.