Methods and Treatment Involving Excess Free LIGHT

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods of detecting free (active) LIGHT in biological samples to diagnose conditions associated with elevated free LIGHT, as well as to predict the effectiveness of anti-LIGHT therapies. The disclosure also relates to treating such conditions with anti-LIGHT antibodies. Conditions include acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), optionally wherein the ALI and ARDS are associated with viral infection, including coronavirus infection. Conditions also include Crohn's Disease or an inflammatory condition associated with Crohn's Disease.

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