2015-05-042015-05-042011-09-06Gomer, Richard and Pilling, Darrell, "Compositions and methods for suppressing fibrocytes." Patent US8012472B2. issued 2011-09-06. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/1911/80067.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/80067The present invention relates to the ability of anti-FcγR antibodies to suppress fibrocytes. Methods and compositions for suppressing fibrocytes are provided. These methods are useful in a variety of applications including treatment and prevention of conditions resulting from fibrosis in the liver, kidney, lung, heart and pericardium, eye, skin, mouth, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, brain, breast, bone marrow, bone, genitourinary system, a tumor, or a wound.17 ppengUtility patentUS8012472B2