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Composition for preventing and treating eye diseases including anti-Ang2 antibody

US10745472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2017
Grant dateAug 18, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/565
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition which is for preventing and treating eye diseases and comprises an anti-angiopoietin-2 (Ang2) antibody and, more specifically, to a novel use of an anti-Ang2 antibody as an agent for preventing or treating eye diseases, wherein the anti-Ang2 antibody is specifically coupled to Ang2, is coupled to a Tie2 receptor together with Ang2, and has improved affinity. The composition according to the present invention can be usefully used to develop a treatment agent for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

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