Composition for preventing and treating eye diseases including anti-Ang2 antibody
US10745472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2037 |
Classification
- 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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