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Anti-VEGFR2 antibody therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma

US10766961B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateSep 8, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/52
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides for a human antibody that binds to human vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2, preferably ramucirumab, for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients having levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) of 1.5×ULN (Upper Limit of Normal) or greater, and as a predictive method for the treatment of HCC in patients having AFP levels of 1.5×ULN or greater.

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