Antagonistic CD40 monoclonal antibodies and uses thereof

US11926673B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Bristol-Myers Squibb Company · US

Inventors

• Aaron P. YAMNIUK · Lawrenceville, US
• Mary Struthers · Edison, US
• Stanley Krystek · Ringoes, US
• Akbar Nayeem · Newtown, US
• Ginger Rakestraw · Cambridge, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 19, 2022
• Grant date: Mar 12, 2024
• Expiry date: Jan 19, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12N15/63
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The disclosure provides for antibodies that bind CD40, including a humanized antibody. The antibodies bind CD40 and do not exhibit CD40 agonist activity. The antibodies may comprise a modified IgG1 Fc domain, and exhibit minimal activation of immature dendritic cells. Compositions comprising antibodies, methods of use for treatment of diseases involving CD40 activity, and use in the preparation of a medicament for treatment of a disease involving CD40 activity are provided.