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Anti-idiotypic antibody which induces an immune response against a glycosphingolipid and use thereof

US6432402B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1995
Grant dateAug 13, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/81
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides an anti-idiotypic monoclonal antibody which specifically induces an immune response against a glycosphingolipid. Additionally, this invention provides a method of producing the anti-idiotypic monoclonal antibody. Finally, this invention provides a composition of matter comprising an effective amount of a cytokine and a melanoma ganglioside-specific antibody attached to a carrier.

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