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Human neutralizing monoclonal antibodies to respiratory syncytial virus

US6685942B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1997
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/867
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for providing passive immmunotherapy to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in a host is disclosed. The method includes administering to a host a human monoclonal antibody Fab fragment that neutralizes both antigenic subgroup A and subgroup B of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or a monoclonal antibody comprising the fragment.

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