Labeled humanized anti-CD18 antibodies and fragments and kits comprising same
US6689869B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/81
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A humanized antibody or antibody fragment having all or part of the CDRs as defined and capable of binding to the human CD18 antigen. The antibody and fragment may be labeled and are useful in a variety of applications, such as in therapy in treating leukocyte mediated conditions such as inhibiting ingress of leukocytes into the lung and other organs and treatment of inflammation. Also provided is a kit for detecting the presence of human CD18 antigen comprising an antibody or fragment of the invention, which is optionally labeled.
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