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Methods of using an agonistic antibody human tumor necrosis factor receptor (TR17)

US6969519B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2001
Grant dateNov 29, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel protein, TR17, which is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor superfamily. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human TR17. TR17 polypeptides are also provided as anti TR17 antibodies and vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to methods of killing cells using the antibodies of the invention.

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