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Uses of anti-CX3CR1 antibody, anti-fractalkine antibody and fractalkine

US7390490B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2005
Grant dateJun 24, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S424/81
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There are provided uses of an antibody directed to CX3CR1 and fractalkine. Killer lymphocytes can be readily identified, eliminated and separated by using an anti-CX3CR1 antibody. Further, there can be provided an antibody drug for suppressing chemotaxis and cytotoxic activity of killer lymphocytes by suppressing an interaction between CX3CR1 and fractalkine.

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