Human IGM monoclonal antibody capable of inducing apoptosis in HIV-infected cells
US7595050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2317/73
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A monoclonal antibody falling within the category of human IgM which specifically recognizes HIV-infected cells and induces apoptosis is obtained. Using the obtained antibody, it is intended to provide a remedy for patients suffering from HIV-infection, which contains as the active ingredient a human IgM antibody capable of specifically reacting with HIV-infected cells, inducing apoptosis in the infected cells and thus disrupting the cells, etc.
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