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Materials and methods for treatment of hepatitis C

US7837996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2007
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/56
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to materials and methods for treatment of hepatitis C. More closely, the invention relates to human monoclonal antibodies against HCV E1 antigen, to a reagent comprising such antibodies, and to vaccine compositions comprising such antibodies. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method of treating or preventing HCV infection by administration of a vaccine composition comprising the monoclonal antibodies of the invention.

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