Antibodies against human IL-22 and uses therefor
US7901684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2317/92
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-22 (IL-22). The antibodies can act as antagonists of IL-22 activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-22 in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, septic shock, infectious disorders, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
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