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Humanized immunomodulatory monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of immunodeficiency

US7981416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2009
Grant dateJul 19, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/73
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides to a humanized monoclonal antibody having immunostimulatory effects. This antibody binds specifically to B lymphoblastoid cells, induces proliferation and activation of peripheral blood lymphocytes, particularly T cells, and is capable of eliciting an anti-tumor effect upon administration to subjects suffering from an immune deficiency.

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