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Methods of treatment comprising administering an anti-sclerostin antibody

US7988970B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2010
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/92
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Humanized and chimeric antibodies are provided that specifically bind human sclerostin and are characterized as having high affinity and strong neutralizing properties. The antibodies of the invention are useful for increasing bone mass, bone mineral density and bone strength and for the treatment of various disorders, e.g., osteoporosis, in human subject.

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