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Antagonist antibodies directed against calcitonin gene-related peptide and methods using same

US8007794B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2006
Grant dateAug 30, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/94
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention features methods for preventing or treating CGRP associated disorders such as vasomotor symptoms, including headaches (e.g., migraine, cluster headache, and tension headache) and hot flushes, by administering an anti-CGRP antagonist antibody. Antagonist antibody G1 and antibodies derived from G1 directed to CGRP are also described.

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