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Anti-IL-6/IL-6R antibodies and methods of use thereof

US8034344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Novimmune SA · CH

Inventors

Walter Ferlin · Annemasse, FR
Marie Kosco-Vilbois · Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, FR
Greg Elson · Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, FR
Olivier Leger · Bonneville, FR
Florence Guilhot · Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, FR

Key dates

Filing date	May 13, 2009
Grant date	Oct 11, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 19, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

This invention provides fully human monoclonal antibodies that recognize the IL-6/IL-6R complex. The invention further provides methods of using such monoclonal antibodies as a therapeutic, diagnostic, and prophylactic.

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