Anti-factor D antibodies and methods of treatment
US8124090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2317/76
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to factor D inhibitors, which bind to factor D and block the functional activity of factor D in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab′)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody which bound to factor D and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 166-32. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number HB-12476.
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