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Immunoglobulin Fc fragment modified by non-peptide polymer and pharmaceutical composition comprising the same

US8124094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2005
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are an Fc fragment modified by a non-peptide polymer, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the Fc fragment modified by the non-peptide polymer as a carrier, a complex of the Fc fragment and a drug via a linker and a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a complex. The Fc fragment modified by a non-peptide peptide according to the present invention lacks immunogenicity and effector functions. Due to these properties, the Fc fragment maintains the in vivo activity of a drug conjugated thereto in high levels, remarkably increases the serum half-life of the drug, and remarkably reduces the risk of inducing immune responses.

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