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Inhibition of macrophage-stimulating protein receptor (RON) and methods of treatment thereof

US8133489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2010
Grant dateMar 13, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2030

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

Abstract

The invention provides antibodies or fragments thereof, including human antibodies, specific for Macrophage-Stimulating Protein Receptor (MSP-R or RON), which inhibit RON activation. Also provided are methods to inhibit RON, particularly the use of RON antibodies to treat diseases such as cancer.

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