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Antibodies inhibiting c-Met dimerization and uses thereof

US8329173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2008
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2028

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

Abstract

A process for the selection of anti c-Met antibodies capable of inhibiting both ligand-dependent and ligand-independent activation of c-Met, wherein said process is based on the inhibition of the c-Met dimerization. The present invention also concerns such antibodies and compositions comprising antibodies for the preparation of a medicament to treat cancer including diagnosis process and kits.

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