Human antibodies to the human glucagon receptor and methods of use thereof
US8545847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2320/31
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides antibodies that bind to the human glucagon receptor, designated GCGR and methods of using same. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to human GCGR. The antibodies of the invention are useful for lowering blood glucose levels and blood ketone levels and are also useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with one or more GCGR biological activities, including the treatment of diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis and long-term complications associated with diabetes, or other metabolic disorders characterized in part by elevated blood glucose levels.
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