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Methods using recombinant anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibody compositions

US8663640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2009
Grant dateMar 4, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2029

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

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of recombinant antibodies for use in human cancer therapy. More specifically the invention provides the use of an antibody composition with two distinct non-overlapping binding specificities to human EGFR. The antibody composition is effecting in treating cancer following treatment with other anti-EGFR antibodies, whether the cancer shows progression during or following the prior treatment or not. The antibody composition can also be used for repeated treatment of recurrent tumors following first-line therapy with the antibody composition of the invention, as the composition does not lead to selection of resistant tumors. A further therapeutic use is the use of an antibody composition of the invention for treatment of cancer that is resistant to known anti-EGFR antibodies.

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