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VEGF/DLL4 binding agents and uses thereof

US8858941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2012
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2032

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to VEGF-binding agents, DLL4-binding agents, VEGF/DLL4 bispecific binding agents, and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF, antibodies that specifically bind human DLL4, and bispecific antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF and/or human DLL4. The present invention further provides methods of using the agents to inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer.

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