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Engineered anti-prostate stem cell antigen (PSCA) antibodies for cancer targeting

US8940871B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2007
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides novel humanized antibody fragments that specifically bind prostate cell-surface antigen (PSCA), a protein which is overexpressed in variety of cancers, including prostate, bladder, and pancreatic cancer. Methods are provided for the use of the compositions of the invention for the treatment of cancer, diagnosis of cancer, to provide a prognosis of cancer progression, and for cancer imaging.

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