Anti-nerve growth factor antibodies and methods of preparing and using the same
US9328164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2317/76
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of preparing an antibody suitable for use in a feline is provided. Also provided are chimeric and felinized antibodies which specifically bind to feline neuronal growth factor (NGF) and neutralize the ability of feline NGF to bind to the p75 or TrkA feline NGF receptor. The invention extends to nucleic acids encoding same and to methods of treating pain and arthritis in a feline using said antibodies and/or nucleic acids.
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