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Use of anti-CGRP antibodies and antibody fragments to prevent or inhibit photophobia or light aversion in subjects in need thereof, especially migraine sufferers

US9708393B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2012
Grant dateJul 18, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to methods of inhibiting or preventing photophobia in subjects in need thereof using anti-CGRP antibodies or antibody fragments that inhibit photophobia, especially CGRP-associated photophobia. These antibodies and fragments are useful in treating different disorders associated with photophobia such as migraine, cluster headaches and the like.

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