Antibodies that specifically bind to DRG11-responsive (dragon) proteins

US9416177B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9416177-B2
Application numberUS-201414307250-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 17, 2014
Priority dateApr 18, 2002
Publication dateAug 16, 2016
Grant dateAug 16, 2016

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This invention features antibodies that specifically bind to a human Dragon family protein.

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What is claimed is: 1. An antibody that specifically binds to an amino acid sequence contained within residues 54-72 of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:8. 2. The antibody of claim 1 , wherein the antibody is monoclonal. 3. The antibody of claim 1 , wherein the antibody is polyclonal. 4. The antibody of claim 1 , wherein the antibody binds to the protein with a dissociation constant of less than 1 μM. 5. The antibody of claim 1 , wherein the antibody binds to the protein with a dissociation constant of less than 100 nM. 6. The antibody of claim 5 , wherein the antibody binds to the protein with a dissociation constant of less than 10 nM. 7. The antibody of claim 6 , wherein the antibody binds to the protein with a dissociation constant of less than 1 nM. 8. The antibody of claim 7 , wherein the antibody binds to the protein with a dissociation constant of less than 100 pM. 9. The antibody of claim 1 , wherein the antibody is detectably labeled.

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  • Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders · CPC title

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  • Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system · CPC title

  • Drugs for specific purposes, not provided for in groups A61P1/00-A61P41/00 · CPC title

  • Drugs for disorders of the nervous system · CPC title

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What does patent US9416177B2 cover?
This invention features antibodies that specifically bind to a human Dragon family protein.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Massachusetts Gen Hospital
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C07K14/43509. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 16 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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