Therapeutic uses of anti-PCSK9 antibodies

US9550837B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9550837-B2
Application numberUS-201514737488-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 12, 2015
Priority dateDec 15, 2008
Publication dateJan 24, 2017
Grant dateJan 24, 2017

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An human antibody or antigen-binding fragment of a human antibody that specifically binds and inhibits human proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (hPCSK9) characterized by the ability to reduce serum LDL cholesterol by 40-80% over a 24, 60 or 90 day period relative to predose levels, with little or no reduction in serum HDL cholesterol and/or with little or no measurable effect on liver function, as determined by ALT and AST measurements.

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We claim: 1. A method for treating a subject selected from the group consisting of: a subject indicated for LDL apheresis, a subject with a PCSK9 gain of function mutation, and a subject with primary hypercholesterolemia who is statin intolerant or statin uncontrolled, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof which specifically binds hPCSK9, wherei…

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What does patent US9550837B2 cover?
An human antibody or antigen-binding fragment of a human antibody that specifically binds and inhibits human proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (hPCSK9) characterized by the ability to reduce serum LDL cholesterol by 40-80% over a 24, 60 or 90 day period relative to predose levels, with little or no reduction in serum HDL cholesterol and/or with little or no measurable effect on live…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Regeneron Pharma
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C07K16/40. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 24 2017 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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