Antibodies to vascular endothelial growth factor 2 (VEGF-2)

Details Antibodies to vascular endothelial growth factor 2 (VEGF-2) Antibodies to vascular endothelial growth factor 2 (VEGF-2)

2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Allen, Marianne P (Department: 1647)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Immunoglobulin, antiserum, antibody, or antibody fragment,...

C424S141100, C424S145100

Reexamination Certificate

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10992196

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are human VEGF-2 antibodies, antibody fragments, or variants thereof. Also provided are processes for producing such antibodies. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more VEGF-2 antibodies or fragments or variants thereof.

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