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  • Antibodies that bind to a portion of the VWC domain of connective tissue growth factor
    Patent number: 7871617
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to a portion of the Von Willebrand's factor (VWC) domain of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Noelynn A. Oliver, William R. Usinger, Qingjian Wang, David A. Yeowell
  • Connective tissue growth factor antibodies
    Patent number: 7405274
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to CTGF. The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Noelynn A. Oliver, William R. Usinger, Qingjian Wang, David A. Yeowell