Abstract: The murine epitope sequence recognized by antibody E4B9 shares 100% homology with human VE-cadherin, so this antibody was examined to determine if it cross-reacts with human VIE-cadherin. Western-blot analysis of several VE-cadherin expressing human and murine ceH indicated that E4B9 indeed cross-reacts with human VE-cadherin (FIG. 6). This finding facilitates development of a “humanized” E4B9 antibody and its success in the prectinical development since its anti-tumor activity can be tested extensively in several mouse models.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 2, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 13, 2008
Assignee:
Imclone Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Fang Liao, Daniel J. Hicklin, Peter Bohlen
Abstract: Chimeric and humanized monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to an extracellular domain of a VEGF receptor and neutralize activation of the receptor are provided. In vitro and in vivo methods of using these antibodies are also provided.
Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to an extracellular domain of a flt-1 receptor and neutralize activation of the receptor are provided. In vitro and in vivo methods of using these antibodies are also provided.