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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2003
Shaobing Hua, Cupertino, CA (US);
Michelle Haynes Pauling, San Mateo, CA (US);
LI Zhu, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Shaobing Hua, Cupertino, CA (US);
Michelle Haynes Pauling, San Mateo, CA (US);
Li Zhu, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Genetastix Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
Compositions are provided that comprise antibody against membrane proteins such as chemokine receptors. In particular, monoclonal human antibodies against human CXCR4 are provided that are capable of inhibiting HIV infection and chemotaxis in human breast cancer cells. The antibodies can be used as prophylactics or therapeutics to prevent and treat HIV infection and cancer, for screening drugs, and for diagnosing diseases or conditions associated with interactions with chemokine receptors.