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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2006
Marc Jacquemin, Sart-Bernard, BE;
Jean Guy Gilles, Brussels, BE;
Jean-marie Saint-remy, Grez-Doiceau, BE;
Marc Jacquemin, Sart-Bernard, BE;
Jean Guy Gilles, Brussels, BE;
Jean-Marie Saint-Remy, Grez-Doiceau, BE;
Life Sciences Research Partners VZW, Leuven, BE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to new antibodies and fragments and derivatives thereof. These antibodies bind to the A2 domain of Factor VIII (FVIII) of the coagulation pathway and inhibit the coagulation activity of FVIII. The antibodies are particularly suited for the characterization of the structure and function of FVIII, for the design of therapeutic strategies for eradication of FVIII inhibitors and for the use as a medicament. The invention also relates to cell lines producing the specific antibodies. The present invention furthermore relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies, fragments and/or derivatives of the invention and to methods of preventing and treating cardiovascular disorders by using the antibodies or fragments and derivatives thereof or pharmaceutical compositions thereof.