Monoclonal antibody which binds cMet (HGFR) in formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissues and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8309315
APP PUB NO 20100285504A1
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12679247

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In a wide variety of human solid tumors, an aggressive, metastatic phenotype and poor clinical prognosis are associated with expression of the receptor tyrosine kinase Met. Disclosed herein are (a) a monoclonal antibody named Met4, which antibody is specific for Met, and (b) a hybridoma cell line that produces Met4. The Met4 antibody is particularly useful for detecting Met in formalin-fixed tissue. Methods of using the Met4 antibody for detection, diagnosis, prognosis, and evaluating therapeutic efficacy are provided.

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VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE333 BOSTWICK AVE N E GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503

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Cao, Boliang Ada, US 6 61
Knudsen, Beatrice S Seattle, US 3 86
Vande, Woude George F Ada, US 20 343
Zhao, Ping Xu Grand Rapids, US 1 30

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