Therapeutic use of anti-CS1 antibodies
View Patent ↗The present invention is directed to antagonists of CS1 that bind to and neutralize at least one biological activity of CS1. The invention also includes a pharmaceutical composition comprising such antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof. The present invention also provides for a method of preventing or treating disease states, including autoimmune disorders and cancer, in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering into said subject an effective amount of such antagonists.
1. An isolated antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof which binds to a CS 1 protein encoded by SEQ ID NO:1, wherein said antibody is produced by a hybridoma cell line having ATCC designation number PTA-5091.
2. An isolated antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof which binds to a CS 1 protein encoded by SEQ ID NO:1, wherein said antibody is produced by a hybridoma cell line deposited under ATCC patent designation number PTA-5950.
3. An antibody-drug conjugate comprising the isolated antibody or antigen binding fragment of claim 1 conjugated to a cytotoxic agent.
4. An antibody-drug conjugate comprising the isolated antibody or antigen binding fragment of claim 2 conjugated to a cytotoxic agent.