Bioengineering
Abbott Scientists Create One Molecule With Two Antibody Functions
Published in Drug Week, November 2nd, 2007
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) reported that its scientists are the first to discover a proprietary technology that combines the function and specificity of two or more monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) into one molecular entity that demonstrates drug-like properties and manufacturing feasibility. These molecules, called dual-variable domain Ig (DVD-Ig(TM)) (www.abbott.com/global/url/content/en_US/60.15:15/feature/Feature_0029.htm), will allow for development of individual drug candidates that target multiple disease-causing molecules in various therapeutic categories.
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Source: Drug Week (2007-11-02)
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