Abstract:
The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising different molecules, preferably monoclonal antibodies, each comprising epitopes that bind simultaneously to different sites within the same ErbB 1 receptor domain. The preferred antibodies according to this invention are MAb 425 and MAb 225 each in its murine, chimeric and humanized version. The invention relates to the use and methods for an improved treatment of preferably tumors by means of said compositions.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a combination therapy for the treatment of tumors and tumor metastases comprising administration of receptor tyrosine kinase antagonists/inhibitors, especially ErbB receptor antagonists, more preferably EGF receptor (Her 1) antagonists and anti-angiogenic agents, preferably integrin antagonists, optionally together with agents or therapy forms that have additive or synergistic efficacy when administered together with said combination of antagonists/inhibitors, such as chemotherapeutic agents and or radiation therapy. The therapy can result in a synergistic potential increase of the inhibition effect of each individual therapeutic on tumor cell proliferation, yielding more effective treatment than found by administering an individual component alone.
Abstract:
The invention relates to novel bispecific antibodies and their use in tumor therapy. The novel antibodies have the ability to bind to ErbB receptors, preferably ErbB1 receptors, which are overexpressed on many cancer tissues. Since the different specificities of the antigen-binding sites are directed to different epitopes within the binding domain of same or different ErbB receptors, these antibodies are more effective with respect to inhibition and down-regulation of the ErbB receptor and the corresponding signaling cascade.