Allergen-specific human IgA monoclonal antibodies for mucosal administration

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PATENT NO 5670626
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08263258

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Disclosed are pharmaceutical preparations containing human monoclonal IgA antibodies specific for major allergenic proteins found in ragweed, house dust mites, and cat and dog dander. Also disclosed are constructs comprising physiological compatible polymer backbones or microbeads and a plurality of covalently conjugated allergen-specific binding molecules. Such binding molecules are IgG or IgA, or their F(ab').sub.2, Fab, or Fv fragments, specific to the major allergenic proteins mentioned above. Also disclosed are methods for treating a patient with allergic rhinitis, asthma, or conjunctivitis by applying a pharmaceutical preparation containing the antibodies specific for the allergenic molecules, to which the patient is sensitized, to the patient's affected mucosal tissues, such as the nasal linings, the respiratory tract, or the eyes.

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GENENTECH INC1 DNA WAY SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA 94080-4990

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Chang, Tse Wen Houston, TX 25 540

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