Patent ID: 7556803
Filing Date: 2009-07-07
Classification: A61K,A61P,C07K,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for killing cells bearing kappa myeloma antigen (KMA) in a mixed population of cells, the method comprising: contacting the mixed population of cells with an antibody, wherein the antibody is not conjugated to a toxin or a cytolytic agent, and wherein the antibody comprises a VH region set forth in SEQ ID NO:1 and a VL region set forth in SEQ ID NO:3 or binds the same epitope of kappa myeloma antigen (KMA) as an antibody comprising a VH region set forth in SEQ ID NO:1 and a VL region set forth in SEQ ID NO:3; wherein said contacting is effective to kill cells bearing kappa myeloma antigen (KMA).