ECM-Complex Antibody Compositions and Methods of Use

Abstract

The invention provides isolated anti-ECM-complex antibodies that bind to ECM-complexes. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-ECM-complex antibody and a carrier. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-ECM-complex antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-ECM-complex antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-ECM-complex antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of detecting an ECM-complex expressing cancer, a method of inhibiting growth of an ECM-complex-expressing tumor, and a method of alleviating or treating an ECM-complex-expressing cancer in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the anti-ECM-complex antibody to the mammal.

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