Anti- igfbp7 antibodies and uses thereof

Humanized antibodies targeting IGFBP7 and its receptors address the limitations of existing therapies by reducing senescence, inflammation, and fibrosis, offering therapeutic benefits in conditions such as psoriasis, heart failure, and acute kidney injury.

WO2026082814A1 Publication Date: 2026-04-23FIORINA PAOLO
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/EP2025/079802
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-10-16
Filing Date
2025-10-15
Publication Date
2026-04-23

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Technical Problem

Current therapies lack effective anti-IGFBP7 antibodies that bind with high affinity and specificity to human IGFBP7 and/or its receptors, failing to adequately address stress-mediated senescence, inflammation, and pro-fibrotic tissue injury in conditions such as psoriasis, heart failure, and acute kidney injury.

Method used

Development of human or humanized antibodies or antigen binding fragments that specifically bind to human IGFBP7 and/or its receptors with high affinity and specificity, inhibiting stress-mediated cell senescence, damage, inflammation, and tissue fibrosis.

Benefits of technology

These antibodies effectively reduce stress-mediated senescence, inflammation, and fibrosis, providing therapeutic benefits in conditions like psoriasis, heart failure, and acute kidney injury, while also protecting vascular and cardiac tissues from damage.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof that binds specifically to IGFBP7 and has pro-survival activity, decreases stress-mediated senescence / inflammation and pro-fibrotic tissue injury. In particular, the invention relates to antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof that bind with high affinity and specificity to human IGFBP7 and / or to at least one of its receptors.
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