Anti-claudin-2 antibody improves IBD intestinal barrier destruction by claudin-2

Background / Context / Abstract:

The epithelial tight junction controls the paracellular transport in the intestine and also prevents uptake of larger molecules. Claudin-2, one of the claudin-family regulating intercellular tight junction, forms a paracellular channel for small cations and water. It is expressed in leaky epithelia in small intestine for the paracellular transport of sodium, potassium, and fluid. In inflammatory bowel diseases, claudin-2 is upregulated in small and large intestine and leads destruction of intestinal barrier and diarrhea via a leak flux mechanism.

Technology Overview:

Here, we developed a new anti-claudin-2 mAb binding to extracellular domain of claudin-2. It suppressed claudin-2 function on paracellular transport and improved barrier function of bowel in IBD model.

Benefits:

・Claudin-2 is a new therapeutic target of IBD.
・The antibody binds to extracellular domain of claudin-2 and improves barrier function of bowel.

State of Development / Opportunity / Seeking:

●Opportunity
・Available for exclusive and non-exclusive licensing
・Exclusive/non-exclusive evaluation for defined period (set up for options)
・Collaborative/supportive research
●Seeking
・Licensing
・Development partner

IP Status:

WO2018/123949 (PCT applied in Japanese)

Figures:

In vivo test with T-cell transferred intestine inflammation model micerevealed the anti-clanduin-2 mAb 1A2 suppressed some factors regarding toinflammation and showed improvement of intestine tissue.

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