Amgen Inc.
DR5 RECEPTOR AGONIST COMBINATIONS

Abstract:

The present invention includes apoptotic compositions and methods for inducing apoptosis of cancer cells independent of NK cells. An apoptotic composition comprises a cooperative combination of antibodies that specifically bind to human DR5, or a cooperative combination of an anti-DR5 antibody and TRAIL. Administration of therapeutically effective amounts of an apoptotic composition induces apoptosis of apoptosis sensitive cancer cells.