Abstract: A topical hyper-allergenic composition that includes a first protein that exhibits amyloid-? structure and immunogenicity in humans, a second protein that exhibits immunogenicity in humans, an immunologic adjuvant, and a carrier.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention disclose compounds that modulate the aggregation of amyloidogenic proteins or peptides. In some aspects, disclosed compounds modulate the aggregation of disease-associated proteins and natural ?-amyloid peptides. In a preferred embodiment, the compounds can inhibit natural amyloid aggregation. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the embodiments, and diagnostic and treatment methods for diseases (e.g., amyloidogenic diseases) using the compounds, are also disclosed. In addition, there is provided an integrated bacterial platform for the discovery of rescuers of disease-associated protein misfolding.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to human GDF-15-binding antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof. The antibodies and fragments can be used, for example, to detect human GDF-15 and/or in methods of treating cancer or body weight loss, including cachexia, associated with over-expression of human GDF-15.

Abstract: A nanobody and its application based on SARS-CoV-2 S protein are provided, and the present disclosure relates to biomedical technology. The present disclosure chooses the Spike S1+S2 ECD of SARS-CoV-2 as a target, and screens the nanobody against of SARS-CoV-2 by using a nanobody library. After an ELISA test, the Spike S1+S2 ECD target of SARS-CoV-2 can be specifically identified while a SPIKE RBD target is identified, and a binding signal is relatively strong. The corresponding nanobody sequence is constructed into a prokaryotic expression vector for expression and purification to express the target nanobody successfully. After the purification, the purity is greater than 90%. The ELISA test of VHH nanobody showed that the purified nanobody has higher affinity to the two targets.

Abstract: Provided herein are a preparation method and use of an anti-MET-and-RON bispecific antibody and an antibody-drug conjugate thereof. The anti-MET-and-RON bispecific antibody includes an anti-MET antibody fragment and an anti-RON antibody fragment which are linked to each other through a specific chemical “knobs-into-holes” structure.

Abstract: A nanobody and its application based on SARS-CoV-2 S protein S1 subunit are provided, and the present disclosure relates to biomedical technology. The present disclosure chooses the Spike RBD of SARS-CoV-2 as a target, and screens the nanobody targeting SARS-CoV-2 by using a nanobody library. After an ELISA test, the Spike RBD target of SARS-CoV-2 can be specifically identification while a SPIKE S1+S2 ECD target is identification, and a binding signal is relatively strong. The corresponding nanobody sequence is constructed into a prokaryotic expression vector for expression and purification to express the target nanobody successfully. After purification, the purity is greater than 90%. The ELISA test of VHH nanobody showed that the purified nanobody has higher affinity to the two targets.

Abstract: The invention provides anti-CD39 antibody compositions and their use in treating cancer.

Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind human CD38, formulations and unit dosage forms comprising the antibodies, methods of preparing the antibodies and methods of using the antibodies.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antibody that specifically binds CD70, or an antigen binding portion thereof. A nucleic acid molecule encoding the antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, an expression vector and a host cell comprising the nucleic acid molecule, a method for expressing the antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, and a method for treating a disease associated with CD70 signaling using the antibody or antigen binding portion thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides anti-C1q antibodies and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents and to pharmaceutical compositions for reducing the formation of amyloid and/or for promoting the disaggregation of amyloid proteins. The compositions may also be used to detect amyloid.

Abstract: Antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to human PAC1 are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof can inhibit binding of PAC1 to PACAP, and are useful in a number of PAC1 related disorders, including the treatment and/or prevention of headache disorders, including migraine and cluster headache.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and compositions for reducing memory loss. Specifically, methods of using inhibitors of GAT-3 polypeptide activity to reduce memory loss in mammals suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD) are provided. Further provided are methods for identifying a mammal as having AD by detecting the presence of an elevated level of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) within a mammal's brain.

Abstract: A silk peptide having neuroprotective and neurofunctional activities and its preparation method are discussed. One method relates to preparing silk protein preferably having neuroprotective activity with weight average molecular weight of 200-100,000 by hydrolysis of silk fibroin; also discussed are a composition for preventing or treating brain disease comprising silk peptide and pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a composition for improving brain function.

Abstract: The invention includes the use of the HE/HE4a markers to assess ovarian cancer in a subject. Included also are compositions and methods of using HE/HE4a marker for diagnosis, grading and staging of ovarian cancers, determining prognosis and treatment effectiveness of a subject who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Abstract: Methods, compositions and kits for producing functional neurons, astroctyes, oligodendrocytes and progenitor cells thereof are provided. These methods, compositions and kits find use in producing neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and progenitor cells thereof for transplantation, for experimental evaluation, as a source of lineage- and cell-specific products, and the like, for example for use in treating human disorders of the CNS. Also provided are methods, compositions and kits for screening candidate agents for activity in converting cells into neuronal cells, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and progenitor cells thereof.

Abstract: Antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to human PAC1 are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof can inhibit binding of PAC1 to PACAP, and are useful in a number of PAC1 related disorders, including the treatment and/or prevention of headache disorders, including migraine.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Such methods entail administering agents that induce a beneficial immune and therapeutic response against an amyloid deposit in the patient. The methods are particularly useful for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer's disease. In certain preferred embodiments of such methods, a preferred agent is amyloid beta peptide in combination with Sphingosine-1-phosphate, preferably delivered in certain embodiments in a liposomal formulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides anti-C1q antibodies and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to human PAC1 are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof can inhibit binding of PAC1 to PACAP, and are useful in a number of PAC1 related disorders, including the treatment and/or prevention of headache disorders, including migraine and cluster headache.