Abstract: High efficient methods for producing an antibody molecule that binds an antigen are described. The methods include obtaining a population of PBMC enriched for CD19highCD3negCD20low to negCD38highCD27high cells from a mammal exposed to an antigen from sample of cells enriched for PBMC. The cells are isolated from a sample obtained at a time that the fraction of PBMC expressing antibody reactive to the antigen is at a high level. Sequences encoding heavy and light chain variable domains are prepared in a manner that allow production of molecules with natural heavy and light chain pairing.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of use that comprise engineered IgA antibodies that, when administered to a host are secreted across the epithelium into the mucosal barriers of the body providing external passive immunotherapy against agents such as viral, bacterial and eukaryotic pathogens. Also disclosed are mini antibodies comprising the minimal transcytosis domains.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to DNA sequences encoding one or more antigenic epitopes of the Ro 60 kD autoantigen, as well as to antigenic peptides themselves which correspond antigenically to epitopes found on the Ro/SS-A ribonucleoprotein (RNP) particle. Peptides which incorporate the antigenic epitopic core sequences disclosed herein may be employed in place of the Ro/SS-A RNP in any of a variety immunoassays including ELISA assays. The polypeptides of the invention may be employed in colorimetric assays for the identification and characterization of autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjogren's syndrome. The DNA sequences disclosed herein may be employed in the preparation of the 60 kD Ro antigen, peptides which incorporate antigenic core sequences thereof, to probe for Ro sequences by hybridization analysis, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of use that comprise engineered IgA antibodies that, when administered to a host are secreted across the epithelium into the mucosal barriers of the body providing external passive immunotherapy against agents such as viral, bacterial and eukaryotic pathogens. Also disclosed are mini antibodies comprising the minimal transcytosis domains.

Abstract: An exonuclease-based method for joining and/or constructing two or more DNA molecules. DNA fragments containing ends complementary to those of a vector or another independent molecule were generated by the polymerase chain reaction. The 3' ends of these molecules as well as the vector DNA were then recessed by exonuclease activity and annealed in an orientation-determined manner via their complementary single-stranded regions. This recombinant DNA may be transformed directly into bacteria without a further ligase-dependent reaction. Using this approach, recombinant DNA molecules are constructed rapidly, efficiently and directionally. This method can effectively replace conventional protocols for PCR cloning, PCR SOEing, DNA subcloning and site-directed mutagenesis.