Abstract: Minicells are used to deliver biologically active compounds including radioisotopes, polypeptides, nucleic acids, small molecules, drug molecules, and chemotherapeutic agents. In some cases, the minicell displays ligands or binding moieties that target the minicell to a desired host cell.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for making and using anti-LPA agents, for example, monoclonal antibodies, are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of anti-S1P agents, for example, humanized monoclonal antibodies, for prevention and/or treatment of pain, including neuropathic pain, hyperalgesia, allodynia, and chemotherapy-induced pain.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to immunogenic minicells cells (anucleated) and their use to induce an immune response from a subject.

Abstract: Minicells are used to deliver biologically active compounds including radioisotopes, polypeptides, nucleic acids, small molecules, drug molecules, and chemotherapeutic agents. In some cases, the minicell displays ligands or binding moieties that target the minicell to a desired host cell.

Abstract: Methods for preventing and treating pain are provided. These methods involve administering to a subject, including a human subject, an antibody or antibody fragment that binds LPA. Preferably, antibody is a humanized anti-LPA monoclonal antibody, or an antigen-binding fragment derived from such an antibody.

Abstract: Methods for preventing or treating pain are provided. Such methods comprise administering to a subject (e.g., a human subject) an antibody or antibody fragment that binds LPA. The antibody may be a humanized monoclonal antibody.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-S1P agents, particularly humanized monoclonal antibodies (and antigen binding fragments thereof) specifically reactive with S1P, compositions containing such antibodies (or fragments), and the use of such antibodies (or fragments), for example, to treat diseases and conditions associated with aberrant levels of S1P.

Abstract: Minicells are used to deliver biologically active compounds including radioisotopes, polypeptides, nucleic acids, small molecules, drug molecules, and chemotherapeutic agents. In some cases, the minicell displays ligands or binding moieties that target the minicell to a desired host cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-S1P agents, for example, humanized monoclonal antibodies, and their uses for detection of S1P or for treatment of diseases and conditions associated with S1P.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-S1P agents, particularly humanized monoclonal antibodies (and antigen binding fragments thereof) specifically reactive with S1P, compositions containing such antibodies (or fragments), and the use of such antibodies (or fragments), for example, to treat diseases and conditions associated with aberrant levels of S1P.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies to platelet activating factor (PAF) are described, along with methods for their production and use. Such antibodies can be formulated and used for therapeutic purposes, as well as for diagnosis and detection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-S1P agents, particularly humanized monoclonal antibodies (and antigen binding fragments thereof) specifically reactive with S1P, compositions containing such antibodies (or fragments), and the use of such antibodies (or fragments), for example, to treat diseases and conditions associated with aberrant levels of S1P.

Abstract: Methods for designing optimized antibodies, including optimized humanized or human antibodies, to target bioactive lipids are provided. These methods may be performed in silico and may be intended to enhance binding affinity of an antibody to its original target lipid, and/or to alter binding specificity. Antibodies produced by these methods are also provided, as are methods for using them.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for making and using humanized anti-LPA monoclonal antibodies, and fragments and derivatives thereof, are described.

Abstract: Methods for preventing or treating pain are provided, comprising administering to a subject, including a human subject, an antibody or antibody fragment that binds LPA.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed that are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer, angiogenesis, and inflammation. The beneficial effects of the compositions and methods are achieved through the use of pharmaceutical compositions that include agents that bind sphingolipids or sphingolipid metabolites. In one embodiment the agent is an antibody or antibody derivative. In some embodiments, the agent is a receptor of a sphingolipid or a sphingolipid metabolite. Also disclosed are methods for identifying and isolating therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides crystalline forms of an anti-lipid antibody or fragment thereof, which may further comprise a lipid ligand of said antibody and/or salts, metals, or co-factors. Methods for making such crystals and co-crystals are provided. The lipid may be a bioactive lipid, including sphingolipids such as S1P. X-ray coordinates of such a crystal are provided, as are methods of using this information in antibody design or optimization. Methods for designing a humanized antibody to a lipid are provided. These methods may be performed in silico and may be intended to enhance binding affinity of an antibody to its original target lipid, and/or to alter binding specificity. Antibodies produced by these methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of anti-S1P antibodies in combination with chemotherapeutic agents for treatment and/or prevention of cancer, tumor growth, metastasis and/or growth of metastatic tumors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rhamnose-inducible expression vector.