Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining APRIL-binding peptides. With this method APRIL-binding peptides may be obtained and/or selected. Further aspects of the invention relate to a cell comprising a nucleotide sequence coding for an APRIL-binding peptide according to the invention, a process for producing an APRIL-binding peptide and the APRIL-binding peptide obtainable in the production process and/or the selection method. In view of the possible utility of the APRIL-binding peptides according to the invention, further aspects of the invention relate to diagnostic uses of an APRIL binding peptide of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-SIRP? antibodies, as well as use of these antibodies in the treatment of diseases such as cancer and infectious disease.

Abstract: Formulation and use of antibodies which bind human APRIL for the treatment of conditions related to IgA overproduction or deposition, including IgA Nephropathy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining APRIL-binding peptides. With this method APRIL-binding peptides may be obtained and/or selected. Further aspects of the invention relate to a cell comprising a nucleotide sequence coding for an APRIL-binding peptide according to the invention, a process for producing an APRIL-binding peptide and the APRIL-binding peptide obtainable in the production process and/or the selection method. In view of the possible utility of the APRIL-binding peptides according to the invention, further aspects of the invention relate to diagnostic uses of an APRIL binding peptide of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to triazine compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treating autoimmune, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases by administering these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for research or other non-therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to APRIL-binding antibodies, which bind the same epitope of human APRIL as an antibody having an antigen binding site of hAPRIL.01A. The antibodies of the present invention comprise specific selections of framework sequences of the VH and VL domains and have unexpected features in comparison to hAPRIL.01A. The invention further relates to compositions comprising an antibody of the invention and to the medical and diagnostic uses of the antibodies and compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining APRIL-binding peptides. With this method APRIL-binding peptides may be obtained and/or selected. Further aspects of the invention relate to a cell comprising a nucleotide sequence coding for an APRIL-binding peptide according to the invention, a process for producing an APRIL-binding peptide and the APRIL-binding peptide obtainable in the production process and/or the selection method. In view of the possible utility of the APRIL-binding peptides according to the invention, further aspects of the invention relate to diagnostic uses of an APRIL binding peptide of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to APRIL-binding antibodies, which bind the same epitope of human APRIL as an antibody having an antigen binding site of hAPRIL.01A. The antibodies of the present invention comprise specific selections of framework sequences of the VH and VL domains and have unexpected features in comparison to hAPRIL.01A. The invention further relates to compositions comprising an antibody of the invention and to the medical and diagnostic uses of the antibodies and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-SIRP? antibodies, as well as use of these antibodies in the treatment of diseases such as cancer and infectious disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to new anti-hCTLA-4 antibodies that bind to a different epitope than prior art anti-CTLA4 antibodies, methods to produce these antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic uses of these antibodies. These antibodies show a similar affinity for the CTLA4 antigen and they are also able to block the binding of CTLA4 to CD80 and/or CD86.

Abstract: The present invention provides highly active cyclic-di-nucleotide (CDN) immune stimulators that activate DCs via a recently discovered cytoplasmic receptor known as STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes). In particular, the CDNs of the present invention are provided in the form of a composition comprising one or more cyclic purine dinucleotides induce STING-dependent type I interferon production, wherein the cyclic purine dinuclotides present in the composition are substantially pure 2?,5?,2?,5? and 2?,5?,3?,5? CDNs, and prefereably Rp,Rp stereosiomers thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazolopyrimidinone compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treating autoimmune, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases by administering these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for research or other non-therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: The present invention provides highly active cyclic-di-nucleotide (CDN) immune stimulators that activate DCs via a recently discovered cytoplasmic receptor known as STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes). In particular, the CDNs of the present invention are provided in the form of a composition comprising one or more cyclic purine dinucleotides induce human STING-dependent type I interferon production, wherein the cyclic purine dinucleotides present in the composition are 2?-fluoro substituted, bis-3?,5? CDNs, and most preferably one or more 2?,2?-diF-Rp,Rp, bis-3?,5?CDNs.

Abstract: The present invention provides highly active cyclic-di-nucleotide (CDN) immune stimulators that activate DCs via a recently discovered cytoplasmic receptor known as STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes). In particular, the CDNs of the present invention are provided in the form of a composition comprising one or more cyclic purine dinucleotides induce STING-dependent type I interferon production, wherein the cyclic purine dinucleotides present in the composition are substantially pure 2?,5?,2?,5? and 2?,5?,3?,5? CDNs, and preferably Rp,Rp stereoisomers thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to APRIL-binding antibodies, which bind the same epitope of human APRIL as an antibody having an antigen binding site of hAPRIL.01A. The antibodies of the present invention comprise specific selections of framework sequences of the VH and VL domains and have unexpected features in comparison to hAPRIL.01A. The invention further relates to compositions comprising an antibody of the invention and to the medical and diagnostic uses of the antibodies and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid and protein sequences that enhance the expression of fusion proteins by host cells, and in particular bacterial species, together with methods use thereof. While described hereinafter in terms of expression of fusion proteins by Listeria monocytogenes, the present invention is applicable to expression of fusion proteins generally.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-PD-1 antibodies, as well as use of these antibodies in the treatment of diseases such as cancer and infectious disease. These antibodies have CDRs as provided in the enclosed sequences. Also part of the invention are nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, expression vectors comprising such nucleotide sequences and host cells that comprise said nucleotide sequences or expression vectors.

Abstract: The present invention provides highly active cyclic-di-nucleotide (CDN) immune stimulators that activate DCs via a recently discovered cytoplasmic receptor known as STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes), In particular, the CDNs of the present invention are provided in the form of a composition comprising one or more cyclic purine dinucleotides induce human STING-dependent type I interferon production, wherein the cyclic purine dinucleotides present in the composition are 2?-fluoro substituted, bis-3?,5?CDNs, and most preferably one or more 2?,2?-diF-Rp,Rp, bis-3?,5?CDNs.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide novel and highly active cyclic-di-nucleotide (CDN) immune stimulators that activates DCs via a recently discovered cytoplasmic receptor known as STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes). In particular, the CDNs of the present invention are provided in the form of a composition comprising one or more cyclic purine dinucleotides that induce STING-dependent TBK1 activation, wherein the cyclic purine dinuclotides present in the composition are substantially pure Rp,Rp or Rp,Sp stereoisomers, and particularly substantially pure Rp,Rp, or RpSp CDN thiophosphate diastereomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to APRIL-binding antibodies, which bind the same epitope of human APRIL as an antibody having an antigen binding site of hAPRIL.01A. The antibodies of the present invention comprise specific selections of framework sequences of the VH and VL domains and have unexpected features in comparison to hAPRIL.01A. The invention further relates to compositions comprising an antibody of the invention and to the medical and diagnostic uses of the antibodies and compositions.