Abstract: The present invention relates to a chimeric antigen receptor having a ligand specifically targeting an anthrax toxin receptor (ANTXR), and, more specifically, to: a nucleic acid encoding a chimeric antigen receptor comprising ligand PA63 specifically binding to anthrax toxin receptor 1 (ANTXR1) or anthrax toxin receptor 2 (ANTXR2); a vector comprising the nucleic acid encoding a chimeric antigen receptor; and a recombinant cell comprising the vector; a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating solid cancer, comprising the recombinant cell; and a treatment method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibody molecules that bind both mesothelin (MSLN) and CD137. The antibody molecules comprise a CDR-based binding site for MSLN, and a CD137 antigen-binding site located in a constant domain of the antibody molecule. The antibody molecules find application in the treatment of cancer, for example.

Abstract: Anti-TIGIT antibodies and antigen binding fragments that inhibit TIGIT-mediated signaling, plus related details, are provided on consultation of the full patent text. Combinations of these anti-TIGIT antibodies and antigen binding fragments with additional therapeutic agents, plus related details, are also provided on consultation of the full patent text. Methods for promoting T cell activity and methods of treating cancer with these anti-TIGIT antibodies and antigen binding fragments, plus related details, are provided as well on consultation of the full patent text. These methods can be applied to a human subject and details relating to this are provided on consultation of the full patent text.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-PD-L1/VEGF bispecific antibody and a use thereof. Specifically, the present invention provides a bifunctional antibody, comprising: (a) anti-PD-L1 antibody or element; and (b) an anti-VEGF antibody or element linked to the anti-PD-L1 antibody or element. The bifunctional antibody of the present invention can simultaneously bind to VEGF and PD-L1, thereby exerting a therapeutic effect on VEGF and PD-L1-positive tumor cells (especially malignant tumor cells).

Abstract: Compositions and methods relating to paraoxonase fusion polypeptides are disclosed. In some aspects, the fusions are bispecific molecules that include a first biologically active polypeptide linked amino-terminal to a biologically active paraoxonase, wherein the first biologically active polypeptide is a DNase, an RNase, a SOD1, a CTLA-4 extracellular domain, a CD40 extracellular domain, or a polypeptide that specifically binds and neutralizes an inflammatory cytokine. Bispecific fusions may further include a second biologically active polypeptide (e.g., a dimerizing or FcRn-binding domain) linked carboxyl-terminal to the first biologically active polypeptide and amino-terminal to the paraoxonase. In other aspects, a fusion polypeptide includes a biologically active paraoxonase linked carboxyl-terminal or amino-terminal to a dimerizing or FcRn-binding domain. Also disclosed are dimeric proteins comprising first and second paraoxonase fusion polypeptides as disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a new monoclonal antibody or fragment thereof, called 14F5F6, which specifically recognizes herpes simplex virus (HSV), in its two types, herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). Preferably, the antibody of the invention is useful for the development of methods for the diagnosis of herpes simplex virus infection, as well as for the production of pharmaceutical compositions intended for the treatment, protection and/or prophylaxis of infection specifically caused by HSV-1 and HSV-2.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in some aspects, provides antibody molecules, or antigen-binding fragments thereof capable of binding specifically to PD-L1. The present disclosure further provides antibody molecules, or antigen-binding fragments thereof capable of binding specifically to PD-L1 and a second antigen-binding site. Methods of making and/or using such antibody molecules or antigen bending fragments are also provided.

Abstract: T cells harvested from an ALS patient are subjected to a de-differentiation and re-differentiation process to yield TREG/Th2 hybrid T cells and are then administered to the ALS patient as a cell therapy. The harvested T cells are first cultured in medium containing vitamin D, temsirolimus, and an IL-2 signaling inhibitor to de-differentiate the cells and then the de-differentiated cells are then transferred to a culture medium with IL-2, IL-4, and TGF-?.

Abstract: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a vector borne disease that is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii infection. It is challenging to identify the disease in dogs and other mammals due to the cross-reacting antibodies from non-pathogenic Rickettsia spp. Provided herein are compositions and methods for detection and treatment of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (“RMSF”). The compositions specifically detect Rickettsia rickettsii and do not cross-react with other Rickettsia species providing rapid and accurate detection and diagnosis of RMSF.

Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind to CD25. Also provided herein are methods of making the antibodies described, and methods of use thereof. For example, the CD25 antibodies may be used therapeutically to treat cancer or autoimmune diseases, and in certain aspects: disrupt the trimerization of the beta, gamma, and alpha (CD25) chains of the IL-2 receptor, bind to a different epitope than to which Daclizumab or Baciliximab bind, exhibit a higher affinity of binding to CD25 at a pH lower than 7.4, when compared to the affinity of binding to CD25 at a pH of 7.4, and/or exhibit a higher affinity of binding to CD25 at a pH of about 6.5.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antigen binding protein specifically binding to a CT45 antigenic peptide that is in a complex with a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) protein, wherein the CT45 antigenic peptide comprises or consists of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 138 (KIFEMLEGV) and wherein the antigen binding protein comprises a first polypeptide comprising a variable domain VA comprising complementarity determining regions CDRa1, CDRa2 and CDRa3 and a second polypeptide comprising a variable domain VB comprising CDRb1, CDRb2 and CDRb3. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding proteins, vectors comprising the nucleic acids, recombinant cells expressing the antigen binding proteins and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antigen binding proteins. The invention further provides the antigen binding proteins for use in medicine and a method of producing the antigen binding protein.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses antibodies and fragments thereof that bind to an extracellular domain of B7H3, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods relating to paraoxonase fusion polypeptides are disclosed. In some aspects, the fusions are bispecific molecules that include a first biologically active polypeptide linked amino-terminal to a biologically active paraoxonase, wherein the first biologically active polypeptide is a DNase, an RNase, a SOD1, a CTLA-4 extracellular domain, a CD40 extracellular domain, or a polypeptide that specifically binds and neutralizes an inflammatory cytokine. Bispecific fusions may further include a second biologically active polypeptide (e.g., a dimerizing or FcRn-binding domain) linked carboxyl-terminal to the first biologically active polypeptide and amino-terminal to the paraoxonase. In other aspects, a fusion polypeptide includes a biologically active paraoxonase linked carboxyl-terminal or amino-terminal to a dimerizing or FcRn-binding domain. Also disclosed are dimeric proteins comprising first and second paraoxonase fusion polypeptides as disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) wherein a linker drug is site-specifically conjugated to an antibody through an engineered cysteine, and their use as a medicament, notably for the treatment of human solid tumours and haematological malignancies, in particular breast cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, urothelial cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, lung cancer, mesothelioma, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, and leukaemia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to SAP-Fc fusion proteins comprising one or more amino acid substitution, for example, C226S and/or C229S. In some aspects, the fusion protein comprises a structure represented by the following formula, from N-terminus to C-terminus, SAP-Fc1-L1-Fc2, wherein Fc1 is a first Fc domain sequence comprising hinge-CH2-CH3, L1 is a linker, and Fc2 is a second Fc domain sequence comprising hinge-CH2-CH3. The present invention also relates to methods of treating amyloid related diseases by administering said SAP-Fc fusion proteins to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention provides a method of purifying a protein of interest from a mixture which comprises the protein of interest and one or more contaminants.

Abstract: Provided herein, in some embodiments, are methods and compositions for gene editing using a trackable gene library, for example, a barcoded and gene edited library.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of isolating a honey bee antigen that could be useful as a vaccine. The present invention further relates to proteomic methods of identifying antigenic proteins.

Abstract: Provided are an anti-human claudin 18.2 monoclonal antibody and application thereof. The antibody has three heavy chain CDRs and three light chain CDRs, one of the three heavy chain CDRs and three light chain CDRs is as follows: a heavy chain CDR1 is SEQ ID NO: 1, a heavy chain CDR2 is SEQ ID NO: 2, a heavy chain CDR3 is SEQ ID NO: 3, a light chain CDR1 is SEQ ID NO: 4, a light chain CDR2 is SEQ ID NO: 5, and a light chain CDR3 is SEQ ID NO: 6.

Abstract: Disclosed are immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions comprising yeast lysates for inducing cellular immune responses, methods of making immunogenic compositions comprising yeast lysates, methods of treatment comprising administration of said compositions, and kits comprising said yeast lysate compositions. Disclosed immunogenic compositions further comprise an antigen heterologous to the yeast, and may comprise whole yeast and immunostimulatory agents. Induced cellular immune responses comprise cytotoxic T cell activation with specificity to the antigen comprising the immunogenic composition. Various methods of formulation and administration to a patient are described herein, especially wherein the patient suffers from an infectious disease and/or cancer.