Abstract: The present disclosure relates to monoclonal human antibodies or binding fragments thereof which are directed against the CD4 binding site of the human immunodeficiency virus HIV-1, a pharmaceutical composition comprising such monoclonal human antibodies or binding fragments thereof, a kit comprising such antibodies or binding fragments thereof, and the monoclonal antibodies or binding fragments thereof and the pharmaceutical composition and the kit for use as a medicament, and in the treatment or prevention of a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus HIV-1.

Abstract: Provided are anti-IFNAR1 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, isolated poly nucleotides encoding the same, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and the uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides humanized monoclonal antibodies that recognize human Nectin-2 with high affinity and specificity and inhibit its binding to CD112R. These antibodies carry cytotoxic payload and do not interact with Fc gamma receptors. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies and methods for their use in cancer immunotherapy.

Abstract: A versatile carrier system for systemic delivery of oncolytic viruses comprises dendritic cells having at least one oncolytic virus loaded therein. It is believed that the dendritic cells will protect the oncolytic virus(es) against neutralizing antibodies, can transport the oncolytic virus(es) to targeted tumor locations, and then deliver virions to the tumor locations.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind to CD3 and methods of using the same. According to certain embodiments, the antibodies of the invention bind human CD3 with high affinity and induce human T cell proliferation. The invention includes antibodies that bind CD3 and induce T cell-mediated killing of tumor cells. According to certain embodiments, the present invention provides bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds human CD3, and a second antigen-binding molecule that specifically binds human CD20. In certain embodiments, the bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present invention are capable of inhibiting the growth of B-cell tumors expressing CD20. The antibodies and bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the invention are useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders in which an upregulated or induced targeted immune response is desired and/or therapeutically beneficial.

Abstract: A method for increasing dendritic cell migration ability, and a use thereof are disclosed. A method according to one aspect can increase the migration ability of mature dendritic cells and increase the induction, by dendritic cells, of inflammatory cytokine production, T lymphocyte proliferation and T lymphocyte polarization, and thus can be used for the prevention or treatment of immune-related diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are anti-CD38 antibodies, anti-ICAM1 antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions comprising anti-CD38 antibodies and/or anti-ICAM1 antibodies, and methods of use for the treatment of a proliferative disease. In certain embodiments, also disclosed herein are multi-specific antibodies (e.g., bispecific antibodies) comprising a first targeting moiety that specifically binds to CD38 and a second targeting moiety that specifically binds to ICAM1, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the multi-specific antibodies, and methods of use for the treatment of a proliferative disease.

Abstract: Provided are multispecific antigen binding proteins (MSAPs) that specifically bind to CD3 and CD19. Further provided are uses of the MSAPs for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treating cancer, and kits comprising the MSAPs.

Abstract: Recombinant cell surface capture proteins and detection molecules that are useful for isolating and detecting cells that produce a secreted heterodimeric protein of interest (POI) that has an immunoglobulin CH3 domain and/or substituted CH3 domain are provided. Recombinant cell surface capture proteins and detection molecules that isolate and detect bispecific antibodies are also provided. The invention also provides recombinant antigen-binding proteins that are capable of recognizing and binding to proteins of interest that contain a CH3 domain and/or a modified CH3 domain, such as a CH3 domain with or without amino acid substitutions at H95 and Y96 (IMGT).

Abstract: The present application belongs to the technical field of biomedicine, and discloses a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR), an engineered dendritic cell (DC), and a use thereof. The CAR of the present application includes an extracellular domain, a CD8a hinge domain, a CD8a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain. The extracellular domain includes a guide sequence and a single-chain antibody sequentially. The intracellular domain includes a Dectin-1 intracellular domain and an intracellular domain of FcR gamma. Chimeric antigen receptor-modified dendritic cells (CAR-DCs) prepared with the CAR of the present application can efficiently recognize a tumor antigen. The combined administration of the CAR-DC and radiotherapy for treating a solid tumor can effectively overcome the immunosuppression of the tumor microenvironment and improve the clinical treatment effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating Behcet's disease and rheumatoid arthritis, the composition containing a peptide or a mixture thereof as an active ingredient. More specifically, an intraperitoneal injection or application of P1 to P5 peptides or a mixture thereof as a skin external preparation to a mouse animal model having Behcet's disease caused by autoimmune response was found to ameliorate skin ulcers and skin inflammation in the Behcet's disease mouse model, and an arthritis amelioration effect on a rheumatoid arthritis animal model was also observed. Accordingly, the composition containing P1 to P5 peptides or mixtures thereof as active ingredients can be provided as medicine for Behcet's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to CD38. The antibodies find use in a variety of treatment, diagnostic, and monitoring applications, which are also described. The present disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to, and in some embodiments, inhibit CD38. A subject antibody specifically binds CD38 from humans and other mammals, e.g., monkey and mouse.

Abstract: Provided is an anti-INF-? antibody. Also provided are a composition comprising the antibody and a pharmaceutical application of the antibody in treating IFN-? mediated syndrome.

Abstract: Antibodies, particularly humanized and variant antibodies and fragments thereof, which bind to TGF-?1 are provided, recognizing human and mouse TGF-?1, particularly that preferentially bind TGF-?1, including which do not recognize or bind TGF-?2 or TGF-?3. Humanized and variant antibodies provided are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with activated or elevated TGF-?1, including cancer, and for modulating immune cells and immune response, including immune response to cancer or cancer antigens, and in fibrotic conditions. The anti-TGF-?1 antibodies, variable regions or CDR domain sequences thereof, and fragments thereof may also be used in lymphoid cell-mediated, including T cell-mediated, therapy and/or combination with chemotherapeutics, immune modulators, or anti-cancer agents and/or with other antibodies or fragments thereof.

Abstract: The absence of regulatory T cells (Treg) may underlie disorders including but not limited to autoimmunity, dermatitis, periodontitis and even transplant rejection. Enhancing local numbers of Treg through in situ Treg expansion or induction is contemplated herein as a treatment option for these disorders. Current methods for in vivo Treg expansion are not Treg specific and are associated with many adverse side-effects. The data presented herein provides in vitro testing of a Treg-inducing microparticle providing a predictable controlled release for combinations of cytokines and drugs (e.g., IL-2, TGF-?, and/or rapamycin) resulting in targeted Treg migration. These controlled release microparticles are also capable of inducing FoxP3+ Treg in human cells in vitro suggesting that these compositions be developed into an in vivo Treg induction and expansion therapy.

Abstract: Methods for treating lung injury by administration of an anti-CCL8 antibody are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for evaluating lung therapies by use of an animal model of the genus Peromyscus.

Abstract: Provided herein are populations of ex vivo expanded umbilical cord blood-derived regulatory T cells. Also provided are methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A composition for culturing peripheral blood monocyte-derived regulatory T cells includes at least one antibody selected from the group consisting of anti-CD2, anti-CD3, anti-CD7, anti-CD8, anti-CD28, anti-CD30L, anti-CD40, anti-CD70, anti-CD80, anti-CD83, and anti-CD86; at least one cytokine selected from the group consisting of interleukin-2, interleukin-4, interleukin-7, interleukin-12, interleukin-15, interleukin-34, and TGF-?; and superoxide dismutase. A regulatory T cell culturing method using this composition is also provided. The regulatory T cells according obtained by this method can be utilized for treatment of autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Provided are anti-Trophoblast cell surface antigen 2 (TROP2) antibodies and fragments thereof. Also provided are isolated nucleic acid molecules that encode anti-TROP2 antibodies, vectors comprising such nucleic acids, and host cells comprising such vectors or nucleic acids. Provided are methods of making anti-TROP2 antibodies. Also provided are antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) comprising an anti-TROP2 antibody and an active moiety (e.g., a therapeutic moiety such as a toxin) and methods of making anti-TROP2 ADCs. Also provided are related pharmaceutical compositions and methods using such pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment of disorders associated with aberrant TROP2 expression (e.g., cancer).

Abstract: The present invention relates to T cell compositions and methods of using the same in the context of therapy and treatment. In particular, the invention provides T cells that are modified (e.g., genetically and/or functionally) to maintain functionality under conditions in which unmodified T cells display exhaustion. Compositions and methods disclosed herein find use in preventing exhaustion of engineered (e.g., chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells) as well as non-engineered T cells thereby enhancing T cell function (e.g., activity against cancer or infectious disease).