Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a novel method which is for preparing a DNA fragment for microbial cell transformation, and by which the combinatorial library of a long-chain DNA can be efficiently constructed and confirmation of the genotype of the obtained clone is facilitated.

Abstract: The present invention is relevant to proteins and novel methods of protein evolution. The present invention further relates to methods of identifying and mapping mutant polypeptides formed from, or based upon, a template polypeptide.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for identifying antibody CDR3 clusters using high speed in vitro screening a library selected from the group consisting of cDNA library and nucleic acid aptamer library comprising: (i) preparing a positive spherical shaped structure by binding a target molecule to a spherical shaped molecule, wherein the target molecule is immobilized on the positive spherical shaped structure, wherein the positive spherical shaped structure may contain a fluorescent label; (ii) preparing a negative spherical shaped structure, wherein the target molecule is not immobilized on the negative spherical shaped structure, wherein the negative spherical shaped structure may contain a fluorescent label; (iii) forming a positive spherical shaped conjugate or a negative spherical shaped conjugate by binding a target detecting molecule capable of binding to the target molecule to the positive spherical shaped structure or to the negative spherical structure, wherein the target

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to “Randomized Configuration Targeted Integration” (also referred to herein as “Randomized Chain Targeted Integration”) (RCTI) strategies for the generation and identification of host cells capable of expressing recombinant proteins, e.g., monoclonal antibodies, as well as compositions derived from the same, e.g., bispecific antibodies, and other complex format proteins, e.g., membrane protein complexes and other difficult to express molecules.

Abstract: Provided is a method for screening an in vitro display library for binding within a cell of a small-molecule chemical compound binding entity of the library to a protein or RNA target of interest in order to identify at least one individual chemical compound binding entity of the library that is capable of binding within the cell to the protein or RNA target of interest.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, methods, and systems for sample processing and/or data analysis. Sample processing may include nucleic acid sample processing and subsequent sequencing. Methods and systems of the present disclosure can be used, for example, for the analysis of a nucleic acid sample from a human, non-human, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for the production of novel antibodies that bind specifically to a target antigen. These methods and compositions are particularly useful for producing antibodies having the antigen binding specificity of a reference antibody but with improved properties (e.g., binding affinity, immunogenicity, and thermodynamic stability) relative to the reference antibody.

Abstract: Some aspects of this disclosure relate to systems, apparatuses, compositions (e.g., isolated nucleic acids and vectors), and methods for improving the stability and/or solubility of proteins evolved using phage-assisted continuous evolution (PACE). In some embodiments, vectors described herein comprise nucleic acids encoding selection systems (e.g., positive and/or negative selection systems) that link expression of genes required for production of infectious phage particles to a desirable physiochemical (e.g., stability or solubility) and/or desired function of an evolved protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a panel of cells (i.e. a cell library) expressing various different mutant variants of a protein of interest, wherein only one of said mutant variants is expressed per cell from a single gene copy. The present invention also relates to a method or cell library for identifying a mutant variant of a protein of interest having a different or modified biological activity as compared to the corresponding wild-type protein of interest. According to the present invention the identified mutant variant of a protein of interest may be applied for white biotechnology.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for preparing and identifying antibodies having CDR3s that vary in sequence and in length from very short to very long which in certain embodiments may bind to a carbohydrate moiety or the active site of an enzyme. Libraries coding for antibodies with the CDR3s are also provided. The libraries can be provided by modifying a pre-existing nucleic acid library.

Abstract: System for producing a nucleic acid construct of interest, said system comprising: a set of n entry DNAs numbered 1 to n, n being an integer of at least 2, each of said n entry DNAs comprising in this order: (i) a type IIs restriction endonuclease recognition site followed by the cleavage site thereof; (ii) a sequence portion linking the cleavage site of said recognition site of item (i) with the cleavage site of the recognition site of the following item (iii), and (iii) a cleavage site of a further type IIs restriction endonuclease recognition site followed by the recognition site of said cleavage site; the cleavage sites of the type IIs restriction endonuclease recognition sites of item (iii) of entry DNAs 1 to n?1 are complementary to the cleavage sites of the type IIs restriction endonuclease recognition sites of item (i) of entry DNAs 2 to n, respectively; the cleavage site of the type IIs restriction endonuclease recognition site of item (iii) of entry DNA n is complementary to the cleavage site of

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for screening an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof by using cells bearing magnetic beads and, more particularly, to a method for screening an antibody binding specifically to an antigen protein or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, in which cells having biotinylated phospholipids in the cell membranes thereof and a streptavidin-magnetic bead complex fused to the surfaces thereof, and a magnetic-based system are utilized.

Abstract: Provided herein are libraries containing polynucleotides, where one of the polynucleotides encodes an antibody light chain with specific hypervariable regions HVR-L1, HVR-L2, and HVR-L3. Further provided herein are libraries containing polynucleotides encoding a plurality of unique antibodies, wherein each antibody comprises a heavy chain variable region and a light chain variable region. Also provided are antibodies, polypeptide libraries, vector libraries, cells, non-human animals, antibody light chains, methods of making an antibody library, kits, and methods of generating a bispecific antibody related thereto.

Abstract: Provided herein are libraries containing polynucleotides, where one of the polynucleotides encodes an antibody heavy chain with specific hypervariable regions HVR-H1 and HVR-H2. Further provided herein are libraries containing polynucleotides encoding a plurality of unique antibodies, wherein each antibody comprises a heavy chain variable region and a light chain variable region. Also provided are antibodies, polypeptide libraries, vector libraries, cells, non-human animals, antibody heavy chains, methods of making an antibody library, kits, and methods of generating a bispecific antibody related thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are humanized antibodies in which human germline residues are introduces to the complementarity determining regions (CDRs) of a non-human donor antibody. Also described herein are libraries of antibody variable domains (e.g., phage-display libraries) and methods for screening for humanized antibodies.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of high-throughput mapping of viral neutralizing antibody epitopes. Also disclosed are in vitro immunoprecipitation-based adeno-associated virus Barcode-Seq-based methods of mapping viral neutralizing antibody epitopes. In some embodiments, a method of high-throughput mapping of viral NtAb conformational epitopes can be utilized, which may comprise HP scanning of mutant viral libraries, immunoprecipitation (IP), and/or next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology. In some embodiments, a method of identifying one or more dominant epitopes in a viral vector may comprise contacting a mutant capsid of a virus with serum from a subject previously exposed to the virus and immunoprecipitating serum immunoglobulins from the serum. In various embodiments, the viral vector may be an AAV vector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of selecting, screening, engineering, making and modifying antibodies that have improved bioavailability upon subcutaneous administration to a human. Antibodies and variant antibodies with improved bioavailability upon subcutaneous administration to a human are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations, substrates, and arrays. Also disclosed herein are methods for manufacturing and using the formulations, substrates, and arrays. Also disclosed are methods for identifying peptide sequences useful for diagnosis and treatment of disorders, and methods for using the peptide sequences for diagnosis and treatment of disorders, e.g., celiac disorder. In certain embodiments, substrates and arrays comprise a porous layer for synthesis and attachment of polymers or biomolecules.

Abstract: The invention provides a protein scaffold and methods of preparing, screening, engineering and using the protein scaffold.

Abstract: This invention relates to engineered CH2 domain molecules containing amino acids in the framework regions that confer enhanced stability and/or solubility. In particular, the invention provides engineered CH2 domain molecules containing amino acid residues that differ from a wild type CH2 domain or a template CH2 domain molecule within one or more framework regions and that result in improved stability and/or solubility.