Abstract: The present invention provides a multivalent immunoglobulin or part thereof binding specifically to at least two cell surface molecules of a single cell with at least one modification in at least one structural loop region of the immunoglobulin determining binding to an epitope of the cell surface molecules wherein the unmodified immunoglobulin does not significantly bind to the epitope, its use and methods for producing it.

Abstract: A nucleic acid molecule encoding an antibody or antibody fragment, wherein the antibody or antibody fragment binds an epitope of the extracellular domain of CD269 (BCMA), a host cell comprising the nucleic acid molecule and a composition comprising the host cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a neutralising antibody which is capable of binding to neurotensin with high affinity. The antibody of the present invention neutralises the activity of neurotensin, in particular the oncogenic activities of neurotensin. In particular, the present invention relates to a neutralising antibody which binds to the human neurotensin long fragment, and having a heavy chain variable region which comprises a H-CDR1 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:2, a H-CDR2 region having at least 90% of identify with SEQ ID NO:3 and a H-CDR3 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:4; and a light chain variable region comprising a L-CDR1 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:6, a L-CDR2 having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:7 and a L-CDR3 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:8. The present invention also provides the use of such antibodies in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD25, in particular an anti CD25-a-672 antibody which do not block the binding of CD25 to IL-2 or IL-2 signalling. The claimed antibody binds to the epitopes: PHATFKAMA YKEGTM (42-56) and YQCVQGYRALH (150-160) on CD25. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences can be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment, in particular for treating cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) comprising an antigen binding domain comprising SEQ ID NOs: 1-6, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular T cell signaling domain. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions relating to the CARs are disclosed. Methods of detecting the presence of cancer in a mammal and methods of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are DLL3 binding proteins and DLL3 targeting multispecific proteins (e.g., DLL3 targeting trispecific protein) comprising a domain binding to CD3, a half-life extension domain, and a domain binding to DLL3 (such as a DLL3 binding protein as provided herein). Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors and host cells for making such DLL3 binding proteins, DLL3 targeting trispecific proteins. Also disclosed are methods of using the disclosed DLL3 binding proteins, DLL3 targeting trispecific proteins in the prevention, and/or treatment diseases, conditions and disorders.

Abstract: Methods, kits, and compositions are provided herein that can be used to treat hematopoietic disorders using an anti-CD47 agent such as an antibody and a hypomethylating agent, such as azacitidine.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosis or treatment of cancer diseases involving cancer stem cells comprising targeting CLDN6. In particular, the present invention provides a method of determining cancer stem cells comprising detecting cells expressing CLDN6. Furthermore, the present invention provides a method of treating or preventing cancer comprising inhibiting and/or eliminating cancer stem cells by administering an antibody having the ability of binding to CLDN6 to a cancer patient.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer in a human. The invention includes administering a T cell, genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR), a bispecific antibody, or a combination thereof to a subject. The CAR and bispecific antibody of the invention can comprise a human antibody, a humanized antibody, or antigen-binding fragments thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to antibody fragments which specifically bind sialyl-Tn epitope of tumor-associated glycoprotein 72 (TAG-72).

Abstract: Provided herein are PD-1 chimeric cytokine receptors. When present on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-bearing immune cells, such receptors allow for increased immune cell activation, proliferation, persistence, and/or potency, when engaged with PD-1 ligands or activation with an anti-PD-1 antibody. Also provided are methods of making and using the chimeric cytokine receptors described herein.

Abstract: Provided are survivin specific antibodies, nucleic acids encoding the antibodies and methods for treating tumors comprising survivin-expressing cells by administration of the antibodies. The antibody compositions were found to be effective in inhibiting the growth of tumors.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind to ErbB3 and methods of using same. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to human ErbB3. In certain embodiments, the antibodies of the present invention block the interaction of ErbB3 with an ErbB3 ligand such as neuregulin 1. The antibodies of the invention are useful for the treatment of various cancers.

Abstract: A method is provided for determining the efficacy of GPC3-targeting drug therapy for cancer in a patient before the start of GPC3-targeting drug therapy or for determining the continuation of GPC3-targeting drug therapy for a patient treated with GPC3-targeting therapy. The method includes determining the number of an immunocyte or an expression level of a molecule expressed on the immunocyte in a biological sample isolated from the patient before the start of GPC3-targeting drug therapy and/or the patient treated with the GPC3-targeting drug therapy, wherein when the number of the immunocyte or the expression level of the molecule expressed on the immunocyte is a predetermined value, the efficacy of the GPC3-targeting drug therapy is determined or the continuation of the GPC3-targeting drug therapy is determined. GPC3-targeting drugs and drug preparations for use according to the disclosed methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, compounds (e.g., antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof) that bind to an epitope of CD137 and agonize CD137, and to use of the compounds in methods for treating, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of, cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to binding molecules that bind specifically to prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA), in particular, single human variable heavy chain domain antibodies and related methods for treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a modified cell comprising a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and a dominant negative form of PD-1, wherein the dominant negative form of PD-1 lacks a functional PD-1 intracellular domain for PD-1/PD-L1 signal transduction, and the CAR comprises an antigen binding domain, a transmembrane domain, a co-stimulatory domain, and a CD3 zeta domain. The dominant negative form of PD-1 is regulated by an inducible gene expression system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to protein molecules that specifically bind to 5T4 and/or 4-1BB. The molecules may have at least one humanized 5T4-binding or 4-1BB-binding domain. Such molecules are useful for the treatment of cancer. The protein molecule binding to 5T4 or 4-1BB may have a second binding domain that binds to another target. The molecules may bind both 5T4-expressing cells and a cell-surface molecule expressed by an effector cell to enhance effector cell activation, proliferation, survival and/or effector-cell mediated cytotoxicity. The disclosure also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the 5T4-binding or 4-1BB-binding polypeptide or protein molecules, nucleic acid molecules encoding these polypeptides and methods of making and using these molecules.

Abstract: The invention relates to fusion proteins comprising an antigen binding domain fused with a modified heat shock 70 protein. The invention further relates to methods of using the fusion proteins to induce an immune response to antigens and to treat diseases associated With antigens.

Abstract: An antibody that specifically binds to a glucocorticoid-induced tumor necrosis factor receptor (GITR), an antibody fragment and a polymer thereof, and a conjugate and a fusion comprising the antibody or the antibody fragment are provided in the present invention. A nucleic acid encoding the antibody, the antibody fragment, the polymer, the conjugate and the fusion, a vector, and a host cell expressing the nucleic acid are also provided in the present invention. In addition, a composition comprising the antibody and the antibody fragment thereof, the polymer, the conjugate or the fusion, and use thereof in therapy and diagnosis are also provided in the present invention.