Abstract: Provided herein are single-chain chimeric polypeptides that include: (i) a first target-binding domain; (ii) a soluble tissue factor domain; and (iii) a second target-binding domain. Also provided here are methods of using these single-chain chimeric polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding these single-chain chimeric polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bispecific antibodies capable of binding to coagulation Factor IX (FIX) and/or the activated form thereof Factor IXa (FIXa), and Factor X (FX) and/or the activated form thereof Factor Xa (FXa) and promoting FX activation by FIXa and methods and composition for treating subjects suffering from a coagulopathy such as haemophilia A with or without inhibitors.

Abstract: Isolated MHC-derived human peptides, particularly an isolated MHC-derived human peptide including a SDVGE-X-R (SEQ ID NO: 13) 7 amino acids motif that is selected from: NQEESVRFDSDVGEFR (Hpep 1—SEQ ID NO:1), NREEYARFDSDVGEFR (Hpep2—SEQ ID NO:2), NREEYVRFDSDVGEYR (Hpep4—SEQ ID NO:4) and any peptide with a length of 16 amino acids including the SDVGE-X-R (SEQ ID NO: 13) motif and having an amino acid sequence with at least 80, 85, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98 or 99% identity with SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO: 4. Also, the use of these peptides in methods for inducing an immune tolerance, for preventing or reducing transplant rejection or graft versus host disease (GVHD), and in methods for isolating and expanding a population of CD8+CD45RClow Tregs or for expanding a population of CD8+CD45RClow Tregs and stimulating its immunosuppressive activity.

Abstract: A method of treating Crohn's disease in a patient by administering an IL-23 specific antibody, e.g., guselkumab, at an initial subcutaneous dose and subsequent subcutaneous doses in order for the patient to respond to the antibody and meet one or more of the clinical endpoints.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the engineering of collagen-binding modification of masked therapeutic agents comprising one or more tumor-associated protease cleavage sites. Upon exposure to tumor-associated proteases in the tumor microenvironment, the polypeptide is cleaved, which unmasks the therapeutic agent, reducing off-target side effects and toxicity associated with systemic administration. Accordingly, aspects of the disclosure relate to a polypeptide comprising a therapeutic agent linked to a masking agent through a linker, wherein the linker comprises one or more tumor-associated protease cleavage sites, and wherein the masking agent blocks the association of the therapeutic agent to its therapeutic target, and further wherein the polypeptide is operatively linked to a collagen binding domain or a tumor-targeting agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibody which binds specifically to human TLR7 or monkey TLR7 and does not bind to mouse TLR7 or rat TLR7, and has an activity of inhibiting a function of human TLR7 or monkey TLR7, and the like.

Abstract: Described herein are antibodies that bind EGFR domain II and/or Domain III. Also described are bispecific antibodies that bind domain II and domain II of EGFR. Also described are methods and uses for treating cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of cabotegravir or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a gp120 binding protein. The present invention also provides a method of treatment human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with the co-administration of a therapeutically effective amount of cabotegravir or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a therapeutically effective amount of a gp120 binding protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates antigen binding molecules, particularly antibodies, fragments and variants thereof, that bind to BDCA-2 (CLEC4C), and the use of said antigen binding molecules in treating and/or preventing inflammatory disorders and immune disorders such as autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibodies directed against an epitope located within the C-terminal portion of CLDN18.2 which are useful, for example, in diagnosing cancer and/or in determining whether cancer cells express CLDN18.2.

Abstract: Caninized antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof are provided that bind programmed death ligand 1 in a canine subject. Methods of treating cancer in a canine subject using the caninized antibodies and/or antigen binding fragments are also provided, as are methods for predicting and modeling anti-cancer activity of a test compound in a subject.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of Chagas disease and acute and chronic symptoms thereof. The compositions comprise recombinant proteins based on an amino terminal fragment of the TSA-1 protein from Trypanosoma cruzi. In the fragment, one or more Cys residues is mutated to prevent the formation of disulfide bonds and to enhance solubility. The recombinant proteins also include a carboxyl terminal fragment of the TSA-1 protein from Trypanosoma cruzi to provide additional stability and solubility. The resulting recombinant protein remains soluble upon prolonged storage at low temperatures and elicits a robust immune response upon administration, including decreasing the number of inflammatory cells in heart tissue of subjects.

Abstract: Methods of manufacture for producing anti-IL-12/IL-23p40 antibodies, e.g., the anti-IL-12/IL-23p40 antibody ustekinumab, in CHO and specific pharmaceutical compositions of the antibody are useful in treating various diseases.

Abstract: Provided are broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) and antigen binding fragments thereof that bind with specificity to epitopes expressed by Hepatitis B vims (HBV). The bNAbs target non-overlapping epitopes on the HBV S antigen (HBsAg). Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the bNAbs, or modified bNAbs, are provided. Combinations of the bNAbs are included, and are useful for prophylaxis and therapy of HBV infection, and for inhibiting development of HBV escape mutations in infected individuals. Expression vectors encoding the bNAbs and antigenic fragments of them are included, as are methods of making the bNAbs and antigenic fragments of them. HBV peptides for use as vaccines are provided, and include at least two non-overlapping epitopes from the HBsAg. Diagnostic reagents comprising the bNAbs or antigenic fragments thereof are provided, as are methods of detecting HBV and diagnosing HBV infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein, comprising a cytokine antagonist and a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or anti-body like molecule. In a preferred embodiment, the cytokine antagonist is a modified cytokine which binds to the receptor, but doesn't induce the receptor signalling. The invention relates further to a fusion protein according to the invention for use in treatment of cancer and immune- or inflammation-related disorders.

Abstract: Provided is a PD-1-binding agent comprising an immunoglobulin heavy chain polypeptide and immunoglobulin light chain polypeptide, as well as related compositions and methods for making and using same.

Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the discovery of anti-VSIG4 composition (e.g., monoclonal antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof), that regulate myeloid cell inflammatory phenotypes, such as suppressive myeloid cells, monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, and/or dendritic cells, including polarization, activation, and/or function, and methods of using such anti-VSIG4 compositions for therapeutic, diagnostic, prognostic, and screening purposes.

Abstract: This application relates to anti-D-Dimer recombinant antibodies that specifically bind to fibrin and fibrinogen degradation products (FDP) such as D-Dimer, fragment DD and fragment D with high binding affinity and do not bind to fragment E and fibrinogen. The present invention also refers to methods and assays for detection of D-Dimer and FDP fragments in samples using said recombinant antibodies.

Abstract: This invention provides novel injectable compositions comprising botulinum toxin that may be administered to a subject for various therapeutic, aesthetic and/or cosmetic purposes. The injectable compositions embraced by the invention exhibit one or more advantages over conventional botulinum toxin formulations, including reduced antigenicity, a reduced tendency to undergo unwanted localized diffusion following injection, increased duration of clinical efficacy or enhanced potency relative, faster onset of clinical efficacy, and/or improved stability. According to the invention, single treatment of the compositions by injection affords significant clinical responses and at least a 6-month duration of effect in a subject undergoing treatment, as provided by the described treatment methods.

Abstract: Engineered bispecific antibodies with shifted interchain disulfide bond on one arm while maintaining the native interchain disulfide bond on the second arm are described. Also described are anti-CD47/FR? bispecific antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof. Also described are nucleic acids encoding the antibodies, compositions comprising the antibodies, and methods of producing the antibodies and using the antibodies for treating or preventing diseases, such as cancer and/or associated complications.