Abstract: The present invention relates to new ubiquitin derived molecules that are specific for Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1). The PD-L1 specific molecules of the invention inhibit the interaction between PD1 and PD-L1. The invention further refers to PD-L1 specific Affilin® proteins that further comprise a diagnostically or therapeutically active component. Further aspects of the invention cover the use of these PD-L1 binding proteins in medicine, for example, in diagnosis and therapy of PD-L1 related cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new engineered fusion proteins with for use in treating disorders of the eye. In particular, the new fusion proteins are capable of binding both VEGF-A and Type II collagen. The fusion proteins comprise a subunit that specifically binds to Type II collagen which is a major component of the fibrillary structure of the vitreous humor of the eye. In addition to the Type II collagen binding protein, the new fusion proteins comprise a protein specific for VEGF-A and therapeutically effective in eye diseases. The invention further relates to the new fusion proteins for a use in the treatment of neovascular eye diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel proteins that specifically bind to the spike protein or domains thereof of the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-Cov-2) or variants of SARS-Cov-2. The proteins of the present invention represent advanced and powerful tools, for example for the purification of the virus or a vaccine for the virus, by virtue of said binding affinity for spike protein or domains of the spike protein of SARS-Cov-2 or variants thereof. Thus, the novel proteins of the present invention are particularly advantageous because they allow precise capturing of proteins or particles comprising spike proteins, S1 domain, and/or RBD in affinity chromatography. Further, the novel proteins of the present invention can be used in medical applications caused by or related to SARS-Cov-2 or variants thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new type II collagen alpha I chain specific binding proteins. The invention further refers to type II collagen binding proteins further fused to or conjugated to a therapeutically or diagnostically active component. Further aspects of the invention cover the use of these type II collagen binding proteins in medicine.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to new serum stable non-immunoglobulin binding proteins based on ubiquitin scaffold that are highly specific for membrane-bound receptor tyrosine kinase (Her2). The disclosure provides novel specific recombinant Her2 binding proteins with high serum stability essentially combined with high temperature stability and high affinity for Her2 for uses in medical applications for diagnosis or therapy of cancer with Her2 overexpression, in particular, for radiopharmaceutical applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel proteins that specifically bind to the spike protein or domains thereof of the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona vims 2 (SARS-Cov-2) or variants of SARS-Cov-2. The proteins of the present invention represent advanced and powerful tools, for example for the purification of the virus or a vaccine for the virus, by virtue of said binding affinity for spike protein or domains of the spike protein of SARS-Cov-2 or variants thereof. Thus, the novel proteins of the present invention are particularly advantageous because they allow precise capturing of proteins or particles comprising spike proteins, S1 domain, and/or RBD in affinity chromatography. Further, the novel proteins of the present invention can be used in medical applications caused by or related to SARS-Cov-2 or variants thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of protein purification and relates in particular to novel proteins that bind specifically to acid alpha glucosidase (GAA). The invention further relates to fusion proteins comprising novel proteins that bind specifically to GAA. In addition, the invention relates to affinity matrices comprising the GAA binding proteins of the invention. The invention also relates to a use of these GAA binding proteins or affinity matrices for affinity purification of GAA and to methods of affinity purification of GAA using the GAA binding proteins of the invention. Further uses relate to analytical methods for the determination of GAA in liquids.

Abstract: The invention relates to fusion proteins comprising at least one extradomain B of fibronectin (ED-B) specific binding domain with high stability in serum and at least one APS domain essentially consisting of or consisting of up to about 80 amino acids selected from alanine, proline, serine, and optionally aspartic acid. The fusion protein further comprises at least one coupling site consisting of at least one cysteine. The invention relates to the use of the fusion proteins or of compositions comprising the fusion proteins for medical applications, such as diagnosis or treatment of cancer or cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new binding proteins that are specific for prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA). The invention further refers to PSMA binding proteins that further comprise a diagnostically or therapeutically active component. Further aspects of the invention cover the use of these PSMA binding proteins in medicine, for example, in diagnosis and therapy of cancer associated with PSMA expression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new binding proteins that are specific for folate receptor alpha (FOLR1). The invention further refers to FOLR1 binding proteins that further comprises a diagnostically or therapeutically active component. Further aspects of the invention cover the use of these FOLR1 binding proteins in medicine, for example, in diagnosis and therapy of FOLR1 related cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to fusion proteins comprising at least one extradomain B of fibronectin (ED-B) specific binding domain with high stability in serum and at least one APS domain essentially consisting of or consisting of up to about 80 amino acids selected from alanine, proline, serine, and optionally aspartic acid. The fusion protein further comprises at least one coupling site consisting of at least one cysteine. The invention relates to the use of the fusion proteins or of compositions comprising the fusion proteins for medical applications, such as diagnosis or treatment of cancer or cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new EGFR binding molecules based on ubiquitin muteins (Affilin®), preferably Affilin molecules having a characteristic three amino acid residue motif. The invention further refers to EGFR binding molecules that bind to different or non-overlapping epitopes than the anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody Cetuximab. The invention further relates to the use of these EGFR binding proteins in medicine, preferably for use in the diagnosis or treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates novel binding molecules comprising a ubiquitin mutein (AFFILIN®) and a monoclonal antibody or antibody fragment. The invention refers to bispecific and/or bivalent binding proteins or to a therapeutically or diagnostically active component. The invention further relates to the use of these binding proteins in medicine, preferably for use in the treatment of cancer or autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new Her2 binding molecules based on di-ubiquitin muteins. The invention further refers to Her2 binding proteins optionally fused or conjugated to a moiety modulating pharmacokinetics or to a therapeutically or diagnostically active component. The invention further relates to the use of these Her2 binding proteins in medicine, preferably for use in the diagnosis or treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new EGFR binding molecules based on ubiquitin muteins (Affilin®), preferably Affilin molecules having a characteristic three amino acid residue motif. The invention further refers to EGFR binding molecules that bind to different or non-overlapping epitopes than the anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody Cetuximab. The invention further relates to the use of these EGFR binding proteins in medicine, preferably for use in the diagnosis or treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates novel binding molecules comprising a ubiquitin mutein (Affilin®) and a monoclonal antibody or antibody fragment. The invention refers to bispecific and/or bivalent binding proteins or to a therapeutically or diagnostically active component. The invention further relates to the use of these binding proteins' medicine, preferably for use in the treatment of cancer or autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: The present invention refers to novel dimeric proteins obtained from modified ubiquitin capable of binding targets with high affinity. The novel dimeric binding proteins comprise a combination of amino acid substitutions and at least one insertion of amino acids in one of the monomers. The invention is further directed to the use of said proteins in medical diagnosis or treatment methods.

Abstract: The present invention refers to novel dimeric proteins obtained from modified ubiquitin capable of binding targets with high affinity. The novel dimeric binding proteins comprise a combination of amino acid substitutions and at least one insertion of amino acids in one of the monomers. The invention is further directed to the use of said proteins in medical diagnosis or treatment methods.