Abstract: The present invention encompasses embodiments in which a therapeutic antibody is conjugated to ?-1,6-glucan oligomers. Thus, the present invention includes, among other things, compositions including a therapeutic antibody conjugated to one or more ?-1,6-glucan oligomers. The present invention further includes, among other things, methods of making and/or using such ?-1,6-glucan conjugates. In certain embodiments, a ?-1,6-glucan conjugate of the present invention is useful as a therapeutic or in a method of therapy.

Abstract: Engineered polypeptides useful in synthesizing acyl amino acids are provided. Also provided are methods of making acyl amino acids using engineered polypeptides. In certain embodiments, an acyl amino acid produced using compositions and/or methods at the present invention comprises cocoyl glutamate.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses embodiments in which a therapeutic antibody is conjugated to ?-1,6-glucan oligomers. Thus, the present invention includes, among other things, compositions including a therapeutic antibody conjugated to one or more ?-1,6-glucan oligomers. The present invention further includes, among other things, methods of making and/or using such ?-1,6-glucan conjugates. In certain embodiments, a ?-1,6-glucan conjugate of the present invention is useful as a therapeutic or in a method of therapy.

Abstract: This invention relates to modifications of ?-1,6-D-glucans, e.g., structures according to Formula (I), and the ability of these compositions to modulate an immune response.

Abstract: Engineered polypeptides useful in synthesizing acyl amino acids are provided. Also provided are methods of making acyl amino acids using engineered polypeptides. In certain embodiments, an acyl amino acid produced using compositions and/or methods of the present invention comprises cocoyl glutamate.

Abstract: Engineered polypeptides useful in synthesizing acyl amino acids are provided. Also provided are methods of making acyl amino acids using engineered polypeptides. In certain embodiments, an acyl amino acid produced using compositions and/or methods of the present invention comprises cocoyl glutamate.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses embodiments in which cetuximab or a related cetuximab antibody is conjugated to ?-1,6-glucan oligomers. Thus, the present invention includes, among other things, compositions including cetuximab conjugated to one or more ?-1,6-glucan oligomers. The present invention further includes, among other things, methods of making and/or using such ?-1,6-glucan conjugates. In certain embodiments, a ?-1,6-glucan conjugate of the present invention is useful as a therapeutic or in a method of therapy.

Abstract: The present invention includes, among other things, ?-1,6-glucan linked to an antibody directed to a cell present in a tumor microenvironment. T regulatory cells can be one type of cell present in the tumor microenvironment. In particular embodiments, the antibody is directed to a surface feature of a T regulatory cell, MDSC, or other immune cell. In certain embodiments, the antibody is directed to T regulatory cells, MDSCs, or other immune cells present in a tumor microenvironment. Compositions including ?-1,6-glucan linked to an antibody directed to a T regulatory cell, MDSC, or other immune cell may be useful, e.g., in the treatment of a tumor or cancer in a subject in need thereof. Accordingly, the present invention provides, among other things, methods and compositions for treatment of a tumor or cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to modifications of ?-1,6-D-glucans, e.g., structures according to Formula (I), and the ability of these compositions to modulate an immune response.

Abstract: Engineered polypeptides useful in synthesizing acyl amino acids are provided. Also provided are methods of making acyl amino acids using engineered polypeptides. In certain embodiments, an acyl amino acid produced using compositions and/or methods of the present invention comprises cocoyl glutamate.