Abstract: The invention relates to murine monoclonal antibodies (MAbs), A, B, C and D, which are directed against tumor-associated antigens. The nearly complete nucleotide sequences of the V genes of these MAbs are described, so that the relevant variable domains can be put together to give chimeric MAbs, or “humanized” MAbs are obtained by inserting the hypervariable regions (complementarity determining regions=CDR) into a human MAb framework. Antibody constructs of this type can be employed in human therapy and in vivo diagnosis without the disadvantages observed with murine MAbs.

Abstract: The invention relates to murine monoclonal antibodies (MAbs), A, B, C and D, which are directed against tumor-associated antigens. The nearly complete nucleotide sequences of the V genes of these MAbs are described, so that the relevant variable domains can be put together to give chimeric MAbs, or “humanized” MAbs are obtained by inserting the hypervariable regions (complementarity determining regions=CDR) into a human MAb framework. Antibody constructs of this type can be employed in human therapy and in vivo diagnosis without the disadvantages observed with murine MAbs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glycosyl-etoposide prodrugs, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof in combination with functionalized tumor-specific enzyme conjugates for treating cancers.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds which contain an antigen binding region which is bound to at least one enzyme which is able to metabolize a compound (prodrug) which has little or no cytotoxicity to a cytotoxic compound (drug), where the antigen binding region is composed of a single polypeptide chain. It is advantageous for covalently bonded carbohydrates to be present on the polypeptide chain.

Abstract: The invention relates to murine monoclonal antibodies (MAbs), A, B, C and D, which are directed against tumor-associated antigens. The nearly complete nucleotide sequences of the V genes of these MAbs are described, so that the relevant variable domains can be put together to give chimeric MAbs, or “humanized” MAbs are obtained by inserting the hypervariable regions (complementarity determining regions ?CDR) into a human MAb framework. Antibody constructs of this type can be employed in human therapy and in vivo diagnosis without the disadvantages observed with murine MAbs.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds which contain an antigen binding region which is bound to at least one enzyme which is able to metabolize a compound (prodrug) which has little or no cytotoxicity to a cytotoxic compound (drug), where the antigen binding region is composed of a single polypeptide chain. It is advantageous for covalently bonded carbohydrates to be present on the polypeptide chain.

Abstract: The invention relates to murine monoclonal antibodies (MAbs), A, B, C and D, which are directed against tumor-associated antigens. The nearly complete nucleotide sequences of the V genes of these MAbs are described, so that the relevant variable domains can be put together to give chimeric MAbs, or “humanized” MAbs are obtained by inserting the hypervariable regions (complementarity determining regions=CDR) into a human MAb framework. Antibody constructs of this type can be employed in human therapy and in vivo diagnosis without the disadvantages observed with murine MAbs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glycosyl-etoposide prodrugs, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof in combination with functionalized tumor-specific enzyme conjugates for treating cancers.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more immunosuppressants for the production of a pharmaceutical for increasing the tolerance of a mammal to transgenic cells, and to a process for identifying immunosuppressants suitable for this. By the use of pharmaceuticals of this type, the production of the transgenic expression product is markedly prolonged even after discontinuing the immunosuppressant treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glycosyl-etoposide prodrugs, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof in combination with functionalized tumor-specific enzyme conjugates for treating cancers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glycosyl-etoposide prodrugs, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof in combination with functionalized tumor-specific enzyme conjugates for treating cancers.

Abstract: The invention relates to murine monoclonal antibodies (MAbs), A, B, C and D, which are directed against tumor-associated antigens. The nearly complete nucleotide sequences of the V genes of these MAbs are described, so that the relevant variable domains can be put together to give chimeric MAbs, or “humanized” MAbs are obtained by inserting the hypervariable regions (complementarity determining regions=CDR) into a human MAb framework. Antibody constructs of this type can be employed in human therapy and in vivo diagnosis without the disadvantages observed with murine MAbs.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds which contain an antigen binding region which is bound to at least one enzyme which is able to metabolize a compound (prodrug) which has little or no cytotoxicity to a cytotoxic compound (drug), where the antigen binding region is composed of a single polypeptide chain. It is advantageous for covalently bonded carbohydrates to be present on the polypeptide chain.

Abstract: The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies against a tumor-associated antigen which is mainly derived from tumors from the group of carcinomas of the breast, ovaries and prostate, as well as adenocarcinomas of the lung, which additionally react with polymorphic epithelial mucin (PEM), to the preparation and use thereof and to the use of the epitope defined by the antibody for diagnosis and therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to bispecific tetravalent receptors of the formula I ##STR1## or formula II ##STR2## against a tumor-associated antigen and against an agent active against tumors.

Abstract: The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies (mAB) which bind to water-soluble complexones such as ethylenediamine tetraacetate (EDTA) or diethylenetriamine pentaacetate (DTPA) with high specificity and avidity and retain their high avidity and specificity for these complexones after complexing of EDTA or DTPA with metal ions. These mAB can therefore be used, e.g. coupled on filters or other supports, for removing toxic heavy metals which are complexed with EDTA or DTPA. Furthermore, these mAB are suitable as components of immunoassays (RIA, ELISA etc.) for the quantitative determination of EDTA or DTPA in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies (mAB) which bind to water-soluble complexones such as ethylenediamine tetraacetate (EDTA) or diethylenetriamine pentaacetate (DTPA) with high specificity and avidity and retain their high avidity and specificity for these complexones after complexing of EDTA or DTPA with metal ions. These mAB can therefore be used, e.g. coupled on filters or other supports, for removing toxic heavy metals which are complexed with EDTA or DTPA. Furthermore, these mAB are suitable as components of immunoassays (RIA, ELISA etc.) for the quantitative determination of EDTA or DTPA in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the epitope which binds monoclonal antibody BW 835, DSM ACC 2022, and the use of the epitope for diagnosis and therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies of high avidity, which react specifically with the gangliosides GD3 and GQ1b, and to their use for detecting melanomas and other tumors or tissues expressing GD3 and GQ1b.

Abstract: The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies against a tumor-associated antigen which is mainly derived from tumors from the group of carcinomas of the breast, ovaries and prostate, as well as adenocarcinomas of the lung, which additionally react with polymorphic epithelial mucin (PEM), to the preparation and use thereof and to the use of the epitope defined by the antibody for diagnosis and therapy.