Abstract: The present application relates to a method of preparing a genetic package displaying oligomers of modular antibody domains binding to a target and to a scaffold ligand as well as to vectors and libraries of genetic packages produced thereby. The invention further relates to methods of selecting suitable linker sequences for use in such oligomer display.

Abstract: A molecule or molecule complex capable of binding to TLR9 and to CD32 comprising at least one epitope of at least one antigen, and its use a medicament for the treatment of allergies.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for engineering a T-cell receptor domain polypeptide comprising at least one modification in a structural loop region of the T-cell receptor domain polypeptide and determining the binding of the T-cell receptor domain polypeptide to an epitope of an antigen, wherein the unmodified T-cell receptor domain polypeptide does not significantly bind to the epitope. The present invention also covers modified T cell receptor domain polypeptides, their use and libraries containing the modified T cell receptor domain polypeptides.

Abstract: A molecule or molecule complex capable of binding to TLR9 and to CD32 comprising at least one epitope of at least one antigen, its production and its use a medicament, especially for the treatment of allergies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cytotoxic;modular antibody with a molecular weight of up to 6OkD, specifically binding to a cell surface target with a binding affinity of Kd<10?8 M, a method of producing such antibody and its use as a therapeutic.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cytotoxic modular antibody with a molecular weight of up to 60 kD, specifically binding to a cell surface target with a binding affinity of Kd<10?8 M, a method of producing such antibody and its use as a therapeutic.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kit for the combined use for the treatment of cancer patients, which set comprises an antigen of a cellular surface protein, or an antibody directed against the cellular surface protein, and an antigen of an aberrant glycosylation, or an antibody directed against the aberrant glycosylation. This kit is destined both for the immunotherapeutic and the diagnostic application. The invention further relates to a selection method for selecting suitable tumor-specific antigens with the assistance of this kit and corresponding specific antibody preparations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for engineering an immunoglobulin comprising a variable domain and at least one modification in at least two structural loops of said immunoglobulin and determining the binding of said immunoglobulin to an epitope of an antigen, wherein the unmodified immunoglobulin does not significantly bind to said epitope, comprising the steps of: providing a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin comprising at least two structural loops, modifying at least one nucleotide residue of each of said structural loops, transferring said modified nucleic acid in an expression system, expressing said modified immunoglobulin, contacting the expressed modified immunoglobulin with an epitope, and determining whether said modified immunoglobulin binds to said epitope, immunoglobulins produced by such a method and libraries of immunoglobulins.

Abstract: Slg preparation comprising SIgA and/or SIgM and a Vitamin A supplement, for use in the therapy or prophylaxis of mucosal immunoglobulin deficiency, as well as an oral immunoglobulin preparation comprising—a single-dose of 10 mg to 10 g SIgA and/or SIgM, and—a single-dose of 100 to 5000 micrograms retinol activity equivalents (RAE) Vitamin A, preferably retinylpalmitate, and optionally further components selected from the group consisting of vitamins and minerals.

Abstract: A method for engineering an immunoglobulin having a variable domain and at least one modification in at least two structural loops of the immunoglobulin and determining the binding of the immunoglobulin to an epitope of an antigen, where the unmodified immunoglobulin does not significantly bind to said epitope, comprising the steps of providing a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin having at least two structural loops, modifying at least one nucleotide residue of each of the structural loops, transferring the modified nucleic acid in an expression system, expressing the modified immunoglobulin, contacting the expressed modified immunoglobulin with an epitope, and determining whether the modified immunoglobulin binds to the epitope.

Abstract: Nanoparticles comprising adjuvants and antigens, such as tumor and pathogen antigens, are disclosed and their use in a range of applications such as for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Immunogenic structures based on nanoparticles or antibodies with carbohydrate ligands, and their use for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, and for the isolation and detection of antibodies directed against the carbohydrate structures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cytotoxic modular antibody with a molecular weight of up to 6 OkD, specifically binding to a cell surface target with a binding affinity of Kd<10?8 M, a method of producing such antibody and its use as a therapeutic.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing an immune complex preparation based on a secretory immunoglobulin, which is non-human secretion derived, comprising providing an industrial scale production system, capable of producing an N-glycosylated Secretory Component, producing by such system a Secretory Component comprising at least 0.01 mol non-core fucose per mol Secretory Component, and combining said Secretory Component with at least one of IgA or IgM immunoglobulins having a native glycosylation pattern to obtain an immune complex. The invention provides an isolated recombinant Secretory Component comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID 1, or a functionally active variant thereof, which has a Lewis-type N-glucosylation pattern and at least 2 mol non-core fucose per mol Secretory Component; and an immune complex preparation based on a secretory immunoglobulin, derived from sources other than human secretions, comprising a Secretory Component with a Lewis-type N-glucosylation pattern and at least 0.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of preparing a genetic package displaying oligomers of modular antibody domains binding to a target and to a scaffold ligand as well as to vectors and libraries of genetic packages produced thereby. The invention further relates to methods of selecting suitable linker sequences for use in such oligomer display.

Abstract: A method of engineering immunoglobulins which each have one or more amino acid modifications in at least one structural loop region of such immunoglobulins, where the modified loop region specifically binds to an epitope of an antigen to which an unmodified immunoglobulin does not significantly bind.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a genetic package displaying oligomers of modular antibody domains binding to a target and to a scaffold ligand as well as to vectors and libraries of genetic packages produced thereby. The invention further relates to methods of selecting suitable linker sequences for use in such oligomer display.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cytotoxic modular antibody with a molecular weight of up to 6OkD, specifically binding to a cell surface target with a binding affinity of Kd<10?8 M, a method of producing such antibody and its use as a therapeutic.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cytotoxic modular antibody with a molecular weight of up to 6 OkD, specifically binding to a cell surface target with a binding affinity of Kd<10?8 M, a method of producing such antibody and its use as a therapeutic.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for engineering a T-cell receptor domain polypeptide comprising at least one modification in a structural loop region of the T-cell receptor domain polypeptide and determining the binding of the T-cell receptor domain polypeptide to an epitope of an antigen, wherein the unmodified T-cell receptor domain polypeptide does not significantly bind to said epitope. The present invention also covers modified T cell receptor domain polypeptides, their use and libraries containing the modified T cell receptor domain polypeptides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a monoclonal antibody or derivative or fragment thereof that is derived from a parental monoclonal antibody, that recognizes the Lewis Y antigen, characterized in that the Fc region or region equivalent to the Fc region of said antibody or derivative or fragment thereof carries a bi-sected hybrid type N-glycosylation pattern and that said antibody shows at least 10 fold increased ADCC and at least 10% reduced CDC activity.