Abstract: Provided are novel human-derived monoclonal Tau specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Polynucleotides, vectors, host cells and kits related to the Tau specific antibodies are also provided. The antibodies, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for Tau targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.

Abstract: Described are molecules specifically binding to human islet amyloid polypeptide (hIAPP) also known as amylin, particularly human-derived antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof for antagonizing islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) induced ?-cell damage and impaired glucose tolerance which are symptoms typically associated with diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2D).

Abstract: Provided are novel human-derived monoclonal antibodies as well as antigen-binding fragments thereof which specifically recognize and preferably neutralize severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies provided herein are useful in treating and diagnosis of COVID-19.

Abstract: Provided is a combination therapy for use in a method of treating transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) in a subject, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an anti-transthyretin (TTR) antibody and a therapeutically effect amount of a TTR tetramer stabilizer. In addition, pharmaceutical combination products and kit of parts comprising the anti-TTR antibody and TTR tetramer stabilizer are described as well as treatment regime for their combined use in the treatment of ATTR.

Abstract: Provided are novel human-derived antibodies specifically recognizing polyomavirus polypeptides, preferably capable of binding to polyomaviruses of the type of JC virus (JCV) and/or BK virus (BKV) as well as methods related thereto. Furthermore, assays and kits related to antibodies specific for polyomaviruses, polyomavirus VP1 and or polyomavirus VP1 Virus-Like Particles (VLPs), preferably of the type of JCV and/or BKV, are disclosed. The human-derived antibodies as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for polyomavirus targeted immunotherapy and diagnostics.

Abstract: Methods and compositions described herein use polysaccharide nanoparticles (or polysaccharide-coated nanoparticles) to retain and deliver unaltered therapeutic agents to sites of disease. The polysaccharide nanoparticles are non-covalently associated with the unaltered therapeutic agent. The polysaccharide is able to retain cargo (drugs, diagnostics, etc.) without chemical modification of the agent. The nanoparticle maintains its association with the agent through non-covalent interactions but releases its agent in response to changes in the microenvironment, e.g., at the site of cancer cells or cancer tissue.

Abstract: Provided is a novel high sensitive method for assaying misfolded SOD1 in a body fluid of a subject, in particular in the cerebrospinal fluid. This method is based on a novel highly sensitive immunoassay making use of a unique epitope of SOD1 and corresponding anti-SOD1 antibodies. In addition, kits comprising the components of the immunoassay are provided.

Abstract: Provided are novel specific binding molecules, particularly human antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof that recognize neoepitopes of disease-associated proteins which derive from native endogenous proteins but are prevalent in the body of a patient in a variant form and/or out of their normal physiological context. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such binding molecules, antibodies and mimics thereof and methods of screening for novel binding molecules, which may or may not be antibodies as well as targets in the treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease are described.

Abstract: Provided are novel human-derived anti-huntingtin (HTT) antibodies and biotechnological derivatives thereof, preferably capable of binding mutated and/or aggregated HTT species and or fragments thereof, as well as methods related thereto. The human-derived anti-HTT antibodies and biotechnological derivatives can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for HTT targeted immunotherapy of Huntington Disease and diagnosis thereof.

Abstract: Provided are novel human copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, also known as superoxide dismutase 1 or SOD1, specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for SOD1 are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for SOD1 targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.

Abstract: Provided are novel human-derived anti-huntingtin (HTT) antibodies and biotechnological derivatives thereof, preferably capable of binding mutated and/or aggregated HTT species and or fragments thereof, as well as methods related thereto. The human-derived anti-HTT antibodies and biotechnological derivatives can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for HTT targeted immunotherapy of Huntington Disease and diagnosis thereof.

Abstract: The present technology relates to the field of drug delivery. For example, the present technology provides methods of delivering a therapeutic to a cell where the method includes administering to a cancer cell a drug delivery composition. In this exemplary method, the drug deliver composition includes a (super)paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle core, where the nanoparticle core includes a coat non-covalently attached to a therapeutic, and the coat includes at least one of poly(acrylic acid), carboxymethyl dextran, and polyglucose sorbitol carboxymethylether.

Abstract: Provided are novel human copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, also known as superoxide dismutase 1 or SOD1, specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for SOD1 are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for SOD1 targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.

Abstract: Provided are novel dipeptide repeat (DPR) specific antibodies (e.g., human-derived antibodies) as well as synthetic variants and biotechnological derivatives thereof, capable of binding C9orf72 poly-glycine-alanine DPRs, as well as methods and uses related thereto. The antibody of the present invention can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for DPR protein-targeted immunotherapy and diagnostics.

Abstract: Provided are novel human-derived antibodies specific for transthyretin (TTR), preferably capable of binding misfolded, misassembled, and/or aggregated TTR species, as well as methods related thereto. In addition, methods of diagnosing and/or monitoring diseases and treatments thereof which are associated with TTR amyloidosis are provided. Assays and kits related to antibodies specific for TTR or TTR deposits and aggregates are also disclosed. The novel anti-TTR antibodies can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for TTR targeted immunotherapy and diagnostics.

Abstract: Provided are a patient-derived amyloid xenograft (PDAX) non-human animal model, uses and production methods thereof as well as methods comprising the model to determine/obtain anti-amyloid drugs suitable for the treatment of an amyloidosis or amyloid-related disease and methods and processes to characterize, validate, develop and/or quality control and manufacture such drugs.

Abstract: A treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other disorders involving protein misfolding or aggregation is provided by enhancing or sustaining an antibody response against predominantly directed against pathological protein aggregates or neo-epitopes present on pathogenic forms of said protein or protein complex. Furthermore, therapeutic methods are described, wherein ex vivo stimulated antigen-selected peripheral blood lymphocytes are regrafted into the cognate donor.

Abstract: Provided are novel human-derived antibodies specific for transthyretin (TTR), preferably capable of binding misfolded, misassembled, and/or aggregated TTR species, as well as methods related thereto. In addition, methods of diagnosing and/or monitoring diseases and treatments thereof which are associated with TTR amyloidosis are provided. Assays and kits related to antibodies specific for TTR or TTR deposits and aggregates are also disclosed. The novel anti-TTR antibodies can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for TTR targeted immunotherapy and diagnostics.

Abstract: Provided are TAR DNA-binding protein of 43 kDa (TDP-43)-specific binding molecules including polypeptides such as human antibodies, as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof. Also provided are methods related to these TDP-43 specific binding molecules. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to TDP-43-specific binding molecules, including polypeptides such as, human antibodies are also disclosed. The TDP-43-specific binding molecule, antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for TDP-43 targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.

Abstract: Provided are novel human tau-specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for tau are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for tau targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.