Abstract: Provided are antibodies that specifically bind Vaccinia Virus (VV) A56 or B5 antigen. Also provided are fusion proteins and conjugates that comprise the antibodies. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits that comprise the antibodies, fusion proteins and conjugates are also provided. Aspects of the present disclosure further include methods of using the antibodies, fusion proteins and conjugates, e.g., for therapeutic purposes. In certain embodiments, provided are methods that comprise administering an antibody, fusion protein or conjugate of the present disclosure to an individual having cancer, wherein the individual comprises cancer cells infected with VV, and wherein the antibody, fusion protein or conjugate is targeted to the infected cancer cells by VV antigens expressed on the surface of the infected cancer cells.

Abstract: A chelating agent having the general formula (I) is provided (I) Metal chelates and constructs for carrying out targeted radionuclide therapy incorporating such chelating agents are provided. Methods of making and using the chelating agent, metal chelates and constructs for carrying out targeted radionuclide therapy, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic methods using such constructs, are provided.