Abstract: The present invention related to immunotherapeutic peptides and their use in immunotherapy, in particular the immunotherapy of cancer. Specifically, the invention provides a method of identifying tumor specific neoantigens that alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions which stimulate anti-tumor responses.

Abstract: The present invention related to immunotherapeutic peptides and their use in immunotherapy, in particular the immunotherapy of cancer. Specifically, the invention provides a method of identifying tumor specific neoantigens that alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions which stimulate anti-tumor responses.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of determining resistance to checkpoint blockade (CPB) therapy in a cancer patient, methods of typing tumor cells of a cancer patient, methods of assigning treatment to a cancer patient and methods of treatment of a cancer patient based on determining in a tumor sample of said patient, reduced expression of a gene relating to antigen processing pathway or a product thereof, or a modification causing said reduced expression, wherein the presence of said reduced expression or modification is indicative of resistance to CPB therapy.

Abstract: Adaptive immune responses rely on the ability of cytotoxic T cells to identify and eliminate cells displaying disease-specific antigens on human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I molecules. Investigations into antigen processing and display have immense implications in human health, disease and therapy. To extend understanding of the rules governing antigen processing and presentation, immunopurified peptides from B cells, each expressing a single HLA class I allele, were profiled using accurate mass, high-resolution liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). A resource dataset containing thousands of peptides bound to 28 distinct class I HLA-A, -B, and -C alleles was generated by implementing a novel allele-specific database search strategy. Applicants discovered new binding motifs, established the role of gene expression in peptide presentation and improved prediction of HLA-peptide binding by using these data to train machine-learning models.

Abstract: The present invention related to immunotherapeutic peptides and their use in immunotherapy, in particular the immunotherapy of cancer. Specifically, the invention provides a method of identifying tumor specific neoantigens that alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions which stimulate anti-tumor responses.

Abstract: In one aspect, provided herein is a method comprising: (a) (i) determining cytolytic activity in a tumor from the subject; and/or (ii) determining genetic alterations associated with cytolytic activity in the tumor; and (b) administering an immunotherapeutic agent to the subject if (i) cytolytic activity is detected in the tumor and/or (ii) a genetic alteration associated with induction of cytolytic activity, tumor resistance to cytolytic activity and/or suppression of cytolytic activity is detected in the tumor.

Abstract: The present invention related to immunotherapeutic peptides and their use in immunotherapy, in particular the immunotherapy of cancer. Specifically, the invention provides a method of identifying tumor specific neoantigens that alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions which stimulate anti-tumor responses.

Abstract: A system and method for isolating target substrates includes a microfluidic chip, comprising a plurality of processing units, each processing unit comprising: an inlet port, a plurality of first chambers connected to the inlet port by a fluid channel, the fluid channel comprising a plurality of valves, a plurality of second chambers, each of the second chambers connected to a respective first chamber by a fluid channel, each fluid channel including a controllable blocking valve, and a plurality of respective outlet ports, each outlet port in fluid communication with a respective one of said second chambers and each outlet port including a blocking valve. A magnet is adjacent the microfluidic chip and is movable relative to the microfluidic chip. A valve control is capable of actuating certain ones of the controllable blocking valves in response to a control signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, in part, methods of discovering immunotherapy targets in vivo, therapeutic compositions (e.g., shRNA, immunoresponsive cells expressing shRNA and/or a chimeric antigen receptors (CAR)), and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of decreasing inflammation by inhibiting polo-like kinase (Plk)

Abstract: The invention involves a method for modulating leukocyte activity, comprising delivering to a leukocyte a vector containing nucleic acid molecule(s), whereby the leukocyte contains Cas9 and the vector expresses one or more RNAs to guide the Cas9 to introduce mutations in one or more target genetic loci in the leukocyte, thereby modulating expression of one or more genes expressed in the leukocyte. The invention also involves identifying genes associated with leukocyte responses and experimental modeling of aberrant leukocyte activation and diseases associated with leukocytes by introducing mutations into leukocytes. The invention comprehends testing putative treatments with such models, e.g., testing putative chemical compounds that may be pharmaceutically relevant for treatment or gene therapy that may be relevant for treatment, or combinations thereof. The invention allows for the study of genetic diseases and putative treatments to better understand and alleviate leukocyte associated diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein in one aspect is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a plurality of neoantigenic peptides and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, each neoantigenic peptide comprising a tumor-specific neoepitope capable of binding to an HLA protein in a subject, each tumor-specific neoepitope comprising a tumor-specific mutation present in a tumor, wherein (a) the composition comprises neoantigenic peptides comprising tumor-specific mutations present in at least 1% of subjects in a population of subjects suffering from cancer; (b) the composition comprises neoantigenic peptides comprising tumor-specific neoepitopes which bind to HLA proteins present in at least 5% of subjects in the population; and (c) the composition comprises at least one neoantigenic peptide capable of eliciting an immune response against a tumor present in at least 5% of the subjects in the population of subjects suffering from cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, in part, methods of discovering immunotherapy targets in vivo, therapeutic compositions (e.g., shRNA, immunoresponsive cells expressing shRNA and/or a chimeric antigen receptors (CAR)), and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention related to immunotherapeutic peptides and their use in immunotherapy, in particular the immunotherapy of cancer. Specifically, the invention provides a method of identifying tumor specific neoantigens that alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions which stimulate anti-tumor responses.

Abstract: The present invention provides genetically modified cells useful for viral replication and the production of viral vaccines.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for profiling subject specific and personalized T cell receptor (TCR) repertoires using a single-cell sequencing method. More particularly, disclosed are methods for determining binding of T cell receptors to subject specific neoantigens. In addition, the techniques herein may identify the antigenic targets of T cell receptors in the context of tumor neoantigens. Moreover, the present disclosure enables the discovery of T cell targets in numerous diseases, with implications for understanding the basic mechanisms of the mammalian immune response and for developing antigen-specific diagnostic markers and therapies. Finally, cloned TCRs can be used to formulate personalized immunotherapies for those inflicted with a disease, such as cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, methods for modulating DNA sensing pathways and the innate immune responses downstream of such pathways. The invention contemplates methods for down-regulating this pathway and/or the downstream innate immune response. The invention further contemplates methods for up-regulating this pathway and/or the downstream innate immune response.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of constructing an integrated artificial immune system that comprises appropriate in vitro cellular and tissue constructs or their equivalents to mimic the normal tissues that interact with vaccines in mammals. The artificial immune system can be used to test the efficacy of vaccine candidates in vitro and thus, is useful to accelerate vaccine development and testing drug and chemical interaction with the immune system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to neoplasia vaccine or immunogenic composition administered in combination with other agents, such as checkpoint blockade inhibitors for the treatment or prevention of neoplasia in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention related to immunotherapeutic peptides and their use in immunotherapy, in particular the immunotherapy of cancer. Specifically, the invention provides a method of identifying tumor specific neoantigens that alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions which stimulate anti-tumor responses.