Abstract: A compound for the sequestration of undesirable antibodies (e.g. related to an autoimmune disease) in a patient includes an inert biopolymer scaffold, which is an anti-CD163 antibody or CD163-binding fragment thereof, and at least a first peptide n-mer of the general formula P(-S-P)(n-1) and a second peptide n-mer of the general formula P(-S-P)(n-1); wherein, independently for each occurrence, P is a peptide with a sequence length of 2-13 amino acids and S is a non-peptide spacer, wherein, independently for each of the peptide n-mers, n is an integer of at least 1, wherein each of the peptide n-mers is bound to the biopolymer scaffold. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the compound, as well as a method of sequestering one or more antibodies present in an individual and a method of inhibiting an immune reaction to a treatment with an active agent.

Abstract: A compound for the sequestration of anti human muscle nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (AChR) autoantibodies, which are involved in the pathogenesis of MG is provided. The compound includes an inert biopolymer scaffold and at least two peptides with a sequence length of 6-13 amino acids, wherein each of the peptides independently includes an amino-acid sequence including an AChR main immunogenic region (MIR) epitope or mimotope. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the compound, as well as a method of sequestering one or more antibodies present in an individual.

Abstract: A compound for the sequestration of undesirable antibodies associated with hemophilia A, in particular when treated by factor VIII replacement therapy. The compound includes a biopolymer scaffold and at least two peptides derived from factor VIII with a sequence length of 6-13 amino acid, wherein each of the peptides independently includes a 6-amino-acid fragment of the amino-acid sequence of factor VIII, optionally wherein at most three, preferably at most two, more preferably at most one amino acid is independently substituted by any other amino acid. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the compound, as well as methods for treating hemophilia A.

Abstract: A compound for the sequestration of undesirable antibodies associated with an autoantibody-mediated condition, such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), Autoimmune Autonomic Ganglionopathy (AAG), Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy (IDC), Chronic Chagas heart disease (cChHD) and other neurological, neuromuscular and neuropsychiatric disorders, in particular, autoimmune channelopathies is provided. The compound includes a biopolymer scaffold and at least two peptides with a sequence length of 6-13 amino acid, wherein each of the peptides independently comprises a 6-amino-acid fragment of an amino-acid sequence of a human neuroreceptor, optionally wherein at most three amino acids are independently substituted by any other amino acid. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the compound, as well as methods of ameliorating or treating the conditions mentioned above.

Abstract: A compound for the sequestration of undesirable neutralizing antibodies against viral vectors in a patient. The compound includes an inert biopolymer scaffold and at least a first peptide n-mer of the general formula P ( - S - P ) (n-1) and a second peptide n-mer of the general formula P ( - S - P ) (n-1); wherein, P is a peptide with a sequence length of 2-13 amino acids and S is a non-peptide spacer, independently for each of the peptide n-mers, n is an integer of at least 1, each of the peptide n-mers is bound to the biopolymer scaffold. Independently for each occurrence, P has an amino-acid sequence including a sequence fragment with a length of at least six amino acids of a capsid protein sequence of a viral vector. Compositions including the compound and sequestering and inhibiting methods are also provided.

Abstract: A compound for the sequestration of undesirable anti-polyethylene glycol (PEG) antibodies interfering with therapy by PEGylated active agents (such as PEGylated enzymes or antibodies) in a patient is provided. The compound includes an inert biopolymer scaffold and one or more PEG chains. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the compound, as well as a method of sequestering one or more anti-PEG antibodies present in an individual and a method of inhibiting an immune reaction to a treatment with a PEGylated active agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apheresis device including a solid carrier capable of being contacted with the blood or plasma flow, characterised in that the solid carrier includes one or several HTT-binding molecule (s) capable of adsorbing HTT or fragments thereof in a specific manner from plasma or blood or other HTT containing body fluids such as CSF.

Abstract: A compound for the sequestration of undesirable antibodies (e.g. related to an autoimmune disease) in a patient. The compound includes an inert biopolymer scaffold and at least a first peptide n-mer of the general formula P(—S—P)(n-1) and a second peptide n-mer of the general formula P(—S—P)(n-1); wherein, independently for each occurrence, P is a peptide with a sequence length of 2-13 amino acids and S is a non-peptide spacer, wherein, independently for each of the peptide n-mers, n is an integer of at least 1, wherein each of the peptide n-mers is bound to the biopolymer scaffold. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the compound, as well as a method of sequestering one or more antibodies present in an individual and a method of inhibiting an immune reaction to a treatment with an active agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound for the sequestration of undesirable antibodies (e.g. related to an autoimmune disease) in a patient. The compound comprises an inert biopolymer scaffold and at least a first peptide n-mer of the general formula P(-S-P)(n-1) and a second peptide n-mer of the general formula P(-S-P)(n-1); wherein, independently for each occurrence, P is a peptide with a sequence length of 2-13 amino acids and S is a non-peptide spacer, wherein, independently for each of the peptide n-mers, n is an integer of at least 1, wherein each of the peptide n-mers is bound to the biopolymer scaffold. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound, as well as a method of sequestering one or more antibodies present in an individual and a method of inhibiting an immune reaction to a treatment with an active agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apheresis device including a solid carrier capable of being contacted with the blood or plasma flow, characterised in that the solid carrier includes one or several HTT-binding molecule(s) capable of adsorbing HTT or fragments thereof in a specific manner from plasma or blood or other HTT containing body fluids such as CSF.

Abstract: Disclosed are immunogenic peptides of the HTT protein and HTT specific antibodies for use in the prevention and/or treatment of Huntington's disease.

Abstract: Disclosed is an alpha chain of the human high-affinity IgE receptor (FceRIa), wherein the amino acid lysine at position 43 (K43) is exchanged with an amino acid selected from the group consisting of alanine, serine, tyrosine, isoleucine, leucine, asparagine, aspartic acid, methionine, phenylalanine, glutamic acid, threonine, glutamine, tryptophan, glycine, and valine, preferably alanine, glycine, serine or tyrosine, especially alanine.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apheresis device including a solid carrier capable of being contacted with the blood or plasma flow, characterised in that the solid carrier includes one or several HTT-binding molecule(s) capable of adsorbing HTT or fragments thereof in a specific manner from plasma or blood or other HTT containing body fluids such as CSF.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apheresis device comprising a solid carrier capable of being contacted with the blood or plasma flow, characterised in that the solid carrier includes one or several HTT-binding molecule(s) capable of adsorbing HTT or fragments thereof in a specific manner from plasma or blood or other HTT containing body fluids such as CSF.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vaccine for use in the prevention or treatment of an Immunoglobulin E (IgE-) related disease, comprising a peptide bound to a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein said peptide is selected from the group of QQQGLPRAAGG (SEQ ID No. 109; p9347), QQLGLPRAAGG (SEQ ID No. 110; p8599), QQQGLPRAAEG (SEQ ID No. I11; p8600), QQLGLPRAAEG (SEQ ID No. 112; p8601), QQQGLPRAAG (SEQ ID No. 113; p9338), QQLGLPRAAG (SEQ ID No. 114; p9041), QQQGLPRAAE (SEQ ID No. 115; p9042), QQLGLPRAAE (SEQ ID No. 116; p9043), HSGQQQGLPRAAGG (SEQ ID No. 117; p7575), HSGQQLGLPRAAGG (SEQ ID No. 118; p8596), HSGQQQGLPRAAEG (SEQ ID No. 119; p8597), HSGQQLGLPRAAEG (SEQ ID No. 120; p8598), QSQRAPDRVLCHSG (SEQ ID No. 121; p7580), GSAQSQRAPDRVL (SEQ ID No. 122; p7577), and WPGPPELDV (SEQ ID No. 125; p7585).

Abstract: Disclosed are immunogenic peptides of the HTT protein and HTT specific antibodies for use in the prevention and/or treatment of Huntington's disease.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apheresis device comprising a solid carrier capable of being contacted with the blood or plasma flow, characterised in that the solid carrier includes one or several HTT-binding molecule (s) capable of adsorbing HTT or fragments thereof in a specific manner from plasma or blood or other HTT containing body fluids such as CSF.