Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) comprising antibodies that bind to the class III variant of EGFR (EGFRVIII) conjugated to tesirine, and methods of using the same. According to certain embodiments, the antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, useful herein, bind human EGFRVIII with high affinity. The antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, useful herein, may be fully human antibodies. The ADCs provided herein are useful for the treatment of various cancers.

Abstract: Provided herein are bispecific antigen-binding molecules that bind HER2 and methods of use thereof. The bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprise a first and a second antigen-binding domain, wherein the first and second antigen-binding domains bind to two different (preferably nonoverlapping) epitopes of the extracellular domain of human HER2. The bispecific antigen-binding molecules cluster on the surface of HER2 IHC2+ and IHC3+ cells, and are internalized into the cellular lysosomes. Also included are antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) comprising the antibodies or bispecific antigen-binding molecules provided herein linked to a cytotoxic agent, radionuclide, or other moiety, as well as methods of treating cancer in a subject by administering to the subject a bispecific antigen-binding molecule or an ADC thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are protein-payload conjugates and compositions thereof that are useful, for example, for target-specific delivery of therapeutic and/or imaging agent moieties. In certain embodiments, provided are specific and efficient methods for producing protein-payload constructs (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates) utilizing a combination of transglutaminase and Diels-Alder techniques. Antibody-drug conjugates and compositions which comprise glutaminyl-modified antibodies, Diels-Alder adducts, and reactive payloads and are provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to rifamycin analog compounds in combination with vancomycin, and pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms comprising same, capable of inhibiting bacterial growth (e.g., S. aureus growth) and treating bacterial infections (e.g., S. aureus infections). The disclosure further relates to methods of use thereof to inhibit bacterial growth, treat bacterial infections. and treat disease with rifamycin analog compounds in combination with vancomycin. The disclosure further relates to methods of enhancing efficacy of rifamycin analog compounds and/or vancomycin.

Abstract: Provided herein are monoclonal antibodies, and antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), and methods of use thereof and methods of use thereof. Also included are antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) comprising the anti-FGFR2 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof linked to a cytotoxic agent, radionuclide, or other moiety, as well as methods of treatment using the same.

Abstract: Provided herein are bispecific antigen-binding molecules that bind HER2 and methods of use thereof. The bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprise a first and a second antigen-binding domain, wherein the first and second antigen-binding domains bind to two different (preferably non-overlapping) epitopes of the extracellular domain of human HER2. The bispecific antigen-binding molecules cluster on the surface of HER2 IHC2+ and IHC3+ cells, and are internalized into the cellular lysosomes. Also included are antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) comprising the antibodies or bispecific antigen-binding molecules provided herein linked to a cytotoxic agent, radionuclide, or other moiety, as well as methods of treating cancer in a subject by administering to the subject a bispecific antigen-binding molecule or an ADC thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions, and methods for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with influenza, including VX-787 and derivatives thereof, baloxavir and derivatives thereof, and baloxavir marboxil and derivatives thereof, and protein (e.g., antibody) drug conjugates thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising anti-PTCRA antibodies and methods of using the same. The ADCs of the disclosure are useful for the treatment of T-ALL and other disorders related to elevated expression of PTCRA.

Abstract: Provided herein are monoclonal antibodies, and antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), and methods of use thereof and methods of use thereof. Also included are antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) comprising the anti-FGFR2 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof linked to a cytotoxic agent, radionuclide, or other moiety, as well as methods of treatment using the same.

Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies and bispecific antigen-binding molecules that bind MET and methods of use thereof. The bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprise a first and a second antigen-binding domain, wherein the first and second antigen-binding domains bind to two different (preferably non-overlapping) epitopes of the extracellular domain of human MET. The bispecific antigen-binding molecules are capable of blocking the interaction between human MET and its ligand HGF. The bispecific antigen-binding molecules can exhibit minimal or no MET agonist activity, e.g., as compared to monovalent antigen-binding molecules that comprise only one of the antigen-binding domains of the bispecific molecule, which tend to exert unwanted MET agonist activity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising anti-PTCRA antibodies and methods of using the same. The ADCs of the disclosure are useful for the treatment of T-ALL and other disorders related to elevated expression of PTCRA.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising diastereomer of a macrolide exhibiting improved therapeutic profile in the context of inhibiting cell proliferation compared to the corresponding compositions comprising mixture of diastereomers. The disclosure further provides drug-ligand conjugates formed using diastereomer of the macrolide. The disclosure also provides novel method of preparation of diastereomer of the macrolide and their therapeutic uses.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to rifamycin analog compounds, intermediates and precursors thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions capable of inhibiting bacterial growth (e.g., S. aureus growth) and treating bacterial infections (e.g., S. aureus infections). The disclosure further relates to antibody-drug conjugates of rifamycin analog compounds and antibodies, for example, antibodies specific for infectious disease-related targets such as membrane glycoprotein receptor (MSR1), wall teichoic acids (WTA) or Protein A, and methods of use thereof to inhibit bacterial growth and treat bacterial infections.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions, and methods for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with influenza, including VX-787 and derivatives thereof, baloxavir and derivatives thereof, and baloxavir marboxil and derivatives thereof, and protein (e.g., antibody) drug conjugates thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are verrucarin A derivatives, linker-verrucarin A derivatives and antibody drug conjugates thereof. In one embodiment, the verrucarin A derivatives, linker-verrucarin A derivatives and antibody drug conjugates are useful in treating viral diseases.

Abstract: Mucin 16 (MUC16) is highly expressed in ovarian cancer and expression on cancer cells is shown to protect tumor cells from the immune system. The present invention provides novel full-length human IgG antibodies that bind to human and MUC16 (monospecific antibodies). The present invention also provides novel bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) that bind to both MUC16 and CD3 and activate T cells via the CD3 complex in the presence of MUC16-expressing tumors. According to certain embodiments, the present invention provides bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds human and monkey CD3, and a second antigen-binding molecule that specifically binds human and monkey MUC16. In certain embodiments, the bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present invention are capable of inhibiting the growth of tumors expressing MUC16.

Abstract: Described herein are protein-payload conjugates and compositions thereof that are useful, for example, for target-specific delivery of therapeutic and/or imaging agent moieties. In certain embodiments, provided are specific and efficient methods for producing protein-payload constructs (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates) utilizing a combination of transglutaminase and Diels-Alder techniques. Antibody-drug conjugates and compositions which comprise glutaminyl-modified antibodies, Diels-Alder adducts, and reactive payloads and are provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to rifamycin analog compounds, intermediates and precursors thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions capable of inhibiting bacterial growth (e.g., S. aureus growth) and treating bacterial infections (e.g., S. aureus infections). The disclosure further relates to antibody-drug conjugates of rifamycin analog compounds and antibodies, for example, antibodies specific for infectious disease-related targets such as membrane glycoprotein receptor (MSR1), wall teichoic acids (WTA) or Protein A, and methods of use thereof to inhibit bacterial growth and treat bacterial infections.

Abstract: The protein known as six-transmembrane epithelial antigen of prostate 2 (STEAP2) is highly expressed in prostate cancer and is associated with the expression of other prostate cancer-associated genes. The present invention provides novel full-length human IgG antibodies that bind to human STEAP2 (monospecific antibodies). The present invention also provides novel bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) that bind to both STEAP2 and CD3 and activate T cells via the CD3 complex in the presence of STEAP2-expressing tumors. According to certain embodiments, the present invention provides bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds human and monkey CD3, and a second antigen-binding molecule that specifically binds humanSTEAP2. In certain embodiments, the bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present invention are capable of inhibiting the growth of tumors expressing STEAP2.

Abstract: Provided herein are maytansinoid compounds, derivatives thereof, conjugates thereof, and methods of treating or preventing proliferative diseases with the same.