Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment of disease by inhibition of cellular secretory processes, to agents and compositions therefor, and to manufacture of those agents and compositions. The present invention relates particularly, to treatment of disease dependent upon the exocytotic activity of endocrine cells, exocrine cells, inflammatory cells, cells of the immune system, cells of the cardiovascular system and bone cells.

Abstract: Provided are felinized antibodies and methods for treating or reducing the likelihood of developing a retroviral infection in a feline, decreasing retroviral virion entry into a feline cell, decreasing retroviral virion budding from a feline cell, or decreasing syncytium transmission in a feline. These methods require the administration of at least one felinized antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to CD11a and/or CD18, or ICAM-1, and/or decreases or prevents the binding of LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18 heterodimer) to ICAM-1. Also provided are veterinary compositions and methods of identifying candidate agents useful for treating or reducing retroviral infection in a feline, decreasing retroviral virion entry into a feline cell, decreasing retroviral virion budding from a feline cell, or decreasing syncytium transmission in a feline.

Abstract: The invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against and/or that can specifically bind to IL-6 receptor, compounds or constructs that comprise said amino acid sequence, nucleic acids that encode said amino acid sequences, compounds or constructs, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said amino acid sequences, compounds or constructs as well as methods for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases and disorders associated with IL-6 receptor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antibodies that detect a lipid-like antigen on prostate cancer cells and methods of detecting and treating prostate cancer using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bispecific biologic comprising a ligand specific for CTLA-4 and a ligand specific for a pMHC complex.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel methods for the treatment of tumors, comprising administration of a bispecific antibody or a combination of two or more non-cross-blocking antibodies that recognize the same target antigen or antigenic complex. In particular, the invention relates to a method for inducing complement-mediated cell killing in the treatment of a tumor, said method comprising combined administration, to a human being in need thereof, of a first antibody and a second antibody, wherein said first antibody binds EGFR, said second antibody binds EGFR, said first and second antibody are non-cross-blocking, and the dosage regimen is such that CDC is obtained at the tumor site.

Abstract: Proteins that bind IL-17 and/or IL-17F are described along with their use in composition and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-17 related diseases and for detecting IL-17 in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are multivalent and multispecific binding proteins, methods of making the binding proteins, and their uses in the diagnosis, monitoring, inhibition, prevention and/or treatment of cancers, tumors, and/or other angiogenesis-dependent diseases diseases characterized by aberrant DLL4 and/or VEGF expression or activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies (and fragments, variants, fusions and derivatives thereof) with multivalent binding specificity for CD40, which have a potency for dendritic cell activation which is higher than, or is equal to, the potency for B cell activation and wherein the antibody, antigen-binding fragment, or fusion, variant or derivative thereof has an affinity (KD) for CD40 of less than 1×10?10 M, which have utility in the treatment of diseases such as cancer. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions, uses, methods and kits comprising such antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binding molecule comprising a first and a second binding domain, wherein the first binding domain is capable of binding to epitope clusters of BCMA, and the second binding domain is capable of binding to the T cell CD3 receptor complex. Moreover, the invention provides a nucleic acid sequence encoding the binding molecule, a vector comprising said nucleic acid sequence and a host cell transformed or transfected with said vector. Furthermore, the invention provides a process for the production of the binding molecule of the invention, a medical use of said binding molecule and a kit comprising said binding molecule.

Abstract: Proteins that bind IL-1? and IL-1? are described along with their use in compositions and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-1-related disorders and for detecting IL-1? and IL-1? in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions.

Abstract: The technology relates in part to engineered antibodies. In particular, multispecific engineered antibodies. Such antibodies can be utilized for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in some aspects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating and reducing the risk of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). In particular, the invention provides methods for identifying novel treatments for AML based on reproducible and detectable changes in AML1-ETO acetylation. The present invention further provides methods of using these treatments.

Abstract: Antibodies to human GITR are provided, as well as uses thereof, e.g., in treatment of proliferative and immune disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to isolated polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding polypeptides which comprise a tim-3 IgV domain and a tim-3 intracellular domain, wherein the polypeptides do not comprise a tim-3 mucin domain or a tim-3 transmembrane domain. In addition, the invention relates to methods of modulating immune responses in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that modulates tim-3 activity. Immune responses include, but are not limited to, immune tolerance, transplantation tolerance, Th1 responses and Th2 responses.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that preferentially bind to an ApoE(1-272) fragment relative to ApoE(1-299). These antibodies serve to reduce the toxicity of this fragment and find use in treatment and prophylaxis of a variety of neurological diseases.

Abstract: This present invention describes the derivation and selection of antibodies capable of neutralising the major exotoxins; TcdA and TcdB of Clostridium difficile. The invention also describes novel neutralisation and antigen binding properties of individual Mabs and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Methods of enhancing efficiency of downstream chromatography steps for purification of proteins comprising: (a) passing a composition comprising a polypeptide of interest and various contaminants through an ion exchange membrane, wherein the polypeptide and the membrane have opposite charge, at operating conditions comprised of a buffer having a pH sufficiently distinct from the pi of the polypeptide to enhance the charge of the polypeptide and a low ionic strength effective to prevent the shielding of charges by buffer ions, which cause the membrane to bind the polypeptide and at least one contaminant, (b) overloading the ion exchange membrane such that at least one contaminant remains bound to the membrane while the polypeptide of interest is primarily in the effluent; (c) collecting the effluent from the ion exchange membrane comprising the polypeptide of interest; (d) subjecting the membrane effluent comprising the polypeptide of interest to a purification step of similar charge as the previous membrane,

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising anti-HLA-Ib antibodies (monoclonal, mixed monoclonal, recombinant, chimeric, humanized or human antibodies) as IVIg mimetics and methods for using the same for the prevention, treatment, therapy and/or amelioration of inflammation induced diseases and allograft rejection. In certain embodiments, the anti-HLA-Ib antibodies strongly mimic IVIg in immunoreactivity to HLA class Ia (HLA-A, HLA-B and HLA-Cw) and Ib antigens (HLA-E, HLA-F and HLA-G). In certain embodiments, the anti-HLA-Ib antibodies strongly mimic IVIg in immunomodulatory or immunosuppressive activities. Methods are also provided herein to induce production of polyclonal anti-HLA-Ib antibodies in cancer patients for restoring anti-tumor activities of CD8+ T cells and NK cells, by active specific immunotherapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel p75 heterodimer specific anti-human IL-12 antibodies that are characterized by a higher potency and greater efficacy in neutralizing human IL-12 bioactivity than known heterodimer specific IL-12 monoclonal antibodies. The heterodimer specific antibodies recognize one or more epitopes of the human IL-12 p75 heterodimer, but do not bind to the p40 subunit alone. The heterodimer specific IL-12 antibodies neutralize rhesus monkey IL-12 bioactivity with a potency similar to their potency for neutralizing human IL-12 bioactivity making them useful IL-12 antagonists for in vivo studies in the rhesus monkey.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to a novel use of IL-1?-ligand/IL-1 receptor disrupting compounds (herein referred to also as “IL-1beta Compounds”) in a therapy preventing manifestations and especially complications leading to subsequent damages, such as vaso-occlusion, in individuals being threatened by sickle cell disease (that is, especially homozygous HbS gene carriers, heterozygotes with sickle-beta-thalassemia with an SCD supporting combination of HbS gene and beta-thal gene, an individual with one sickle cell gene and one null alleleor an individual with hemoglobin SC disease).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods for modulating, reducing or inhibiting, inflammatory reactions in a patient. Particularly, inflammatory reactions that are targeted by the present invention are cell migration, secretion of toxic products and proteolysis at a site of inflammation. Reduction of inflammation manifestations and reactions occurs by using an anti-S100 polynucleotide or polypeptide inhibitor or antagonist, which is essentially targeted against S100A8, S100A9 or S100A12, alone or in combination with other inhibitors of chemokines or immune modulating products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of reducing blood pressure in a subject by administering a plasma kallikrein inhibitor.

Abstract: Antibodies that specifically bind influenza virus hemagglutinin A (HA), and antigen binding fragments thereof are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, these antibodies are broadly neutralizing. Nucleic acids encoding these monoclonal antibodies, vectors including these nucleic acids, and host cells transformed with these vectors are also disclosed. Compositions are disclosed that include these antibodies, antigen binding fragments, nucleic acids, vectors and host cells. Method of using these antibodies, and antigen binding fragments, nucleic acids, vectors and host cells, such as for diagnosis and treatment of an influenza virus infection are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the provision of a novel method for preparing dry amorphous precipitated protein particles. In particular to a method provides amorphous precipitated protein particles suitable for use in dry protein formulations which can be reconstituted to provide clear, foam free concentrated protein solutions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to compounds that inhibit an activity of EPAC proteins and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for utilizing human epididymal secretory protein E4 (HE4) in the prevention and treatment of cancer and other human diseases.

Abstract: Formulations comprising an anti-IL-13 antibody are provided, including pharmaceutical formulations and methods of using such formulations.

Abstract: Proteins that bind IL-17 and/or IL-17F are described along with their use in composition and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-17 related diseases and for detecting IL-17 in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-related conditions (e.g., cancer, protein folding/misfolding disease, diabetes mellitus) and for identifying compounds for treating ER stress-related conditions in a subject (e.g., a human). The invention also provides methods for diagnosing an ER stress-related condition in a subject and kits for the treatment of same.

Abstract: The use of monoclonal antibodies specific for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Specifically, to a monoclonal antibody IgG2A secreted by the cell line of 8A4/G9 hybridoma specifically directed to the M2-1 viral antigen, which is associated with the nucleocapside of the virus. The antibodies can be used for assays for the detection and/or determination of RSV infection. The antibodies are in the pure state and do not contain any other contaminating biological material. A method for preventing and treating the infection caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in a given host is provided, including the administration of a composition containing the monoclonal antibodies secreted by the 8A4/G9 hybridoma in sufficient doses to prevent the disease. The antibody can be humanized in order to minimize the possibility of an immune response against the same in the patient.

Abstract: Compositions of and methods for making and using alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) fusion molecules or peptide derivatives thereof are disclosed. The compositions and methods relate to generating an AAT fusion molecule of use in pharmaceutically acceptable compositions to treat a subject in need of AAT therapy or treatment. Compositions and methods disclosed herein concern linking AAT or derivative thereof to an immune fragment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medical device constructed and arranged for contact with a flow of blood or other bodily fluid of a patient and including an attached binding agent or a roughened surface that binds to pathogenic cells targeted for elimination from the blood or other bodily fluid. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the device.

Abstract: Synthetic peptides and peptide copolymers for amelioration of autoimmune neurological syndrome, inflammatory and/or demyelinating conditions such as encephalomyletis are provided herein. The synthetic peptides and peptide copolymers as disclosed are obtained by substitution of at least one alpha amino acid by beta amino acid and/or ?3-homo amino acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide having a length of no more than 100 amino acids and comprising at least 19 contiguous amino acids from the amino acid sequence of the human PRAME protein, wherein the peptide comprises at least one HLA class II epitope and at least one HLA class I epitope from the amino acid sequence of the human PRAME protein and to its use as such or in a composition as a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to immunogenic compositions comprising CMV antigens and methods for preparing compositions that contain CMV antigens. The invention also relates to methods for inducing an immune response to CMV.

Abstract: A procine circovirus type-2 (PCV2) immunogenic composition includes an antigenic peptide. The antigenic peptide is a non-arginine-rich peptide of a PCV2 open reading frame 2 (ORF2) and/or a recombinant fusion protein having the non-arginine-rich peptide of the PCV2 ORF2, a PE peptide, and a KDEL signal peptide. The number of arginines of the non-arginine-rich peptide of the PCV2 ORF2 is not greater than half of the number of arginines of the arginine-rich domain of the N terminal of the PCV2 ORF2.

Abstract: Disclosed are HIV immunogens. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding these immunogens and methods of producing these antigens. Methods for generating an immune response in a subject are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the method is a method for treating or preventing a human immunodeficiency type 1 (HIV-1) infection in a subject.

Abstract: GB virus C (GBV-C or hepatitis G virus) is a flavivirus that frequently leads to chronic viremia in humans. The invention provides compositions and methods involving an anti-GBV-C antibody or other GBV-C binding agent, or a GBV-C antigen, for inhibiting and treating HIV infections.

Abstract: The disclosure provides isolated—, compositions comprising—and methods of culturing —a Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 organism. The method comprises inoculating a liquid media or solid media with a sample comprising the Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 organism and incubating the liquid media or solid media at a temperature between 25-44° C. under anaerobic conditions. Also provided is isolated Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 organism, compositions comprising Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 organism and methods and uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various combinations of pneumococcal polypeptides for use in immunisation. Also disclosed herein are pneumococcal polypeptides that may be useful as single antigens. These polypeptides may optionally be used in combination with pneumococcal saccharides. The antigens may be used in pneumococcal vaccines, but may also be used as components in vaccines for immunising against multiple pathogens.

Abstract: The factor H binding activity of meningococcal fHBP can be uncoupled from its bactericidal sensitivity. NMR studies have identified various amino acid residues involved in the fHBP/fH interaction and one or more of these residues is modified in a fHBP to reduce or eliminate its ability to bind to fH.

Abstract: Contemplated compositions and methods employ selected antigens form Plasmodium falciparum and can be used as a vaccine, therapeutic agent, and/or diagnostic tool. Especially preferred antigens are post-challenge immunity associated antigens that are identified via pre-infection suppressive treatment, controlled sub-symptomatic infection to develop immunity, and comparative proteomic differential analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a construct comprising the A?1-6 peptide and a pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant, for the treatment of patients suffering from dementia, in particular dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising selenium (e.g., organic selenium (e.g., selenized yeast (e.g., SEL-PLEX))) and methods of using the same (e.g., as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment). For example, the present invention provides compositions comprising selenium (e.g., organic selenium (e.g., selenized yeast (e.g., SEL-PLEX))) and methods of using the same for treating and/or preventing one or more conditions (e.g., problems) disorders, and/or diseases related to establishing and/or maintaining a pregnancy. Compositions and methods of the present invention find use in, among other things, research and clinical (e.g., preventative and therapeutic) applications.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for urea silicone gels for treating hyperkeratotic skin diseases that may benefit from barrier protection and from urea silicone gel's ability to return water balance to the skin are disclosed. Skin conditions that may be treated with urea silicone gels may be excessive dryness, callus, corns, old and new scars, and keloids, among others. Disclosed urea silicone gels may include micronized urea USP, and an anhydrous silicone base, among other ingredients. Anhydrous silicone base may include Amazonian oils such as pracaxi oil and seje oil, which are rich in oleic, linolenic, linoleic acids, and sterols, particularly beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol, which may increase skin permeability to urea. Additionally, because of the high content of unsaturated fatty acids of pracaxi oil and seje oil, disclosed urea silicone gel may exhibit an enhanced hydrating effect on skin cells, over-moisturizing and hydrating tough, thick hyperkeratotic conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a PCV2 ORF2 protein for use in a method for the reduction of the viral load, for the reduction of the infection quota and/or the reduction of the infection pressure in a herd of swine caused by an infection with PCV2. In particular, the present invention relates to any method described above, wherein said PCV2 ORF2 protein is to be administered at regular intervals to female animals of a herd and to piglets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant Koi herpesvirus (KHV), methods for the production of such KHV, cells comprising such KHV and the use of such KHV as vector and in vaccines for the prevention and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease in fish caused by Koi herpesvirus in carp such as Cyprinus carpio carpio or Cyprinus carpio koi.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the surprising discovery that the inclusion of an anionic polymer in the adenovirus formulation enhances long-term stability of the vector composition. An aqueous formulation comprising an adenovirus vector and at least one anionic polymer is provided, together with methods of the preparation of a storage stable adenovirus aqueous formulation.

Abstract: The invention is crustacean hemolymph as a utility for the pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic treatment of viral and other neoplastic or pre-neoplastic mammalian tissue lesions. The method comprises topically administering to mammalian tissue a formula that is made from lobster hemolymph—neat; or lobster hemolymph extracts; or lobster hemolyph in combination with certain carriers, binders; or as an adjuvant. The hemolymph may be from various species of lobster, Homarus americanus in particular.