Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a peptide having a stabilized secondary structure. The present invention provides a peptide having a secondary structure stabilized by a crosslinked structure and containing at least one combination of a special amino acid of the formula (I): (wherein, (A) represents a single bond or a linking group having, in the main chain thereof, from 1 to 10 atoms; (B) represents a group containing at least one it bond; (C) represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group which may be substituted with a substituent; and X represents a group substitutable by a substitution reaction with a sulfanyl group) and an amino acid having, in the side chain thereof, a sulfanyl group; and having the crosslinked structure formed through a thioether bond between the side chain of the special amino acid residue and the sulfanyl group.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions and methods of use of T-cell redirecting complexes, with at least one binding site for a T-cell antigen and at least one binding site for an antigen on a diseased cell or pathogen. Preferably, the complex is a DNL™ complex. More preferably, the complex comprises a bispecific antibody (bsAb). Most preferably, the bsAb is an anti-CD3×anti-CD19 bispecific antibody, although antibodies against other T-cell antigens and/or disease-associated antigens may be used. The complex is capable of targeting effector T cells to induce T-cell-mediated cytotoxicity of cells associated with a disease, such as cancer, autoimmune disease or infectious disease. The cytotoxic immune response is enhanced by co-administration of interfon-based agents that comprise interferon-?, interferon-?, interferon-?1, interferon-?2 or interferon-?3.

Abstract: Ebolavirus is a highly lethal filovirus that causes hemorrhagic fever in humans and non-human primates. With no approved treatments or preventatives, the development of an anti-ebolavirus therapy to protect against natural infections and potential weaponization is an urgent unmet global health need. The design, biophysical characterization, and validation of peptide mimics of the ebolavirus N-trimer (“N-trimer mimics”) are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant adenoviral compositions and methods for their use in treating disorders associated with epithelial tissues.

Abstract: The invention relates to generation and use of cellular and humoral responses for the prevention and treatment of P. gingivalis related conditions and diseases.

Abstract: Polynucleotides encoding fusion proteins comprising fragments of toxin A and toxin B from Clostridium difficile are described, as well as vectors and host cells containing such polynucleotides.

Abstract: Isolated peptides from the protein EMMPRIN (CD147/Basigin) and antibodies directed against antigenic determinants within the peptides. Pharmaceutical compositions including the peptides and antibodies and methods of their production and use in vaccination, immunotherapy and diagnosis of proliferative, hyperpermeability, inflammatory, and angiogenesis-related diseases and disorders.

Abstract: Structurally stabilized, e.g., stapled, peptides with the ability to translocate through microbial cell membranes to the interior of microbial cells and exert a biological activity there are provided, as are methods of designing, making and using such peptides.

Abstract: A TRAIL cell-penetrating peptide (CPPs)-like mutant MuR6 and a preparation method and the application thereof. The amino acid sequence of the mutant is SEQ ID NO: 2. The mutant selectively transforms the amino acid coding sequence of No. 114-119 of the outer fragment of the TRAIL wild-type protein cell membrane from VRERGP to RRRRRR, i.e., mutates valine into arginine on the 114th coding sequence, glutamic acid into arginine on the 116th coding sequence, glycine into arginine on the 118th coding sequence and proline into arginine on the 119th coding sequence, turning the coding sequence of N-terminal of the mutant protein into that of six arginines and making it a protein containing CPPs-like structure. Having a superior therapeutic effect on different types of tumor, the TRAIL mutant is a new generation of high-efficient drug for inducing tumor apoptosis of much potential.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant virus of the family Paramyxoviridae, comprising at least one expressible polynucleotide encoding an IL-12 polypeptide, wherein said IL-12 polypeptide is an IL-12 fusion polypeptide comprising a p35 subunit of an IL-12 and a p40 subunit of an IL-12; to a polynucleotide encoding the same, and to a kit comprising the same. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for treating cancer in a subject afflicted with cancer, comprising contacting said subject with a recombinant virus of the family Paramyxoviridae of the invention, and thereby, treating cancer in a subject afflicted with cancer.

Abstract: Sulfated glycoproteins, and methods of making and using such sulfated glycoproteins, are described.

Abstract: A TRAIL cell-penetrating peptide (CPPs)-like mutant MuR5 and a preparation method and the application thereof. The amino acid sequence of said mutant is SEQ ID NO: 2. The TRAIL CPPs-like mutant selectively transforms the amino acid coding sequence of No. 114-118 of the outer fragment of the TRAIL wild-type protein cell membrane from VRERG to RRRRR, i.e., mutates valine into arginine on the 114th coding sequence, glutamic acid into arginine on the 116th coding sequence and glycine into arginine on the 118th coding sequence, turning the coding sequence of N-terminal of the mutant protein into that of five arginines and making it a protein containing CPPs-like structure. Having a superior therapeutic effect on different types of tumor, the TRAIL CPPs-like mutant is a new generation of high-efficient drug for inducing tumor apoptosis of much potential.

Abstract: A chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) comprising an extracellular spacer which comprises at least part of the extracellular domain of human low affinity nerve growth factor (LNGFR) or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blood-brain barrier disrupting agents containing a modified serum albumin comprising serum albumin. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said agents and use thereof for the treatment of brain diseases and disorders.

Abstract: Methods for reaction electrospinning are provided to form collagen fibers. The method can include: acidifying a collagen in an acidic solvent to form an acidic collagen solution; electrospinning the acidic collagen solution within an alkaline atmosphere (e.g., including ammonia vapor) to form collagen fibers; and collecting the collagen fibers within a salt bath (e.g., including ammonium sulfate). The acidic solvent can include water and an alcohol, and can have a pH of about 2 to about 4 (e.g., including a strong acid, such as HCl). An albumin rubber is also provided, which can include albumin crosslinked with glutaraldehyde.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method of making a bioactive peptide-bearing antibody, or fragment thereof, comprising (a) engrafting the amino acid sequence of at least one bioactive peptide of interest into (i) at least one of CDR-H1, CDR-H2 or CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable region comprising one or more chicken framework regions and/or (ii) at least one of CDR-L1, CDR-L2 or CDR-L3 of the light chain variable region comprising one or more chicken framework regions, and (b) determining whether the antibody has substantially the same biological activity as the bioactive peptide.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of preparing a genetic package displaying oligomers of modular antibody domains binding to a target and to a scaffold ligand as well as to vectors and libraries of genetic packages produced thereby. The invention further relates to methods of selecting suitable linker sequences for use in such oligomer display.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for extracting IgG from an unused waste precipitate produced during normal plasma fractionation processes via a separate fractionation process, thereby increasing the overall yield of IgG from blood plasma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binding polypeptide specifically binding to the amino acid sequence W-V-N-X1-F-Y-X2 (SEQ ID NO: 1), wherein X1 represents any amino acid, preferably Q or P, and wherein X2 represents any amino acid, preferably, T or S in a norovirus polypeptide. The present invention further relates to polynucleotide encoding a binding polypeptide of the present invention an to a host cell comprising the same or the polynucleotide of the invention. The present invention further relates to a method of detecting the presence of a norovirus capsid polypeptide in a sample and to kits, devices, and uses making use of the binding peptide of the invention.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention relates generally to using bispecific antibodies in the prevention and treatment of HIV.

Abstract: Non-human animals, methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein said non-human animals comprise a mutant L-kynurenine hydrolase (or kynureninase) gene. Said non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a genetic modification in an endogenous kynureninase gene so that said non-human animals express a kynureninase polypeptide that includes an amino acid substitution that results in the elimination of an epitope in said kynureninase polypeptide that is present in the membrane proximal external region of human immunodeficiency virus-1 gp41.

Abstract: The present invention relates to RSPO-binding agents, particularly antibodies that specifically bind human RSPO1. Also described are methods of treating cancer and other diseases, comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Sharks have been thriving for over 500 million years. Sharks evolved some of the first adaptive antibodies and developed immunoglobulin M (IgM) as their primary and only class of circulating antibody. Laboratory research exposing sharks to carcinogens has failed to illicit cancers in these animals, and while reports of sharks bearing tumors exist, it is rare to find in nature.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating and improving the symptoms of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) in a subject by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a binding agent that binds to transforming growth factor beta (TGF?).

Abstract: Herein are reported anti-PDGF-B antibodies and their use in ophthalmology.

Abstract: Herein are reported anti-ANG2 antibodies. A specific anti-ANG2 antibody comprises (a) a HVR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 29, (b) a HVR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 30, and (c) a HVR-H3 comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 32.

Abstract: The present invention provides use of one or more complementary determining regions (CDRs) of the CAT-212-213 VH and/or VL domains in non-native antibody framework regions, or, alternatively, the whole VH, VL, or CAT-212 antibody, in treating inflammatory diseases in a subject, such as inflammatory bowel disease.

Abstract: There is disclosed a chimeric infliximab-like monoclonal antibody having at least 80% NANA glycosylation terminal sialic acid and a glycosylation pattern of Gal-?(2,3/6)-Gal that binds to tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF). The disclosed infliximab-like monoclonal antibody is a chimeric antibody having the same amino acid sequence (light chain/heavy chain of SEQ ID NO. 1/SEQ ID NO. 2) as infliximab (Remicade®) which has at least 80% NGNA terminal sialic acid and a glycosylation pattern of Gal-?(1,3)-Gal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods utilizing anti-TNF antibodies having a heavy chain (HC) comprising SEQ ID NO:36 and a light chain (LC) comprising SEQ ID NO:37 for use in the treatment or prevention of Type I Diabetes (T1D).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for increasing cell culture performance through the use of chemically defined feed media (CDFM). In particular, the present invention provides methods for the use of surfactants as supplements to CDFM to allow for higher concentrations of media components and thereby result in increased cell culture performance.

Abstract: The present invention provides method of treating a K-Ras-expressing cancer in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutic amount of an agent that antagonizes leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF). Compositions and kits for treating a K-Ras-expressing cancer in a subject are also provided.

Abstract: Herein are reported humanized anti-IL-1beta antibodies that are humanized variants of the murine anti-IL-1beta antibody H34. A specific humanized antibody comprises (a) a HVR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 25, (b) a HVR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27, and (c) a HVR-H3 comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 28.

Abstract: The present application relates to humanized antibodies that specifically bind to hepcidin and methods of using the humanized antibodies. Another aspect relates to humanized antibodies which bind hepcidin and regulate iron homeostasis. Another aspect relates to the use of humanized antibodies which bind hepcidin for the treatment of a disease or condition associated with hepcidin.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating a cancer with a human FOLR1-targeting drug by increasing an expression of folate receptor ? (hereinafter abbreviated to FOLR1) by using an antagonist for folic acid metabolism, a medicament for a cancer containing a human FOLR1-targeting drug for increasing an expression of FOLR1 by using an antagonist for folic acid metabolism and a method for enhancing a therapeutic effect of a human FOLR1-targeting drug by increasing an expression of FOLR1 in a cancer cell by using an antagonist for folic acid metabolism. For example, the invention provides a more effective therapeutic method using an antagonist for folic acid metabolism with a human FOLR1-targeting drug, for cancer patients in which an expression level of FOLR1 is low and in which an anti-tumor activity of the human FOLR1-targeting drug is not exhibited sufficiently or for cancer patients in which a treatment of a cancer expressing FOLR1 is to be further enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-Notch 3 antibody therapy useful for treatment of patients with cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy. In particular, the invention relates to an anti-Notch3 antibody or a fragment thereof having a 2 fold, 4 fold or 10 fold higher affinity to Notch 3 than to Notch 1 or Notch 2 for use in therapy.

Abstract: Antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to human PAC1 are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof can inhibit binding of PAC1 to PACAP, and are useful in a number of PAC1 related disorders, including the treatment and/or prevention of headache disorders, including migraine and cluster headache.

Abstract: CD 19×CD3 bi-specific monovalent diabodies, and particularly, CD 19×CD3 bi-specific monovalent Fc diabodies, are capable of simultaneous binding to CD 19 and CD3, and are used in the treatment of hematologic malignancies.

Abstract: Fc domains and CH3 domains are disclosed that bind the neonatal Fc (FcRn) receptor and are at least 99% monomeric. Monomeric Fc domain molecules and CH3 domain molecules are disclosed herein that include a monomeric Fc domain or a monomeric CH3 domain and an effector molecule. In some embodiments, the monomeric Fc or monomeric CH3 domain include amino acid substitutions and/or CDR insertions in the beta strands such that they specifically bind an antigen. Methods for using these monomeric Fc domains, monomeric CH3 domains, monomeric Fc domain molecules and CH3 domain molecules are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-PD1 antibodies and methods of using the same.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method for treating a subject afflicted with a cancer, which method comprises administering to the subject therapeutically effective amounts of: (a) an antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof that specifically binds to PD-1; and (b) an antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof that specifically binds to CD137.

Abstract: Antibody molecules that specifically bind to PD-1 are disclosed. The anti-PD-1 antibody molecules can be used to treat, prevent and/or diagnose cancerous or infectious conditions and disorders.

Abstract: Natalizumab is a safe and efficacious treatment for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, Crohn's Disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Rare occurrences of progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy during treatment suggest the possibility that it may be related to natalizumab treatment. Monitoring for JCV and informing caregivers and patients about the manifestations of progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy can improve the safety of natalizumab therapy.

Abstract: There is disclosed a chimeric cetuximab-like monoclonal antibody (CMAB009 mAb) having at least 80% NANA glycosylation terminal sialic acid at an N-glycosylation site Asn297 and a glycosylation pattern of Gal-?(2,3/6)-Gal. The disclosed CMAB009 monoclonal antibody is a chimeric antibody having the same amino acid sequence (light chain/heavy chain of SEQ ID NO. 1/SEQ ID NO. 3) as cetuximab (Erbitux®) which has at least 80% NGNA terminal sialic acid and a glycosylation pattern of Gal-?(1,3)-Gal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination therapy of antibodies binding to human CSF-1R, characterized in binding to the (dimerization) domains D4 to D5 (SEQ ID No: 85) of the extracellular domain of human CSF-1R in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent, radiation, and/or cancer immunotherapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of pharmaceutical formulations of antibodies. Specifically, the present invention relates to a high concentration antibody formulation and its pharmaceutical preparation and use. This invention is exemplified by a formulation of an anti-IL-7R antibody.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions of daclizumab suitable for subcutaneous administration and methods of manufacturing thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for the diagnosis and prediction of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) in subject. It also provides for treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) in a subject. Thus, in accordance with the present disclosure, there is provided a method for treating a subject having neuromyelitis optica (NMO) comprising administering to said subject an inhibitor of B-cell activating factor (BAFF) and/or an inhibitor or proliferating inducing ligand (APRIL).

Abstract: The instant invention relates to agents (e.g., agonistic antibodies) able to stimulate the immune system of a mammalian animal and activate target-cell specific T lymphocyte responses. Such agents may be identified based on the ability to engage a receptor from the TNFR Superfamily and thereby mimic the natural ligand for the receptor from the TNFR Superfamily. Modified antibodies of this class display enhanced immunostimulatory activity and may be formulated and administered for the treatment of a disease or disorder.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of immunoterapy. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for differentiating myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) into non suppressive cells, by administering a compound blocking the interaction between SIRPa and CD47 to a patient in need thereof in order to reduce MDSC-induced immunodepression and consequently allow appropriate immune responses in cancers, infectious diseases, vaccination, trauma, autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases and transplantation.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods comprising combination therapy for treating cancer. Wnt pathway inhibitors in combination with mitotic inhibitors administered in a staggered or sequential dosing manner for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.