Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, vaccines, and methods of making and using the same. The compositions of the disclosure are useful to stimulate an antigen-specific immune response and, in some embodiments, a protective immune response in an animal after challenge to pathogens. The compositions of the disclosure are also useful for treatment and prevention of disease in a subject such as cancer.

Abstract: The current invention provides a recombinant bacterium, the recombinant bacterium being genetically modified to decrease or eliminate the display of lipoteichoic acid (LTA), surface layer protein B (SlpB) and surface layer protein X (SlpX) on the surface of said bacterium. Efficacious therapies for a subject suffering from an inflammation mediated disease are also provided. The methods of the current invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of the recombinant L. acidophilus cells or a therapeutically effective amount of the isolated surface layer protein A (SlpA) or a non-naturally occurring derivative thereof. The recombinant L. acidophilus cells or SlpA isolated from L. acidophilus can be in a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and/or excipient. In an embodiment of the invention, the pharmaceutical composition is administered orally.

Abstract: A technique for efficiently culturing cells such as stem cells is provided. Cells such as stem cells are cultured using a cell culture vessel coated with a fibroin-like protein into which a cell adhesion sequence containing RGD (Arg-Gly-Asp) is inserted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a fusion polypeptide in which an anti-inflammatory polypeptide and a ferritin monomer fragment are bound; and a pharmaceutical composition for treating inflammatory diseases, containing the same as an active ingredient and, more specifically, to: a fusion polypeptide in which an anti-inflammatory polypeptide is fused to an N-terminus and/or a C-terminus of a ferritin monomer fragment from which a portion of a fourth loop and a fifth helix, of a human derived ferritin monomer, are removed; and a use thereof for treating inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to cellular localization signals. In particular, the invention relates to endoplasmic reticulum localization signals in monomeric or multimeric form. The localization signals are utilized as research tools or are linked to therapeutics. Disclosed are methods of making and using polypeptides and modified polypeptides as signals to localize therapeutics, experimental compounds, peptides, proteins and/or other macromolecules to the endoplasmic reticulum of eukaryotic cells. The polypeptides of the invention optionally include linkage to reporters, epitopes and/or other experimental or therapeutic molecules. The invention also encompasses polynucleotides encoding the localization signals and vectors comprising these polynucleotides.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to derivatives of human C3 protein containing a number of single amino acid changes in the ?- and ?-chains of C3, designed to increase the affinity of the modified protein to factor B, to lessen the affinity of the modified protein for factor H, and to reduce the immunogenicity of the modified protein as compared to unmodified protein. The invention also presents methods of using these modified proteins for the treatment of certain cancers.

Abstract: Described herein are novel compositions comprising multimodal TRAIL agents and cells engineered to express such multimodal TRAIL agents, including cells encapsulated in a scaffold or matrix, for use in the treatment of disorders such as cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds derived from the EGF(A) domain of LDL-R, in particular compounds comprising a peptide analogue of the wild-type EGF(A) (LDL-R(293-332)) sequence and at least one substituent comprising at least one fatty acid group. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition thereof and use a medicament. The novel EGF(A) compounds of the invention are useful as treatment e.g. in the field of cholesterol lowering, dyslipidaemia and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel tissue protective peptides. The tissue protective peptides of the invention may bind to a tissue protective receptor complex. In particular, the present invention is drawn to tissue protective peptides derived from or sharing consensus sequences with portions of cytokine receptor ligands, including Erythropoietin (EPO), that are not involved in the binding of the ligand to the receptor complex, e.g., to the EPO receptor homodimer. Accordingly, the tissue protective peptides of the invention are derived from the amino acid sequences of regions of cytokine receptor ligands that are generally located on or within the region of the ligand protein that is opposite of the receptor complex, i.e., are generally derived from amino acid sequences of regions of the ligand protein that face away from the receptor complex while the ligand is bound to the receptor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a peptide, or a variant or analog thereof, or peptidomimetic comprising between 25 and 60 amino acids, having growth factor receptor-binding capability, wherein the RMSD value of the structure coordinates of said peptide, variant or analog thereof with respect to PEPREF is 2.45 ? (Angstroms) or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel trimeric costimulatory TNF family ligand-containing antigen binding molecules comprising three fusion polypeptides, each of the three fusion polypeptides comprising (a) an ectodomain of a costimulatory TNF family ligand selected from the group consisting of 4-1BBL, OX40L and GITRL or fragments thereof, (b) a trimerization domain, in particular a trimerization domain derived from human cartilage matrix protein (huCMP) of SEQ ID NO:1, and (c) a moiety capable of specific binding to a target cell antigen, and to methods of producing these molecules and to methods of using the same.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to conjugates comprising a polypeptide of GM-CSF and a polypeptide IL-4. Typically, the GM-CSF and IL-4 are connected by a linker, e.g., polypeptide. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to isolated nucleic acids encoding these polypeptide conjugates, vectors comprising nucleic acid encoding polypeptide conjugates, and protein expression systems comprising these vectors such as infectious viral particles and host cells comprising such nucleic acids.

Abstract: Fusion polypeptides capable of binding endothelin-1 to form a non-functional complex are provided, including amino acid sequences of the fusion polypeptides. The fusion polypeptides will be linked to the Fe portion of human IgG I to form dimers that will function as endothelin-1 antagonists (endothelin-1 sponge).

Abstract: The invention provides combinatorial peptide or polypeptide libraries that can become membrane tethered once expressed in cells. The invention additionally provides methods for selecting peptide modulators (e.g., agonists) of GPCRs from the combinatorial libraries of the invention. The invention also provides novel GPCR polypeptide modulators, e.g., biased polypeptide agonists of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R). The invention further provides methods of promoting insulin sensitivity, lowering blood glucose, and reducing body weight as well as methods for treating various diseases such as diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides: (a) isolated immunogenic CEA polypeptides; (b) isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding (i) an immunogenic CEA polypeptide, (ii) an immunogenic CEA polypeptide and an immunogenic MUC1 polypeptide, (iii) an immunogenic CEA polypeptide and an immunogenic TERT polypeptide, or (iv) an immunogenic CEA polypeptide, an immunogenic MUC1 polypeptide, and an immunogenic TERT polypeptide; (c) compositions comprising an isolated nucleic acid molecule; and (d) methods relating to uses of the immunogenic CEA polypeptides, nucleic acid molecules, and compositions.

Abstract: The present application relates to fusion proteins, chimeric antigen bearing cells expressing fusion proteins and compositions comprising chimeric antigen bearing cells expressing fusion proteins. The application further relates to methods of using the fusion proteins, cells and compositions for modulating an immune response.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolated or purified T cell receptor (TCR) having antigenic specificity for a) melanoma antigen family A (MAGE A)-3 in the context of HLA-A1 or b) MAGE-A12 in the context of HLA-Cw7. The invention further provides related polypeptides and proteins, as well as related nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, and populations of cells. Further provided by the invention are antibodies, or an antigen binding portion thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions relating to the TCRs of the invention. Methods of detecting the presence of cancer in a host and methods of treating or preventing cancer in a host are further provided by the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel targeted heterodimeric Fc fusion proteins comprising an IL-15/IL-15R? Fc fusion protein and an antigen binding domain Fc fusion proteins. In some instances, the antigen binding domain binds to CD8, NKG2A, or NKG2D.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a fusion protein comprising a TNF-superfamily (TNFSF) cytokine or a receptor binding domain thereof fused to a collectin trimerization domain, to a nucleic acid molecule encoding the fusion protein, and to a cell comprising the nucleic acid molecule. The fusion protein is present as a trimeric complex or as an oligomer thereof. The fusion protein, the nucleic acid, and the cell is suitable as pharmaceutical composition or for therapeutic, diagnostic and/or research applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of polynucleotide molecules encoding at least one polypeptide of interest to modulate the immune response.

Abstract: A stable fusion protein, wherein in solution, a majority of the fusion proteins are in the homo-hexamer form, which may be prepared for example as a CTLA4-FasL fusion protein.

Abstract: Provided herein is a CD24 protein. The CD24 protein may include mature human or mouse CD24, as well as a N- or C-terminally fused portion of a mammalian immunoglobulin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modified polypeptide which binds Factor VIII. The modified polypeptide comprises a sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO:3 in which the sequence comprises at least one modification at a position selected from the group consisting of L18, V42, K149, N248, S279, V320, T325, Q395 and K418 such that the modified polypeptide binds to Factor VIII with an off rate lower than a reference polypeptide comprising an unmodified SEQ ID NO:3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof that bind to the antigenic loop region of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and potently neutralize infection of both hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis delta virus (HDV). The invention also relates to epitopes to which the antibodies and antigen binding fragments bind, as well as to nucleic acids that encode and cells that produce such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies and antibody fragments of the invention in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis D.

Abstract: Monoclonal neutralizing antibodies that specifically bind to HIV-1 gp120 and antigen binding fragments of these antibodies are disclosed. Nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, vectors and host cells are also provided. Methods for detecting HIV using these antibodies are disclosed. In addition, the use of these antibodies, antigen binding fragment, nucleic acids and vectors to prevent and/or treat an HIV infection is disclosed.

Abstract: Antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof directed against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) surface determinant antigens and secreted toxins are disclosed. Methods of detecting, diagnosing and treating S. aureus using the antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof are also provided.

Abstract: For many diseases due to microbes or the like, proliferation of microbes themselves is a cause of a symptom. However, there were cases where a substance released by the microbes is a cause of a symptom. In such cases, when attempting to treat a disease with an antibody, it was necessary to obtain an antibody against an antigen that is a substance causing the disease. However, it was difficult to find the underlying substance causing the disease among substances released by the microbes. An antibody (polyclonal) binding to not only an antigen but also to a substance, which is secreted by the antigen and accelerates the deterioration of a symptom, is obtained by immunizing birds with a lysis solution produced from lysing microbial cells as an antigen. Further, an antibody obtained with a surface protein of a virus as an antigen is expected to inhibit an infection by a virus.

Abstract: Fibronectin type III (FN3) domain antibodies, polynucleotides capable of encoding the FN3 domain antibodies or antigen-binding fragments, cells expressing FN3 domain antibodies or antigen-binding fragments, as well as associated vectors and detectably labeled FN3 domain antibodies or antigen-binding fragments may be used to engineer FN3 domain-targeting chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). Methods of making the FN3 domain antibodies, CARs, and engineered immune cells, and methods of using the engineered immune cells are applicable to treat diseases including cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibody specifically binding to PICP or a fragment thereof; an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit and a composition for diagnosing metabolic bone diseases, both of which contain the same; a method for detecting PICP by using the same; a polynucleotide encoding the antibody or a fragment, and a recombinant expression vector comprising the same; cells transformed by the recombinant expression vector; and a method for preparing an antibody specifically binding to PICP or a fragment thereof by using the recombinant expression vector, and a method for preparing a recombinant PICP protein.

Abstract: Methods of treating Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in patients suffering from early AD, including amyloid positive patients, ApoE4 positive patients, and patients suffering from prodromal or mild AD are provided.

Abstract: Herein is reported a polypeptide comprising a first polypeptide and a second polypeptide each comprising in N-terminal to C-terminal direction at least a portion of an immunoglobulin hinge region, which comprises one or more cysteine residues, an immunoglobulin CH2-domain and an immunoglobulin CH3-domain, wherein i) the first and the second polypeptide comprise the mutations H310A, H433A and Y436A, or ii) the first and the second polypeptide comprise the mutations L251D, L314D and L432D, or iii) the first and the second polypeptide comprise the mutations L251S, L314S and L432S.

Abstract: Compositions that include an albumin binding domain and a fusion partner (e.g., a cytokine or a binding moiety) are provided. Such therapeutics have increased serum half-life and find use in applications where one or more such therapeutics are needed, for example, in oncology applications.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds specific for IL23A and TNF-alpha, compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of use thereof. Nucleic acids, cells, and methods of production related to the compounds and compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting or preventing an allergic reaction, particularly to a food antigen, in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an IL-33 inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination medicament comprising a human interleukin-2 (hIL-2)-specific monoclonal antibody (mAb), or antigen binding fragment thereof, the binding of which to hIL-2 inhibits binding of hIL-2 to CD25, and an immune checkpoint inhibitor agent. The hIL-2 antibody can be given without or with recombinant hIL-2 and is characterized by any of the parameters: the variable chain of the mAb comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO 005 or SEQ ID NO 006; the binding to hIL-2 is characterized by a dissociation constant (KD)?7.5 nmol/L; the binding to hIL-2 is characterized by an off-rate (Koff)?1×10?4 s?1 and/or the antibody displays no measurable cross-reactivity to murine IL-2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies binding to human interleukin-2 (hIL-2). The invention more specifically relates to humanized antibodies specifically binding a particular epitope of hIL-2 and, when bound to this epitope, displaying a unique capability of inhibiting binding of hIL-2 to CD25.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a neutralising antibody which is capable of binding to neurotensin with high affinity. The antibody of the present invention neutralises the activity of neurotensin, in particular the oncogenic activities of neurotensin. In particular, the present invention relates to a neutralising antibody which binds to the human neurotensin long fragment, and having a heavy chain variable region which comprises a H-CDR1 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:2 in the, a H-CDR2 region having at least 90% of identify with SEQ ID NO:3 and a H-CDR3 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:4; and a light chain variable region comprising a L-CDR1 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:6, a L-CDR2 having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:7 and a L-CDR3 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:8. The present invention also provides the use of such antibodies in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a human programmed cell death 1 receptor (hPD-1) antibody, a method of preparing the same, and use thereof. The preparation method comprises screening by using a natural antibody library screening platform to obtain a new human programmed cell death 1 receptor antibody. The antibody obtained by the screening step can specifically identify human PD-1 molecules and is used to inhibit mutual interactions between PD-1/PD-L1 and PD-1/PD-L2, thereby improving a level of an immune response.

Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated monoclonal antibody that specifically binds LAG-3. A nucleic acid molecule encoding the antibody, an expression vector, a host cell and a method for expressing the antibody are also provided. The present invention further provides an immunoconjugate, a bispecific molecule and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the antibody, as well as a diagnostic and treatment method using an anti-LAG-3 antibody of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bispecific polypeptide molecule comprising a first polypeptide chain and a second polypeptide chain providing a binding region derived from a T cell receptor (TCR) being specific for a major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-associated peptide epitope, and a binding region derived from an antibody capable of recruiting human immune effector cells by specifically binding to a surface antigen of said cells, as well as methods of making the bispecific polypeptide molecule, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bispecific polypeptide molecule comprising a first polypeptide chain and a second polypeptide chain providing a binding region derived from a T cell receptor (TCR) being specific for a major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-associated peptide epitope, and a binding region derived from an antibody capable of recruiting human immune effector cells by specifically binding to a surface antigen of said cells, as well as methods of making the bispecific polypeptide molecule, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bispecific polypeptide molecule comprising a first polypeptide chain and a second polypeptide chain providing a binding region derived from a T cell receptor (TCR) being specific for a major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-associated peptide epitope, and a binding region derived from an antibody capable of recruiting human immune effector cells by specifically binding to a surface antigen of said cells, as well as methods of making the bispecific polypeptide molecule, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bispecific polypeptide molecule comprising a first polypeptide chain and a second polypeptide chain providing a binding region derived from a T cell receptor (TCR) being specific for a major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-associated viral peptide epitope, and a binding region derived from an antibody capable of recruiting human immune effector cells by specifically binding to a surface antigen of said cells, as well as methods of making the bispecific polypeptide molecule, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides to a antibody construct comprising a first human binding domain capable of binding to human CDH19 on the surface of a target cell and a second domain capable of binding to human CD3 on the surface of a T cell. Moreover, the invention relates to a nucleic acid sequence encoding the antibody construct, a vector comprising said nucleic acid sequence and a host cell transformed or transfected with said vector. Furthermore, the invention relates a process for the production of the antibody construct of the invention, a medical use of said antibody construct and a kit comprising said antibody construct.

Abstract: A subset of humanized anti-PD-1 antibodies that inhibit binding of PD-L1 and PD-L2 to human PD-1. These binding proteins modulate the immune system through the manipulation of the PD-1 signaling pathway to treat immune dysfunctional disorders, including for example cancers.

Abstract: The present application relates to anti-PD-L1 antibodies, nucleic acid encoding the same, therapeutic compositions thereof, and their use enhance T-cell function to upregulate cell-mediated immune responses and for the treatment of T cell dysfunctional disorders, including infection (e.g., acute and chronic) and tumor immunity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic combinations and methods for treating cancers using combination therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to CXCR2, to antibodies and related fragments thereof for binding to CXCR2, to production of said antibodies and fragments and to use of said antibodies and fragments for detection and therapy of various conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides for inhibition or blockade of immunomodulatory cell receptors to treat or prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Thus, the invention relates generally to compositions and methods of using anti-CCR5 cell receptor binding agents, such as PRO 140, to treat or prevent GVHD.