Abstract: Disclosed are methods of making elamipretide (MTP-131), a peptide compound with therapeutic potential for treating various mitochondrial myopathies. The synthesis of the peptide can be achieved via the use of N-carboxyanhydride-modified amino acid residues, which increases the efficiency of the synthetic process and the purity of the peptide product generated.

Abstract: The present invention provides stapled polypeptides of the Formulae (I) and (VI): and salts thereof; wherein the groups ; R1a, R1b, R1c, R2a, R3a, R2b, R3b, R4a, R4b, RA, RZ, L1a, L1b, L2, L3, XAA, v, w, p, m, s, n, t, and q are as defined herein. The present invention further provides methods of preparing the inventive stapled polypeptides from unstapled polypeptide precursors. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a stapled polypeptide of Formula (I) or (VI), and methods of using the stapled peptides. The present invention also provides modifications of the staples post ring closing metathesis.

Abstract: Novel cyclic peptide GHRP-6 analogs of formula (I): (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable esters or salts thereof, are described. These cyclic peptide GHRP-6 analogs may be used for modulating CD36 activity, for example for the treatment of CD36-related diseases, disorders or conditions in a subject, such as atherosclerosis and age-related macular degeneration.

Abstract: A cyclic peptide is represented by Formula (I), RN—Xg—[Xi—Xa—Xm—X1—X2—X3—Xn—Xb—Xj]k—Xh—RC??(I) in Formula (I), RN represents an N-terminal group; RC represents a C-terminal group; X1 represents an L-leucine residue, an L-isoleucine residue, an L-methionine residue, an L-lysine residue, or an L-arginine residue; X2 represents an L-valine residue or an L-isoleucine residue; X3 represents an L-tryptophan residue or an L-phenylalanine residue; one of Xa and Xb represents an amino acid residue derived from an amino acid having an azide group on a side chain and the other represents an amino acid residue derived from an amino acid having an alkynyl group on a side chain, and Xg, Xh, Xi, Xj, Xm, and Xn each represent g consecutive X's, h consecutive X's, i consecutive X's, j consecutive X's, m consecutive X's, and n consecutive X's; X represents an amino acid residue.

Abstract: Methods are provided for identifying an agent that directly modulates a Bcl-2-associated x-protein (BAX) by promoting or disrupting dimerization of the BAX. Agents that directly modulate BAX by affecting dimerization are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant viral nanoparticles (VNPs) which comprise truncated viral proteins. The VNPs may be mosaic VNPs which are activatable at desired levels. The VNPs may be used to administer therapeutic agents to target cells.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include inventive polypeptides (e.g., mutant VP2 proteins) and virus-like particles made from the inventive polypeptides. Other embodiments of the invention include compositions for treating (e.g., preventing) parvovirus (e.g., erythrovirus or parvovirus B19) infection and other diseases. Further embodiments include methods for administering compositions to an animal. Other embodiments include treating (e.g., preventing) parvovirus (e.g., erythrovirus or parvovirus B19) infection and other diseases. Still other embodiments include nucleic acid sequences that encode the inventive polypeptides. Additional embodiments of the invention are also discussed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a method for collecting, extracting or eluting proteins and antigens from cells infected with coronavirus. The coronavirus may be a porcine coronavirus, such as porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) or porcine delta coronavirus (PDCoV). Also disclosed are embodiments of a composition comprising the coronavirus proteins and antigens, and embodiments of a method of using such a composition. Applications for the composition include, but are not limited to, use in the preparation of antibodies against the proteins and antigens, use as reference markers for coronavirus proteins, and/or use in an immunogenic composition, such as in a vaccine composition.

Abstract: Provided is designer nucleic acid constructs and polypeptides that can be used as therapeutic vaccines against HPV18 and/or HPV16.

Abstract: Immunogenic compositions containing a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) gp140 protein, sorbitol, polysorbate 20, and histidine buffer are described. The described immunogenic compositions are advantageous in that they are stable at refrigerated temperature for extended periods of time, and are compatible with an adjuvant. Also described are methods of using the immunogenic compositions to induce an immune response against an HIV in a subject. The immunogenic compositions can be administered alone, or in combination with one or more additional HIV antigens, or one or more adenovirus vectors encoding the one or more additional HIV antigens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mutated immunoglobulin-binding protein having increased alkaline tolerance and, more specifically, to an immunoglobulin-binding protein in which, with respect to the A-domain of Staphylococcal protein A, or a functional variant thereof, an amino acid at a specific site is mutated and thereby exhibits an increased chemical stability at an alkaline pH value in comparison to a parental molecule. The present invention can provide an antibody-purifying immunoglobulin-binding protein ligand and matrix which have enhanced alkaline tolerance and accordingly enhanced stability in multiple times of alkaline cleaning.

Abstract: A recombinant dietary protein is provided that is free of phenylalanine and is a dietary protein with a high biological value. Further provided are a vector encoding said dietary protein, a microorganisms expressing said protein, a method for the production of said protein, and a dietary composition comprising said protein that in an embodiment is for use as a medicament and/or food for special medical purposes in patients with accumulations of phenylalanine in the body.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to an immunogenic composition that includes a mutant Clostridium difficile toxin A and/or a mutant Clostridium difficile toxin B. Each mutant toxin includes a glucosyltransferase domain having at least one mutation and a cysteine protease domain having at least one mutation, relative to the corresponding wild-type C. difficile toxin. The mutant toxins may further include at least one amino acid that is chemically crosslinked. In another aspect, the invention relates to antibodies or binding fragments thereof that binds to said immunogenic compositions. In further aspects, the invention relates to isolated nucleotide sequences that encode any of the foregoing, and methods of use of any of the foregoing compositions.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a recombinant BPL3 protein comprising: synthesizing a recombinant BPL3 (rBPL3) gene encoding a Bryopsis plumosa lectin (BPL3) protein; preparing a tandem repeat rBPL3 gene including a repeating structure of the rBPL3 gene by tandemly binding the rBPL3 genes through spacers; preparing a recombinant plasmid by inserting the tandem repeat rBPL3 gene into an expression vector; and transforming an expression host by the recombinant plasmid. According to the method, it is possible to maximize expression efficiency of the recombinant lectin and enhance the activity of the manufactured recombinant lectin.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel immunogenic polypeptides identified in house dust mites and storage mites, which have the potential to be used in allergy immunotherapy, for diagnostic purposes, eventually via production of antibodies binding the polypeptide or for characterising allergen extracts of house dust mites and storage mites.

Abstract: The invention relates to mutant forms of lysenin. The invention also relates to analyte characterisation using the mutant forms of lysenin.

Abstract: Antimicrobial agents, including antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and uses thereof. Compositions and methods of using dermaseptin-type and piscidin-type antimicrobial peptides that demonstrate activity and improved therapeutic indices against microbial pathogens, The peptide compositions demonstrate the ability to not only maintain or improve antimicrobial activity against bacterial pathogens including Gram-negative microorganisms Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, but also significantly decrease hemolytic activity against human red blood cells. Specificity determinants within the AMPS change selectivity from broad spectrum antimicrobial activity to AMPS with gram-negative selectivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-domain polypeptide comprising (i) a first complement control protein repeat (CCP)-comprising domain being a convertase decay accelerating domain for convertases of the classical and alternative pathways of complement activation, (ii) a host cell recognition domain, and (iii) a second CCP-comprising domains with cofactor activity. The present invention further relates to a polynucleotide encoding said multi-domain polypeptide, to a vector comprising said polynucleotide, and to a host cell comprising said polynucleotide and/or said vector. Further, the present invention relates to the multi-domain polypeptide, the polypeptide, and the vector for use in medicine and for treating and/or preventing inappropriate complement activation and/or a disease having inappropriate complement activation as a symptom. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods and uses related to multi-domain polypeptide, the polypeptide, and the vector.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are multifunctional polypeptides comprising a first domain comprising an anti-tau antigen binding domain and a second domain comprising a proteasome-targeting PEST motif, and methods for using these polypeptides in treatment of tauopathies.

Abstract: Described herein are recombinant AAV vectors comprising a polynucleotide sequence comprising ?-sarcoglycan and methods of using the recombinant vectors to reduce or prevent fibrosis in a mammalian subject suffering from a muscular dystrophy. Also described herein are combination therapies comprising administering AAV vector(s) expressing ?-sarcoglycan and miR-29c to a mammalian subject suffering from a muscular dystrophy.

Abstract: This invention provides for a fusion protein between an IL2??? Selective Agonist protein (IL2 Selective Agonist) and a IgG Fc protein using a linker. The IL2 Selective Agonist moiety provides a therapeutic activity by selectively activating the IL2??? form of the receptor, thus selectively stimulating Tregs. The Fc moiety provides a prolonged circulating half-life compared to the circulating half-life of IL-2 or an IL2SA protein.

Abstract: This invention provides for a fusion protein between an IL2??? Selective Agonist protein (IL2 Selective Agonist) and a IgG Fc protein using a linker. The IL2 Selective Agonist moiety provides a therapeutic activity by selectively activating the IL2??? form of the receptor, thus selectively stimulating Tregs. The Fc moiety provides a prolonged circulating half-life compared to the circulating half-life of IL-2 or an IL2SA protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide compound that may be useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of obesity, diabetes and the like. More specifically, the present invention relates to a peptide compound represented by the formula (I): P1-Tyr-Aib-Glu-Gly-Thr-?-MePhe-Thr-Ser-Asp-Lys(-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-RA10)-A11-A12-Aib-Leu-A15-Lys-Gln-A18-Gln-Iva-Glu-Phe-Val-Arg-His-Leu-Leu-Asn-Lys-Aib-Thr-Arg-Gln-Arg-A35-NH2 wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, and the treatment or prophylaxis of obesity, diabetes and the like using the peptide compound.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to modified glucagon molecules. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a glucagon molecule that includes one or more modified amino acids to result in the glucagon molecule being soluble at a substantially neutral pH and resistant to fibrillation.

Abstract: This invention provides a TauT-peptide vaccine for cancer immunotherapy and, more particularly, a method of preventing tumor carcinogenesis comprising the steps of administering to an animal and/or human subject having a precancerous precursor of various cancers, including, but not limited to, lymphoma, sarcoma, carcinoma, thymoma, and leukemia. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical preparation comprising a TauT-peptide vaccine (prophylactic and therapeutic) to prevent, suppress or inhibit spontaneous tumorigenesis in vivo. The present invention provides a safe and effective method for suppressing or inhibiting spontaneous tumorigenesis and is particularly useful for preventing subjects having elevated risk of developing p53 gene mutation associated cancers.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel modified or engineered oncolytic viruses comprising an esRAGE gene and methods for using said oncolytic virus for the treatment of a cancer.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to variable lymphocyte receptors (VLRs) modifications such as humanized sequences and polypeptides comprising such sequences that specifically bind a target molecule and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to recombinant polypeptide VLRs disclosed herein and variants thereof. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to treating or preventing a disease or condition comprising administering an effective amount of a recombinant polypeptide or variant disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention has a function of enabling the penetration of the blood-brain barrier and the blood-spinal cord barrier of the central nervous system, which have not been significantly penetrated, with excellent efficiency, thereby enabling a rapid, quick, and more efficient therapeutic effect to be obtained through low dose administration. In addition, the present invention enables local administration unlike conventional therapeutic agents, thereby decreasing side effects, and enables local administration of a therapeutic agent at a high concentration, thereby enabling potentially new treatments and prescriptions.

Abstract: This application relates to CD80 (B7-1) extracellular domain (ECD) polypeptides and CD80-ECD fusion molecules and their use in treatment of cancer, both alone and in combination with other therapeutic agents, such as immune stimulating agents such as PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors.

Abstract: In some aspects, the invention relates to a transmembrane protein comprising an extracellular domain that may be cleaved from a transmembrane domain by a protease. The extracellular domain may be the extracellular domain of an antigen-presenting protein, such as CD1a.

Abstract: The disclosure provides nucleic acids, including cDNA, comprising alterations that encode aspartic acid at a position corresponding to position 533 of the human G protein-coupled receptor 156 protein (GPR156). The disclosure also provides isolated and recombinant human GPR156 protein variants that comprise an aspartic acid at a position corresponding to position 533. The change to aspartic acid, and the gene encoding this change, associate with unipolar depression. The disclosure also provides methods for determining whether a subject has or has a risk of developing unipolar depression, based on the identification of such alterations in the gene (DNA or RNA) encoding GPR156.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are extracellular vesicles comprising an immunomodulating component. Also provided are methods for producing the extracellular vesicles and methods for using the extracellular vesicles for treating cancer, GvHD, and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other aspects, codon-altered polynucleotides encoding Factor VIII variants for expression in mammalian cells. In some embodiments, the disclosure also provides mammalian gene therapy vectors and methods for treating hemophilia A.

Abstract: The present invention provides innovative proteins that bind to insulin-like growth factor-I receptor (IGF-IR), as well as other important proteins. The invention also provides innovative proteins in pharmaceutical preparations and derivatives of such proteins and the uses of same in diagnostic, research and therapeutic applications. The invention further provides cells comprising such proteins, polynucleotide encoding such proteins or fragments thereof, and vectors comprising the polynucleotides encoding the innovative proteins.

Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) containing HIV envelope antigen binding domains are disclosed. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, antigen binding fragments, and pharmaceutical compositions, relating to the CARs are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing HIV-infection in a subject, and methods of making CAR T cells are also disclosed. Results of treating or preventing HIV-infection, and results of making CAR T cells are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and antibodies useful for reducing, eliminating, or preventing infection with a bacterial population in domestic animals or humans. Also described herein are antigens useful for targeting by heavy chain antibodies and VHH fragments for reducing a bacterial population in domestic animals or humans.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods related to variable lymphocyte receptors (VLRs). More particularly, disclosed are a variety of antigen specific polypeptides, including soluble, monoclonal, and multivalent forms, as well as methods of using the polypeptides, antibodies that bind the antigen specific polypeptides, and nucleic acids, vectors and expression systems that encode the polypeptides. Antigen specific polypeptides that selectively bind pathogens, like anthrax, and carbohydrates, like blood group determinants, are specifically disclosed.

Abstract: An aglycosylated humanized anti-C3b (AAC3b) antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof includes a modification at a conserved N-linked site in the CH2 domains of an Fc portion of the antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof.

Abstract: Described are methods and systems for the treatment of individuals having a disorder characterized by complement system dysregulation. The described methods and systems may be used for a variety of purposes, including for example, establishing one or both of a general or personalized dosing schedule for treatment using a complement inhibitor, establishing a dosage schedule sufficient to maintain an effective amount of complement inhibitor, establishing general dosing schedules for novel complement modifying agents and identifying a treatment regimen and/or dose eliminating the possibility of under dosing medication, and treatment regimen and/or dose for reducing or preventing toxicity in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of C5a for use in the treatment of pneumonia, especially viral pneumonia. The invention also relates to the use of inhibitors of C5a in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of pneumonia, especially viral pneumonia. The inventors further relates to methods for the treatment of pneumonia, especially viral pneumonia, comprising the step of administering a therapeutic amount of an inhibitor of C5a to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of IGF-IR expressing cancers as well as to a compositions and a kit for said traitment. From one aspect, the invention relates to the combined use of a first antibody for the determination of the IGF-IR status of a cancer and a second antibody used as an ADC for the treatment of said cancer.

Abstract: Antibody variants of parent antibodies are disclosed which have one or more amino acids inserted in a hypervariable region of the parent antibody and a binding affinity for a target antigen which is at least about two fold stronger than the binding affinity of the parent antibody for the antigen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies having activity against a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and methods of making and using such antibodies.

Abstract: The invention provides novel synthetic antibodies directed against VEGF and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof that specifically bind to a M-CSF, preferably human M-CSF, and that function to inhibit a M-CSF. The invention also relates to human anti-M-CSF antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof. The invention also relates to antibodies that are chimeric, bispecific, derivatized, single chain antibodies or portions of fusion proteins. The invention also relates to isolated heavy and light chain immunoglobulins derived from human anti-M-CSF antibodies and nucleic acid molecules encoding such immunoglobulins. The present invention also relates to methods of making human anti-M-CSF antibodies, compositions comprising these antibodies and methods of using the antibodies and compositions for diagnosis and treatment. The invention also provides gene therapy methods using nucleic acid molecules encoding the heavy and/or light immunoglobulin molecules that comprise the human anti-M-CSF antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies or antibody fragments binding to human IL-17C. In particular, it relates to antibodies or antibody fragments that have combined beneficial properties and are therefore useful for the treatment of humans having, for example, atopic dermatitis or psoriasis.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a method of treating a patient suffering from a systemic fibrotic condition which comprises administering to the patient an amount of an IL-33 antagonist effective to treat the patient. The invention also provides a method of treating a patient suffering from a systemic fibrotic condition which comprises administering to the patient an amount of a bispecific antibody comprising an IL-33 antigen binding domain of which (i) binds to and inhibits activation of, an IL-33 receptor, or (ii) specifically binds to IL-33 and inhibits IL-33 from binding to the IL-33 receptor, and a TNF antigen binding domain of which (i) binds to and inhibits activation of, a TNF receptor, or (ii) specifically binds to TNF and inhibits TNF from binding to the TNF receptor, wherein the bispecific antibody is effective to treat the patient.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions and methods related to bi-specific agents having high affinity and specificity for a target molecule.

Abstract: This invention provides monoclonal antibodies that recognize one or more Frizzled receptors. The invention further provides methods of using such monoclonal antibodies as a therapeutic, diagnostic, and prophylactic.

Abstract: Provided is a rabbit monoclonal antibody to acetylated mouse BubR1 and a preparation method therefor and, more particularly, provides the use of the monoclonal antibody in a method for measuring the activity of cell division checkpoints on the basis of a degree of acetylation of BubR1, a method for detecting a tumor disease on the basis of aberrant cell division, a method for diagnosing cancer, a method for screening anti-cancer agents, or a method for regulating a cell division cycle.