Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel recombinant BAF57 fusion protein and the use thereof as a composition capable of effectively preventing or treating inflammatory disease, immune-related disease or cancer. The fusion protein provided in the present disclosure may be delivered into cells, bind to BAF155 or other BAF complex subunit, and act as a competitive inhibitor of BAF57 present in the cell, thereby lowering the expression level of BAF57 by a protein degradation mechanism, thereby effectively preventing, ameliorating or treating various diseases such as inflammatory disease, immune-related disease or cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptides comprising a sequence of X-6X-5X-4X-3X-2X-1X1PX3X4PX6X7PGX10X11AX13X14X15X16LX18X19X20X21X22X23LX25X26YLX29X30X31X32 (SEQ ID NO: 13) wherein the amino acids X?6, X?5, X?4, X?3, X?2, X?1, X1, X3, X4, X6, X7, X10, X11, X13, X14, X15, X16, X18, X19, X20, X21, X22, X25, X26, X29, X30, X31, and X32 are as defined herein. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the peptides and methods of using the peptides for treating proliferative diseases such as cancer which are associated with Ras. Also provided are methods of screening a library of peptide dimers using a peptide dimer display technology.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) structural biology and signaling. In particular, the present disclosure relates to binding domains directed against and/or specifically binding to GPCR:G protein complexes. Also provided are nucleic acid sequences encoding such binding domains and cells expressing or capable of expressing such binding domains. The binding domains of the present disclosure can be used as universal tools for the structural and functional characterization of G-protein coupled receptors in complex with downstream heterotrimeric G proteins and bound to various natural or synthetic ligands, for investigating the dynamic features of G protein activation, as well as for screening and drug discovery efforts that make use of GPCR:G protein complexes.

Abstract: The present invention provides phagemid vectors and associated phagemid particles for cancer treatment, and in particular, to the use of novel phagemid particles and associated expression systems for the treatment, prevention, amelioration, or management of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to the use of phagemid particles and expression systems for the delivery of transgenes encoding cytokines, for the treatment, prevention, amelioration, or management of cancer. The invention also extends to the use of phagemid particles and expression systems for the delivery of transgenes, and for the combination of such treatment with the use of adoptively transferred T cells, for the treatment, prevention, amelioration, or management of cancer.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to the field of medicine and pharmacology. More particularly, it relates to novel analogs of galanin, and the use thereof in therapy. Provided is a cyclic peptide analog of galanin, wherein the galanin analog comprises a (methyl)Lanthionine bridge and wherein the analog has the general formula “X1-X2-X3-X4-X5-X6-X7-X8-X9-X10-X11-X12-X13-X14-X15-X16-X17-X18-X19-X20-X21-X22-”, or a truncated variant thereof lacking X1 and/or up to 11 of the C-terminal residues, wherein two residues selected from the group consisting of X3, X4, X6, X7, X10 and X13-X19 together form a Lanthionine bridge of the structure Ala-S-Ala, or a methylLanthionine bridge of the structure Abu-S-Ala or Ala-S-Abu.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to modified apelin polypeptides having increased stability against kallikrein, NEP and ACE2 degradation and/or potency relative to the native apelin-13 and apelin-17 polypeptides. Embodiments also disclose methods of using the polypeptides for treating cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a glucose-responsive insulin delivery system based on the interaction between the glucose-modified insulin and glucose transporters (GLUTs) on erythrocytes (or red blood cells, RBCs). After being conjugated with a competitive inhibitor of a glucose transporter, insulin can efficiently bind to RBC membranes. The binding is reversible in the setting of hyperglycemia, resulting in fast release of insulin and subsequent drop of blood glucose (BG) level in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention discloses cryopreserved recombinant cells for screening drug candidates that transiently overexpress one or more drug transporter proteins and/or drug metabolizing enzymes. Advantageously, such cells provide a cost-efficient consumable product that streamlines the process of screening whether drug candidates are substrates or inhibitors of drug transporter proteins and/or drug metabolizing enzymes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses cryopreserved recombinant cells for screening drug candidates that transiently overexpress one or more drug transporter proteins and/or drug metabolizing enzymes. Advantageously, such cells provide a cost-efficient consumable product that streamlines the process of screening whether drug candidates are substrates or inhibitors of drug transporter proteins and/or drug metabolizing enzymes.

Abstract: This application relates generally to the production of modified, non-natural ?1-?2 domains of NKG2D ligands with attached polypeptides having specific target-binding properties, for example, antibodies or variable fragments of antibodies, that are selectively delivered to Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) comprised of modified, non-natural NKG2D receptors on engineered mammalian cells. The targeting of surface-expressed molecules includes those of virus-infected cells that can then be attacked and ablated by engineered cells of the immunity system expressing CARs cognate to the modified, non-natural ?1-?2 domains of NKG2D ligands with attached polypeptides.

Abstract: B7-H5 costimulatory polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, and methods for using the polypeptides and nucleic acids to enhance a T cell response are provided herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure features signal-regulatory protein ? (SIRP-?) polypeptides and constructs that are useful, e.g., to target a cell (e.g., a cancer cell or a cell of the immune system), to increase phagocytosis of the target cell, to eliminate immune cells such as regulatory T-cells, to kill cancer cells, to treat a disease (e.g., cancer) in a subject, or any combinations thereof. The SIRP-? constructs include a high affinity SIRP-? D1 domain or variant thereof that binds CD47 with higher affinity than a wild-type SIRP-?. The SIRP-? polypeptides or constructs include a SIRP-? D1 variant fused to an Fc domain monomer, a human serum albumin (HSA), an albumin-binding peptide, or a polyethylene glycol (PEG) polymer. Compositions provided herein include (i) a polypeptide including a signal-regulatory protein ? (SIRP-?) D1 variant and (ii) an antibody.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides modified EGFR peptides useful in genetically-modified cells to allow for selection and enrichment of those cells expressing the modified EGFR peptide. For example, isolation of genetically-modified cells expressing a modified EGFR peptide can allow for selection of cells that co-express a chimeric antigen receptor or exogenous T cell receptor. In those instances wherein the genetically-modified cells present adverse effects when administered to a subject, the modified EGFR finds further use as a suicide gene upon administration of an anti-EGFR antibody, leading to depletion of the genetically-modified cells. Also disclosed herein are plasmids and viral vectors comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding the modified EGFR peptides, and methods of administering compositions comprising the modified EGFR peptides to subjects in order to reduce the symptoms, progression, or occurrence of disease, such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chimeric cytokine receptor (CCR) comprising: (i) an exodomain which binds to an intracellular ligand which is released from a cell as a result of necrosis; and (ii) a cytokine receptor endodomain.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of polishing albumin to remove contaminants comprising passing an albumin enriched solution through a hydrophobic charge-induction chromatographic resin and recovering the albumin solution which passes through the resin. Also provided is a polished albumin solution prepared by said method.

Abstract: The present invention provides a peptide of formula (I) or a pharmaceutical salt thereof, as well as fusion peptides and pharmaceutical compositions comprising it; or, alternatively, the peptide or pharmaceutical salt thereof is one which has an amino acid sequence with an identity from 85% to 95% with respect to sequence SEQ ID NO: 25, 26, 27 or 28. The peptides of the invention show anticancer activity. Formula (I).

Abstract: In certain embodiments, this present invention provides antibodies and Fc fusion proteins with enhanced pharmacokinetics, such as biotinylated antibodies or biotinylated Fc fusion polypeptides.

Abstract: An anti-HSV monoclonal antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof is an anti-HSV gB monoclonal antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds to herpes simplex virus (HSV) envelope glycoprotein B (gB), comprising: a heavy chain variable region comprising a heavy chain CDR1 consisting of the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 3, a heavy chain CDR2 consisting of the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 4, and a heavy chain CDR3 consisting of the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 5; and a light chain variable region comprising a light chain CDR1 consisting of the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 6, a light chain CDR2 consisting of the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 7, and a light chain CDR3 consisting of the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 8.

Abstract: Provided are antibodies or antigen binding polypeptides characterized by the ability to neutralize respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Specifically, the antibodies or antigen binding polypeptides are characterized by high affinity binding to RSV fusion glycoprotein (RSVF). Further provided are methods for their identification, isolation, generation, preparation, and use, as well as the heavy chain and light chain sequences of the antibodies provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV, compositions comprising the same and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are engineered microbe-targeting or microbe-binding molecules, kits comprising the same and uses thereof. Some particular embodiments of the microbe-targeting or microbe-binding molecules comprise a carbohydrate recognition domain of mannose-binding lectin, or a fragment thereof, linked to a portion of a Fc region. In some embodiments, the microbe-targeting molecules or microbe-binding molecules can be conjugated to a substrate, e.g., a magnetic microbead, forming a microbe-targeting substrate (e.g., a microbe-targeting magnetic microbead). Such microbe-targeting molecules and/or substrates and the kits comprising the same can bind and/or capture of a microbe and/or microbial matter thereof, and can thus be used in various applications, e.g., diagnosis and/or treatment of an infection caused by microbes such as sepsis in a subject or any environmental surface.

Abstract: Small molecule Bcl-xL inhibitors and Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) comprising small molecule Bcl-xL inhibitors are disclosed herein. The Bcl-xL inhibitors and ADCs of the disclosure are useful for, among other things, inhibiting anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL proteins as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment of diseases that involve a dysregulated apoptosis pathway.

Abstract: Provided are antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind specifically to human complement factor C2 and are capable of inhibiting activation of the classical and lectin pathways of the complement system. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragment exhibit improved manufacturability, pharmacokinetics, and antigen sweeping. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies and antigen-binding fragments, nucleic acids and vectors encoding the antibodies and antigen-binding fragments, host cells comprising the nucleic acids or vectors, and methods of making and using the antibodies and antigen-binding fragments. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments can be used to inhibit the classical pathway of complement activation in a subject, e.g., a human. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments can also be used to inhibit the lectin pathway of complement activation in a subject, e.g., a human.

Abstract: The instant disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to ApoC3 (e.g., human ApoC3) and antagonize ApoC3 function. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these antibodies, nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, expression vectors and host cells for making these antibodies, and methods of treating a subject using these antibodies.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of inducing a complement activity on a surface of a cell comprising contacting the cell with an effective amount of an anti-Factor B antibody, wherein the anti-Factor B antibody inhibits dissociation of a C3bBb complex into a Factor Bb and a C3b.

Abstract: The present invention provides anti-C1q antibodies and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of hookworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of hookworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of roundworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of hookworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the combined use of certain anti-IGF antibody molecules with PD1 antagonists for the treatment of cancer. It further relates to pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising such anti-IGF antibody molecules and antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to anti-EGF like domain multiple 6 antibody (anti-EGFL6 antibody) and cancer detection (or diagnosis) and treatment using the anti-EGFL6 antibody. The present invention creates anti-EGFL6 antibodies, particularly, a single-chain antibody fragments (scFv) and humanized antibody, which have ability in binding to EGFL6 and in inhibiting angiogenesis and cancer cell growth.

Abstract: The invention relates to combination therapeutic agents comprising an anti-cancer drug and an anti-Nodal agent for use in decreasing, suppressing and/or abrogating manifestation or appearance of cancer drug resistance in a cancer subject in need thereof. The anti-Nodal agent decreases, suppresses and/or abrogates cancer drug resistance to the anti-cancer drug in the cancer subject. A pharmaceutical composition comprising an anti-Nodal agent for use in decreasing, suppressing and/or abrogating manifestation or appearance of cancer drug resistance in a cancer subject in need thereof is disclosed. A method for prognosis of cancer patient and a diagnostic kit are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of treating atopic dermatitis in a patient with an anti-IL-33 antibody, and methods of selecting atopic dermatitis patients for anti-IL-33 therapy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for selectively treating pruritus in a subject having chronic prurigo (CP), including prurigo nodularis (PN), pharmaceutical compositions for use in the treatment of pruritus in a subject having CP or PN, uses of nemolizumab or an equivalent thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of pruritus in a subject having CP or PN.

Abstract: The present invention relates to canakinumab for use in reducing the risk of or preventing recurrent cardiovascular (CV) events in a patient with elevated hsCRP that has suffered myocardial infarction (MI).

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-IL-1 beta binding members and in particular to monovalent high potency IL-1 beta-binding antibody fragments being highly stable and soluble. Such binding members may be used in the treatment of inflammatory and other diseases as well as in diagnostics. Also provided are related nucleic acids, vectors, cells, and compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to antibodies that specifically bind Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR-4), and to methods of using the anti-TLR4 antibodies as therapeutics and to methods of using the anti-TLR4 antibodies in methods of preventing transplant rejection and/or prolonging survival of transplanted biological material.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for the treatment of ocular conditions associated with angiogenesis comprising administering an antibody that targets a tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel recombinant fusion proteins, such as human antibody-based molecules called Vaccibodies, which are able to trigger both a T cell- and B cell immune response. The present invention also relates to a method of treating a cancer or an infectious disease by means of these specific fusion proteins.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides for methods and compositions for enhancing the immune response toward cancers and pathogens. It relates to chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) that specifically target human mesothelin, and immunoresponsive cells comprising such CARs. The presently disclosed mesothelin-targeted CARs have enhanced immune-activating properties, including anti-tumor activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to PD-1 binding agents that do not block the interaction of PD-1 with its ligands, and the use of such binding agents in the treatment, prevention and detection of disease.

Abstract: A trifunctional molecule is provided, comprising (i) a target-specific ligand, (ii) a ligand that binds a protein associated with a TCR complex, and (iii) a T cell receptor signaling domain polypeptide. Variants of the molecule are provided, including variants that exhibit optimized surface expression, transduction efficiency, and effector functionality. Variations include, for example, different ligands that bind CD3 epsilon (e.g., OKT3, L2K, F6A, UCHT1 and humanized UCHT1), different signaling domains, and different linkers between domains.

Abstract: This disclosure provides an IgM antibody or IgM-like antibody comprising a variant J-chain and/or variant IgM heavy chain constant regions that can confer increased serum half-life upon the antibody.

Abstract: The invention relates to PD-1 binding agents that block the interaction of PD-1 with its ligands, and the use of such binding agents in the treatment, prevention and detection of disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of administering certain PD-1 binding agents to patients having cancer. Dosage regimens for compositions comprising a PD-1 binding agent are also explicitly provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein, are fusion proteins comprising a targeting moiety, a plasma protein binding domain, and a toxin or biological variant thereof. Also described herein, are methods of administering the fusion proteins to patients with an autoimmune disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds human CD28, and a second antigen-binding molecule that specifically binds human CD-22. In certain embodiments, the bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present invention are capable of inhibiting the growth of tumors expressing CD-22, such as B-cell lymphomas. The antibodies and bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the invention are useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders in which an up-regulated or induced targeted immune response is desired and/or therapeutically beneficial.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for treating a subject afflicted with a tumor derived from a small cell lung cancer (SCLC) having a high tumor mutational burden (TMB) status comprising administering to the SCLC Study TMB subject a monotherapy comprising an anti-PD-1 antibody or a combination therapy comprising an anti-PD-1 antibody and an anti-CTLA-4 antibody. The present disclosure also provides a method for identifying a subject suitable for treatment with an anti-PD-1 antibody or a combination therapy comprising an anti-PD-1 antibody and an anti-CTLA-4 antibody comprising measuring a TMB status of a biological sample of the subject. A high TMB status identifies the patient as suitable for treatment with an anti-PD-1 antibody or antigen-binding portion thereof. The TMB status can be determined by sequencing nucleic acids in the tumor and identifying a genomic alteration, e.g., a somatic nonsynonymous mutation, in the sequenced nucleic acids.

Abstract: Antibodies which bind BTLA, and methods of using same, are provided, said antibodies are useful as agents for treating conditions associated with autoimmune disease including treating lupus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies and their use in medicine. In particular, the invention relates to bispecific antibodies capable of binding human PD-L1 and capable of binding human CD3. Novel classes of antibodies capable of binding human PD-L1 are also provided. The invention furthermore relates to uses of the antibodies of the invention and to methods, nucleic acid constructs and host cells for producing antibodies of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to antibodies, antigen-binding fragments thereof, polypeptides, and immunoconjugates that bind to CD123 antigen (the ? chain of the interleukine 3 receptor, or IL-3R?). The present invention also relates to methods of using such CD123-binding molecules for diagnosing and treating diseases, such as B-cell malignancies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from Contact dermatitis, Drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma, Bullous pemphigoid, Alopecia aereata, Vitiligo, Acne Rosacea, Prurigo nodularis, Scleroderma, Herpes simplex virus, or combination by administering an IL-31RA antagonist.