Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated variants of an antimicrobial peptide plectasin, comprising a substitution at positions 9, 13 and 32, wherein the variant has antimicrobial activity and methods for treatment of treatment of diseases mediated by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and gram-positive bacteria.

Abstract: The invention features a compositions and methods for inducing an immune response to targeted cells. The compositions induce targeting of a cell by positioning carbohydrate epitopes on the surface of the cell by conjugation of the epitope to a pH-triggered membrane peptide (pHLIP®).

Abstract: Described herein are modified gall monomers that can contain one or more mutated cysteines and/or can be pegylated. Also described herein are modified gall dimers, trimers, and tetramers that can contain one or more modified gall monomers as described herein. Also described herein are pharmaceutical formulations containing a modified gall monomer, dimer, trimer, and/or tetramer. Also described herein are methods of making the modified gall polypeptides and complexes thereof. Also described herein are methods of using the modified gall polypeptides and complexes thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transgenic CHO cell line in which the BMP receptor gene BMPRIA or BMPRII is knocked out. The BMP type I receptor BMPRIA or BMP type II receptor BMPRII gene which plays an important role in intracellular signal transduction in CHO cells is knocked out to prevent the activation of self concentration control pathway and the signal transduction mediated by BMP in CHO cells, so that the productivity of a target protein to be produced can be improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily, with reduced activity to its receptor, wherein said modified cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, said modified cytokine is a single chain variant of the TNF superfamily, even more preferably, one or more of the chains can-y one or more mutations, resulting in a low affinity to the receptor, wherein said mutant cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is realized by fusion of the modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or antibody-like molecule. The invention relates further to the use of such targeted modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to treat diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to exendin-4 peptide analogues which selectively bind and activate the glucagon receptor and comprise a chelating moiety capable of binding a metal ion and their use, for example in PET imaging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a coupling product having the sequence Pq-Wv-His-X-Glu-Gly-Thr-Phe-Thr-Ser-Asp-Val-Ser-Ser-Tyr-Leu-Glu-Gly-Gln-Ala-Ala-Y-Glu-Phe-Ile-Ala-Trp-Leu-Val-Z-Gly-Arg-Gly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to GLP-1 and/or glucagon receptor agonists (for example, oxyntomodulin peptide analogs), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, formulations comprising the same, and uses thereof for treating diabetes and/or obesity or associated diseases or disorders.

Abstract: A glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) derivative, a conjugate thereof, and a use thereof are disclosed. Additionally, a method for preparing a glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) derivative and a conjugate thereof is disclosed.

Abstract: Polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence of Slc26a6 or IRBIT comprising a mutation that increases NaDC-1 binding, stability of the polypeptide, stability of NaDC-1 complex or a combination thereof are provided. Polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence of a mutant succinate receptor 1 (mutSUCNR1), comprising a mutation that increases succinate binding, stability of the polypeptide, stability of the mutSUCNR1-succinate complex or combinations thereof are also provided. Compositions comprising the polypeptides, nucleic acid molecules and vectors encoding the polypeptides, and methods of use of the polypeptides or compositions, specifically for treating succinate-associate diseases and conditions are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a blood-brain barrier (BBB) receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a BBB receptor-expressing cell, e.g., for transport across the BBB. Also provided herein are transferrin receptor (TfR) constructs that comprise a monomeric TfR apical domain or one or more portions of the TfR apical domain which have been circularly permuted relative to the full-length TfR sequence.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods relating to agents that target a lineage-specific cell-surface antigen and a population of hematopoietic cells that are deficient in the lineage-specific cell-surface antigen for immunotherapy of hematological malignancies.

Abstract: Provided are methods and devices for dissolving solid protein compositions, such as solid compositions comprising fibrinogen, in an aqueous solvent. The methods comprise use of a closed container containing a volume of solid fibrinogen composition and a head space wherein the pressure within the headspace is sub-atmospheric. Aqueous solvent is introduced into the container while maintain the sub-atmospheric pressure, and subsequent to addition of the solvent, the size of the headspace is decreased to bring the pressure to atmospheric pressure. The devices are suitable for use in the disclosed method.

Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides which include tenth fibronectin type III domains (10Fn3) that bind to glypican-3. Also provided are fusion molecules comprising a 10Fn3 domain that bind to glypican-3 for use in diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Glypican-3 10Fn3 drug conjugates are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides immunoglobulin binding proteins and fusion proteins that specifically bind to a strep tag peptide, such as a peptide having the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 19. Also provided are methods for using the disclosed compositions in a cellular immunotherapy wherein the therapeutic cells express a tag peptide.

Abstract: Provided are novel human tau-specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for tau are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for tau targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.

Abstract: Provided herein are monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to melanin. The antibodies may be chimeric or humanized. Also provided herein are methods of use and methods of making the antibodies described. For example, the melanin antibodies may be used therapeutically to treat or prevent melanoma.

Abstract: Provided are methods for clinical treatment of Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) by administering an anti-C5 antibody, or antigen binding fragment thereof.

Abstract: Peptides and uses thereof, such as a common light chain in an antibody, are provided.

Abstract: The present application relates to a variant Fc region comprising at least one modification relative to a wild-type human Fc region, where the modification selected from the group consisting of 434S, 252Y/428L, 252Y/434S, and 428L/434S, and the numbering is according to the EU index.

Abstract: The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to the complement factor 5 (C5) protein, and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to C5 protein. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing C5 activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing a C5-related disease or disorder in humans. In some embodiments, the invention provides for an anti-C5 antibody that has improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, e.g., a half-life of more than 10 days.

Abstract: The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to the complement factor 5 (C5) protein, and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to C5 protein. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing C5 activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing a C5-related disease or disorder in humans. In some embodiments, the invention provides for an anti-C5 antibody that has improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, e.g., a half-life of more than 10 days.

Abstract: Antibodies to human N3pGlu A?, compositions comprising such N3pGlu A? antibodies, and methods of using such N3pGlu A? antibodies for the treatment of a disease characterized by deposition of A? including clinical or pre-clinical Alzheimer's disease, Down's syndrome, and clinical or pre-clinical cerebral amyloid angiopathy.

Abstract: A means of treating both the “dry” and/or “wet” forms of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) using a disease targeting drug delivery system in which an anti-inflammatory drug is incorporated into nanoparticles such as liposomes, micelles, dendrimers, lipid nanospheres, nanoemulsions and the like. The nanoparticles are coated with an anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor (VEGFR) targeting agent such as anti-VEGFR antibodies, anti-VEGFR aptamers, anti-VEGFR binding peptides and the like. Upon administration into the eye of a patient with ARMD the targeting agent on the nanoparticle will bind to VEGFR on neovascular cells in the retina and inhibit the abnormal proliferation of new blood vessels. In addition to its therapeutic action the targeting agent by binding to its receptor will anchor the drug delivery vehicle at the site of inflammation where the anti-inflammatory drug is released for maximum effect in inhibiting the local inflammatory response.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies against human Angiopoietin 2 (anti-ANG-2 antibodies), methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions containing said antibodies, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a dual VEGF/PDGF antagonist comprising a VEGF antagonist linked to a PDGF antagonist. The VEGF antagonist is an antibody to a VEGF or VEGFR or is a VEGFR extracellular trap segment (i.e., a segment from the extracellular region of one or more VEGFR receptors that inhibits binding of at least one VEGFR to at least one VEGF). The PDGF antagonist is an antibody to a PDGF or PDGFR or is a PDGFR extracellular trap segment (i.e., segment from the extracellular region of one or more PDGFRs, which inhibits binding of at least one PDGFR and at least one PDGF). The dual antagonist is preferably conjugated to a half-life extending moiety, such as a HEMA-PC polymer. The dual antagonist is particularly useful for treating wet aged related macular degeneration.

Abstract: Antibodies against PC, PC conjugate or bioactive components and/or fragments thereof for use in combination therapy with one or more biologic agents and/or stem cells are disclosed, as well as compositions comprising the antibodies in combination with one or more biologic agents and/or stem cells. Also disclosed are PC conjugates, PC or bioactive components and/or parts/fragments thereof for use in activation immunotherapy prior to or in combination with treatment with biologic agents and/or stem cells for curing, treating, preventing, and/or reducing the risk of developing auto-immune diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, and cancer diseases, as well as compositions comprising them in combination with biologic agents and/or stem cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the Chemokine (C—C motif) ligand 20 (CCL20) as a biomarker to stratify or identify populations of patients suffering from interleukin-23 (IL23)-mediated diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease) responsive to treatment with an, anti-IL23 antagonist (including, e.g., anti-IL23 antibodies). Levels of CCL20 above or below a predetermined threshold can be used, for example, (i) to determine whether a patient with an IL23-mediated disease or disorder such a Crohn's disease is eligible or non-eligible for treatment with a therapeutic agent, (ii) to determine whether treatment with a certain agent should be commenced, suspended, or modified, (iii) to diagnose whether the IL23-mediated disease is treatable or not treatable with a specific therapeutic agent, or (iv) to predict the outcome of treating the IL23-mediated disease with a specific therapeutic agent. CCL20 can be used in combination with other IL23 pathway biomarkers such as IL22 and/or lipocalin-2 (LCN2).

Abstract: This disclosure features methods and compositions for treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with an IL-12/IL-23 inhibitor.

Abstract: Provided are an IL-5 antibody, an antigen binding fragment thereof, and a medical application therefor. The present invention comprises a mouse-derived antibody containing an IL-5 antibody CDR region, a chimeric antibody, a humanized antibody, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said IL-5 antibody and said antigen binding fragment thereof, as well as the use of the pharmaceutical composition as a drug.

Abstract: Methods of treating and preventing hepatotoxicity through inhibiting interleukin 11 (IL-11)-mediated signalling are disclosed, as well as agents for use in such methods.

Abstract: Stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulations for therapeutic antibodies and methods of using such stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind to human interleukin-25 (IL-25) and methods of using the same. According to certain embodiments, the antibodies of the invention bind human IL-25 with high affinity. In certain embodiments, the invention includes antibodies that bind human IL-25 and block IL-25-mediated cell signaling. The antibodies of the invention may be fully human, non-naturally occurring antibodies. The antibodies of the invention are useful for the treatment of various disorders associated with IL-25 activity or expression, including asthma, allergy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, atopic dermatitis (AD), and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA), also know as Churg-Strauss Syndrome.

Abstract: The invention provides humanized mouse anti-human IL-31 antibodies and antibody fragments that are capable of binding IL-31 and thereby neutralizing, inhibiting, limiting, or reducing the proinflammatory or pro-pruritic effects of IL-31.

Abstract: Provided herein are peptides selective for combinations of Mcl-1/Bfl-1/Bc1-xL. Also provided are compositions containing these polypeptides and methods of using such peptides in the treatment of cancer that include administering to a subject one of the polypeptides.

Abstract: Antibodies and compositions against Claudin 6 and uses thereof are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the elucidation of the mechanism that human Atg8 protein regulates endolysosomal systems in the cell and the role this protein plays in mediating autophagy. Methods of treating autophagy-mediated disease states with agonists/antagonists of Atg8, STX16 and STX17 proteins are disclosed as are pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Provided is a novel composition. Provided is a composition for cytotoxic T cell depletion, comprising an anti-LAG-3 antibody or a binding fragment thereof having the properties described in (i) to (iii) below: (i) having in vitro ADCC activity; (ii) reducing, in a low fucose form, the number of LAG-3 positive cells in vivo; and (iii) binding to activated human T cells.

Abstract: Anti-SIRP? antibodies, including multi-specific anti-SIRP? antibodies, are provided, as are related compositions and methods. The antibodies of the disclosure bind to SIRP? and can block the interaction of CD47 on one cell with SIRP? on a phagocytic cell. The subject anti-SIRP? antibodies find use in various therapeutic methods. Embodiments of the disclosure include isolated antibodies and derivatives and fragments thereof, pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more of the anti-SIRP? antibodies; and cell lines that produce the antibodies. Also provided are amino acid sequences of exemplary anti-SIRP? antibodies.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) using a combination of blinatumomab and/or a blinatumomab variant and pembrolizumab, a pembrolizumab variant and/or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, are provided.

Abstract: Described herein are bispecific binding proteins that specifically bind to an antigen expressed on a target cell and an antigen expressed on a T-cell, e.g., human CD33 and human CD3 and therapeutically effective dosing regimens for immunotherapy of cancers, diseases and conditions such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), and solid tumor cancers.

Abstract: Human antibodies which specifically bind to human CTLA-4, and related antibody-based compositions and molecules, are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the human antibodies, and therapeutic and diagnostic methods for using the human antibodies.

Abstract: The invention relates to stable formulations comprising antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof that bind to cytotoxic T lymphocyte associated antigen 4 (CTLA4), optionally further containing an anti-human programmed death receptor 1 (PD-1) antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof. Also provided are methods of treating various cancers and chronic infections with the formulations of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating or preventing progressive pulmonary fibrosis in a subject.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition including a compound represented by the formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof wherein two R moieties each independently are a C1-3 alkyl group or are groups bonded to each other to form a C2-5 alkylene group; A is an optionally substituted C6-10 aryl group or an optionally substituted heteroaryl group; and R1, R2 and R3 each independently are an optionally substituted linear or branched C1-4 alkyl group, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is administered in combination with an immunotherapeutic agent.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a B-cell malignancy, and gene mutations that can be used to identify subjects who will be responsive to treatment of a B-cell malignancy with a combination of ibrutinib and an anti-PD-1 antibody.

Abstract: Binding proteins comprising a VL region paired with a VH region, and a CH1 region paired with a CL region, wherein the VL region and VH region comprise opposite charged mutations to facilitate pairing, and wherein the CH1 region and CL region comprise mutations to facilitate pairing, are provided. Binding proteins comprising one or more cysteine residues engineered into the VH/VL pair to form one or more disulfide bonds, are also provided. Multispecific binding proteins, nucleic acids encoding binding proteins and multispecific binding proteins, expression vectors, host cells, pharmaceutical composition and methods of treatment administering the binding proteins or multispecific binding proteins described herein are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antibodies directed against CRTAM, nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, host cells comprising such nucleic acids encoding the antibody, methods for preparing anti-CRTAM antibodies, and methods for the treatment of diseases, e.g., human cancers, including but not limited to small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (including squamous carcinomas and adenocarcinomas) skin cancer including melanoma, breast cancer (including TNBC), colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, liver cancer including hepatocellular carcinoma, pancreatic cancer, head and neck cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, oesophageal cancer, bladder cancer and other uroepithelial cancers, stomach cancer, glioma, glioblastoma, testicular, thyroid, bone, gallbladder and bile ducts, uterine, adrenal cancers, sarcomas, GIST, neuroendocrine tumours, and haematological malignancies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-MSLN antibody and a pharmaceutical composition for cancer treatment comprising same. The anti-MSLN antibody according to the present invention has high affinity and specificity for MSLN and thus can be effectively used in cancer prevention or treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic and treatment of cancer, particularly melanoma, pancreatic cancer, kidney cancer and colon cancer. In particular, the invention relates to an antibody directed specifically to CD146-positive tumors and its applications, particularly for use as a medicament for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer, for use in a method of diagnostic or prognostic of a cancer, or for use as a radiotracer when labelled with a radioactive element.