Abstract: Provided herein are T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion proteins (TFPs), T-cells engineered to express one or more TFPs, and methods of use thereof for the treatment of diseases, including cancer.

Abstract: Provided herein are T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion proteins (TFPs), T-cells engineered to express one or more TFPs, and methods of use thereof for the treatment of diseases, including cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating disease or condition caused or exacerbated by S100A9 activity, such as myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) using a composition comprising an effective amount of a CD33/S100A9 inhibitor.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of Formula (I?) or (A?), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of use thereof. The compounds provided herein modulate kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, and are useful for treating diseases and conditions associated with kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity.

Abstract: The present invention pertain an inhibitor of CSF-1R activity for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of neurologic diseases and new method of treatment of neurologic diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are monospecific HCAb antibodies with antigen-binding specificity to PDGF and bispecific antibodies with antigen-binding specificities to PDGF-2 and VEGF or to PDGF and ANG-2.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to novel vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV-related diseases, including multiple types of cancers. The HPV vaccines are composed of anti-human dendritic cell (DC) surface receptor antibodies, including CD40, and E6/7 proteins of HPV 16 and 18. The technology described is not limited to making vaccines against HPV16- and HPV18-related diseases and can be applied to making vaccines carrying E6/7 from any type of HPV. The HPV vaccines described can target DCs, major and professional antigen presenting cells (APCs), and can induce and activate potent HPV E6/7-specific and strong CD4+ and CD8+ T cell responses. The HPV vaccines can be used for the prevention of HPV infection and HPV-related diseases as well as for the treatment of HPV-related diseases, including cancers.

Abstract: An animal model for motor neuron dysfunction in disease, e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), comprising a genetically modified non-human animal that comprises a genetically modified DR6 allele and exhibits normal phenotypes at birth and for a few weeks or months after birth. However, as the non-human animal ages, it develops motor neuron dysfunction that presents as one or more ALS-like symptoms, which may progress rapidly after onset. Methods of identifying candidate agents that may be used to prevent, delay or treat ALS are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) directed against CD19, which comprises an amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NO: 1-SEQ ID NO: 13. The invention also provides T-cells expressing the CAR and methods for destroying malignant B-cells.

Abstract: Disclosed is an IgG Fc fragment useful as a drug carrier. A recombinant vector expressing the IgG Fc fragment, a transformant transformed with the recombinant vector, and a method of preparing an IgG Fc fragment are disclosed. When conjugated to a certain drug, the IgG Fc fragment improves the in vivo duration of action of the drug and minimizes the in vivo activity reduction of the drug.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for compounds that bind with a high affinity to the C3d component of complement. The disclosure further provides for the use of the C3d-binding compounds as therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents for complement-mediated diseases or disorders.

Abstract: A fusion polypeptide capable of binding simultaneously to angiopoietin 2, VEGF-C and VEGF-D; or capable of binding simultaneously to VEGF-C and VEGF-D, and methods for the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: Novel analogues of the sea anemone Stichodactyla helianthus toxin ShK, and their use as, for example, therapeutic agents for treating autoimmune diseases are disclosed. The analogues comprise a ShK toxin polypeptide and an N-terminal extension comprising an amino acid sequence according to formula (I): wherein X?4 is D, E or other negatively-charged amino acid or derivative thereof, X?3 is E, I, L, S, V, W or a tryptophan derivative, X?2 is any amino acid, X?1 is any amino acid, a is absent or a first additional moiety, and b is absent or a second additional moiety.

Abstract: A peptide having eight amino acid sequences derived from cancer-associated gene (CAGE) is described which retains anticancer activity and activity to promote anticancer drug sensitivity of anticancer drug resistant cancer cells. Specifically, a peptide which has an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 (AQTGTGKT) and thus binds to the CAGE protein is disclosed, which inhibits an inter-linkage between CAGE and GSK3?, thus exhibiting anticancer activity and activity to promote anticancer drug sensitivity of anticancer drug resistant cancer cells. A pharmaceutical composition is also disclosed containing the peptide with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 (AQTGTGKT), for anticancer use or anticancer drug aiding.

Abstract: A peptide having eight amino acid sequences derived from cancer-associated gene (CAGE) is described which retains anticancer activity and activity to promote anticancer drug sensitivity of anticancer drug resistant cancer cells. Specifically, a peptide which has an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 (AQTGTGKT) and thus binds to the CAGE protein is disclosed, which inhibits an inter-linkage between CAGE and GSK3?, thus exhibiting anticancer activity and activity to promote anticancer drug sensitivity of anticancer drug resistant cancer cells. A pharmaceutical composition is also disclosed containing the peptide with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 (AQTGTGKT), for anticancer use or anticancer drug aiding.

Abstract: The invention relates to conjugates that bind to targets, methods of using conjugates that bind to targets and methods of treating undesirable or aberrant cell proliferation or hyperproliferative disorders, such as tumors, cancers, neoplasia and malignancies that express a target.

Abstract: A method of treating, preventing, or delaying the progression of Type 1 diabetes mellitus autoimmunity by administering an effective amount of a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA4) molecule is provided herewith. The CTLA4 molecule may be a fusion protein of a CTLA4 extracellular region and an immunoglobulin, such as abatacept.

Abstract: A reagent selected from cholestenoic acid or an inhibitor of an enzyme in the cholestenoic acid biosynthetic or metabolic pathway for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions. In particular, the reagent is a cholestenoic acid of a particular form, such as 3?,7?-dihydroxycholest-5-en-26-oic (3?,7?-diHCA), not previously associated with neural tissue or CSF. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative conditions as well as diagnostic methods and novel biomarkers form further aspects of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are chimeric antigen receptors (CAR) that can specifically recognize tumor-associated antigens (TAA) on multiple myeloma (MM) cells. Also disclosed are immune effector cells, such as T cells or Natural Killer (NK) cells, that are engineered to express these CARs. Therefore, also disclosed are methods of providing an anti-tumor immunity in a subject with MM that involves adoptive transfer of the disclosed immune effector cells engineered to express the disclosed CARs.

Abstract: Embodiments provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering viable cells (VC) into the GI tract including GI wall tissue or other tissue site. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering VC into an intestinal wall or other site. The VC can be contained within a tissue-penetrating shell disposed in the capsule that protects the VC as they pass through the GI tract until they are inserted into GI tract tissue or other location. The shell desirably has shape, size and material consistency to be contained in a swallowable capsule, delivered from the capsule into solid tissue by the application of force on the shell and biodegrade within the solid tissue to release the VC into the tissue. Within the shell or other structure the VC can be maintained in a viability-sustaining gel that preserves the viability of the VC for selected time periods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a binding member that binds the Extra Domain-A (ED-A) isoform of fibronectin for the treatment of lung cancer and lymphoma.

Abstract: Cancer is a complex group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Described herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Cysteine engineered monospecific and bispecific EGFR and/or c-Met FN3 domain containing molecules comprising one or more free cysteine amino acids are prepared by mutagenizing a nucleic acid sequence of a parent molecule and replacing one or more amino acid residues by cysteine to encode the cysteine engineered FN3 domain containing monospecific or bispecific molecules; expressing the cysteine engineered FN3 domain containing molecules; and recovering the cysteine engineered FN3 domain containing molecule. Isolated cysteine engineered monospecific or bispecific FN3 domain containing molecules may be covalently attached to a detection label or a drug moiety and used therapeutically.

Abstract: The inhibitory oligonucleotides (ODNs) strongly block NF-?B activation induced by TLR9 agonists and TLR7 agonists. The production of proinflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha, is inhibited by the inhibitory-ODNs. Interferon production from human PBMC induced by TLR9 agonist is prevented by the inhibitory-ODNs. These ODNs can be used as a remedy for the treatment of immune-mediated disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), sepsis, multiple organ dysfunction syndromes.

Abstract: The embodiments include methods of preventing or reducing the progression of prostate cancer in mammals susceptible to developing prostate cancer, and to methods of reducing the incidence of clinically detected prostate cancer, using compositions containing compounds based on small peptides and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The method includes, but is not limited to, administering the compounds intramuscularly, orally, intravenously, intraprostatically, intrathecally, intratumorally, intranasally, topically, transdermally, etc., either alone or conjugated to a carrier to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure provides transporter molecules capable of carrying agents of interest across the blood brain barrier. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding transporter molecules, methods making transporter molecules, and methods of using transporter molecules, e.g., for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of central nervous system diseases, disorders, or injuries.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a neurodegenerative disorder such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Multiple Sclerosis (MS) that include administering to a subject at least one inhibitory nucleic acid that decreases the level or activity of microRNA hsa-miR-155.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, and reaction mixtures are provided for identifying a T cell receptor (TCR) and an epitope peptide that specifically binds the TCR. Methods, compositions, and reaction mixtures are also provided for identifying a plurality of T cell receptors and corresponding epitope peptides that specifically bind the T cell receptors. In some cases, the plurality of T cell receptors and corresponding epitope peptides can be identified in a highly parallel manner.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed to target tumor cells with embodiments of the LIGHT proteins linked fused or conjugated to a targeting agent. These compositions bind to both human and mouse receptors with affinity sufficient to conduct preclinical and clinical trials, and with increased affinity as compared to the wild type human LIGHT protein. The targeting of embodiments of LIGHT to tumor cells reduces tumor growth and reduces metastases.

Abstract: Polypeptides are provided directed against IL-6R at specific dose ranges and dosing schedules that result in a prolonged effect on IL-6 mediated signaling. In particular, the invention provides pharmacologically active agents, compositions, methods and/or dosing schedules that have certain advantages compared to the agents, compositions, methods and/or dosing schedules that are currently used and/or known in the art, including the ability to dose less frequently or to administer lower doses to obtain equivalent effects in inhibiting IL-6 mediated signaling.

Abstract: The subject matter relates to Semaphorin 3A (Sema3A) and its use in treatment and prognosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Provided are, inter-alia, methods of treating a subject afflicted with SLE, comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising isolated Sema3A. Further provided are methods for prognosis of SLE, comprising measuring Sema3A serum concentration in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Benzimidazoles of formula (I): wherein: one of X and Y is an N atom or a substituted C atom, and the other is CH; L is a single bond, C1-3 alkylene, C2-3 alkenylene or C2-3 alkynylene; R1 is C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, 3- to 10-membered cycloalkyl, 5- to 10-membered heterocyclyl or 5- to 12-membered heteroaryl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted; Z is halo, C1-6 haloalkyl, nitro, —CN, —N(R2)2, —OR2, —SR2, —S(=0)R2, or —S(=0)2R2; each R2 is independently hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C2-6 alkynyl, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl groups are unsubstituted or substituted; and m is 0 or 1; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are inhibitors of RSV and can therefore be used to treat or prevent an RSV infection.

Abstract: The presently-disclosed subject matter relates to antibodies, compositions, and methods for inhibiting and treating pathogen infection and providing contraception. In particular, the presently-disclosed subject matter relates to inhibiting and treating pathogen infection and providing contraception in a subject using compositions and antibodies capable of trapping pathogens or sperm in mucus, thereby inhibiting transport of pathogens or sperm across mucus secretions. The subject matter further relates to methods for monitoring the effectiveness of vaccines by detecting antibodies capable of trapping pathogens in mucus.

Abstract: SIRPabodies comprise an immunoglobulin variable region, which may specifically bind a tumor antigen, viral antigen, etc., fused to a sequence comprising a binding domain of SIRP?. The binding domain of SIRP? comprises at least the N-terminal Ig-like domain of SIRP?, and may further comprise additional SIRP? sequences. The SIRPabodies find use in therapeutic methods that benefit from the combined activity of blocking CD47 activity, and antibody targeting, e.g. in the treatment of cancer, etc. In some specific embodiments, the SIRPabody comprises anti-CD20 activity and a SIRP binding domain; anti-CD99 and a SIRP binding domain; or anti-TIM3 activity and a SIRP ? binding domain.

Abstract: Improved formulations for transdermal delivery of botulinum toxin are disclosed. The formulations include, for example, botulinum toxin non-covalently associated with a positively charged backbone having branching or efficiency groups. The formulations also include a partitioning agent, oligo-bridge, or polyanion bridge, and may optionally contain a viscosity modifying agent. The formulations are designed for topical application onto the skin of a patient and may be used to treat wrinkles, hyperhidrosis, and other health-related problems. Kits for administration are also described.

Abstract: Mutated hyperthermophilic PTE having a lactonase activity derived from a hyperthermophilic phosphotriesterase corresponding to the consensus sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, the mutated PTE including the at least one mutation chosen amongst 53 putative positions and the mutated PTE having enhanced properties. Also provided are compositions including the mutated hyperthermophilic PTE and the uses thereof, notably as bioscavenger of organophosphate compounds or as quorum quencher of the bacteria using lactones to communicate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel monomeric fusion proteins derived from human GAG binding proteins such as chemokines with increased glycosaminoglycan (GAG) binding affinity and knocked-out or reduced GPCR activity compared to wild type GAG binding proteins, which are highly selectively competitive and are of increased bioavailability, and to their use for prevention or treatment of pathological cell movement as in metastasis.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a reliable and efficient method of generating an antibody which can discriminate between the membrane bound form of an antigen and the soluble form of the same antigen. Said method comprises the steps of: (i) immunizing an animal with a first antigen which comprises either the membrane bound form or the soluble form of the antigen; (ii) administering to the animal an agent which selectively kills rapidly dividing cells; (iii) when the first antigen of step (i) comprises the soluble form, immunizing the animal with a second antigen which comprises the membrane bound form of the antigen, or when the first antigen of step (i) comprises the membrane bound form, immunizing the animal with a second antigen which comprises the soluble form of the antigen; and (iv) screening for an antibody which can bind to the second antigen but which does not bind to the first antigen.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to glycoproteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, comprising a glycoengineered Fc region, wherein said Fc region comprises an optimized N-glycan having the structure of Sia2(?2-6)Gal2GlcNAc2Man3GlcNAc2. The glycoengineered Fc region binds Fc?RIIA or Fc?RIIIA with a greater affinity, relative to comparable monoclonal antibodies comprising the wild-type Fc region. The monoclonal antibodies of the invention are particularly useful in preventing, treating, or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with a disease, disorder, or infection where an enhanced efficacy of effector cell function (e.g., ADCC) mediated by Fc?R is desired, e.g., cancer, autoimmune, infectious disease, and in enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of therapeutic antibodies the effect of which is mediated by ADCC.

Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that are capable of crossing the cellular membrane and entering into the intracellular environment, which polypeptides are suitable for use in prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic applications as well as in screening and detection. Nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides; methods for preparing such polypeptides, host cells expressing or capable of expressing such polypeptides, compositions, and in particular pharmaceutical compositions, that comprise such polypeptides, in particular for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention involves preparing compounds represented by the formula. (In the formula: R1 represents a Br group, an iodine group, a Cl group, an NO2 group, or an NH2 group; R2 represents a halogen group, an NO2 group, an NH2 group, Sn(R6)3, N?N—NR7R8, OSO2R9, NR10R11, phenyliodonium, a heterocyclic group iodine, boric acid, or a borate ester; R30 represents a protective group PG1; R40 or R50 represent hydrogen, a protective group PG2, or C6H5(C6H5)C?N, wherein NR40R50 are together.

Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides that comprise a portion of filamentous bacteriophage gene 3 protein (g3p) sufficient to bind to and/or disaggregate amyloid, e.g., the N1-N2 portion of g3p and mutants and fragments thereof, wherein that g3p amino acid sequence has been modified through amino acid substitution to be substantially less immunogenic than the corresponding wild-type g3p amino acid sequence when used in vivo. The polypeptides of the invention retain their ability bind to and/or disaggregate amyloid. The invention relates furthermore to the use of these variant g3p-polypeptides in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases associated with misfolding or aggregation of amyloid.

Abstract: A stable liquid formulation includes a fusion protein having an Fc domain of a human immunoglobulin G (IgG), in particular, a protein in which an Fc domain of a human immunoglobulin G (IgG) and a soluble extracellular domain of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor are fused (e.g., aflibercept)). A composition for stabilizing a protein and a method for stabilizing a protein in which an Fc domain of an IgG and a soluble extracellular domain of a VEGF receptor are fused are disclosed. The present invention improves therapeutic effects on various ophthalmic diseases (e.g., retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, choroidal neovascularization and wet age-related macular degeneration, etc.) caused by abnormal angiogenesis, while pursuing stabilization of bioactivity through a stable liquid formulation suitable for intravitreal injection of an anti-VEGF-Fc fusion protein including aflibercept.

Abstract: In certain aspects, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for inhibiting activity of TGF? superfamily ligands, particularly ligands such as GDF8, GDF11, activin A, activin B, activin C and activin E, in vertebrates, including rodents and primates, and particularly in humans. In some embodiments, the compositions of the disclosure may be used to treat or prevent diseases or disorders that are associated with abnormal activity of a follistatin-related polypeptide and/or a follistatin ligand.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating a subject suffering from a deficiency in arylsulfatase A in the CNS. The methods include systemic administration of a bifunctional fusion antibody comprising an antibody to a human insulin receptor and an arylsulfatase A.

Abstract: Fusion proteins containing B7-H4 polypeptides are disclosed. The B7-H4 fusion proteins can include full-length B7-H4 polypeptides, or can contain a fragment of a full-length B7-H4 polypeptide, including some or all of the extracellular domain of the B7-H4 polypeptide. Methods for using the fusion proteins to downregulate T cell activation and for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and disorders are also disclosed. The B7-H4 fusion proteins are useful for treating inflammation by inhibiting or reducing differentiation, proliferation, activity, and/or cytokine production and/or secretion by ThI, ThI 7, Th22, and/or other cells that secrete, or cause other cells to secrete, inflammatory molecules, including, but not limited to, IL-1?, TNF-?, TGF-beta, IFN-?, IL-17, IL-6, IL-23, IL-22, IL-21, and MMPs; or enhancing IL-IO secretion by Tregs, increasing the differentiation of Tregs, increasing the number of Tregs, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of biotechnology and relates to the treatment of diseases, especially the treatment of FGF overexpression-related diseases. Particularly, the present invention relates to FGFR-Fc fusion proteins and the use thereof in the treatment of angiogenesis regulation-related diseases. More particularly, the present invention relates to isolated soluble FGFR-Fc fusion proteins and their applications in manufacture of the medicament for the treatment of angiogenesis regulation-related diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents that modulate interleukin-15 (“IL-15”) signal transduction or function (“Therapeutic Agents”) and the use ol? those agents to modulate immune function. The Therapeutic Agents target the interaction between IL-15 and its receptor and modulate IL-15-induced signal transduction. The Therapeutic Agents may be formulated with polymers, such as poly-?-1-?4-N-acetylglucosamine. for administration to a human subject to modulate IL-15-mediated immune function.

Abstract: The invention provides antibodies which bind to the extracellular domain of the Tyrosine-protein kinase transmembrane receptor Matriptase. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies, expression vectors, host cells and methods for expressing the antibodies are also provided. The antibodies may be used for the treatment of cancer, including gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer lung cancer, preferably SCLC, esophageal cancer, head and neck cancer, pancreatic cancer, lymphoma preferably non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and skin cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the temporal administration of EDA agonists, in particular EDI200, which correlate to optimal therapeutic response windows required for the formation of any EDA-dependent structures such as ectodermal appendages. Use of the methods described allow for the design of targeted therapeutic dosing and administration regimens in order to correct or alter abnormal phenotypes associated with genetic disorders, in particular, XLHED.