Abstract: Provided herein are IL27R binding proteins that bind to IL27R? and gp130 and comprise an anti-IL27R? VHH antibody and an anti-gp130 VHH antibody.

Abstract: Methods for administration of an anti-IFN-?/-? antibody by subcutaneous or intravenous administration in a clinically proven safe amount are provided. Also provided are methods for clinically proven safe treatment of IFN-I mediated diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), by subcutaneous or intravenous administration of an anti-IFN-?/-? antibody.

Abstract: The invention provides bispecific polypeptides comprising a first binding domain, designated B1, which is capable of binding specifically to CD137, and a second binding domain, designated B2, which is capable of specifically binding to a tumour cell-associated antigen. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions of such bispecific polypeptides and uses of the same in medicine.

Abstract: Provided herein are common light chain bispecific antibodies that bind CD38 and CD19. The common light chain bispecific antibodies comprise an anti-CD38 heavy chain variable region and anti CD19 heavy chain variable region that each have a negatively-charged amino acid at a terminal heavy chain variable region position. The common light chain bispecific antibodies comprise further comprise an anti-CD38 heavy chain constant region and anti-CD19 heavy chain constant region that each lack a C-terminal lysine residue. Further provided are nucleic acids encoding such common light chain bispecific antibodies and host cells comprising the nucleic acids. Also provided are methods of making such common light chain bispecific antibodies.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for targeted treatment of TAG-72-expressing cancers. In particular, bispecific antibodies are disclosed that are able to engage T-cells to destroy TAG-72-expressing malignant cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a virus composition. The efficacy of a variety of virus compositions loaded with different functional genes was detected, and several virus compositions with excellent antitumor effect were confirmed.

Abstract: The present application relates to an antigen-binding polypeptide that specifically binds to B7H3, comprising at least one complementarity-determining region (CDR) of an antibody heavy chain variable region (VH), wherein the VH comprises an amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 25. The present application further relates to a chimeric antigen receptor comprising the antigen-binding polypeptide and a universal CAR-T cell comprising the chimeric antigen receptor. The CAR-T cell recognizes a surface antigen of a tumor cell and knocks out TCR and HLA-A genes expressed by the cell at the same time, so that the immune rejection caused by an allogeneic CAR-T therapy is reduced, the survival time of the cell is prolonged, and the anti-tumor effect is improved.

Abstract: Provided are compositions for increasing the half-life of a polypeptide or polypeptides in a livestock animal and methods of their use. The compositions involve variant IgG Fc regions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of engineered IgG Fc constructs, wherein said Fc constructs include one or more Fc domains.

Abstract: Provided herein are chimeric antigen receptors that binds specifically to B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) and CD307e, nucleic acids that encode these chimeric antigen receptors, and methods of making and using these chimeric antigen receptors.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bispecific antibodies targeting EGFR and HER2, and methods for the production of these antibodies. The bispecific antibodies consist of one complete antibody on which two VH-VL chains are attached via a linker to each NH terminal region of both VH chains of the antibody. The bispecific antibodies constructed use the amino acid sequences of the heavy chain (VH) and the light chain (VL) variable regions of two monoclonal antibodies targeting EGFR and HER2, namely cetuximab and trastuzumab, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies having specificity to Nectin-4 and uses thereof.

Abstract: Provided are antibodies that specifically bind to CTLA-4 and/or PD-1 and antagonize CTLA-4 and/or PD-1 function. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and kits 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 either alone or in combination.

Abstract: Antigen binding molecules (ABMs) comprising Fab domains in non-native configurations, ABM conjugates comprising the ABMs and cytotoxic or cytostatic agents, pharmaceutical compositions containing the ABMs and ABM conjugates, methods of using the ABMs, ABM conjugates and pharmaceutical compositions for treating cancer, nucleic acids encoding the ABMs, cells engineered to express the ABMs, and methods of producing ABMs.

Abstract: Methods of treating cancers using a BCMAxCD3 bispecific antibody are described.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to combination therapies targeting two or all of PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3 using antibodies specific for these targets in patients who are in need of enhanced immunity. Also included in the disclosure are compositions useful in the therapies. The therapies are useful in treating diseases such as cancers.

Abstract: The disclosure provides trispecific and/or trivalent binding proteins comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more target proteins, wherein a first pair of polypeptides forming the binding protein possess dual variable domains having a cross-over orientation and wherein a second pair of polypeptides forming the binding protein possess a single variable domain. The disclosure also provides methods for making trispecific and/or trivalent binding proteins and uses of such binding proteins.

Abstract: The present invention describes hetero-dimeric immunoglobulins or fragments thereof which bind to CD3 and a disease associated antigen. These hetero-dimeric immunoglobulins have been engineered to promote hetero-dimer formation during expression and can be purified to a high degree using a Protein A differential purification technique.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel hetero-dimeric multi-specific format of multiple antibody variable domains comprising a core of two split variable domain pairs wherein both variable light domains and the two cognate variable heavy domains are positioned in tandem on two separate protein chains, respectively.

Abstract: Provided are methods of clinical treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) (e.g., previously untreated, high-risk DLBCL) in human subjects using a bispecific antibody which binds to CD3 and CD20 in combination with standard of care regimen of R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone).

Abstract: The present invention provides anti-MASP-1 (mannan-binding lectin (MBL)-associated serine protease 1) antibodies and methods of using the same. In some embodiments, an anti-MASP-1 antibody of the invention binds to MASP-1 but does not bind to MASP-3. The invention also provides nucleic acids comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding an anti-MASP-1 antibody of the present invention. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising an anti-MASP-1 antibody of the present invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, that bind to glucocorticoid-inducible TNF receptor (GITR). Also provided are uses of these proteins in therapeutic applications, such as in the treatment of cancer. Further provided are cells that produce the antibodies, polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain variable region of the antibodies, and vectors comprising the polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain variable region of the antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular multivalent antigen-binding protein complex, use of the antigen-binding protein complex in medicine and use of the antigen-binding protein complex in the prophylaxis, treatment or diagnosis of a disorder or disease.

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

Abstract: The present invention is directed to optimized anti-CD3 variable sequences for use in a variety of bispecific formats, including those that utilize scFv components. The invention further relates to nucleic acids encoding for the polypeptide, to vectors comprising the same and to host cells comprising the vector. In another aspect, the invention provides for a pharmaceutical composition comprising the mentioned polypeptide and medical uses of the polypeptide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to recombinant EGFL7, EGFL7 antibodies, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure concern treatment of cancer utilizing methods and compositions that block CD47 such that tumor associated macrophages (TAMs) are not inhibited by CD47 and are able to phagocytose and kill tumor cells. In specific embodiments, the compositions and their use concern fusions of an entity that binds CD47 and an entity that binds cells having FC receptors, such as the FC receptor on TAMs. Certain embodiments concern gene therapy that produces a fusion of the ectodomain of SIRPa and the constant region of IgG4 at a localized tumor or tumor microenvironment, for example. In specific cases, gene transfer is utilized to deliver SIRPa fusion genes into a tumor and/or tumor microenvironment so that the molecules can be expressed locally to increase efficacy (given that the expression of the molecules will be highest at tumor sites) and decrease potential toxicities.

Abstract: The present invention provides genetically modified non-human animals which are deficient in at least one or more types of CD3 genes selected from the group consisting of endogenous CD3?, CD3?, and CD3? in its genome and functionally express at least one or more types of human CD3 genes selected from the group consisting of human CD3?, CD3?, and CD3?. In the genetically modified non-human animals of the present invention, mature T cell differentiation and production can take place, and immunocompetent cells including T cells can exert their functions. The genetically modified non-human animals of the present invention enable efficient evaluation and screening in the development of therapeutic agents and therapeutic methods that use human CD3-mediated targeted drugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment, amelioration or elimination of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the method comprising the administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a CD19×CD3 bispecific single chain antibody construct to an adult patient in the need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies having specificity for BTN2 and uses thereof, in particular for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides non-naturally occurring microbial organisms comprising a 1,4-butanediol (BDO), 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA, 4-hydroxybutanal or putrescine pathway comprising at least one exogenous nucleic acid encoding a BDO, 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA, 4-hydroxybutanal or putrescine pathway enzyme expressed in a sufficient amount to produce BDO, 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA, 4-hydroxybutanal or putrescine and further optimized for expression of BDO. The invention additionally provides methods of using such microbial organisms to produce BDO, 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA, 4-hydroxybutanal or putrescine.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bispecific single-chain antibody, recombinant oncolytic virus for expressing same and virus composition. The antibody named BiTEs-PD-L1 is a bispecific antibody capable of simultaneously binding CD3 and PD-L1 on the surfaces of tumor cells, and it can effectively activate T cells and guide T cells to kill tumor cells. The oncolytic virus oHSV2-BiTEs-PD-L1 is further developed by utilizing the BiTEs-PD-L1, it can reduce frequency and dosage of the administration. The present disclosure also confirmed several virus compositions with excellent antitumor effect.

Abstract: It was discovered that antigen-binding molecules comprising (i) a domain that binds to a molecule expressed on the surface of cells having immune response-suppressing functions, and (ii) a T cell receptor complex-binding domain exhibit more superior antitumor effects than conventional antigen-binding molecules by crosslinking T cells with cells having immune response-suppressing functions, and damaging the cells having immune response-suppressing functions.

Abstract: Provided is an antibody that has a high binding activity to membrane-bound IgM on the surface of B cells and exhibits a growth inhibition effect on the B cells, even in the presence of soluble IgM in blood. A bispecific antibody, which binds to IgM and a B cell surface antigen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that mutant KCNJ5 is associated with adrenal diseases and disorders. The invention includes compositions and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal diseases and disorders, based upon the presence or absence of a KCNJ5 mutation that is associated with an adrenal disease or disorder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biomarkers associated with the clinical response to an FGF-18 compound before or during treatment of a cartilage disorder. It relates more particularly to specific proteins present in the blood, serum, synovial fluid or in the urine, which can be used as biomarkers for the diagnosis, pre-treatment of patients and during therapy of cartilage disorders. The invention can be used in predicting the response to an FGF-18 compound treatment, before starting the treatment or during the treatment. It could be used for selecting/identifying subjects to be treated according to specific doses and/or dosing regimens by intra-articular administration of an FGF-18 compound. The use of these biomarkers in diagnostics could result in increased benefit and reduced risk-benefit ratio in subjects.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of dosing for the treatment of cancers, such as B cell proliferative disorders, with anti-cluster of differentiation 20 (CD20)/anti-cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3) bispecific antibodies.

Abstract: Multispecific antibodies binding to human CD40 and human CD137, methods for preparing such multispecific antibodies, and methods of using such multispecific antibodies for therapeutic or other purposes.

Abstract: A system and method for homomorphic encryption in a healthcare network environment is provided and includes receiving digital data over the healthcare network at a data custodian server in a plurality of formats from various data sources, encrypting the data according to a homomorphic encryption scheme, receiving a query at the data custodian server from a data consumer device concerning a portion of the encrypted data, initiating a secure homomorphic work session between the data custodian server and the data consumer device, generating a homomorphic work space associated with the homomorphic work session, compiling, by the data custodian server, a results set satisfying the query, loading the results set into the homomorphic work space, and building an application programming interface (API) compatible with the results set, the API facilitating encrypted analysis on the results set in the homomorphic work space.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind Lymphocyte Activation Gene-3 (LAG-3). Also provided are methods of stimulating an immune response, inhibiting growth of tumor cells, and treating an autoimmune, inflammatory, or viral disease.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a conjugate comprising an antigen (for example a saccharide antigen) covalently linked to a Pseudomonas aeruginosa PcrV carrier protein comprising an amino acid sequence which is at least 80% identical to the sequence of SEQ ID NO:1-4, wherein the antigen is linked (either directly or through a linker) to an amino acid residue of the P. aeruginosa PcrV carrier protein. The invention also discloses Pseudomonas aeruginosa PcrV proteins that contain glycosylation site consensus sequences.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies with T cell-interacting regions and/or glycan-interacting regions. Bispecific antibodies capable of recruiting T cells to cancer cells are also provided, including bispecific antibodies capable of recruiting T cells to cancer cells expressing sialyl Tn (STn). The present disclosure also includes methods for killing cells by targeting them with antibodies having T cell-interacting regions.

Abstract: An anti-Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) and anti-Cluster-of-Differentiation (CD3) bispecific antibody and uses thereof are provided. The bispecific antibody can specifically bind to antigen epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) on tumor cell surface and antigen CD3 molecule on immune cell surface. The single-chain antibody (ScFv) of an anti-CD3 antibody is located at the C terminal of the constant region of the anti-EGFR antibody. Further provided are a preparation method of the bispecific antibody and clinical applications of the bispecific antibody. The bispecific antibody has high affinity, and is used for treating tumor diseases caused by high expression or abnormal expression of the EGFR and other diseases caused by other overexpression of the EGFR.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of biological markers of ovarian cancer. Specifically, cancer-associated autoantibodies to ANXA1, ARP3, SAHH, SERPH, ARAP1, OTUB1, ATP1A1, UBA1, and CFAH have been identified in subjects with early stage ovarian cancer. These autoantibodies can be utilised for a range of purposes including methods for detecting ovarian cancer, methods for screening for early stage ovarian cancer, and methods for assessing treatment response as well as disease progression and recurrence. The autoantibodies also represent prognostic markers of ovarian cancer development.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide an effective pharmaceutical composition or a dosage regimen for preventing and/or treating bleeding, a disease accompanying bleeding, or a disease caused by bleeding. The inventors discovered that by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a bispecific antigen-binding molecule that recognizes (a) blood coagulation factor IX and/or activated blood coagulation factor IX and (b) blood coagulation factor X and/or activated blood coagulation factor X according to a given dosage regimen, bleeding, a disease accompanying bleeding, or a disease caused by bleeding can be prevented and/or treated more effectively.

Abstract: A TIM-3 antibody, an antigen-binding fragment thereof, and medical uses thereof are described. More specifically, the present invention provides a rat-derived antibody containing a CDR region of the TIM-3 antibody, a chimeric antibody or a human-derived antibody thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the TIM-3 antibody and the antigen-binding fragment thereof, as well as uses thereof serving as a drug. In particular, the present invention provides uses of a human-derived TIM-3 antibody in the preparation of drugs for treating TIM-3-related conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel DLL3/CD3 binding proteins. The invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such proteins; to methods for preparing such proteins; to host cells expressing or capable of expressing such proteins; to compositions comprising such proteins; and to uses of such proteins or such compositions, in particular for therapeutic purposes in the field of cancer diseases.

Abstract: VH domain, in which: (i) the amino acid residue at position 112 is one of K or Q; and/or (ii) the amino acid residue at position 89 is T; and/or (iii) the amino acid residue at position 89 is L and the amino acid residue at position 110 is one of K or Q; and (iv) in each of cases (i) to (iii), the amino acid at position 11 is preferably V; and in which said VH domain contains a C-terminal extension (X)n, in which a is 1 to 10, preferably 1 to 5, such as 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (and preferably 1 or 2, such as 1); and each X is an (preferably naturally occurring) amino acid residue that is independently chosen, and preferably independently chosen from the group consisting of alanine (A), glycine (G), valine (V), leucine (L) or isoleucine (I).

Abstract: There is described bispecific antibodies which selectively bind to Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) and the CD3 subunit of the T-Cell Receptor (TCR), their production and their use. Also described is the use of the bispecific antibodies in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The disclosure generally provides proteins that bind two epitopes (e.g., a first and a second epitope) and that are bivalent for binding to each of the first and second epitopes. The disclosure also provides for specific binding proteins, including antibodies, which bind to a target protein. The disclosure also provides compositions comprising such proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding such proteins and methods of making such proteins. The disclosure provides methods of inducing an immune response in a subject as well as methods for treating or preventing cancer in a subject by administering the proteins, nucleic acid molecules and/or compositions to the subject.