Abstract: Provided herein are fusion protein constructs that can bind a complement-associated antigen, comprising a targeting moiety and a complement modulator protein, or a fragment thereof or a variant thereof. The targeting moiety is an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof, in some examples. Further provided are methods of using the fusion protein constructs, for example, in treating complement mediation conditions.

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 invention provides compositions and methods for treating joint disorders that are characterized by an inflammatory component. In some aspects, the compositions and methods are to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis and other arthritides and to treat osteoarthritis and other arthritides in a mammalian joint.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and kits for treating pain. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods of using PD-L1/PD-1-associated compounds to treat pain and/or bone destruction from bone cancer, and associated kits. The present disclosure also provides methods to assess the efficacy of compounds to suppress PD-1-associated nociceptive neuron activity.

Abstract: The present application n relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PD-1 antibody and an M-CSF antibody. The combination can be administered independently or separately, in a quantity which is therapeutically effective for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Antitumor antagonists that bind specifically to immune checkpoint regulators, angiogenesis pathway regulators and/or TGF pathway regulators are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for treating proliferative disorders, infections, and immunological disorders with the antitumor antagonists described herein.

Abstract: A polypeptide is disclosed that binds tumor-associated antigens (TAA) on the surface of cancer cells and a NKG2D receptor. The NKG2D receptor is expressed on the surfaces of killer cells such as natural killer cells, T cells, natural killer T cells, and gamma delta T cells. In some cases, the TAA is CS-1 or EGFRvIII. Also disclosed are polynucleotides encoding the disclosed polypeptides, vectors comprising the disclosed polynucleotides, and host cells comprising the disclosed vectors. Also disclosed are bivalent antibodies comprising the disclosed polypeptides. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed antibodies. Also disclosed are methods of treating cancer in a subject using the disclosed bi-specific antibodies.

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: Described herein are methods for the efficient production of antibodies and other multimeric protein complexes (collectively referred to herein as heteromultimeric proteins) capable of specifically binding to more than one target. The targets may be, for example, different epitopes located on a single molecule or located on different molecules.

Abstract: The invention provides recombinant Roundabout Receptor 2 (ROBO2) proteins designed to bind SLIT ligands and prevent their binding to ROBO2 cell surface receptors. Also provided are methods for use of these recombinant ROBO2 proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing carbohydrate T cell epitope conjugates of formula (I): M(T-B)n (I) wherein M, T, B and n ore as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies specifically binding PD-1, TIM-3 or PD-1 and TIM-3, polynucleotides encoding the antibodies or fragments, and methods of making and using the foregoing.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for determining cancer treatment using an immune modulating therapy in a subject in need thereof. The method comprises assessing whether a lymphatic system in a subject is dysregulated. When the lymphatic system is dysregulated, a treatment for the lymphatic system is determined before a therapeutic amount of an immune modulating therapy is administered to treat cancer in the subject. Alternatively, when the lymphatic system is dysregulated, an immune modulating therapy is selected to treat cancer in the subject, which immune modulating therapy is independent of immune-cell priming, antigen trafficking, antigen presentation, and any combination thereof. The subject may also be treated for cancer accordingly.

Abstract: The present invention provides multispecific Fab fusion proteins (MSFP) that specifically bind to CD3 and EpCAM. The present invention further provides uses of the MSFPs for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treating cancer, and kits comprising the MSFPs. Also provided are anti-EpCAM antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods, compositions, and kits for the treatment of cancer using a combination treatment comprising a locally administered chemotherapy and an immunotherapeutic agent. The presently disclosed subject matter also provides methods of promoting the combination treatment and instructing a patient to receive the combination treatment are also provided, as well immunotherapeutic, non-immunosuppressive compositions comprising the combination treatment, and methods of using the immunotherapeutic, non-immunosuppressive compositions for treating cancer.

Abstract: An antibody is provided. The antibody comprises an Fc region and a Fab region, wherein the Fab region comprises a first covalent link between a first heavy chain and a first light chain of the Fab region and a second covalent link between a second heavy chain and a second light chain of said Fab region, wherein a position of the first covalent link relative to the first heavy chain is different to a position of the second covalent link relative to the second heavy chain. Methods of generating same and uses thereof are also provided.

Abstract: Bispecific antigen binding molecules (e.g., antibodies) that bind blood clotting factors, factor IXa (FIXa) and factor X (FX), and enhance the FIXa-catalysed activation of FX to FXa. Use of the bispecific antigen binding molecules to control bleeding, by replacing natural cofactor FVIIIa which is deficient in patients with haemophilia A.

Abstract: Methods for purifying multispecific antibodies on interest (MAIs) that co-engage at least two different antigens or epitopes (also referred to targets, used interchangeably throughout), from compositions comprising the MAI and parental homodimeric antibody species are provided, as well as reagents which may be used to practice such methods.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for managing, treating, or preventing vitiligo using proteins that specifically bind to Programmed Death-1 (PD-1) and modulate the expression and/or activity of PD-1.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to novel bispecific antigen binding molecules for T cell activation and re-direction to specific target cells. In addition, the present invention relates to polynucleotides encoding such bispecific antigen binding molecules, and vectors and host cells comprising such polynucleotides. The invention further relates to methods for producing the bispecific antigen binding molecules of the invention, and to methods of using these bispecific antigen binding molecules in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: Bispecific antibodies whose FIX activation-inhibiting activity is not elevated and whose FVIII cofactor function-substituting activity is elevated have been successfully discovered.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for managing, treating, or preventing immune disorders, such as autoimmune diseases, using proteins that specifically bind to Programmed Death-1 (PD-1) and modulate the expression and/or activity of PD-1.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that target an E-cadherin linker segment, homologous to other segments adjacent to cell membrane in cancer cell shed proteins for diagnosis and therapy of cancers of epithelial origin. We design this peptide based in experimental observations that demonstrate shedding of E-cadherin and extracellular domains of other cell surface proteins during cancer progression and metastasis and based on our observation that a proline residue after transmembrane domain is present in many proteins on the cell surface that are targets for proteolytic processing. The corresponding antibodies were validated in vitro and in vivo using animal models and have showed no toxicity and significant tumor regression for gastric cancer, including potentiation of commercial drug, when utilized in combination.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to inhibitors of proprotein convertase subtilisin-like/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) for the treatment of lipoprotein metabolism disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bispecific antibody construct comprising a first binding domain which binds to human DLL3 on the surface of a target cell and a second binding domain which binds to human CD3 on the surface of a T cell. Moreover, the invention provides a polynucleotide encoding the antibody construct, a vector comprising the polynucleotide and a host cell transformed or transfected with the polynucleotide or vector. Furthermore, the invention provides a process for the production of the antibody construct of the invention, a medical use of the antibody construct and a kit comprising the antibody construct.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are immunoglobulin fusion proteins comprising a first antibody region, a first therapeutic agent, and a first connecting peptide; wherein the first therapeutic agent is attached to the first antibody region by the connecting peptide; and wherein the connecting peptide does not comprise a region having beta strand secondary structure. The connecting peptide may comprise an extender peptide. The extender peptide may have an alpha helical secondary structure. The connecting peptide may comprise a linker peptide. The linker peptide may not comprise any secondary structure. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising the immunoglobulin fusion proteins and methods for using the immunoglobulin fusion proteins for the treatment or prevention of a disease or condition in a subject.

Abstract: The invention relates to single domain VHH fragments which specifically bind to and inhibit superoxide dismutase and/or bind to and inhibit catalase and/or bind to and inhibit superoxide dismutase and catalase, in particular for the use in the therapy of tumor diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides anti-cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3) antibodies and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bispecific (monoclonal) antibody molecule with a first binding domain binding an antigen on CD8+ T-cells that does not naturally occur in and/or on CD8+ T-cells and a second binding domain binding to a tumor specific antigen naturally occurring on the surface of a tumor cell. The bispecific (monoclonal) antibody molecules are particularly useful in combination with transduced CD8+ T-cells comprising an antigen which does not naturally occur in and/or on CD8+ T-cells and/or a T-cell receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multispecific antibodies, methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions containing said antibodies and uses thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are binding proteins that specifically bind to human CD33, and in particular to bispecific binding proteins that specifically bind to human CD33 and human CD3. Also described herein are bispecific tandem diabodies that bind to CD33 and CD33, and their uses for immunotherapy of CD33+ cancers, diseases and conditions such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the reduction, prevention or treatment of cardiovascular events and/or cardiovascular diseases, including acute cardiovascular disease or chronic cardiovascular disease using anti-IL-1? binding molecules (e.g., IL-1? binding antibodies and fragments thereof). The present disclosure also relates to methods for prevention or treatment of cardiovascular events and/or cardiovascular diseases, including by reducing a cardiovascular event or disease.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a MSBODY and a cytotoxic immune cell (e.g., Cytokine-induced killer cell) to form Armed Activated CIK cells (ACCs), wherein the MSBODY comprising a first antigen binding moiety that has specificity for a tumor antigen, and a second antigen binding moiety that binds to the cell. Provided are also methods preparing a composition comprising a MSBODY and a cytotoxic immune cell, and methods for treating patients with CIK cells armed with bispecific antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention provides a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for cancer, containing an expression vector encoding a chimeric Hepatitis B virus core antigen polypeptide inserted with an amino acid sequence containing a specific epitope of VEGF and/or a specific epitope of angiopoietin-2, wherein the amino acid sequence containing the specific epitope is inserted between the amino acid residues 80 and 81 of the hepatitis B virus core antigen polypeptide.

Abstract: Herein are reported anti-ANG2 antibodies. A specific anti-ANG2 antibody comprises (a) a HVR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 20, (b) a HVR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 21, and (c) a HVR-H3 comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 23.

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: This invention relates to chimeric and humanized antibodies that specifically bind the BCR complex, and particularly chimeric and humanized antibodies to the BCR complex. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies and compositions comprising them in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and infectious disease.

Abstract: The invention provides heterodimeric antibodies comprising a first heavy chain comprising a first Fc domain and a single chain Fv region that binds a first antigen. The heterodimeric antibodies also comprise a second heavy chain comprising a second Fc domain, a first variable heavy chain and a first variable light chain, wherein the first and second Fc domains are different.

Abstract: Antibody molecules that specifically bind to TIM-3 are disclosed. The anti-TIM-3 antibody molecules can be used to treat, prevent and/or diagnose immune, cancerous, or infectious conditions and/or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to humanized or chimeric antibodies binding CD3. It furthermore relates to bispecific antibodies, compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, use of said antibodies in the treatment of a disease, and method of treatment.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind complement C1s protein; and nucleic acid molecules that encode such antibodies. In some embodiments, such anti-complement C1s antibodies inhibit proteolytic activity of C1s. The present disclosure also provides compositions comprising such antibodies, and methods to produce and use such antibodies, nucleic acid molecules, and compositions.

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.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind complement C1s protein; and nucleic acid molecules that encode such antibodies. The present disclosure also provides compositions comprising such antibodies, and methods to produce and use such antibodies, nucleic acid molecules, and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multivalent antibody or a heavy/light chain component thereof comprising: a heavy chain comprising a constant region fragment, said constant region fragment located between two variable domains which are not a cognate pair, the heavy chain further comprising an Fc region with at least one domain selected from CH2, CH3 and combinations thereof, with the proviso that the heavy chain contains no more than one CH1 domain and only contains two variable domains, and a light chain comprising a constant region fragment located between two variable domains which are not a cognate pair, wherein said heavy and light chains are aligned to provide a first binding site formed by a first cognate pair of variable domains and a second binding site formed by a second cognate pair of variable domains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to humanized or chimeric antibodies binding CD3. It furthermore relates to bispecific antibodies, compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, use of said antibodies in the treatment of a disease, and method of treatment.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated human monoclonal antibodies that bind to IFNAR-1 and that are capable of inhibiting the biological activity of Type I interferons. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The invention also provides methods for inhibiting Type I interferon-mediated disorders using the antibodies of the invention, including methods for treating autoimmune disorders, transplant rejection or Graft Versus Host Disease using the antibodies of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a therapeutic cancer treatment using a soluble CD80 fusion protein that binds to PDL1 and inhibits PDL1-PD1 interactions thereby overcoming PDL1-induced immune suppression and restoring T cell activation.

Abstract: Multispecific antibodies based on antibodies that share a common light chain are described herein. The multispecific antibodies include: modified heavy chains having, by domain exchange, a common light chain variable domain VL; and two modified light chains having, by domain exchange, variable heavy chain domains of a first antibody (VH1) and a second antibody (VH2), wherein one light chain is of kappa isotype and one light chain is of lambda isotype. The present invention also relates to methods for the manufacture of such antibodies and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to bispecific antibodies comprising a first antigen-binding site that specifically binds to PD1 and a second antigen-binding site that specifically binds to TIM3, in particular to bispecific antibodies, wherein the bispecific antibody binds to TIM3 with a lower binding affinity when compared to the binding to PD1. The invention further relates to methods of producing these molecules and to methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides multivalent and multispecific binding proteins that are capable of binding two or more antigens, or two or more epitopes. The present invention also provides methods of making and using such multivalent and multispecific binding proteins, including methods of using such binding proteins for prevention or treatment of various diseases, or for detecting specific antigens in vitro or in vivo.