Abstract: Provided herein are cancer stem cell targeted cancer vaccines and methods for treating and vaccinating against cancer. Also contained herein are regimens by which cancer stem cell targeted cancer vaccines are administered, such regimens comprising peptides, compositions, immunomodulatory agents, and emulsifiers. Also provided are the patient populations to which the regimens are to be administered, and the dosages, schedules, route of administration for the regimens.

Abstract: Sarcomas are rare malignant tumors arising from the mesenchymal tissues at all body sites. The inventors show that in a mouse model of p16/p19 deficiency prone to tumor development, the absence of the mouse pantetheinase Vnn1 enhances the frequency of aggressive fibrosarcomas. They also show that reintroduction of a catalytically active form of the Vnn1 pantetheinase limits tumor growth in vivo. Interestingly, VNN1 expression in human sarcomas is associated with reduced aggressiveness and lower risk of metastatic relapse in patients. In conclusion, Vnn1 represents a novel marker of sarcoma and may modulate tumor aggressiveness by sustaining myofibroblast cell differentiation, thereby limiting evolution towards undifferentiated tumors. The present invention relates to the use of Vnn1 as a biomarker and a therapeutic target in sarcomas.

Abstract: Sulfonamide-containing linkage systems for release of payload compounds from an attached targeting moiety in drug conjugates. The conjugates have the formula of [(P)-(L)]m-(T), wherein (P) is a payload compound, (L) is a linker, (T) is a targeting moiety and m is an integer from 1- to 10. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such conjugates and there use in treating cancer.

Abstract: Polypeptides derived from fibronectin are presented that are neutrophil elastase-resistant and can bind to growth factors and/or enhance growth factor activity. These polypeptides are useful for enhancing wound healing in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating a disease characterised by aberrant cell proliferation (e.g., a cancer) in a human subject in need thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to treating the above conditions by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one agent that increases activation of a receptor of at least one type II interferon and/or type I interferon, and administering to the subject at least one agent that inhibits the Hedgehog (Hh) signalling pathway (e.g., Vismodegib). Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, including controlled release pharmaceutical compositions, containing at least one agent that increases activation of a receptor of at least one type II interferon and/or type I interferon (e.g., a checkpoint inhibitor), an inhibitor of Hh signalling pathway, and a controlled release matrix such as a SiO2 matrix gel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the use of Jumonji C demethylase inhibitors for the radiosensitization of cancers cells and the treatment and prevention of chemotherapy resistance in cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.

Abstract: The present technology relates generally to methods and compositions for targeted nucleic acid sequence enrichment, as well as uses of such enrichment for error-corrected nucleic acid sequencing applications. In some embodiments, highly accurate, error corrected and massively parallel sequencing of nucleic acid material is possible using a combination of uniquely labeled strands in a double-stranded nucleic acid complex in such a way that each strand can be informatically related to its complementary strand, but also distinguished from it following sequencing of each strand or an amplified product derived therefrom. In various embodiments, this information can be used for the purpose of error correction of the determined sequence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to binding molecules that possess one or more epitope-binding sites specific for an epitope of CD137 and one or more epitope-binding sites specific for an epitope of a tumor antigen (“TA”) (e.g., a “CD137×TA Binding Molecule”). In one embodiment, such CD137×TA Binding Molecules will be bispecific molecules, especially bispecific tetravalent diabodies, that are composed of two, three, four or more than four polypeptide chains and possessing two epitope-binding sites each specific for an epitope of CD137 and two epitope-binding sites each specific for an epitope of a TA. Alternatively, such CD137×TA Binding Molecules will be bispecific molecules, especially bispecific trivalent binding molecules composed of three or more polypeptide chains and possessing one or two epitope-binding sites each specific for an epitope of CD137 and one or two epitope-binding sites each specific for an epitope of a TA.

Abstract: Provided are methods of treating a brain tumor in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to the patient a compound described herein and radiation therapy and/or one or more additional therapeutic agents.

Abstract: FN3 domains that specifically bind to PD-L1, their conjugates, isolated nucleotides encoding the molecules, vectors, host cells, and methods of making and using them are useful in therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination comprising an antineoplastic agent, e.g. an antimetabolite antineoplastic agent and a type 1 serotonin receptor (HTR1) modulator, e.g. a HTR1 antagonist. In addition the invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a combination of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The invention also relates to the combination and pharmaceutical composition according to the invention for use in medicine, particularly for use in the prevention and/or treatment of a hematological malignancy.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-CD7 chimeric activating receptor (CAR) and an anti-CD7 protein expression blocker, and methods of using such compositions in cancer therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to methods of treating cancer carrying a histone H3K27M (H3K27M) mutation (e.g., diffuse midline glioma with H3K27M mutation) using immunotherapeutic compositions comprising immune cells engineered to express GD2-specific chimeric antigen receptors.

Abstract: This document relates to materials and methods for the production of protein. In one aspect, this document provides a nucleic acid construct including a first alcohol oxidase promoter element, wherein the first alcohol oxidase promoter element includes a mutation at one or more nucleotide positions corresponding to any of nucleotide positions 668-734 relative to SEQ ID NO: 28.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel tumor-specific phosphorylated peptides, nucleic acids encoding those peptides, and antibodies generated against said peptides. The genes, peptides, and antibodies described herein may be used as diagnostic indicators of the presence of breast cancer and/or used in therapeutics to treat breast cancer.

Abstract: A method for improving a skin condition of a subject in need thereof includes administering to the subject a composition including a bioactive compound. The bioactive compound is a peptide, and includes at least one amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 11. Each of the amino acid sequence is a peptide of fish skin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to immune adjuvants containing IAP inhibitors, including Smac mimetics. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and vaccines containing an IAP inhibitor and an antigen. Methods of enhancing an immune response by administration of an IAP inhibitor, methods of treating or preventing cancer, methods of treating or preventing infections, methods of treating autoimmune disorders, and methods of potentiating cytokine or antibody production are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for binding or capturing autoantibodies directed to various Glycoprotein 2 (GP2) isoforms. In particular the invention provides an in vitro method for the diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder by the detection of autoantibodies that bind one or more isoforms of GP2. The invention is characterized by the provision of multiple isoforms of GP2 as autoantibody targets and encompasses the practical utilization of the finding that the isoform specificity of anti-GP2 autoantibodies enables determination of particular autoimmune diseases. The invention also provides a system and kit developed for carrying out the claimed method. The present invention is useful for determining whether a sample from an individual comprises autoantibodies associated with an autoimmune disease, and for differentiating between multiple autoimmune diseases that exhibit similar symptoms, such as Celiac disease (CeD), Crohn's disease (CD), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), and/or ulcerative colitis (UC).

Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions, methods, and therapeutic uses related to fusogenic protein MINION (microprotein inducer of fusion).

Abstract: The present invention provides a complex for use in the prevention and/or treatment of cancer, the complex comprising a) a cell penetrating peptide, b) at least one antigen or antigenic epitope, and c) at least one TLR peptide agonist, wherein the components a)-c) are covalently linked. In particular, compositions for use in the prevention and/or treatment of cancer, such as a pharmaceutical compositions and vaccines are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions and kits for enriching and determining nucleotide sequences of a plurality of target loci from a sample comprising nucleic acids. The methods comprise one or more cycles of primer extension followed by PCR amplification of target sequences using nested target-specific primers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protein drug conjugates, methods of manufacturing the same and their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to protein drug conjugates comprising a globular protein, an improved linker and a drug for use in targeted drug delivery applications.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating a subject with cancer, with a therapeutic dose of annexin V to the subject.

Abstract: Disclosed are composition and methods for treating immune disorders. Also disclosed are diagnosis methods and prognosis methods.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cells that are immune cells or precursor cells thereof, which cells recombinantly express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR), and a dominant negative form of an inhibitor of a cell-mediated immune response of the immune cell, wherein the CAR binds to a cancer antigen. Also disclosed herein are T cells that recognize and are sensitized to a cancer antigen, which T cells recombinantly express a dominant negative form of an inhibitor of a T cell-mediated immune response. Additionally provided are methods of using such cells to treat cancer in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are antibody-cytotoxin antibody-drug conjugates and related compounds, such as linker-cytotoxin conjugates and the linkers used to make them, and intermediates in their synthesis; compositions; and methods, including methods of treating cancers.

Abstract: An isolated peptide is provided. The peptide comprises an amino acid sequence arranged in a space and configuration that allow interaction of the peptide with the DNA Binding Domain (DBD) of p53 through at least one residue of the DBD by which pCAP 250 (SEQ ID NO: 1) binds the DBD, wherein the peptide at least partially reactivates a mutant p53 protein, with the proviso that the peptide is not SEQ ID NO: 59-382.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of protecting the heart from damage, by administering to a patient at risk of such damage, a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition which inhibits the interaction of RSK3 and mAKAP?, or the expression or activity of one or both of those molecules. This composition may be in the form of a peptide that specifically inhibits mAKAP? binding to RSK3 or in the form of an siRNA construct which inhibits the expression of RSK3.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are composite polypeptide. According to various embodiments, the composite polypeptide includes a parent polypeptide and a metal binding motif capable of forming a complex with a metal cation. The composite polypeptide may be conjugated with a linker unit having a plurality of functional elements to form a multi-functional molecular construct. Alternatively, multiple composite polypeptides may be conjugated to a linker unit to form a molecular construct, or a polypeptide bundle. Linker units suitable for conjugating with the composite polypeptide having the metal binding motif are also disclosed.

Abstract: A long-chain peptide antigen includes a plurality of epitopes. An interepitope sequence located between two of the plurality of epitopes contains four to ten consecutive tyrosines. The long-chain peptide antigen may be administered to a patient together with a hydrophobized polysaccharide, such as cholesterol-modified pullulan, and/or an adjuvant, such as CpG oligo DNA.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising inhibitors of human histone methyltransferase EZH2 and one or more other therapeutic agents, for example, modulators of CD40 pathway activity, such as CD40 agonists, and methods of combination therapy for administering to subjects in need thereof for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Provided are methods, uses and pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cancer with a B1SP fusion protein in a biologically effective amount sufficient to cause cell death of a prostate cancer cell or to inhibit proliferation of the prostate cancer cells. The cancer may be prostate cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, glioblastoma or endometrial cancer. The prostate cancer may be an androgen receptor (AR) positive prostate cancer and the B1SP fusion protein may include a sema domain, a structural stabilization domain; and a half life extending moiety.

Abstract: An antimicrobial peptide has the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, except that i) the 1st and the 14th amino acids are deleted, ii) the 4th and the 8th amino acids are substituted with lysine (K), iii) the 7th amino acid is substituted with leucine (L), iv) the 9th amino acid is optionally substituted with lysine (K), and v) the 12th amino acid is optionally substituted with lysine (K). A method for antimicrobial treatment in a subject including administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of the antimicrobial peptide to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound, preferably a peptide, having the following characteristics: a) consisting of 9 amino acids in a linear arrangement; b) of those 9 amino acids, 5 are cationic and 4 have a lipophilic R group; c) at least one of said 9 amino acids is a non-genetically coded amino acid (e.g. a modified derivative of a genetically coded amino acid); and optionally d) the lipophilic and cationic residues are arranged such that there are no more than two of either type of residue adjacent to one another; and further optionally e) the molecule comprises two pairs of adjacent cationic amino acids and one or two pairs of adjacent lipophilic residues; for use in the treatment of a tumour by combined, sequential or separate administration with an immune checkpoint inhibitor. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical packs or compositions comprising these active agents and methods of treating a tumour comprising administration of these active agents.

Abstract: The present application relates to a novel immunity-inducing agent for treatment and/or prevention of cancer. Specifically, the present application provides an immunity-inducing agent comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one polypeptide having immunity-inducing activity and selected from polypeptides derived from MCEMP1 and modified forms thereof, or a recombinant vector comprising a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide and capable of expressing the polypeptide in vivo, and a method for inducing immunity, comprising administering the immunity-inducing agent to a subject.

Abstract: The object is to provide a tumor antigen peptide that is specifically presented on a cancer and a cancer stem cell, and a pharmaceutical composition, etc. that is useful for the prevention and/or treatment of a cancer and contains the above peptide as an active ingredient. The above object has been accomplished by providing a BORIS-derived partial peptide belonging to isoform A or C or subfamily 5 or 6, a polynucleotide encoding the peptide, a pharmaceutical composition containing the above as an active ingredient, and an agent for the prevention and/or treatment of a cancer, the agent containing the above as an active ingredient and inducing CTLs.

Abstract: Provided is a novel peptide and a cosmetic composition for inhibiting a skin-aging or a skin-wrinkle formation including the same. The peptide has activities for facilitating the bindings between keratinocytes; and increasing the expressions of junction proteins significantly.

Abstract: The present application provides an inhibitory compound, such as a peptide, and methods for using the inhibitory compound in the treatment, diagnosis or monitoring of cognitive and mood disorders that are typically associated with memory loss and/or loss of executive function. In one example, the inhibitory compound is a peptide that mimics the N-terminal sequence of the intracellular loop of ?5 subunit of ?5GABAA receptors. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating a disorder associated with memory loss or loss of executive function. The therapeutic method comprises the step of inhibiting binding of radixin to ?5GABAA receptors, for example, by administration of the presently described inhibitory compound or peptide.

Abstract: Differential expression of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and enhancer RNAs (eRNAs) are used to monitor diseases and determine therapeutic efficacy in, for example, neurological diseases, inflammatory diseases, rheumatic diseases, and autoimmune diseases. Machine learning systems are used to identify lncRNAs or eRNAs having differential expression correlated with responsiveness to various therapies.

Abstract: Disclosed are a type of tridentate linkers and use thereof. The tridentate linkers can be used to prepare an antibody drug conjugates as represented by formula I, L-(T-A-D)n??I wherein, L is an antibody, antibody fragment or protein; T is a tridentate linker part; A is a cleavable linker group or a noncleavable linker part; D is a drug part; n is an integer of 0-8. The structure of the tridentate linker part is as represented by formula II, wherein, W is substituted aryl, heteroaryl, linear alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Extracts of Agaricus blazei Murill have been found to have anti-tumor activity. In particular, a polar, high molecular weight fraction of an Agaricus blazei Murill extract has been found which has an inhibitory effect on legumain activity. Extracts of Agaricus blazei Murill can be used in a pharmaceutical composition to inhibit cysteine protease legumain in a patient suffering from a tumor thereby treating the tumor and preventing new tumors.

Abstract: This invention provides novel polydentate selective high affinity ligands (SHALs) that can be used in a variety of applications in a manner analogous to the use of antibodies. SHALs typically comprise a multiplicity of ligands that each bind different region son the target molecule. The ligands are joined directly or through a linker thereby forming a polydentate moiety that typically binds the target molecule with high selectivity and avidity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for analyzing the activation state of a signaling pathway in a cell or tissue separated from a subject through real time single molecule protein-protein interaction analysis, and a method for selecting a personalized medicine or predicting a therapeutic efficacy to a medicine using the same.

Abstract: A peptide derived from the copine 7 protein and having both cell permeability and bone tissue regeneration ability, and a use of the peptide, are described. The peptide has excellent bone tissue regeneration ability and is therefore useful for treating a disease requiring bone regeneration, such as osteoporosis. Particularly, by also having cell permeability, the peptide does not require the attachment of a separate peptide or addition of another preparation for the cell permeation thereof and thus can be conveniently applied in orthopedics and the like requiring various surgical regeneration treatments.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of making immune effector cells (e.g., T cells, NK cells) that can be engineered to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR), compositions and reaction mixtures comprising the same, and methods of treatment using the same.

Abstract: Isolated peptides and compositions comprising same are provided. Further, methods for targeting mitochondria in a cell, methods for assessing mitochondrial function in a cell and methods for diagnosing mitochondria associated diseases are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-angiogenic peptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 70% identity to amino acid residues 123-140 of SEQ ID NO 1 or amino acid residues 24-141 of SEQ ID NO 2. The invention also provides nucleic acid constructs encoding such peptides, and vectors and cells comprising such nucleic acid constructs. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the peptides or nucleic acid constructs of the invention, and the use of peptides, nucleic acid constructs or pharmaceutical compositions of the invention to treat diseases associated with angiogenesis.