Abstract: Disclosed is a stable pharmaceutical formulation, comprising a fusion protein in which the extracellular ligand-binding domain of a human p75 tumor necrosis factor receptor is fused to the Fc domain of human IgG and a succinate buffering agent, without comprising a stabilizer. The stable pharmaceutical formulation enables the long-term storage of the TNFR-Fc fusion protein formulation and can exhibit superior storage stability without the need for demanding storage conditions, and is a simple formulation because no stabilizer is comprised therein and is thus more economical than other stabilizer-comprising formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chimeric monomer-dimer hybrid protein wherein the protein comprises a first and a second polypeptide chain, the first polypeptide chain comprising at least a portion of an immunoglobulin constant region and a biologically active molecule, and the second polypeptide chain comprising at least a portion of an immunoglobulin constant region without the biologically active molecule of the first chain. The invention also relates to methods of using and methods of making the chimeric monomer-dimer hybrid protein of the invention.

Abstract: Described herein are peptibodies that can contain a TertiapinQ peptide, formulations thereof, and uses thereof. In some embodiments, the peptibody can include a first monomer and a second monomer, wherein each monomer can include an Fc polypeptide, a first TertiapinQ peptide, wherein the N-terminus of the first TertiapinQ peptide can be linked to the C-terminus of the Fc polypeptide via a first linker, and wherein the first monomer and the second monomer can be attached via a disulfide bridge between the Fc polypeptide of the first monomer and the Fc polypeptide of the second monomer. The compositions and formulations thereof can be used to treat atrial fibrillation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a phosphorothioate-modified oligonucleotide comprising a structure shown below: The present invention also provides a phosphorothioate-modified oligonucleotide comprising a structure having formula (CIII):

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a calicheamicin molecule activated with a leaving group. The invention further relates generally to an antibody-drug conjugate comprising an antibody directly conjugated by a disulfide to one or more calicheamicin molecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic conjugates with improved ability to target various diseased cells containing a targeting moiety (such as an antibody or antibody fragment), a linker and a therapeutic moiety, and further relates to processes for making and using the conjugates.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of oligonucleotide therapeutics, and in particular to poly oligo oligonucleotides conjugates where two or more antisense oligonucleotides are covalently linked by physiologically labile linkers, and to a biocleavable functional group such as a conjugate group.

Abstract: The present invention provides monovalent antibodies with a long half-life when administered in vivo, methods of making such monovalent antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such antibodies, and uses of the monovalent antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies, particularly antibodies directed against deletion mutants of epidermal growth factor receptor and particularly to the type III deletion mutant, EGFRvIII. The invention also relates to human monoclonal antibodies directed against deletion mutants of epidermal growth factor receptor and particularly to EGFRvIII. Diagnostic and therapeutic formulations of such antibodies, and immunoconjugates thereof, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-cKIT antibodies, antibody fragments, antibody drug conjugates, and their uses for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic conjugates with improved ability to target various diseased cells containing a targeting moiety (such as an antibody or antibody fragment), a linker and a therapeutic moiety, and further relates to processes for making and using the conjugates.

Abstract: Conjugate comprising interleukin-12 (IL-12) and a single chain targeting portion comprising two antigen binding sites. The targeting portion may comprise an antibody fragment such as a single chain diabody. The conjugate may be a single chain fusion protein. Use of single chain bivalent IL-12 immunocytokine for targeting the extra-cellular matrix (ECM) of tissues, particularly tumour neovasculature antigens, for example fibronectin. Use for treating cancer or pathological angiogenesis in a patient.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to iRNA agents, which preferably include a monomer in which the ribose moiety has been replaced by a moiety other than ribose that further includes a tether having one or more linking groups, in which at least one of the linking groups is a cleavable linking group. The tether in turn can be connected to a selected moiety, e.g., a ligand, e.g., a targeting or delivery moiety, or a moiety which alters a physical property. The cleavable linking group is one which is sufficiently stable outside the cell such that it allows targeting of a therapeutically beneficial amount of an iRNA agent (e.g., a single stranded or double stranded iRNA agent), coupled by way of the cleavable linking group to a targeting agent—to targets cells, but which upon entry into a target cell is cleaved to release the iRNA agent from the targeting agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are maytansinoid drug linker derivatives which can be linked to a antigen binding unit (Abu), and maytansinoid drugs linked with an antigen binding unit (Drug-Linker-Antigen binding Unit: D-L-Abu), for targeted delivery to disease tissues. D-L-Abu, D-L-Abu derivatives, and methods relating to the use of such drug conjugates to treat antigen positive cells in cancers and immunological disorders are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are anti-EGFR antibodies conjugated with maytansinoid drugs for targeted delivery to disease tissues. Methods related to the preparation and uses of such antibody drug conjugates to treat EGFR positive cells in cancers are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides long-term stable formulations of a lyophilized therapeutic peptibody and methods for making a lyophilized composition comprising a therapeutic peptibody.

Abstract: The disclosure provides aldehyde-tagged protein carriers that can be covalently and site-specifically bound to drug to provide a drug-containing scaffold. The invention also encompasses methods of production of such drug-containing scaffolds and intermediates, as well as methods of use.

Abstract: Isolated monoclonal antibodies or an antigen binding portion thereof which bind to prostate specific membrane antigen in its native form occurring on the surface of tumor cells characterized in that it is linked to a label or a cytotoxic agent or constructed as a part of a bispecific antibody or a recombinant diabody.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nanoparticle and cell delivery agent, capable of releasing a target substance in a weakly acidic pH environment. Specifically, the present invention provides a nanoparticle comprising a peptide and a particle-forming component, the particle-forming component forming a liposome or a micelle, the peptide having a sequence with 2 to 8 units starting with His (histidine) and ending with an acidic amino acid, wherein each of the units may be identical or different.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an antibody or antibody fragment comprising at least one Fab molecule, wherein the light chain variable region, VL and the heavy chain region, VH of the Fab molecule are linked by one or more disulfide bonds, and use of the same in treatment or prophylaxis.

Abstract: Antibodies which are antagonists of the human HGF receptor (MET), wherein the antibodies specifically bind to amino acid residues 568-741 of human MET (SEQ ID No: 1) with high affinity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for various malignant tumors, including currently intractable solid tumors, which contains a novel antibody having the ability to bind to human LAT1/CD98 and inducing antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity specifically against cancer cells as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Provided herein are anti-RSPO antibodies, in particular anti-RSPO2 antibodies and/or anti-RSPO3 antibodies, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is based in part on the discovery of brown and white fat cell specific surface markers. It has been found that the small amino acid transporter Slca10/Asc1 is a specific surface marker for white adipocytes and that the ligand-gated ion channel P2X5 and the small amino acid transporter Slc36a2 are specific surface markers for brown adipocytes. Having identified these specific white and brown cell surface markers, the present invention provides compositions and methods suitable for the targeting of any number of agents to a white or brown adipose tissue and the identification and isolation of white or brown adipocytes for any number of uses including therapeutic, screening and diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: The invention provides murine, chimeric, and humanized antibodies that specifically bind to CD33. The antibodies are useful for treatment and diagnoses of various cancers as well as detecting CD33.

Abstract: Antigen binding proteins with T cell receptor-like paratopes, that is, with an antigen binding region specific for an human leukocyte antigen-A2 restricted peptide are disclosed. The antigen binding proteins encompass antibodies in a variety of forms, including full-length antibodies, substantially intact antibodies, Fab fragments, F(ab?)2 fragments, and single chain Fv fragments. Fusion proteins, such as scFv fusions with immunoglobulin or T-cell receptor domains, incorporating the specificity of the antigen binding region for each peptide are also contemplated by the invention. Furthermore, immunoconjugates may include antibodies to which is linked a radioisotope, fluorescent or other detectable marker, cytotoxin, or other molecule are also encompassed by the invention. Among other things, immunoconjugates can be used for delivery of an agent to elicit a therapeutic effect or to facilitate an immune effector function.

Abstract: Provided is an antibody specifically binding to the CTLD (C-type lectin like domain) of clecl4a (C-type lectin domain family 14, member A), a method for preparing the antibody, a composition for suppressing angiogenesis comprising the antibody, a method for suppressing angiogenesis by administering the antibody or the composition, a composition for preventing or treating cancer comprising the antibody, a method for treating cancer by administering the antibody or the composition, a composition for diagnosing cancer comprising the antibody, a kit for diagnosing cancer comprising the composition, a method for diagnosing cancer using the composition, a composition for suppressing angiogenesis comprising a material for inhibiting expression of clecl4a, a kit for angiogenesis comprising the composition, a method for suppressing angiogenesis or treating cancer using the composition, and the use of the CTLD of clecl4a as an epitope for an antibody suppressive of angiogenesis.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting the depletion of healthy tissue during CAR T cell therapy. In another embodiment, the invention includes a drug-molecule conjugate which is administered to a subject receiving CAR T cell therapy, where the conjugate binds to the CAR resulting in internalization of the conjugate and inhibition of T cell activity and/or death of the T cell.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are anti-TLR3 antibodies as well as methods of making and using them. The antibodies are particularly adapted to the treatment of autoimmune or inflammatory diseases using anti-TLR3 antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing and detecting diseases associated with pancreas. The present invention provides one or more proteins or fragments thereof, peptides or nucleic acid molecules differentially expressed in pancreatic diseases (PCAT) and antibodies binds to PCAT. The present invention provides that PCAT is used as targets for screening agents that modulates the PCAT activities. Further, the present invention provides methods for treating diseases associated with pancreas.

Abstract: The invention provides anti-Ly6E antibodies, immunoconjugates and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to engineered multivalent and multispecific binding proteins, methods of making, and specifically to their uses in the prevention, diagnosis, and/or treatment of disease.

Abstract: Provided are polypeptides comprising a variant IgG Fc domain, wherein the polypeptides exhibit reduced or ablated effector functions (e.g., ADCC and/or CDC) and increased stability and plasma half-life compared to a parent polypeptide. Also provided are compositions, methods of treatment, and methods to diminish Fc-induced effector function in a parent polypeptide.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel peptide immunogens comprising influenza virus matrix 2 protein epitopes and related compositions and methods. The present invention relates to a composition comprising a peptide immunogen useful for the prevention and treatment of an influenza virus-mediated disease. The invention also relates to vaccines, immunogenic products and immunogenic compositions containing the peptide immunogens.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions and methods of use of a humanized Class III anti-CEA antibody, comprising the heavy and light amino acid sequences SEQ ID NO:1 and SEQ ID NO:2. The antibody is effective to treat CEACAM5-expressing tumors, either alone or in combination with one or more therapeutic agents. Drug conjugated Class III anti-CEA antibodies, such as SN-38 or P2PDox immunoconjugates, are particularly efficacious. Surprisingly, the antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) exhibit high anti-cancer efficacy, while exhibiting low levels of systemic toxicity that are readily treated with standard amelioration techniques. Antibodies and/or immunoconjugates comprising the amino acid sequences SEQ ID NO:1 and SEQ ID NO:2 are surprisingly efficacious for therapy of solid tumors, even when the tumor has proven resistant to standard anti-cancer therapies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) F peptides and compositions comprising them. The present invention also relates to methods of evaluating anti-RSV antibody binding to F peptides. The present invention also relates to antibodies that immunospecifically bind to an F peptide of the present invention. The invention further provides methods and protocols for the administration of F peptides and/or antibodies that immunospecifically bind to F peptides for the prevention, neutralization, treatment of RSV infection. Additionally, the methods of the invention may be useful for the treatment, prevention and the amelioration of symptoms associated with RSV infection.

Abstract: Provided herein are monovalent antibody constructs. In specific embodiments is a monovalent antibody construct comprising: an antigen-binding polypeptide construct which monovalently binds an antigen; and a dimeric Fc polypeptide construct comprising a CH3 domain, said construct comprising two monomeric Fc polypeptides, wherein one said monomeric Fc polypeptide is fused to at least one polypeptide from the antigen-binding polypeptide construct. These therapeutically novel molecules encompass monovalent constructs that display an increase in binding density and Bmax (maximum binding at a target to antibody ratio of 1:1) to a target cell displaying said antigen as compared to a corresponding monospecific bivalent antibody construct with two antigen binding regions. Provided herein are methods for creation of monovalent antibody constructs that shows superior effector efficacy as compared to the corresponding bivalent antibody construct at equimolar concentrations.

Abstract: Engineered multivalent and multispecific binding proteins that bind immune cell receptors and/or autoantigens are provided, along with methods of making and uses in the prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and/or treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides for anti-EFNA4 antibody-drug conjugates and methods for preparing and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing and detecting diseases associated with colon. The present invention provides one or more proteins or fragments thereof, peptides or nucleic acid molecules differentially expressed in colon diseases (CCAT) and antibodies binds to CCAT. The present invention provides that CCAT is used as targets for screening agents that modulates the CCAT activities. Further the present invention provides methods for treating diseases associated with colon.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to variant activatable antibodies that include a masking moiety (MM), a cleavable moiety (CM), and an antibody (AB) that specifically binds to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and to methods of making and using these variant anti-EGFR activatable antibodies in a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic and prophylactic indications.

Abstract: The present invention provides affinity matured humanized monoclonal antibodies, bi-specific antibodies, antibody conjugates, and fusion proteins that bind to the chemokine receptor CCR4. This antibody is derived from mAb 1567 and recognizes the same epitope. Binding of the antibodies disclosed herein to CCR4 inhibits ligand-mediated activities and is used to treat symptoms of cancer. Moreover, the antibody is used in combination with vaccines to suppress the activity of regulatory T cells.

Abstract: A monoclonal antibody recognizing the extracellular region of LAMP5 was produced. The produced antibody demonstrated antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxic activity, and/or cell growth inhibitory activity in the presence of a toxin-labeled secondary antibody, against a multiple myeloma cell line.

Abstract: A composition-of-matter comprising an antibody or antibody fragment including an antigen-binding region capable of specifically binding an antigen-presenting portion of a complex composed of a human antigen-presenting molecule and an antigen derived from a pathogen is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of use of humanized, chimeric or human Class I anti-CEA antibodies or fragments thereof, preferably comprising the light chain variable region CDR sequences SASSRVSYIH (SEQ ID NO:1); GTSTLAS (SEQ ID NO:2); and QQWSYNPPT (SEQ ID NO:3); and the heavy chain variable region CDR sequences DYYMS (SEQ ID NO:4); FIANKANGHTTDYSPSVKG (SEQ ID NO:5); and DMGIRWNFDV (SEQ ID NO:6). The Class I anti-CEA antibodies or fragments are useful for treating diseases, such as cancer, wherein the diseased cells express CEACAM5 and/or CEACAM6 antigens. The Class I anti-CEA antibodies or fragments are also of use for interfering with specific processes, such as metastasis, invasiveness and/or adhesion of cancer cells, or for enhancing sensitivity of cancer cells to cytotoxic agents and have favorable effects on the survival of subjects with cancer.

Abstract: The inventors successfully produced anti-Epiregulin antibodies showing cross-species reactivity between cynomolgus monkey (non-human animals) and human, anti-Epiregulin antibodies with suppressed chemical degradation, anti-Epiregulin antibodies with lowered isoelectric point, anti-Epiregulin antibodies with increased thermal denaturation midpoint temperature, and anti-Epiregulin antibodies with reduced amount of aggregate by performing appropriate amino acid residue substitutions in the variable-region sequences of the humanized EP27 antibody which inhibits growth of cancer cells by exhibiting cytotoxic activity and neutralizing activity against human Epiregulin-expressing cancer cells.

Abstract: Human anti-human folate receptor beta antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof are described, as well as methods of using such antibodies and fragments to treat inflammatory disorders or cancers expressing cell surface FR?.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using the expression of ILTL3 ligand or ILT3 on certain types of cancer cells as a diagnostic tool. Methods are provided for treating ILT3-ligand expressing cancers, such as T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia), for example by administering ILT3, the extracellular domain of ILT3 or ILT3Fc conjugated to a cytotoxic agent to kill the targeted cancer cell. Other methods are provided for treating cancers that express ILT3 on their surface, such as monocytic forms of AML, for example by administering anti-ILT3 antibodies conjugated to a cytotoxic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic conjugates with improved ability to target various diseased cells containing a targeting moiety (such as an antibody or antibody fragment), a linker and a therapeutic moiety, and further relates to processes for making and using the conjugates.