Immunoglobulin Patents (Class 536/23.53)
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Publication number: 20150132224Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof and humanized versions thereof having binding specificity for IL-6. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the VH, VL and CDR polypeptides described herein, and the polynucleotides encoding them. The invention also contemplates conjugates of anti-IL-6 antibodies and binding fragments thereof conjugated to one or more functional or detectable moieties. The invention also contemplates methods of making said anti-IL-6 antibodies and binding fragments thereof. Embodiments of the invention also pertain to the use of anti-IL-6 antibodies, and binding fragments thereof, for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of diseases and disorders associated with IL-6.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Leon F. GARCIA-MARTINEZ, Ann Elisabeth CARVALHO JENSEN, Katie OLSON, Benjamin H. DUTZAR, Ethan W. OJALA, Brian R. KOVACEVICH, John A. LATHAM, Jeffrey T.L. SMITH
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Publication number: 20150132288Abstract: The invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to human CD134. Invention anti-human CD134 antibodies specifically bind to the extracellular domain of human CD134, including non-OX40 ligand (OX40L) binding domains on human CD134, which is expressed on e.g. activated human conventional effector CD4 and/or CD8 T lymphocytes (Teffs) and on activated human suppressive regulatory CD4 T lymphocytes (Tregs). Invention anti-human CD134 antibodies are useful (e.g. to empower Teffs anti-cancer effector function and/or to inhibit Tregs suppressive function) for cancer treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: BiocerOX Products B.V.Inventors: Petrus Johannes Simons, Louis Boon
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Publication number: 20150132306Abstract: We have constructed bispecific antibody engaging molecules which have one arm that specifically engages a tumor cell which expresses the human EGFRvIII mutant protein on its surface, and a second arm that specifically engages T cell activation ligand CD3. The engaging molecules are highly cytotoxic and antigen-specific. These are promising therapeutic agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Darell Bigner, Chien-Tsun Kuan, John Sampson, Bryan Choi, Ira H. Pastan
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Publication number: 20150132314Abstract: This invention provides fully human monoclonal antibodies that recognize IL-17F and/or the heterodimeric IL-17A/IL-17F complex, but do not recognize IL-17A. The invention further provides methods of using such monoclonal antibodies as a therapeutic, diagnostic, and prophylactic.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Krzysztof MASTERNAK, Francois ROSSEAU
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Publication number: 20150132319Abstract: Specific binding members, particularly antibodies and fragments thereof, which bind to transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-?1) are provided, particularly recognizing human and mouse TGF-?1 and not recognizing or binding TGF-?2 or TGF-?3. Particular antibodies are provided which specifically recognize and neutralize TGF-?1. These antibodies are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with activated or elevated TGF-?1, including cancer, and for modulating immune cells and immune response, including immune response to cancer or cancer antigens. The anti-TGF-?1 antibodies, variable regions or CDR domain sequences thereof, and fragments thereof may also be used in therapy in combination with chemotherapeutics, immune modulators, or anti-cancer agents and/or with other antibodies or fragments thereof. Antibodies of this type are exemplified by the novel antibodies hereof, including antibody 13A1, whose sequences are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Jacques Van Snick, Catherine Uyttenhove, Thierry Boon
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Publication number: 20150132307Abstract: The present invention relates to Bispecific antibodies against human TWEAK and human IL17 (bispecific TWEAK-IL17 antibodies), methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions containing said antibodies, and uses thereofType: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche IncInventors: JOHANNES AUER, Martin Bader, Jens Fischer, Hubert Kettenberger, Maximiliane Hilger, Stefan Lorenz, Joerg Moelleken
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Publication number: 20150133317Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for sequencing, analyzing, and utilizing samples such as single samples. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods for matching together two or more sequences from a sample. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods for expressing and screening molecules of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicants: Department of Veterans Affairs, The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: William H. Robinson, Yann Chong Tan, Jeremy Sokolove
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Publication number: 20150132218Abstract: The invention provides anti-Ly6E antibodies, immunoconjugates and methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Jyoti Asundi, Ron Firestein, Paul Polakis, Chie Sakanaka, Peter Chang, Rayna Takaki Venook
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Patent number: 9029522Abstract: A recombinant fusion interferon for animals. The recombinant fusion interferon comprises an animal interferon and a Fc region of an animal immunoglobulin G (IgG). The animal interferon and the Fc region of the animal immunoglobulin G can be further joined by a linker. A polynucleotide that encodes the recombinant fusion interferon for animals, a method for producing the recombinant fusion interferon, and the use of the recombinant fusion interferon.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: SBC Virbac Biotech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tsun-Yung Kuo, Chung-Chin Wu, Han-Ting Chen
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Publication number: 20150125458Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies specifically binding CCL17, polynucleotides encoding the antibodies or fragments, and methods of making and using the foregoing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Ken Boakye, Alfred Del Vecchio, John Kehoe, Eilyn Lacy, Lynne Murray, Mary Ryan, Sandra Santulli-Marotto, John Wheeler, Brian Whitaker, Alexey Teplyakov
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Publication number: 20150125460Abstract: This invention provides antibodies that recognize the B Cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA) and that bind naïve B cells, plasma cells, and/or memory B cells. The invention further provides methods for depleting naïve B cells, plasma cells, and memory B cells, and for treating B cell-related disorders, including lymphomas and autoimmune diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: BIOGEN IDEC MA INC.Inventors: Susan L. Kalled, Yen-Ming Hsu
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Publication number: 20150125454Abstract: The present invention provides an antibody which binds to a fibroblast growth factor receptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Daiichi Sankyo Company, LimitedInventors: Toshiaki Ohtsuka, Chigusa Yoshimura, Toshinori Agatsuma, Atsushi Urano, Takako Kimura, Yumi Matsui, Tatsuji Matsuoka, Jun Hasegawa, Yasuki Kamai, Reimi Kawaida
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Publication number: 20150126713Abstract: [Problem] An object of the present invention is to provide an anti-human IL-23R antibody having excellent activity and/or cross-reactivity compared to conventional IL-23R antibodies, and means for using the antibody to prevent or treat various diseases such as ophthalmic disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or psoriasis in which human IL-23R is involved in pathogenesis. [Means for Solution] An anti-human IL-23R antibody comprising a heavy-chain variable region consisting of the amino acid sequence shown by SEQ ID NO:10 or 14 and a light-chain variable region consisting of the amino acid sequence shown by SEQ ID NO:6 or 18.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Astellas Pharma Inc.Inventors: Atsuo Yonezawa, Makoto Ohori, Takanori Sasaki, Hiromu Sato, Katsunari Taguchi
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Publication number: 20150125470Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of abnormal bone metabolism targeting a protein encoded by a gene strongly expressed in osteoclasts. Specifically provided is a pharmaceutical composition containing an antibody which specifically recognizes human Siglec-15 and has an activity of inhibiting osteoclast formation, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Daiichi Sankyo Company, LimitedInventors: Yoshiharu Hiruma, Jun Hasegawa
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Publication number: 20150125385Abstract: The invention relates to variants of an antibody or antigen-binding fragment that binds specifically to an endosialin tumor endothelial marker 1 (TEM1), and prophylactic, diagnostic, and therapeutic methods using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: George Coukos, Chunsheng Li
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Publication number: 20150125397Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Chee-Ho Choi, Tariq Ghayur, Ann Marshak-Rothstein, Krishna Moody
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Publication number: 20150125455Abstract: Antibodies directed to the antigen Ang-2 and uses of such antibodies are described. In particular, fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to the antigen Ang-2. Nucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDR's), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3. Hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such immunoglobulin molecules and monoclonal antibodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Larry L. GREEN, Qing ZHOU, Bruce A. KEYT, Xiao-Dong YANG, Stephen Charles EMERY, David Charles BLAKEY
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Publication number: 20150125878Abstract: The invention provides an antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to human endothelial vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), wherein the antibody or fragment thereof binds to the extracellular domain of VCAM-1, and wherein the antibody or fragment thereof binds to VCAM-1 when expressed on endothelial cells, wherein the antibody or fragment thereof is a human or humanized antibody, or fragment thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Daniel Clive Anthony, Sandra Jane Campbell, Francis Joseph Carr, Robin Patrick Choudhury, Benjamin Guy Davis, Timothy David Jones, Nicola Ruth Sibson
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Publication number: 20150125444Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Ping Tsui, Martin Borrok II, William Dall'Acqua
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Patent number: 9023996Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-FLT3 antibodies with a modified Fc region comprising the amino acid substitutions 239D and 332E to enhance antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity (ADCC) of these antibodies. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these antibodies, nucleic acids encoding these antibodies as well as methods of using such antibodies.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Synimmune GmbHInventors: Ludger Grosse-Hovest, Hans-Joerg Buehring, Martin Hofmann, Steffen Aulwurm, Grundram Jung
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Publication number: 20150118252Abstract: Antigen binding constructs that bind to CD3, for example antibodies, including antibody fragments (such as minibodies and cys-diabodies) that bind to CD3, are described herein. Methods of use are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: David T. Ho, Tove Olafsen, Jason Romero, Christian P. Behrenbruch
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Publication number: 20150118226Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated immunoglobulin heavy chain polypeptide and an isolated immunoglobulin light chain polypeptide that binds to Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). The invention provides an NGF-binding agent that comprises the aforementioned immunoglobulin heavy chain polypeptide and immunoglobulin light chain polypeptide. The invention also provides vectors, compositions, and methods of using the NGF-binding agent to treat an NGF-mediated disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: David J. King, Peter Bowers, Robert A. Horlick, Tamlyn Yee Neben
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Publication number: 20150118711Abstract: Humanized antibodies specific to human interleukin 20 (IL-20) and uses thereof in treating diseases associated with the IL-20 signaling pathway, e.g., osteoporosis, inflammatory disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), cancer, stroke, and renal failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: MING-SHI CHANG, NAOYA TSURUSHITA, SHANKAR KUMAR
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Publication number: 20150118254Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Henry Bernard Lowman, Luc Roland Desnoyers, Shouchun Liu
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Publication number: 20150118237Abstract: The present invention provides an antibody that specifically binds to human CD69, has an activity to suppress allergic inflammation, and has cross-reactivity with mouse CD69. In addition, the present invention provides an antibody having high binding affinity for human CD69 and an activity to suppress allergic inflammations. The antibody of the present invention can be a human antibody.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Kanehisa Kojoh, Akira Miyakoshi, Shizue Katoh, Kumiko Tsuihiji, Yuki Hayami, Mikiko Nakamura, Toshinori Nakayama, Chiaki Iwamura
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Publication number: 20150118233Abstract: Amino acid sequences are provided that are directed against/and or that can specifically bind protein F of hRSV, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences. The amino acid sequences, polypeptides and therapeutic compounds and compositions provided by the invention show an improved stability, less immunogenicity and/or improved affinity and/or avidity for protein F of hRSV. The invention also relates to the uses of such amino acid sequences, polypeptides, compounds or constructs for prophylactic and/or therapeutic purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Erik Depla, Catelijne Stortelers, Stephanie Staelens
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Publication number: 20150118153Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Wayne A. Marasco, Jianhua Sui, Quan Zhu, De-Kuan Chang
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Publication number: 20150118240Abstract: The disclosure relates to antibodies specific to FcRn, formulations comprising the same, use of each in therapy, processes for expressing and optionally formulating said antibody, DNA encoding the antibodies and hosts comprising said DNA.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Helene Margaret Finney, Alastair David Griffiths Lawson, Stevan Graham Shaw, Bryan John Smith, Kerry Louise Tyson, Lara Kevorkian, Christoph Meier, Kaushik Sarkar, Paul Alan Atherfold
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Patent number: 9017686Abstract: The invention provides multispecific antibodies and methods of making and using such antibodies.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Jenny M. Bostrom, Germaine Fuh
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Patent number: 9018366Abstract: The present invention relates to agents and methods that are capable of augmenting NK-mediated killing of target cells by reducing inhibitory KIR signalling without reducing the binding of KIR to HLA-C. As described herein, transduction of negative signaling via KIR, upon binding of KIR to its HLA class I ligand, can involve a ligand-binding induced, conformational reorientation of the KIR molecules allowing interactions to form between adjacent KIRs in specific domains, leading to accelerated clustering. Methods and agents such as monoclonal antibodies for reducing KIR-mediated inhibition of NK cell cytotoxicity without reducing or blocking HLA-binding by, e.g., reducing or blocking dimerization of KIR, are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignees: Innate Pharma S.A.S, Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Søren Berg Padkær, Peter Andreas Nicolai Reumert Wagtmann, Pieter Spee, Stefan Zahn, Kristian Kjærgaard, Anders Svensson
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Publication number: 20150111251Abstract: TNF-? binding proteins, including chimeric, CDR-grafted, and humanized antibodies that bind TNF-? are provided. Binding proteins have high affinity for TNF-? and neutralize TNF-? activity. A binding protein can be a full-length antibody or a TNF-?-binding portion thereof. Methods of making and methods of using the binding proteins are also described. The TNF-? binding proteins are useful for detecting TNF-? and for inhibiting TNF-? activity, including in a human subject suffering from a disease or disorder in which TNF-? activity is detrimental.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Chung-ming HSIEH, Carrie GOODREAU, Tariq GHAYUR, Achim MOELLER, Sahana BOSE
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Publication number: 20150111250Abstract: Antibodies which target clusterin, a protein involved in the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition of carcinoma cells, are identified and characterized. The antibodies may be used to modulate tumour cell activity through binding to clusterin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Maureen O'Connor-McCourt, Christiane Cantin, Anne E.G. Lenferink
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Publication number: 20150110796Abstract: The present invention relates to particular polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides; to methods for preparing such polypeptides; to host cells expressing or capable of expressing such polypeptides; to compositions and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions that comprise such polypeptides, for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: ABLYNX N.V.Inventors: FRANCIS DESCAMPS, MARIA GONZALEZ PAJUELO, PASCAL GERARD MERCHIERS, CATELIJNE STORTELERS, PETER VANLANDSCHOOT, PHILIPPE VAN ROMPAEY, MARTINE SMIT, REGORIUS LEURS, DAVID ANDRE BAPTISTE MAUSSANG-DETAILLE
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Publication number: 20150110787Abstract: A polypeptide, antagonist, and antibody that specifically bind to and inhibit VEGF-C and uses thereof in a method of inhibiting angiogenesis and a method of preventing, treating, and/or diagnosing a disease associated with activation and/or overexpression of VEGF-C, using the antibody, and a method of detecting the presence of VEGF-C in a sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Seok Kyun KIM, Sang Yeul HAN, Kwang Hoon LEE, Kyung Eun KIM
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Publication number: 20150110794Abstract: This disclosure provides anti-human cytomegalovirus antibodies and methods of treatment, prophylaxis, detection, and diagnosis using the same. In another aspect, the disclosure features therapeutic, prophylactic, and/or diagnostic compositions for human cytomegalovirus infection or for a human cytomegalovirus-related disease that include a binding agent (e.g., antibody) or polynucleotide disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the composition is formulated for ocular or topical administration. The compositions can further include one or more human cytomegalovirus-neutralizing antibodies, an intravenous immunoglobulin preparation, and/or one or more antiviral compounds (e.g., ganciclovir, foscamet, cidofovir, or valganciclovir).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Shuji Sato, Sean Andre Beausoleil, Wan Cheung Cheung, Roberto D. Polakiewicz
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Publication number: 20150110791Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-transferrin receptor antibodies and methods of their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: GENENTECH, INC.Inventors: Yin Zhang, Joy Yu Zuchero, Jasvinder Atwal, Jessica Couch, Mark S. Dennis, James A. Ernst, Ryan J. Watts, Gregory A. Lazar
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Publication number: 20150110777Abstract: The invention provides monoclonal antibody 6B8 and related antibodies. The 6B8 antibody binds to an epitope within residues 3-12 of IAPP. The antibodies of the invention are useful, for example, for treating disorders associated with IAPP accumulation, particularly accumulation of IAPP deposits. Such disorders include type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, impaired insulin tolerance, impaired glucose tolerance, insulinomas, and related conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Robin Barbour, Yue Liu
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Publication number: 20150110776Abstract: The invention provides monoclonal antibody 3H6 and related antibodies. The 3H6 antibody binds to an epitope within residues 28-36 of IAPP. The antibodies of the invention are useful, for example, for treating disorders associated with IAPP accumulation, particularly accumulation of IAPP deposits. Such disorders include type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, impaired insulin tolerance, impaired glucose tolerance, insulinomas, and related conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Robin Barbour, Tarlochan S. Nijjar
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Publication number: 20150110781Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to anti-rabies antibodies that can bind to and neutralize rabies virus. Antibodies of the present technology are useful alone or in combination with therapies known in the art for the treatment or prevention of rabies infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Enyun Shen, Shiqi Ren
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Publication number: 20150110786Abstract: A method of inhibiting or preventing laminin assembly in a basement membrane is disclosed. The method comprising contacting a tissue with an agent which inhibits QSOX1 activity or expression, thereby inhibiting or preventing laminin assembly in the basement membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Deborah Fass, Iris Grossman, Tal Ilani, Assaf Alon
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Publication number: 20150110797Abstract: Isolated peptides from the protein EMMPRIN (CD147/Basigin) and antibodies directed against antigenic determinants within the peptides. Pharmaceutical compositions including the peptides and antibodies and methods of their production and use in vaccination, immunotherapy and diagnosis of proliferative, hyperpermeability, inflammatory, and angiogenesis-related diseases and disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Michal A. Rahat, Nitza Lahat, Miriam Walter, Haim Bitterman
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Publication number: 20150104831Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies which bind to an epitope in the extracellular domain of human CC chemokine receptor 4 (CCR4) and which are capable of inhibiting the binding of macrophage-derived chemokine (MDC) and/or thymus and activation regulated chemokine (TARC) to CCR4. Also provided are inter alia immunoconjugates and compositions comprising such antibodies and methods and uses involving such antibodies, particularly in the medical and diagnostic fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: AFFITECH RESEARCH ASInventors: Urs Beat Hagemann, Remko Albert Griep, Herald Reiersen, Sergej Michailovic Kiprijanov
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Publication number: 20150104443Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-ErbB2 antibody variants or antigen-binding fragments thereof, nucleic acid molecules encoding them, and their uses. The antibody variants of the present invention are capable of binding to ErbB2 with high affinity. Therefore, the antibody variants are ability to effectively prevent or treat various cancers with a low amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Seung-Kee Moon, So-Ra Park, Ki-Young An
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Publication number: 20150104409Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies against human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4). Nucleotide sequences encoding and amino acid sequences comprising heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the complementarity determining regions (CDRs), specifically from within FR1 and/or CDR1 through CDR3 and/or within FR4, are provided. Further provided are antibodies having similar binding properties and antibodies (or other antagonists) having similar functionality as antibodies disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Douglas Charles Hanson, Mark Joseph Neveu, Eileen Elliott Mueller, Jeffrey Herbert Hanke, Steven Christopher Gilman, C. Geoffrey Davis, Jose Ramon Corvalan
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Publication number: 20150104460Abstract: Specific binding members, particularly human antibodies, particularly recombinant antibodies, and fragments thereof, which are capable of binding to and recognizing neurons in the CNS and eliciting responses in CNS neurons are provided. The antibodies are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with nerve damage, injury or degeneration and neurodegenerative disease, and in particular in the treatment or alleviation of stroke or cerebral ischemia. The antibodies, variable regions or CDR domain sequences thereof, and fragments thereof of the invention may also be used in therapy in combination with chemotherapeutics, immune modulators, or neuroactive agents and/or with other antibodies or fragments thereof. The antibodies or active fragments thereof may be used in therapy for stroke or cerebral ischemia alone or in combination with thrombolytics such as TPA. Antibodies are exemplified by the antibodies IgM12 and IgM42 whose sequences are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Moses Rodriguez, Arthur E. Warrington, Larry R. Pease
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Publication number: 20150104452Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Tariq Ghayur, Edward B. Reilly, Andrew Phillips, Randy L. Bell, Yingchun Li, Hua Ying, Susan E. Morgan-Lappe, Gillian A. Kingsbury, Jieyi Wang, Suzanne M. Norvell, Junjian Liu
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Publication number: 20150104457Abstract: The disclosure relates to antibodies against human IL-17 which act as antagonist antagonists of IL-17, and their use in the diagnosis or treatment of IL-17 mediated diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Gilles Alberici, Jeremy Bastid, Armand Bensussan, Nathalie Bonnefoy, Jean-Francois Eliaou
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Publication number: 20150104866Abstract: The present invention provides isolated monoclonal antibodies, particularly human antibodies, that bind to IP-10 with high affinity, inhibit the binding of IP-10 to its receptor, inhibit IP-10-induced calcium flux and inhibit IP-10-induced cell migration. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies of the invention, expression vectors, host cells and methods for expressing the antibodies of the invention are also provided. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The invention also provides methods for inhibiting IP-10 activity using the antibodies of the invention, including methods for treating various inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Shrikant DESHPANDE, Haichun HUANG, Mohan SRINIVASAN, Josephine M. CARDARELLI, Changyu WANG, David B. PASSMORE, Vangipuram RANGAN, Thomas E. LANE, Hans S. KEIRSTEAD, Michael T. LIU
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Patent number: 9005921Abstract: The invention provides humanized mouse anti-human IL-31 antibodies and antibody fragments that are capable of binding IL-31 and thereby neutralizing, inhibiting, limiting, or reducing the proinflammatory or pro-pruritic effects of IL-31.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignees: ZymoGenetics, Inc., Merck Serono S/AInventors: Kent Bondensgaard, Roland Beckmann
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Patent number: 9005963Abstract: The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against (as defined herein) human cellular receptors for viruses and/or bacteria such as e.g. NANOBODIES specifically recognizing hCD4, hCXCR4, hCCR5, hTLR4, human alphaV integrin, human beta3 integrin, human beta1 integrin, human alpha2 integrin, hCD81, hSR-BI, hClaudin-1, hClaudin-6 and hClaudin-9, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences. The amino acid sequences may be used to prevent human cell entry of HIV, HCV, adenoviruses, hantavirus, herpesvirus, echo-virus 1 and others.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2009Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Christophe Blanchetot, Martine Smit, Regorius Leurs, Sven Jähnichen, Dominique Schols, Michael John Scott Saunders, Johannes Joseph Wilhelmus De Haard, Peter Vanlandschoot, Peter Verheesen