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20080219979 | Methods of using IL-17 receptor A antibodies - The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation. | 09-11-2008 |
20080233118 | Uses Of Antibody To M-Csf - Methods of using M-CSF antibodies to treat macrophage-associated diseases including atherosclerosis and HIV are provided. | 09-25-2008 |
20080241139 | ADJUVANT COMBINATIONS COMPRISING A MICROBIAL TLR AGONIST, A CD40 OR 4-1BB AGONIST, AND OPTIONALLY AN ANTIGEN AND THE USE THEREOF FOR INDUCING A SYNERGISTIC ENHANCEMENT IN CELLULAR IMMUNITY - Adjuvant combinations comprising at least one microbial TLR agonist such as a whole virus, bacterium or yeast or portion thereof such a membrane, spheroplast, cytoplast, or ghost, a CD40 or 4-1BB agonist and optionally an antigen wherein all 3 moieties may be separate or comprise the same recombinant microorganism or virus are disclosed. The use of these immune adjuvants for treatment of various chronic diseases such as cancers and HIV infection is also provided. | 10-02-2008 |
20080241140 | GENE AMPLIFICATION OF COACTIVATOR COAA AND USES THEREOF - It has been discovered that amplifications in the gene coactivator activator (CoAA) blocks stem cell differentiation and induces cancer stem cells. One embodiment provides compositions and methods for treating or alleviating one or more symptoms associated with cancer due to gene amplifications in CoAA. Another embodiment provides methods and compositions for detecting cancer due to gene amplifications in CoAA. Still another embodiment provides methods for identifying compounds, antibodies and nucleic acid molecules that are useful for treating cancer due to gene amplifications in CoAA. Preferably the disclosed compositions antagonize or interfere with the CoAA amplicons and the biological activity of CoAA and or splice variants thereof. | 10-02-2008 |
20080254030 | Use of Baff to Treat Th2-Mediated Conditions - Compositions and methods for treating Th2-mediated disease are provided. | 10-16-2008 |
20080267962 | Albumin Fusion Proteins - The present invention encompasses albumin fusion proteins. Nucleic acid molecules encodings the albumin fusion proteins of the invention are also encompassed by the invention, as are vectors containing these nucleic acids, host cells transformed with these nucleic acids vectors, and methods of making the albumin fusion proteins of the intention and using these nucleic acids, vectors, and/or host cells. Additionally the present invention encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising albumin fusion proteins and methods of treating, preventing, or ameliorating diseases, disorders or conditions using albumin fusion proteins of the invention. | 10-30-2008 |
20080274109 | Myeloid Progenitor Inhibitory Factor-1 (MPIF-1), Monocyte Colony Inhibitory Factor (M-CIF), and Macrophage Inhibitory Factor-4 (MIP-4) - There are disclosed therapeutic compositions and methods using isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding a human myeloid progenitor inhibitory factor-1 (MPIF-1) polypeptide (previously termed MIP-3 and chemokine β8 (CKβ8 or ckb-8)); a human monocyte-colony inhibitory factor (M-CIF) polypeptide (previously termed MIP1-γ and chemokine β1 (CKβ1 or ckb-1)), and a macrophage inhibitory protein-4 (MIP-4), as well as MPIF-1, M-CIF and/or MIP-4 polypeptides themselves, as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. | 11-06-2008 |
20080279853 | TREATMENT OF CANCER - Methods of treating cancer using an agent that blocks interaction between TWEAK and its receptor are described. | 11-13-2008 |
20080279854 | Polypeptide - Canine and feline 5T4 polypeptide sequences and nucleotide sequences encoding them are provided. A vector system comprising a nucleic acid encoding 5T4 and a 5T4-specific agent are also provided. | 11-13-2008 |
20080292627 | Compositions and Methods for Treating Mood and Anxiety Disorders - The invention relates method of disrupting the interface between Gsα and tubulin. The disruption of this interaction is a mechanism for treatment of mood and anxiety disorders and this interaction may be used to screen for and design therapeutics for mood and anxiety disorders. | 11-27-2008 |
20080311121 | ANTIBODY ANTAGONISTS OF VE-CADHERIN WITHOUT ADVERSE EFFECTS ON VASCULAR PERMEABILITY - The murine epitope sequence recognized by antibody E4B9 shares 100% homology with human VE-cadherin, so this antibody was examined to determine if it cross-reacts with human VE-cadherin. Western-blot analysis of several VE-cadherin expressing human and murine cells indicated that E4B9 indeed cross-reacts with human VE-cadherin. ( | 12-18-2008 |
20080311122 | Antagonists of Hmgb1 and/or Rage and Methods of Use Thereof - Compositions and methods are disclosed for inhibiting the release of a proinflammatory cytokine from a vertebrate cell, and for inhibiting an inflammatory cytokine cascade in a patient. The compositions comprise, for example, high affinity antibodies that specifically bind HMG1 and antigenic fragments thereof. The high affinity antibodies of the present invention and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same are useful for many purposes, for example, as therapeutics against a wide range of inflammatory diseases and disorders such as sepsis, rheumatoid arthritis, peritonitis, Crohn s disease, reperfusion injury, septicemia, endotoxic shock, cystic fibrosis, endocarditis, lupus, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, arthritis, anaphylactic shock, organ ischemia, reperfusion injury, and allograft rejection. In addition, the high affinity antibodies of the present inventions are useful as diagnostic antibodies. | 12-18-2008 |
20090004191 | Expansion of Stem/Progenitor Cells by Inhibition of Enzymatic Reactions Catalyzed by the Sir2 Family of Enzymes - Provided are ex vivo and in vivo methods of expanding renewable stem cells using agents capable of down-regulating Sir2 protein activity and/or expression, expanded populations of renewable stem cells, and uses thereof. | 01-01-2009 |
20090010934 | CELL LINES, LIGANDS AND ANTIBODY FRAGMENTS FOR USE IN PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING HAEMOSTASIS DISORDERS - A ligand derived from, e.g., a Fab fragment of a monoclonal antibody obtainable from the cell line deposited with the Belgian Coordinated Collections of Micro-Organisms under accession number LMBP 5108CB binds to the human platelet glycoprotein GPIb and prevents the binding of von Willebrand factor to said GPIb without inducing thrombocytopenia. The said ligand is useful, in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, in a pharmaceutical composition, optionally further comprising a thrombolytic agent, for preventing and/or treating haemostasis disorders. | 01-08-2009 |
20090017026 | FcGammaRIIB Specific Antibodies and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that specifically bind FcγRIIB, particularly human FcγRIIB, with greater affinity than said antibodies or fragments thereof bind FcγRIIA, particularly human FcγRIIA. The invention provides methods of enhancing the therapeutic effect of therapeutic antibodies by administering the antibodies of the invention to enhance the effector function of the therapeutic antibodies. The invention also provides methods of enhancing efficacy of a vaccine composition by administering the antibodies of the invention. | 01-15-2009 |
20090017027 | FcGammaRIIB Specific Antibodies and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that specifically bind FcγRIIB, particularly human FcγRIIB, with greater affinity than said antibodies or fragments thereof bind FcγRIIA, particularly human FcγRIIA. The invention provides methods of enhancing the therapeutic effect of therapeutic antibodies by administering the antibodies of the invention to enhance the effector function of the therapeutic antibodies. The invention also provides methods of enhancing efficacy of a vaccine composition by administering the antibodies of the invention. | 01-15-2009 |
20090017028 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST MONOCYTE CHEMOTACTIC PROTEINS - The invention provides antibodies that bind to a plurality of β-chemokines, particularly monocyte chemotactic proteins MCP-1, MCP-2 and MCP-3. The invention also provides cells producing the antibodies, and methods of making and using the same. | 01-15-2009 |
20090022721 | Single domain antibodies directed against tumour necrosis factor-alpha and uses therefor - The present invention relates to polypeptides derived from single domain heavy chain antibodies directed to Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha. It further relates to single domain antibodies that are Camelidae VHHs. It further relates to methods of administering said polypeptides. It further relates to protocols for screening for agents that modulate the TNF-alpha receptor, and the agents resulting from said screening. | 01-22-2009 |
20090053224 | LOX AND LOXL2 INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present application relates to anti-LOX and anti-LOXL | 02-26-2009 |
20090081219 | Human monoclonal antibodies against CD25 - Isolated human monoclonal antibodies which bind to and inhibit human CD25, and related antibody-based compositions and molecules, are disclosed. The human antibodies can be produced by a hybridoma, a transfectoma or in a nonhuman transgenic animal, e.g., a transgenic mouse, capable of producing multiple isotypes of human monoclonal antibodies by undergoing V-D-J recombination and isotype switching. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the human antibodies, nonhuman transgenic animals, hybridomas and transfectomas which produce the human antibodies, and therapeutic and diagnostic methods for using the human antibodies. | 03-26-2009 |
20090092609 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES TO RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention is directed to particular human monoclonal antibodies and fragments thereof that find use in the detection, prevention and treatment of respiratory syncytial virus infections. In particular, these antibodies may neutralize RSV. Also disclosed are improved methods for producing monoclonal antibodies. | 04-09-2009 |
20090098122 | sRAGE Mimetibody, Compositions, Methods and Uses - Mammalian sRAGE mimetibody polypeptides and nucleic acids are disclosed. Methods of utilizing the polypeptides to reduce or inhibit the binding of RAGE and its ligands and to treat RAGE-related diseases are also disclosed. | 04-16-2009 |
20090098123 | HCV CORECEPTOR AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention relates to the discovery that the Claudin-1 protein functions as a co-receptor for entry of HCV into cells. Methods of inhibiting, preventing or mitigating HCV infections by inhibiting HCV interactions with Claudin-1 are provided. Methods of identifying agents or compounds that interfere with HCV interactions with Claudin-1 are also provided. Finally, useful kits, cell culture compositions, agents, and compounds related to the inhibition of HCV interactions with Claudin-1 are also disclosed. | 04-16-2009 |
20090104193 | SEMA4D in Cancer Diagnosis, Detection and Treatment - This invention is in the field of cancer-related genes. Specifically it relates to methods for detecting cancer or the likelihood of developing cancer based on the presence or absence of the SEM A4D gene or proteins encoded by this gene. The invention also provides methods and molecules for upregulating or downregulating the SEMA4D gene. | 04-23-2009 |
20090117108 | Gene Engineering Recombinant Anti-CEA, Anti-CD3, And Anti-CD28 Single-Chain Tri-Specific Antibody - The invention is related to a recombinant single-chain tri-specific antibody made from anti-Tumor Associated Antigen (TAA) antibody, FC interlinker, anti-CD3 antibody, HSA interlinker and anti-CD28 antibody in turn. Particularly, the invention relates to an anti-CEA, anti-CD3, anti-CD28 recombinant single-chain tri-specific antibody, CEA-scTsAb, which was constructed with three tandem antibody fragments (anti-CEA scFv, anti-CD3 scFv and anti-CD28 single-domain antibody) linked by two interlinkers (FC interlinker, HSA interlinker), and could be appended by C myc tag or histidine tag ((His) | 05-07-2009 |
20090117109 | Methods For Reducing Biofilm Formation In Infectious Bacteria - The present invention provides methods of preventing or inhibiting biofilm formation by a population of bacteria, said method comprising the administration to the population of an antibody to a lactone or lactone-derived signal molecule secreted by bacteria. The invention therefore also provides methods for the treatment of bacterial infection in biofilm formation is prevented or inhibited. | 05-07-2009 |
20090117110 | Method for the In Vitro Assessment of the Progression Status of an Infection by an HIV Virus in an Individual - The present invention relates to the field of the in vitro diagnosis of the progression status of an infection of an individual with a virus belonging to the family of the Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV) as well as with the therapeutical treatment of this infectious disease. | 05-07-2009 |
20090117111 | USES OF ANTI-CD40 ANTIBODIES - Methods for treating a human patient for a cancer or pre-malignant condition that is associated with CD40-expressing cells are provided, where the human patient is heterozygous or homozygous for FcγRIIIa-158F (genotype V/F or F/F). Also provided are methods of inhibiting antibody production by B cells in a human patient who is heterozygous or homozygous for FcγRIIIa-158F (genotype V/F or F/F). The methods comprise administering to the human patient a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of an anti-CD40 antibody. Methods and kits for identifying a human patient with a cancer or pre-malignant condition that is treatable with an anti-CD40 antibody and which is refractory to treatment with rituximab (Rituxan®), as well as methods and kits for selecting an antibody therapy for treatment of a human patient having a cancer or pre-malignant condition that is refractory to treatment with rituximab (Rituxan®), are also provided. The methods of the present invention find use in treatment of cancers and pre-malignant conditions that are associated with CD40-expressing cells. These methods are particularly advantageous with respect to cancers and pre-malignant conditions that are associated with cells expressing both CD40 and CD20, as the methods enable the treatment of patients having a cancer or pre-malignant condition that is refractory to therapy with other oncotherapeutic agents such as anti-CD20 antibodies. | 05-07-2009 |
20090123469 | Anti-factor B antibodies and their uses - The invention concerns the prevention and treatment of complement-associated eye conditions, such as choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by administration of factor B antagonists. | 05-14-2009 |
20090136501 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING COAGULATION RELATED DISORDERS - Disclosed are methods for preventing or treating sepsis, a sepsis-related condition or an inflammatory disease in a mammal. In one embodiment, the method includes administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of at least one humanized antibody, chimeric antibody, or fragment thereof that binds specifically to tissue factor (TF) to form a complex in which factor X or factor IX binding to the complex is inhibited and the administration is sufficient to prevent or treat the sepsis in the mammal. The invention has a wide spectrum of useful applications including treating sepsis, disorders related to sepsis, and inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. | 05-28-2009 |
20090148449 | Antibodies against cd38 for treatment of multiple myeloma - Isolated human monoclonal antibodies which bind to human CD38, and related antibody-based compositions and molecules, are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the human antibodies, and therapeutic and diagnostic methods for using the human antibodies. | 06-11-2009 |
20090148450 | ATF4 As A Therapeutic Target In Alzheimers Disease And Other Neurological Disorders - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating Alzheimer's Disease and other neurological disorders by inhibiting expression and/or activity of ATF4. It further provides for diagnostic methods and reagents as well as assays to identify agents for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and other ATF4-related conditions. | 06-11-2009 |
20090155272 | Targeted pharmaceuticals and ligands - The disclosure pertains to pharmaceuticals, more specifically, to targeted diagnostic and therapeutic formulations and ligands thereof. Such methods and composition comprise antigens that are post-translationally modified compared to antigens found on a normal cell phenotype. Also provided are ligands that bind to such post-translationally modified antigens. | 06-18-2009 |
20090155273 | REMEDIES FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES - Antibodies against AILIM (also called ICOS and 8F4) were found to significantly suppress the onset of inflammatory bowel diseases (especially Crohn's disease and colitis (ulcerative colitis and such)), and exhibit a significant therapeutic effect against inflammatory bowel diseases. | 06-18-2009 |
20090155274 | HUMAN ANTI-NGF NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES AS SELECTIVE NGF PATHWAY INHIBITORS - This invention provides antibodies that interact with or bind to human nerve growth factor (NGF) and neutralize the function of NGF thereby. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of said antibodies and methods for neutralizing NGF function, and particularly for treating NGF-related disorders (e.g., chronic pain) by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of anti-NGF antibodies. Methods of detecting the amount of NGF in a sample using anti-NGF antibodies are also provided. | 06-18-2009 |
20090162355 | TREATMENT OF TUMORS USING SPECIFIC ANTI-L1 ANTIBODY - The present invention relates to the anti-L1 monoclonal antibody 9.3 as well as to related antibodies or binding molecules and well as to the uses thereof, especially in tumor treatment. | 06-25-2009 |
20090169551 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ACTIVATING OR INHIBITING VEGF-D AND VEGF-C - Methods for Activating endothelial growth factors VEGF-C or VEGF-D with plasmin, and methods of treatment comprising administering a pharmaceutical compositions comprising plasmin. Also disclosed are methods of screening for inhibitors of activation of the growth factors by plasmin, and method of treatment by blocking activation of VEGF-C/D activation by plasmin. Further disclosed are methods for screening for other proteases that activate VEGF-CD, and for inhibitors of such activation. The invention further includes inhibitors of plasmin activity and methods of treating patients in need thereof with said inhibitors. | 07-02-2009 |
20090175866 | TREATMENT OF B-CELL MALIGNANCIES - The present invention generally relates to a pharmaceutical composition and to an improved method of preventing, attenuating and treating multiple myeloma by administering to an individual in need thereof at least one antibody to fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3). In particular, the at least one FGR3 antibody induces apoptosis of myeloma cells expressing wild type FGFR3. | 07-09-2009 |
20090175867 | Single-Chain Multivalent Binding Proteins with Effector Function - Multivalent binding peptides, including bi-specific binding peptides, having immunoglobulin effector function are provided, along with encoding nucleic acids, vectors and host cells as well as methods for making such peptides and methods for using such peptides to treat or prevent a variety of diseases, disorders or conditions, as well as to ameliorate at least one symptom associated with such a disease, disorder or condition. | 07-09-2009 |
20090186027 | SINGLE CHAIN ANTIBODIES AGAINST BETA-AMYLOID PEPTIDE - Anti-AβP scFvs and single domain antibodies were generated, and when these antibodies were displayed on filamentous phage or as soluble protein molecules, stabilized by the maltose binding protein, they could prevent the fibrilization of Abp 1-40 and disaggregate Abp 1-40 fibrils generated in vitro. The anti-Aβp scFv antibodies also stained amyloid neuritic plaques on slices from transgenic mice. The anti-ABP scFv and single domain antibodies can be used for inhibiting or treating Alzheimer's disease. | 07-23-2009 |
20090191200 | Method for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis by Inhibiting IL-17 Activity - The present invention provides a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of multiple sclerosis (MS) comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of IL-17 activity. | 07-30-2009 |
20090208503 | IMMUNOTHERAPEUTIC TREATMENT - The use of immunotherapy against oxidised LDL to induce regression of pre-existing atherosclerotic lesions in an individual. The immunotherapy can be passive immunotherapy utilising antibodies that bind to epitopes present on oxidised LDL, or active immunotherapy utilising a vaccine composition for induction of an immune response against epitopes present on oxidised LDL. | 08-20-2009 |
20090214535 | Pharmaceutical Compositions Containing sc(Fv)2 - The present inventor discovered stabilizing agents/stabilizing conditions for suppressing isomerization reactions of sc(Fv)2. It was also discovered that the above-mentioned isomerization reactions can be suppressed through use of freeze-dried formulations. As disclosed herein, by applying the discovered stabilizing agents/stabilizing conditions or the freeze-dried formulation, the isomerization reaction of an sc(Fv)2-type molecule from the bivalent scFv type to the single chain diabody type, and/or the isomerization reaction from a single chain diabody type to a bivalent scFv type can be suppressed in both directions or one direction. | 08-27-2009 |
20090214536 | CACNA1E in Cancer Diagnosis, Detection and Treatment - This invention is in the field of cancer-related genes. Specifically it relates to methods for detecting cancer or the likelihood of developing cancer based on the presence or absence of the CACNA1E gene or proteins encoded by this gene. The invention also provides methods and molecules for upregulating or downregulating the CACNA1E gene. | 08-27-2009 |
20090214537 | Serum Resistance Factors of Gram Positive Bacteria - A newly identified serum resistance factor of gram positive bacteria can be used to treat or prevent bacterial infection. | 08-27-2009 |
20090214538 | USE OF COMPLEMENT INHIBITORS TO TREAT OCULAR DISEASES - The present invention relates to the treatment of ocular diseases and conditions by administering a complement pathway inhibitor, particularly an alternative pathway inhibitor Ocular diseases include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and ocular angiogenesis. One embodiment comprises the administration of an anti-Factor D antibody in the form of a whole antibody, a Fab fragment or a single domain antibody. Other complement component inhibitors that may be useful in the present method include Factor H or inhibitors that block the action of properdin, factor B, factor Ba, factor Bb, C2, C2a, C3a, C5, C5a, C5b, C6, C7, C8, C9, or C5b-9. | 08-27-2009 |
20090214539 | B-CELL REDUCTION USING CD37-SPECIFIC AND CD20-SPECIFIC BINDING MOLECULES - The present invention generally provides methods for B-cell reduction in an individual using CD37-specific binding molecules. In particular, the invention provides methods for B-cell reduction using CD37-specific binding molecules alone, or a combination of CD37-specific binding molecules and CD20-specific binding molecules, in some instances a synergistic combination. The invention further provides materials and methods for treatment of diseases involving aberrant B-cell activity. In addition, the invention provides humanized CD37-specific binding molecules. | 08-27-2009 |
20090220507 | INHIBITION OF EXTRACELLULAR SIGNAL-REGULATED KINASE 1/2 AS A TREATMENT FOR CARDIAC HYPERTROPHY AND HEART FAILURE - The present invention provides for methods of treating and preventing cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure. The present invention provides the link between ERK1/2 and calcineurin and CamKII. The present invention further demonstrates that inhibitors of ERK1/2 inhibit cardiac hypertrophy and heart disease by inhibiting, in part, the fetal cardiac gene expression that occurs when Ca2+-dependent signalling occurs in the heart. | 09-03-2009 |
20090220508 | Treatment Of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Patients By An Inhibitor Of Complement - Eculizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody against C5 that inhibits terminal complement activation, showed activity in a preliminary 12-week open-label trial in a small cohort of patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). The present study examined whether chronic eculizumab therapy could reduce intravascular hemolysis, stabilize hemoglobin levels, reduce transfusion requirements, and improve quality of life in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center global Phase III trial. It has been found that eculizumab stabilized hemoglobin levels, decreased the need for transfusions, and improved quality of life in PNH patients via reduced intravascular hemolysis. Chronic eculizumab treatment appears to be a safe and effective therapy for PNH. | 09-03-2009 |
20090238829 | Stabilized single domain antibodies - The present invention relates to heterospecific polypeptide constructs comprising at least one single domain antibody directed against a therapeutic and/or diagnostic target and at least one single domain antibody directed against a serum protein, said construct having a prolonged lifetime in biological circulatory systems. The invention further relates to methods for stabilising VHHs in biological circulatory systems. | 09-24-2009 |
20090246199 | THERAPEUTIC METHODS FOR INHIBITING TUMOR GROWTH WITH DLL4 ANTAGONISTS - Disclosed is a therapeutic method for inhibiting development or growth of tumors that are resistant to the blockade of delta-like ligand 4 (Dll4), or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), or to other therapeutic agents, by administering the combination of Dll4 antagonist and VEGF antagonist. The combined administration of these two agents, concurrently or sequentially, exhibits synergistic effects on blood vessel development and growth, thereby more effectively inhibiting the tumor growth than an administration of either agent alone. The Dll4 antagonist can be an anti-Dll4 antibody or antibody fragment capable of inhibiting the binding of Dll4 to a Notch receptor, or a fusion protein comprising the extracellular domain of Dll4 or a soluble Notch receptor, or a fragment thereof, fused to a multimerizing component. The VEGF antagonist can be a VEGF trap, anti-VEGF antibody or antibody fragment capable of inhibiting the binding of VEGF to a VEGF receptor. | 10-01-2009 |
20090252728 | NUCLEIC ACID AND CORRESPONDING PROTEIN NAMED 158P1D7 USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT AND DETECTION OF BLADDER AND OTHER CANCERS - The invention described herein relates to novel nucleic acid sequences and their encoded proteins, referred to as 158P1D7 and variants thereof, and to diagnostic and therapeutic methods and compositions useful in the management of various cancers that express 158P1D7 and variants thereof. | 10-08-2009 |
20090252729 | Single-chain Fc (scFc) regions, binding polypeptides comprising same, and methods related thereto - The present invention features inter alia polypeptides comprising an Fc region comprising genetically-fused Fc moieties. In addition, the instant invention provides, e.g., methods for treating or preventing a disease or disorder in subject by administering the binding polypeptides of the invention to said subject. | 10-08-2009 |
20090252730 | METHODS OF TREATING SKIN DISORDERS USING AN IL-31RA ANTAGONIST - The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from Contact dermatitis, Drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma, Bullous pemphigoid, Alopecia aereata, Vitiligo, Acne Rosacea, Prurigo nodularis, Scleroderma, Herpes simplex virus, or combination by administering an IL-31RA antagonist. | 10-08-2009 |
20090269342 | Hemagglutinin Polypeptides, and Reagents and Methods Relating Thereto - The present invention provides a system for analyzing interactions between glycans and interaction partners that bind to them. The present invention also provides HA polypeptides that bind to umbrella-topology glycans, and reagents and methods relating thereto. | 10-29-2009 |
20090269343 | Dual Specific Immunotoxin for Brain Tumor Therapy - We tested the in vitro and in vivo efficacy of a recombinant bispecific immunotoxin that recognizes both EGFRwt and tumor-specific EGFRvIII receptors. A single chain antibody was cloned from a hybridoma and fused to toxin, carrying a C-terminal peptide which increases retention within cells. The binding affinity and specificity of the recombinant bispecific immunotoxin for the EGFRwt and the EGFRvIII proteins was measured. In vitro cytotoxicity was measured. In vivo activity of the recombinant bispecific immunotoxin was evaluated in subcutaneous models and compared to that of an established monospecific immunotoxin. In our preclinical studies, the bispecific recombinant immunotoxin, exhibited significant potential for treating brain tumors. | 10-29-2009 |
20090274695 | Inhibition of urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) activity - The invention concerns methods for inhibiting the binding of urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) to its receptor uPAR and/or inhibiting uPA biological activity. The invention further concerns methods for inhibiting tumor formation or metastasis, angiogenesis, such as tumor angiogenesis, and screening assays for identifying CYTL1 agonists. | 11-05-2009 |
20090274696 | METHODS FOR TREATING INFLAMMATION - Provided are methods and compositions for reducing airway hyperresponsiveness and other inflammatory diseases, disorders and conditions in a mammal by decreasing FIZZ1 (Found in Inflammatory Zone 1) activity. Also provided are methods and compositions for identifying modulators of airway inflammation and/or inhibitors of FIZZ1. The present invention encompasses modulators of airway inflammation and/or inhibitors of FIZZ1 and uses thereof. In addition, the present invention provides methods and compositions for enhancing an immune response based on FIZZ1 protein. | 11-05-2009 |
20090280120 | METHODS OF TREATING PROSTATE CANCER WITH ANTI-PROSTATE SPECIFIC MEMBRANE ANTIGEN ANTIBODIES - Modified antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof, to the extracellular domain of human prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) are provided. The modified anti-PSMA antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof, have been rendered less immunogenic compared to their unmodified counterparts to a given species, e.g., a human. Pharmaceutical compositions including the aforesaid antibodies, nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors and host cells for making such antibodies and fragments are also disclosed. Methods of using the antibodies of the invention to detect human PSMA, or to ablate or kill a PSMA-expressing cell, e.g., a PSMA-expressing cancer or prostatic cell, either in vitro or in vivo, are also provided. | 11-12-2009 |
20090280121 | METHODS OF TREATING DISEASES WHICH ARE MEDIATED BY CUTANEOUS LYMPHOCYTE ANTIGEN POSITIVE CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from itching and puritis mediated by cutaneous lymphocyte antigen positive T cell. In particular, diseases or disorders including contact dermatitis, drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, bullous pemphigoid, alopecia aereata, vitiligo, acne rosacea, prurigo nodularis, and herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof will benefit from the administration of an IL-31 antagonist. The invention also includes methods of predicting a therapeutically responsive patient population. | 11-12-2009 |
20090285816 | Albumin Fusion Proteins - The present invention encompasses albumin fusion proteins. Nucleic acid molecules encodings the albumin fusion proteins of the invention are also encompassed by the invention, as are vectors containing these nucleic acids, host cells transformed with these nucleic acids vectors, and methods of making the albumin fusion proteins of the intention and using these nucleic acids, vectors, and/or host cells. Additionally the present invention encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising albumin fusion proteins and methods of treating, preventing, or ameliorating diseases, disorders or conditions using albumin fusion proteins of the invention. | 11-19-2009 |
20090285817 | Mixture comprising an inhibitor or suppressor of a gene and a molecule binding to an expression product of that gene - A mixture comprising at least one inhibitor or suppressor of the expression of a gene and at least one molecule binding to an expression product of said gene. | 11-19-2009 |
20090304695 | METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER BY INHIBITING WNT SIGNALING - This invention relates to methods of inhibiting the growth of cancer cells that overexpress a Wnt protein. The methods comprise contacting the cell with an agent that inhibits binding of the Wnt protein to a Frizzled receptor. | 12-10-2009 |
20090304696 | Single Chain FC Polypeptides - The present invention relates to single chain polypeptides comprising one or more immunoglobulin Fc domains. In particular the present invention relates to single-chain Fc polypeptides in which at least one functional Fc domain is formed within the polypeptide chain. | 12-10-2009 |
20090317390 | NOVEL TISSUE FACTOR TARGETED ANTIBODIES AS ANTICOAGULANTS - This invention relates to novel antibodies that bind with greater affinity to the factor VIIa/tissue factor (FVIIa/TF) complex than to tissue factor (TF) alone, do not compete for binding to TF with FVII and FX, and inhibit FX activation. The antibodies bind at the site of injury and prevent the initiation of thrombosis. The antibodies can be used to treat a variety of thrombotic conditions including, but not limited to, deep vein thrombosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and acute coronary syndrome. | 12-24-2009 |
20100003253 | SINGLE DOMAIN ANTIBODIES DIRECTED AGAINST EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention relates to polypeptides derived from single domain heavy chain antibodies directed to Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor. It further relates to single domain antibodies that are | 01-07-2010 |
20100015145 | Use of a compound for reducing the biological effectiveness of IL-6 - Use of a compound comprising at least a structural entity which binds or is an antagonist for interleukin-6 (IL-6) and/or the IL-6 receptor or parts of it, preferably human IL-6 which compound depletes IL-6 from a solution or blocks at least one or more IL-6 functions on cell surfaces or in a solution for manufacturing of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of diseases selected from the group consisting of endothelial injury, destruction, increased risk for endothelial injury or destruction or immune disorders other than rheumatoid arthritis and combinations thereof. | 01-21-2010 |
20100028346 | NOVEL SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS - The present invention encompasses a combination of at least one conjugate and one or more chemotherapeutic agent(s) which when administered exerts an unexpectedly enhanced therapeutic effect. The therapeutic effectiveness of the combination is greater than that of the conjugate alone or the administration of one or more of the drug(s) without the conjugate. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising at least one conjugate and at one or more of chemotherapeutic agent and to methods of treating cancer using at least one conjugate and at least one or more of chemotherapeutic agent (s). The present invention also provides methods of modulating the growth of selected cell populations, such as cancer cells, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more chemotherapeutic agent(s) and at least one conjugate. In each case, such combination has therapeutic synergy or improves the therapeutic index in the treatment of cancer over the anticancer agent(s) alone. | 02-04-2010 |
20100061989 | METHOD OF TREATMENT AND PROPHYLAXIS - The present invention relates generally to a method for the treatment of a hemoglobinopathic condition in mammalian subjects such as humans and medicaments useful for same. | 03-11-2010 |
20100068207 | DDR2 in Cancer Diagnosis, Detection and Treatment - This invention is in the field of cancer-related genes. Specifically it relates to methods for detecting cancer or the likelihood of developing cancer based on the presence or absence of the DDR2 gene or proteins encoded by this gene. The invention also provides methods and molecules for upregulating or downregulating the DDR2 gene. | 03-18-2010 |
20100086549 | Use of Anti-IL-20 Antibody for Treating Stroke - Treatment of stroke with an antibody specific to IL-20, e.g., monoclonal antibody 7E. | 04-08-2010 |
20100119512 | METHODS OF DIAGNOSING, TREATING, AND PREVENTING INCREASED VASCULAR PERMEABILITY - The present invention provides methods for the treatment and diagnosis of disorders associated with excessive vascular permeability and edema. | 05-13-2010 |
20100143359 | EXPRESSION OF FOXP3 BY CANCER CELLS - The present invention relates to the treatment, diagnosis, and prophylaxis of cancer based on the expression of foxp3. | 06-10-2010 |
20100150927 | CELL DEATH INDUCER - An objective of the present invention is to provide an antibody having a high cell death-inducing activity. To solve the above-described problems, the present inventors immunized mice with cells expressing human HLA class IA and human β2 microglobulin (β2M) to obtain monoclonal antibodies. Screening of the obtained antibodies was performed to obtain ten clones of antibodies having a cell death-inducing activity. Analyses of these clones revealed that three of the clones (antibodies C3B3, C11B9, and C17D11), which have the α2 domain of the HLA class I antigen as an epitope, showed a stronger cytotoxic activity when crosslinked with an anti-mouse IgG antibody. Furthermore, when a C3B3 diabody was generated, this diabody was revealed to show a stronger anti-tumor effect compared with conventional diabodies of the 2D7 antibody, which is an HLA class IA antibody. | 06-17-2010 |
20100158912 | MONITORING AND INHIBITING HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION BY MODULATING HMGB1 DEPENDENT TRIGGERING OF HIV-1 REPLICATION AND PERSISTENCE - Compositions and methods for modulating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection involving substances that inhibit the ability of high mobility box 1 (HMGB1) protein to interact with natural killer (NK) cells. Therapeutic compositions comprising antibodies and drugs, such as glycyrrhizin, which bind to HMGB1. Methods of detecting or monitoring HIV infection involving detection or quantitation of HMGB1 or antibodies specific for HMGB1 in a biological sample. | 06-24-2010 |
20100158913 | Antibody Molecules Having Specificity for Human IL-1B - The invention relates to an antibody molecule having specificity for antigenic determinants of IL-1β, therapeutic uses of the antibody molecule and methods for producing said antibody molecule. | 06-24-2010 |
20100166757 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST MONOCYTE CHEMOTACTIC PROTEINS - The invention provides antibodies that bind to a plurality of β-chemokines, particularly monocyte chemotactic proteins MCP-1, MCP-2 and MCP-3. The invention also provides cells producing the antibodies, and methods of making and using the same. | 07-01-2010 |
20100166758 | NOVEL ANTIBODY MOLECULES AND NUCLEIC ACIDS - An scFv peptide comprising a V | 07-01-2010 |
20100172905 | ANTAGONISTS OF HMG1 FOR TREATING INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - There is disclosed a pharmaceutical composition and method for treating sepsis, including septic shock and ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), comprising administering an effective amount of a HMG1 antagonist. There is further disclosed a diagnostic method for monitoring the severity or potential lethality of sepsis or septic shock, comprising measuring the serum concentration of HMG1 in a patient exhibiting or at risk of exhibiting sepsis or septic shock symptoms. Lastly, there is disclosed a pharmaceutical composition and method for effecting weight loss or treating obesity, comprising administering an effective amount of HMG1 or a therapeutically active HMG1 fragment. | 07-08-2010 |
20100183613 | METHODS OF USING MEVALONATE DECARBOXYLASE (MVD) ANTAGONISTS - The present invention provides novel methods of reducing | 07-22-2010 |
20100183614 | Immunoglobulins directed to bacterial, viral and endogeneous polypeptides - Disclosed are antibodies (immunoglobulins) and fragments thereof that hydrolyze or bind polypeptide antigens belonging to | 07-22-2010 |
20100196374 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE - The disclosure relates to OX-2/CD200 (herein referred to as CD200) antibodies and methods of treating autoimmune disease. | 08-05-2010 |
20100196375 | Engineered scFv against Bovine Herpes Virus Type I - The present disclosure describes a single chain variable fragment (scFv) that binds BHV-1 virus comprising a light chain variable region, a linker and a heavy chain variable region. The disclosure also describes nucleic acid molecules encoding the scFv molecules, methods and uses thereof for treating or neutralizing BHV-1 infection and diagnostic methods, agents and kits thereof. | 08-05-2010 |
20100203053 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR TREATING IMMUNE COMPLEX ASSOCIATED DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating immune complex associated diseases (ICAD), such as SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, and hepatitis-C related immune complex disease (e.g., cryoglobulinemia) in a subject having an ICAD or at risk for developing ICAD. The invention is based upon the surprising finding that chromatin-containing immune complexes activate autoreactive B cells and dendritic cells by a dual receptor engagement process which, in both cell types, involves a Toll-like receptor (TLR). The methods of treating ICAD comprise administering a compound to an individual in need thereof that either 1) inhibits formation of the immune complex either by preventing formation and/or binding to the TLR, or 2) interferes with binding of an autoantigen-containing immune complex (or the antigenic component thereof) to the TLR, or 3) inhibits signaling pathways initiated by dual engagement of BCR and TLR (in B cells) or FcR and TLR (in dendritic cells) via immune complexed or uncomplexed autoantigens. | 08-12-2010 |
20100209425 | Blood-Brain Barrier Targeting Anti-bodies - This invention provides antibodies that bind brain endothelial cell receptors resulting in endocytosis/transcytosis of the receptor and bound ligands. In some embodiments, the ligand comprises the antibody in combination with a pharmaceutically active compound and the antibody directs delivery of the compound across the blood brain barrier (BBB). The invention also provides methods of identifying endothelial cell specific antibodies by panning the library against cultured cell monolayers. The invention further allows for identifying endothelial cell receptors that bind the antibody thereby providing target receptors against which to isolate further cognate ligands and their associated transport systems and by which to identify transcytosis transporters targeted by the antibodies. | 08-19-2010 |
20100215658 | VACCINIA VIRUS H3L AND B5R SPECIFIC MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The invention relates to antibodies and subsequences thereof that specifically bind to poxvirus B5R envelope protein, antibodies and subsequences thereof that specifically bind to pox virus H3L envelope protein, and combinations thereof. | 08-26-2010 |
20100215659 | FUNCTIONALIZED SURGICAL ADHESIVES - A bioadherent composition includes a first mixture containing a plurality of reactive members of a specific binding pair, said reactive members being bound to a ligand capable of binding a receptor on biological tissue, and a second mixture containing a plurality of complementary reactive members of the specific binding pair, said complementary reactive members being bound to a ligand capable of binding a receptor on biological tissue, said reactive members capable of forming covalent bonds with said complementary reactive members via a reaction selected from Huisgen cycloaddition reactions, Diels-Alder reactions, and/or thiol-alkene reactions. A method for bonding biological tissue involves utilizing the bioadherent composition. | 08-26-2010 |
20100226922 | SPECIFIC PROTEASE INHIBITORS AND THEIR USE IN CANCER THERAPY - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one inhibitor of EpCAM cleavage and at least one anti-EpCAM antibody, the use of least one inhibitor of EpCAM cleavage and at least one anti-EpCAM antibody for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer, an in vitro method of inhibiting cancer by inhibiting cleavage of EpCAM, the use of a TACE inhibitor and/or a presenilin-2 inhibitor for inhibiting EpCAM cleavage, and a method of identifying a compound useful as an anti-cancer agent. | 09-09-2010 |
20100233170 | Fully human antibodies against N-Cadherin - The present application provides fully human antibodies against N-Cadherin for therapeutic and diagnostic methods in cancer. | 09-16-2010 |
20100233171 | Differential Drug Sensitivity - We describe a method to diagnose and treat an animal, preferably a human, suffering from a condition, typically cancer, that would benefit from a stimulation of apoptosis in tumour cells and including screening methods to identify new chemotherapeutic agents. | 09-16-2010 |
20100233172 | METHODS OF INHIBITING QUIESCENT TUMOR PROLIFERATION - Improved compositions and methods are disclosed which are useful of the treatment and prevention of proliferative disorders, and methods of screening to identify compounds for such treatments. | 09-16-2010 |
20100239581 | KIDNEY DISEASE TARGETS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides a method for diagnosing and detecting diseases associated with kidney. The present invention provides one or more proteins or fragments thereof, peptides or nucleic acid molecules differentially expressed in kidney diseases (KCAT) and antibodies binds to KCATs. The present invention provides that KCATs are used as targets for screening agents that modulates the KCAT activities. Further the present invention provides methods for treating diseases associated with kidney. | 09-23-2010 |
20100247537 | ADJUVANT COMBINATIONS OF NKT ACTIVATOR, CD40 AGONIST, AND OPTIONAL ANTIGEN, THE USE THROUGH INDUCING SYNERGISTIC CELLULAR IMMUNITY - Adjuvant combinations comprising at least one NKT activator, such as alpha-galactosylceramide (α-Gal-Cer) or iGb3, a CD40 agonist and optionally an antigen are disclosed. The use of these immune adjuvants for treatment of various chronic diseases such as cancers is also provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20100247538 | IL-18 and Protein Kinase R Inhibition for the Treatment of COPD - The present invention encompasses compositions and methods directed to preventing, inhibiting, or treating inflammation, alveolar remodeling, or cell death in lung which results from elevation of IL-18, IFN-γ, or PKR where the methods of the present invention comprise administering an IL-18 inhibitor, an IL-18Rα inhibitor, and IFNγ inhibitor, a PKR inhibitor, and any combination thereof to an individual experiencing inflammation, alveolar remodeling, or cell death in lung. The present invention further encompasses a method of alleviating exacerbations of COPD frequently caused by viral infection by administering inflammation, alveolar remodeling, or cell death in lung to a patient with COPD at risk of developing a viral infection or who has acquired a viral infection. | 09-30-2010 |
20100260760 | HUMAN ANTI-VEGF POLYCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to IVIG and fragments thereof and their use, specifically, provided herein are compositions and methods of inhibiting VEGF or VEGF receptor using polyclonal antibodies (pAb), or fragments thereof derived from human immunoglobulins. | 10-14-2010 |
20100266594 | IL-9 IN FIBROTIC AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASE - The present invention encompasses methods of employing inhibitors of IL-9 in the treatment of fibrotic disorders, e.g., COPD and inflammatory bowel disease. | 10-21-2010 |
20100272721 | TREATMENT OF CANCER - Methods of treating cancer using an agent that blocks interaction between TWEAK and its receptor are described. | 10-28-2010 |
20100278828 | COMBINATION OF ANTI-CTLA4 ANTIBODY WITH TUBULIN MODULATING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES - Compositions and methods are disclosed which are useful for the treatment and prevention of proliferative disorders, and which comprise an anti-CTLA4 antagonist with a tubulin modulating agent. | 11-04-2010 |
20100285016 | PRO34128 nucleic acids - The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides having sequence similarity to GDNFR and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285017 | MATRIPTASE PROTEIN AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treatment, screening, diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, prostate cancer and uterine cancer, for monitoring the effectiveness of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, prostate cancer and uterine cancer treatment, and for drug development. | 11-11-2010 |
20100291083 | Novel Analgesic Treatment with Prolonged Effect - Use of an anti-TrkA antibody capable of inhibiting the binding between NGF and TrkA, in particular capable of blocking the biological activity of TrkA, for the preparation of a medicament for treating and/or preventing chronic pain. | 11-18-2010 |
20100291084 | USE OF IL-23 ANTAGONISTS FOR TREATMENT OF INFECTION - Methods and compositions comprising antagonists of IL-23 are provided for the treatment of infections, such as chronic bacterial, viral and fungal infections. | 11-18-2010 |
20100291085 | ANTIBODIES TO OX-2/CD200 AND USES THEREOF IN INHIBITING IMMUNE RESPONSES - This disclosure provides methods and compositions for inhibiting immune responses. The disclosure also provides methods and compositions for inhibiting graft rejection and promoting or prolonging graft survival. | 11-18-2010 |
20100291086 | USE OF ESTROGEN AND ANDROGEN BINDING PROTEINS IN METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCERS - The present invention provides a polypeptide comprising an estrogen or androgen binding region, the binding region capable of binding to an estrogen or androgen at a sufficient affinity or avidity such that upon administration of the polypeptide to a mammalian subject the level of biologically available estrogen or androgen is decreased. The invention also provides for the treatment or prevention of cancers such as ovarian cancer, breast cancer and endometrial cancer using the polypeptides. | 11-18-2010 |
20100291087 | METHOD OF TREATING FIBRPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - Materials and Methods for reducing cell proliferation or extracellular matrix production in a mammal are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to a mammal a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a zvegf4 antagonist in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable delivery vehicle. Exemplary zvegf4 antagonists include anti-zvegf4 antibodies, inhibitory polynucleotides, inhibitors of zvegf4 activation, and mitogenically inactive, receptor-binding variants of zvegf4. The materials and methods are useful in the treatment of, inter alia, fibroproliferative disorders of the kidney, liver, and bone. | 11-18-2010 |
20100291088 | IL-18 BINDING PROTEINS - The present invention encompasses IL-18 binding proteins, particularly antibodies that bind human interleukin-18 (hIL-18). Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are entirely human antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-18 and/or that neutralize hIL-18 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-18 and for inhibiting hIL-18 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-18 activity is detrimental. | 11-18-2010 |
20100297125 | METHODS OF TREATING PAIN USING ANTAGONISTS OF IL-31, IL-31RA AND/OR OSMRB - Use of antagonists to IL-31Ra and OSMRb are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include soluble receptors, antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated. | 11-25-2010 |
20100297126 | Monoclonal Antibodies Specific to Hemagglutinin from Influenza Virus H5-Subtype and Uses Thereof - Monoclonal antibodies and related binding proteins that are specific for conformational epitopes of avian influenza virus K5 subtype hemagglutinin glycoprotein are provided. The antibodies can be used for the detection and treatment of H5 subtype AIV in specimens. | 11-25-2010 |
20100322932 | METHODS FOR AMYLOID REMOVAL USING ANTI-AMYLOID ANTIBODIES - Methods and related immunoglobulin peptides and fragments thereof are disclosed that enhance the cell-mediated immune response of a patient to deposits of amyloid fibrils. These methods exploit the opsonizing effect of antibodies directed toward amyloid material or its component parts. | 12-23-2010 |
20100330089 | ANTI-CD20 THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention provides materials and methods for treatment of diseases involving aberrant B-cell activity, using a CD20-specific binding molecule, in particular, antibodies or antigen binding fragment thereof. The compositions disclosed herein is useful for the treatment and diagnosis of B-cell disorders, such as B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. | 12-30-2010 |
20100330090 | ANTAGONIST ANTIBODIES OF PROTEASE ACTIVATED RECEPTOR-1 (PAR1) - The present invention provide antibodies or antigen-binding molecules that specifically recognize and antagonize the PAR1 receptor. Also provided in the invention are polynucleotides and vectors that encode such molecules and host cells that harbor the polynucleotides or vectors. | 12-30-2010 |
20110002926 | HEPATITIS C VIRUS ANTIBODIES - This invention relates to humanized antibodies and fragments thereof which bind to hepatitis C virus E2 protein and methods of their use. | 01-06-2011 |
20110002927 | ANTIGEN-BINDING POLYPEPTIDES AGAINST CARTILAGE DEGENERATION - The invention provides an antigen-binding polypeptide which is able to penetrate into the cartilage. The disclosed polypeptide, compositions and methods are suitable for the treatment, prevention and/or delay of progression of cartilage degeneration. | 01-06-2011 |
20110002928 | Uses of Mammalian Cytokine; Related Reagents - Provided are methods of treatment for inflammatory and autoimmune disorders of the metabolic system. Also provided are methods of diagnosis. | 01-06-2011 |
20110008343 | Method Of Reducing Tissue Loss In Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation - Methods for reducing rejection of pancreatic islet cells transplanted into a subject are disclosed. The methods involve transplanting pancreatic islet cells into a subject in the presence of a complement inhibitor, alone or combined with dextran sulfate. | 01-13-2011 |
20110008344 | FUSION PARTNER CELL LINE FOR PREPARATION OF HYBRID CELLS EXPRESSING HUMAN ANTIBODIES - This invention relates to a novel fusion partner cell line that ectopically expresses IL-6 and TERT termed B5-6T, and to methods for making the B5-6T fusion partner cell line. The B5-6T fusion partner cell line can be fused with B-lymphocytes to generate hybridomas that secrete human monoclonal antibodies. | 01-13-2011 |
20110014197 | METHODS OF TREATING PRE-ECLAMPSIA OR ECLAMPSIA - Disclosed herein are methods for treating pre-eclampsia and eclampsia using compounds that increase VEGF or PlGF levels or compounds that decrease sFlt-1 levels. Compounds that inhibit the binding of VEGF or PlGF to sFlt1—are also disclosed herein for the treatment of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia. | 01-20-2011 |
20110027279 | RECOMBINANT ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC FOR BETA-AMYLOID ENDS, DNA ENCODING AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - DNA encoding a recombinant antibody molecule end-specific for an amyloid-beta peptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and a method for preventing or inhibiting progression of Alzheimer's Disease by introducing such a DNA molecule into brain cells to express the recombinant antibody molecule and prevent the accumulation of amyloid-beta peptides in the cerebrospinal fluid. | 02-03-2011 |
20110027280 | Methods For Inducing Autolysis In Infectious Bacteria - The present invention relates to methods for the killing of infectious bacteria by modulating the extra-cellular concentration of bacterial cell signalling molecules. This has the effect of inducing rapid cell death (autolysis) in the majority of bacterial cells, and preventing virulence or restoring a benign state in surviving cells. These receptors have applications for the treatment of individuals with susceptibility to infection, the treatment of patients with existing infections, in disease management, and in related applications where the host for infection is an animal or plant. The compositions described herein are particularly relevant to | 02-03-2011 |
20110027281 | SINGLE DOMAIN ANTIBODIES DIRECTED AGAINST TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR-ALPHA AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention relates to polypeptides derived from single domain heavy chain antibodies directed to Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha. It further relates to single domain antibodies that are Camelidae VHHs. It further relates to methods of administering said polypeptides. It further relates to protocols for screening for agents that modulate the TNF-alpha receptor, and the agents resulting from said screening. | 02-03-2011 |
20110038867 | REMEDIES FOR PEMPHIGUS CONTAINING ANTI FAS LIGAND ANTIBODIES - Disclosure of the use of FasL antagonists, e.g. of humanized antibodies directed against human Fas ligands (also named CD95L or Apo1L and hereinafter abbreviated as FasL) for the prevention and/or treatment of skin diseases associated with keratinocytes acantholysis, particularly for the prevention and/or treatment of pemphigus. | 02-17-2011 |
20110038868 | IL-17 HOMOLOGOUS POLYPEPTIDES AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides having sequence identity with IL-17 and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided herein are methods for treating degenerative cartilaginous disorders. | 02-17-2011 |
20110038869 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST CD32B - Isolated monoclonal antibodies which bind to human CD32b and related antibody-based compositions and molecules, are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies, and therapeutic and diagnostic methods for using the antibodies. | 02-17-2011 |
20110038870 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO ENHANCE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM - The invention relates to the field of molecular medicine. In particular, it relates to compositions and methods to enhance the clearance of aberrant cells, e.g. cancer cells or virus-infected cells, by the host's immune system. Provided is a composition comprising (i) a therapeutic compound that can trigger a host's immune effector cells against an aberrant cell, such as a therapeutic antibody, and (ii) at least one agent capable of reducing or preventing inhibitory signal transduction initiated via SIRPalpha. | 02-17-2011 |
20110044983 | COMPLEMENT INHIBITORS AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - Methods for treating, preventing or delaying onset of tumor formation and other forms of cancer are disclosed. The methods involve administration of a complement inhibitor to inhibit C5a receptor signaling in the tumor microenvironment. | 02-24-2011 |
20110059086 | ESPFU NUCLEIC ACIDS AND PROTEINS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are EspF | 03-10-2011 |
20110059087 | IL-17 AND IL-23 ANTAGONISTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to blocking, inhibiting, reducing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-17, IL-23 via it's p19 subunit or both IL-17 and IL-23 (via p19). IL-17 and IL-23 are cytokines that are involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. | 03-10-2011 |
20110064738 | HUMAN ANTI-VEGF POLYCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to IVIG and fragments thereof and their use, specifically, provided herein are compositions and methods of inhibiting VEGF or VEGF receptor using polyclonal antibodies (pAb), or fragments thereof derived from human immunoglobulins. | 03-17-2011 |
20110081345 | SINGLE CHAIN FC, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - The present invention relates generally to scFc molecules. The scFc molecules comprise at least two Fc regions and at least one linker, and can be produced in a variety of single chain configurations. The scFc molecules can further comprise at least one binding entity and/or at least one functional molecule. Binding entities can be fused to the scFc molecule in a variety of configurations. The present invention also relates generally to methods for making such molecules and methods for their use. The scFc molecules provided herein can be recombinantly produced. Also provided are monovalent forms of the scFc molecules that have an equivalent or superior ADCC and/or CDC response than do bivalent molecules targeting the same antigens. Provided herein are improved antigen binding compositions. Methods for using the scFc molecules of the present inventions are provided | 04-07-2011 |
20110081346 | B7 FAMILY MEMBER zB7H6 AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Disclosed is a newly identified B7 family member, zB7H6, which functions as a counter-receptor for the NK cell triggering receptor, NKp30. Methods and compositions for modulating NKp30-mediated NK cell activity based on the interaction of zB7H6 with NKp30, as well as related screening methods, are also disclosed. Further disclosed are anti-zB7H6 antibodies as well as antibody-drug conjugates comprising an anti-zB7H6 antibody conjugated to a therapeutic agent, including methods for using such antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates to exert therapeutic effects against zB7H6-expressing cells. | 04-07-2011 |
20110081347 | Antibodies with Altered Binding to FcRn and Methods of Using Same - This invention relates to antibodies with altered binding to FcRn, and particularly antibodies having enhanced binding to FcRn and/or enhanced serum half-lives. 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. | 04-07-2011 |
20110086028 | PREVENTION OF HIV INFECTION - This invention relates to methods compositions and devices for inhibiting infection of a subject's host cell by HIV. Specifically, the invention relates to methods and compositions capable of inhibiting the binding and subsequent infection by HIV of a host cell through the inhibition of the interaction between gp-340 expressed on the cell surface and V3 loop on the HIV envelope and devices comprising these compositions. | 04-14-2011 |
20110086029 | NOVEL ANTIBODIES AGAINST CANCER TARGET BLOCK TUMOR GROWTH, ANGIOGENESIS AND METASTASIS - The present invention provides antibodies that target the first-third domains of N-cadherein and the fourth domain of N-cadherin, for diagnosis and therapy of cancers related to N-cadherein. Methods of diagnosis and treatment utilizing these antibodies are also described. | 04-14-2011 |
20110086030 | INHIBITION OF CANCER METASTASIS - The present invention provides methods for inhibiting tumor cell metastasis. In particular, the invention provides methods for reducing tumor cell malignancy by administering to a subject an antibody that inhibits glycoprotein Ibα, such that tumor cell malignancy is reduced. | 04-14-2011 |
20110086031 | Inhibition Of The Activity Of The Capsaicin Receptor In The Treatment Of Obesity Or Obesity-Related Diseases And Disorders - The present invention provides a method of treating diseases or disorders benefiting from inactivating or down-regulating the activity of the capsaicin receptor in a mammal by inhibiting the activity of the capsaicin receptor. The present invention also provides a method of treating obesity and obesity-related diseases and disorders in a mammal by inhibiting the activity of the capsaicin receptor. | 04-14-2011 |
20110091462 | NOVEL ANTIGEN BINDING DIMER-COMPLEXES, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - In a broad aspect the present invention generally relates to novel dimer-complexes (herein called “non-fused-dimers” or NFDs) comprising single variable domains, methods of making these complexes and uses thereof. These non-covalently bound dimer-complexes consist of two identical monomers that each comprises of one or more single variable domains (homodimers) or of two different monomers that each comprises on or more single variable domains (heterodimers). The subject NFDs have typically altered e.g. improved binding characteristics over their monomeric counterpart. The NFDs of the invention may further be engineered through linkage by a flexible peptide or cysteines in order to improve the stability. This invention also describes conditions under which such NFDs are formed and conditions under which the formation of such dimers can be avoided. | 04-21-2011 |
20110097325 | Modulation of T cell Differentiation for the treatment of T helper cell mediated diseases - The present invention relates to methods for the treatment and diagnosis of immune related diseases, including those mediated by cytokines released primarily either Th1 or Th2 cells in response to antigenic stimulation. The present invention further relates to methods for biasing the differentiation of T-cells in either the Th1 subtype or the Th2 subtype, based on the relative expression levels of the gene TCCR, and its agonists or antagonists. The present invention further relates to a method of diagnosing Th1- and Th2-mediated diseases. | 04-28-2011 |
20110097326 | ANTI-TRKB ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides improved antibodies or antigen-binding molecules that specifically recognize and agonize the tyrosine receptor kinase B (TrkB) receptor, and methods of their use. Also provided in the invention are polynucleotides and vectors that encode such molecules and host cells that harbor the polynucleotides or vectors. | 04-28-2011 |
20110104164 | METHOD FOR THE HUMANIZATION OF ANTIBODIES AND HUMANIZED ANTIBODIES THEREBY OBTAINED - Method for the humanization of the VH and VL variable regions of an animal antibody of known sequence, humanized animal antibody obtainable according to the method, in particular anti-NGF and anti-TrkA humanized animal antibodies. | 05-05-2011 |
20110104165 | METHOD OF UPREGULATING SORLA FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The present invention is directed to use of an agent capable of upregulating the Vps10p-domain receptor SorLA. In particular, the present invention relates to use of CTGF and/or BDNF and/or fragments and/or variants thereof for the inhibition of plaque formation thereby being useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease or other disorders associated with elevated of amyloid beta or amyloid plaque. | 05-05-2011 |
20110117095 | GROWTH FACTOR HTTER36 - The present invention discloses Growth Factor HTTER36 (GDF3) polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques and therapeutic uses of the polypeptides which include the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of wasting disorders. Also disclosed are antagonists against such polypeptide and their therapeutic uses which include the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of obesity and obesity-related disorders. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide of the present invention and mutations in the nucleic acid sequences which encode the polypeptides of the present invention. | 05-19-2011 |
20110123531 | COMBINATION THERAPY - The invention provides for the treatment of diseases or disorders characterized by cells expressing the CD40 membrane glycoprotein. The invention provides methods for the treatment of various diseases or disorders characterized by cells expressing CD40 with a combination of an agent causes the depletion of cells expressing CD40 and a second agent which causes the depletion of cells expressing the CD20 membrane antigen. Pharmaceutical compositions and articles of manufacture such as kits comprising the agents and combinations thereof are also provided. | 05-26-2011 |
20110129471 | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia cell line - The preparation and characterization of antibodies that bind to antigens on CLL or other cancer cells, especially to antigens upregulated in the cancer cells, and the identification and characterization of antigens present on or upregulated by cancer cells are useful in studying and treating cancer. | 06-02-2011 |
20110129472 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING VASCULOGENESIS - The present invention relates to a method for detecting the presence and/or progress of vasculogenesis in a subject, said method comprising the steps of detecting the presence of activated endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in a sample of a circulation fluid of said subject. | 06-02-2011 |
20110129473 | VHNAR ANTI-CYTOKINE DOMAINS - The present invention concerns therapeutic compositions containing proteins that are the variable regions of IgNAR immunoglobulins, denominated vNAR, that specifically bind and neutralizes cytokines involved in a diversity of process such as inflammation and neovascularization, its ability to reach, bind, and neutralize the activity of one antigenic molecule localized in an immunoprivileged organs, are also described. | 06-02-2011 |
20110135644 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCED DELIVERY OF MACROMOLECULES - The invention provides compositions and methods that enhance the delivery of large macromolecules (i.e., greater than 10 kDa), such as antigen-binding polypeptides, across tight junctions. Such methods and compositions are particularly useful for delivering therapeutic antigen-binding polypeptides to the CNS, via intranasal administration, for the treatment of neurological disorders. | 06-09-2011 |
20110142837 | Method Of Treating Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Methods for treating and/or alleviating acute respiratory distress syndrome in an individual diagnosed with or at risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome are disclosed. The methods comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of a complement inhibitor or a TNF-alpha inhibitor to the individual, wherein the complement inhibitor or the TNF-alpha inhibitor reduces or prevents tissue factor production in alveolar neutrophils, thereby treating the ARDS, or delaying or preventing onset of ARDS. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142838 | NOVEL ANTIBODIES AGAINST CANCER TARGET BLOCK TUMOR GROWTH, ANGIOGENESIS AND METASTATIS - The present invention provides antibodies that target the first-third domains of N-cadherein and the fourth domain of N-cadherin, for diagnosis and therapy of cancers related to N-cadherein. Methods of diagnosis and treatment utilizing these antibodies are also described. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142839 | TREATMENT OF PULMONARY EDEMA - The invention relates to a method of treatment of pulmonary edema, comprising the step of administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an agent capable of inhibiting signaling mediated by VEGFR-3, inhibiting lymphangiogenesis or inhibiting VEGF-D activity in the subject. The method may comprise the step of identifying a subject at risk of developing pulmonary edema. The invention also relates to an agent capable of inhibiting signaling mediated by VEGFR-3, inhibiting lymphangiogenesis, or inhibiting VEGF-D activity for treating pulmonary edema in a subject. Further, the invention relates to use of an agent capable of inhibiting signaling mediated by VEGFR-3, inhibiting lymphangiogenesis, or inhibiting VEGF-D activity in the manufacture of a medicament for treating pulmonary edema in a subject. | 06-16-2011 |
20110150876 | Prognosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer - The present invention relates to an antibody which specifically binds a Spot 14 (S14 or THRSP) protein in human breast cancer cells and a method for using the same to predict disease-free survival and select treatment modalities for breast cancer. The present invention is also a method for inducing apoptosis in breast cancer cells by inhibiting the expression or activity of Spot 14. Compositions and methods for treating breast cancer are also provided. | 06-23-2011 |
20110158996 | VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR SPECIFIC BINDERS AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR - The invention provides new uses for specific binders to the Al domain of the von Willebrand Factor (vWF), in particular the use in patients with stable angina undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention. Furthermore, dosing schedules and use of suitable assays such as RIPA and RICO in the particular disease settings are provided. | 06-30-2011 |
20110158997 | SINGLE CHAIN FRAGMENT VARIABLE ANTIBODY LIBRARIES AND USES THEREOF - The invention is generally directed to antibody variable domains or antibodies, libraries of antibody variable domains or antibodies, methods of making said antibodies and libraries, and methods of treatment comprising administering the generated antibody variable domains or antibodies. Specifically, the invention is directed to novel primer nucleotide sequences that are used to amplify all rearranged sequences of canine variable heavy (VH) and variable light (VL) immunoglobulin chains that have been used in naturally occurring antibody responses. These novel sequences contain canine framework regions and complementarity determining regions which may be used to canine-ize antibodies. Further, these sequences are useful for the identification and targeting of viral and bacterial pathogens, and tumor-associated antigens. | 06-30-2011 |
20110165161 | ANTI-EPCAM ANTIBODIES THAT INDUCE APOPTOSIS OF CANCER CELLS AND METHODS USING SAME - The present invention provides antibodies (such as chimeric and humanized antibodies) specifically bind to epithelial cell adhesion/activating molecule EpCAM expressed on cancer cells and induce cancer cell apoptosis. In addition, the present invention also provides use of the antibodies described herein for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. | 07-07-2011 |
20110171220 | PD-1 SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - One aspect of the present disclosure provides antibodies that can act as agonists of PD-1, thereby modulating immune responses regulated by PD-1. Another aspect of the disclosure provides compositions comprising PD-1 specific antibodies and their use in methods of down regulating the immune response. These methods can be practiced on any subject, including humans or animals. Anti-PD-1 antibodies disclosed herein may be used, in another aspect of the invention, to detect PD-1 or its fragments in a biological sample. The amount of PD-1 detected may be correlated with the expression level of PD-1, and associated with the activation status of immune cells (e.g., activated T cells, B cells, and/or monocytes) in the subject. | 07-14-2011 |
20110177072 | METHODS OF TREATING INFLAMMATION IN NEURONAL TISSUE - Use of antagonists to IL-31 are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated. | 07-21-2011 |
20110182899 | ANTI-GLYCOPTROTEIN VI SCFV FRAGMENT FOR TREATMENT OF THROMBOSIS - The present invention relates to a single chain variable fragment (scFv 9O12.2) directed against human glycoprotein VI, constituted of the VH and VL domains of 9 O12.2.2 monoclonal antibody linked via a (Gly | 07-28-2011 |
20110182900 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING COAGULATION RELATED DISORDERS - Disclosed are methods for preventing or treating sepsis, a sepsis-related condition or an inflammatory disease in a mammal. In one embodiment, the method includes administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of at least one humanized antibody, chimeric antibody, or fragment thereof that binds specifically to tissue factor (TF) to form a complex in which factor X or factor IX binding to the complex is inhibited and the administration is sufficient to prevent or treat the sepsis in the mammal. The invention has a wide spectrum of useful applications including treating sepsis, disorders related to sepsis, and inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. | 07-28-2011 |
20110189183 | Antibodies against candida, collections thereof and methods of use - Provided herein are antibodies that immunospecifically bind to species of the genus | 08-04-2011 |
20110200601 | Drug Delivery to Human Tissues by Single Chain Variable Region Antibody Fragments Cloned by Phage Display - The present invention relates to the use of non-pathogenic antibodies to deliver biologically-active proteins to specific cellular and sub-cellular sites. The invention also relates to the use of non-pathogenic antibodies to deliver biologically-active, non-protein molecules to specific cellular and sub-cellular sites. | 08-18-2011 |
20110206670 | METHODS AND MATERIALS RELATED TO ANTI-AMYLOID ANTIBODIES - This document provides methods and materials related to anti-amyloid antibodies. For example, anti-amyloid antibodies, methods for making anti-amyloid antibodies, and methods for using an anti-amyloid antibody to treat or prevent an amyloid condition (e.g., AD) are provided. | 08-25-2011 |
20110206671 | AXON REGENERATION PROMOTER - An axon regeneration promoter is disclosed that contains an inhibitor of RGM-like protein as an effective component. Inhibitors of RGM-like protein encompass inhibitors of RGM-like protein such as anti-RGM-like protein antibodies and Y27632, as well as antisense nucleic acids and double-stranded RNAs that can inhibit the transcription or translation of RGM-like protein. The axon regeneration promoter according to the present invention is effective for the regeneration of central nerve axons and thus contributes, for example, to the treatment of patients who have suffered damage to the central nervous system, for example, the spinal cord, due to, for example, a traffic accident or a cerebrovascular disorder. | 08-25-2011 |
20110212093 | METHODS OF TREATING DISEASES WHICH ARE MEDIATED BY CUTANEOUS LYMPHOCYTE ANTIGEN POSITIVE CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from itching and puritis mediated by cutaneous lymphocyte antigen positive T cell. In particular, diseases or disorders including contact dermatitis, drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, bullous pemphigoid, alopecia aereata, vitiligo, acne rosacea, prurigo nodularis, and herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof will benefit from the administration of an IL-31 antagonist. The invention also includes methods of predicting a therapeutically responsive patient population. | 09-01-2011 |
20110217303 | ANTAGONISTS OF IL-6 TO PREVENT OR TREAT CACHEXIA, WEAKNESS, FATIGUE, AND/OR FEVER - The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods using antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for IL-6 to prevent or treat cachexia, fever, weakness and/or fatigue in a patient in need thereof. In preferred embodiments these patients will comprise those exhibiting (or at risk of developing) an elevated serum C-reactive protein level. In another preferred embodiment, the patient's survivability or quality of life will preferably be improved. | 09-08-2011 |
20110223164 | BINDING DOMAIN-IMMUNOGLOBULIN FUSION PROTEINS - The invention relates to novel binding domain-immunoglobulin fusion proteins that feature a binding domain for a cognate structure such as an antigen, a counterreceptor or the like, a wild-type lgG1, IGA or IgE hinge region polypeptide or a mutant IgG1 hinge region polypeptide having either zero, one or two cysteine residues, and immunoglobulin CH2 and CH3 domains, and that are capable of ADCC and/or CDC while occurring predominantly as polypeptides that are compromised in their ability to form disulfide-linked multimers. The fusion proteins can be recombinantly produced at high express levels. Also provided are related compositions and methods, including cell surface forms of the fusion proteins and immunotherapeutic applications of the fusion proteins and of polynucleotides encoding such fusion proteins. | 09-15-2011 |
20110223165 | Humanized C-Kit Antibody - This invention relates to compositions and methods for treating c-Kit associated disorders such as fibrosis, and more particularly, to compositions containing humanized c-Kit antibodies. | 09-15-2011 |
20110223166 | Methods for Preventing Pressure-Induced Apoptotic Neural-Cell Death - Compositions and methods for protecting neuronal cells from pressure-induced apoptotic cell death which comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment at least one compound which directly or indirectly inhibits the activity of an ion channel on neuronal cells and thereby inhibits the effect of pressure on the cells. | 09-15-2011 |
20110229474 | MONITORING AND INHIBITING HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION BY MODULATING HMGB1 DEPENDENT TRIGGERING OF HIV-1 REPLICATION AND PERSISTENCE - Compositions and methods for modulating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection involving substances that inhibit the ability of high mobility box 1 (HMGB1) protein to interact with natural killer (NK) cells. Therapeutic compositions comprising antibodies and drugs, such as glycyrrhizin, which bind to HMGB1. Methods of detecting or monitoring HIV infection involving detection or quantitation of HMGB1 or antibodies specific for HMGB1 in a biological sample. | 09-22-2011 |
20110236386 | NOVEL METHOD FOR PREDICTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK IN TYPE 2 DIABETES - The invention provides a method for diagnosing an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD, including coronary heart disease (CHD)) in patients with type 2 diabetes comprising detecting basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in a sample from the patient, an increased level of bFGF being indicative of increased risk of CHD, thereby diagnosing an increased risk of CHD in diabetic patients. | 09-29-2011 |
20110236387 | POLYPEPTIDES AND ANTIBODIES DERIVED FROM CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA CELLS AND USES THEREOF - Small animal models for assessing immunomodulatory effects of compounds are provided. | 09-29-2011 |
20110243945 | Anti-Inflammatory Agents - This invention is in the field of treating or preventing inflammation in humans and animals and relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating or preventing various inflammatory conditions. In particular, the invention relates to compositions and methods for treating or preventing inflammatory conditions such as citrulline related inflammatory diseases. The invention provides specific binding molecules directed against citrulline-containing epitopes for use in the therapy and prevention of inflammatory conditions. | 10-06-2011 |
20110243946 | Remedies for pemphigus containing anti Fas ligand antibodies - The present invention refers to the use of FasL antagonists, e.g. of humanized antibodies directed against human Fas ligands (also named CD95L or Apo1L and hereinafter abbreviated as FasL) for the prevention and/or treatment of skin diseases associated with keratinocytes acantholysis, particularly for the prevention and/or treatment of pemphigus. | 10-06-2011 |
20110250201 | ANTAGONISTS OF IL-6 TO RAISE ALBUMIN AND/OR LOWER CRP - The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods using IL-6 antagonists such as antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for IL-6 to improve survivability or quality of life of a patient in need thereof. In preferred embodiments, the anti-IL-6 antibodies will be humanized and/or will be aglycosylated. Also, in preferred embodiments these patients will comprise those exhibiting (or at risk of developing) an elevated serum C-reactive protein level or a reduced serum albumin level prior to treatment. In another preferred embodiment, the patient's Glasgow Prognostic Score will be increased and survivability will preferably be improved. | 10-13-2011 |
20110250202 | REAGENTS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS - The present invention provides PBP2a peptide antigens for generating antibodies against MRSA, and provides high-affinity binding agents that detect MRSA by selective immunoreactivity with PBP2a. The antibodies are useful in methods and systems for detecting MRSA, including biosensor systems, or as components of diagnostic or detection kits. The antibodies, in some embodiments, have therapeutic value against MRSA infection. | 10-13-2011 |
20110256134 | METHODS OF TREATMENT USING ANTI-OXIDIZED LDL ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for increasing insulin sensitivity comprising the administration of anti-oxidized LDL antibodies. | 10-20-2011 |
20110256135 | ANTI-NERVE GROWTH FACTOR (NGF) ANTIBODY COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to stable compositions of anti-NGF antibodies, and antigen-binding fragments thereof, and their uses in the prevention and/or treatment of various diseases and disorders in which NGF activity is detrimental, e.g., pain disorders. | 10-20-2011 |
20110256136 | Complement Inhibitors For Treatment Of Injury From Intracerebral Hemorrhage - Methods for treating or ameliorating the damage resulting from intracerebral hemorrhage are disclosed. The methods involve administration of a complement inhibitor to inhibit C3 | 10-20-2011 |
20110256137 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A BISPECIFIC ANTIBODY FOR EPCAM - The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a bispecific single chain antibody construct. Said bispecific single chain antibody construct is characterized to comprise or consist of at least two domains, whereby one of said at least two domains specifically binds to human EpCAM and comprises at least one CDR-H3 region comprising the amino acid sequence NXID antigen and a second domain binds to human CD3 antigen. The invention further provides a process for the production of the pharmaceutical composition of the invention, a method for the prevention, treatment or amelioration of a tumorous disease and the use of the disclosed bispecific single chain antibody construct and corresponding means in the prevention, treatment or amelioration of a tumorous disease. | 10-20-2011 |
20110256138 | AMYLOID-BETA BINDING PROTEINS - The present invention relates to amyloid-beta (Aβ) binding proteins. Antibodies of the invention have high affinity to Aβ(20-42) globulomer or any Aβ form that comprises the globulomer epitope. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. | 10-20-2011 |
20110256139 | Therapeutic Uses Of Monoclonal Antibodies To The Angiotensin-II Type 1 Receptor - The use of monoclonal antibodies to the angiotensin-II type-I receptor is provided for the treatment of cancer and vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation. Specifically, use is provided of a monoclonal antibody or a fragment thereof to a peptide comprising the N-terminal portion of the angiotensin-II type-1 receptor defined by the sequence MILNSSTEDG IKRIQDDCPK AGHRHNYIFVM IPTLYSIIFV VGIFG in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cancer or in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of vascular smooth muscle (VSM) cell proliferation. | 10-20-2011 |
20110256140 | ANTI-HCV MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY AS A MEDICAMENT FOR THE THERAPUTIC TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF HCV INFECTIONS - The present invention relates to the monoclonal antibody e20 or a functional fragment thereof as a medicament for the therapeutic treatment and prevention of HCV infections. The e20 antibody is able to bind all of the known HCV genotypes and exhibits a strong neutralising activity against the virus, in particular towards genotypes 1a, 1b, 2a, and 4. A pharmaceutical composition is also described for the treatment or prevention of HCV infections, which comprises the monoclonal antibody e20 or a functional fragment thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, carriers or diluents. | 10-20-2011 |
20110256141 | Monoclonal Antibodies Specific to the Fusion Peptide From Hemagglutinin From Influenza A Viruses and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to methods and products for the diagnosis, surveillance, prevention, and treatment of influenza A virus infections in animals and humans. More particularly, the invention relates to antibodies and related binding proteins for the detection, prevention and treatment of influenza A viruses. The monoclonal antibodies and related binding proteins of the invention are useful for the treatment of the highly pathogenic H5 subtypes of avian influenza virus (AIV). | 10-20-2011 |
20110262438 | BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS RELATED TO CXCR7 - 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. | 10-27-2011 |
20110262439 | BISPECIFIC SINGLE CHAIN ANTIBODIES WITH SPECIFICITY FOR HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT TARGET ANTIGENS - The present invention provides a method for the selection of bispecific single chain antibodies comprising a first binding domain capable of binding to an epitope of CD3 and a second binding domain capable of binding to the extracellular domain cell surface antigens with a high molecular weight extracellular domain. Moreover, the invention provides bispecific single chain antibodies produced by the use of the method of the invention, nucleic acid molecules encoding these antibodies, vectors comprising such nucleic acid molecules and methods for the production of the antibodies. Furthermore, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising bispecific single chain antibodies of the invention, medical uses of the same and methods for the treatment of diseases comprising the administration of bispecific single chain antibodies of the invention. | 10-27-2011 |
20110262440 | TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA - The present invention relates to a method for the treatment, amelioration or elimination of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the method comprising the administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a CD19×CD3 bispecific single chain antibody construct to a pediatric ALL patient in the need thereof. | 10-27-2011 |
20110287008 | INHIBITION OF EMMPRIN TO TREAT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - The present invention provides new methods for the prevention of migration of leukocytes into the CNS. These methods, which rely on inhibition of EMMPRIN activity or expression, can be used to treat or slow the onset of diseases such as multiple sclerosis and EAE. | 11-24-2011 |
20110300145 | Interferon Alpha Antibodies And Their Uses - The present invention provides isolated anti-interferon alpha monoclonal antibodies, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that inhibit the biological activity of multiple interferon (IFN) alpha subtypes but do not substantially inhibit the biological activity of IFN alpha 21 or the biological activity of either IFN beta or IFN omega. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The invention also provides methods for inhibiting the biological activity of IFN alpha using the antibodies of the invention, as well as methods of treating disease or disorders mediated by IFN alpha, such as autoimmune diseases, transplant rejection and graft versus host disease, by administering the antibodies of the invention. | 12-08-2011 |
20110305698 | Treating Breast Cancer and Inhibiting Cancer-Associated Bone loss with Anti-IL-20 Antibody - Use of an anti-IL-20 antibody, either alone or in combination with an anti-RANKL antibody, for treating breast cancer and inhibiting cancer-associated bone loss. | 12-15-2011 |
20110305699 | Treating Oral Cancer with Anti-IL-20 Antibody - Treating oral cancer with an anti-IL-20 antibody. | 12-15-2011 |
20110305700 | Anti-lipid antibodies - The present invention relates, in general, to anti-lipid antibodies and, in particular, to methods of inhibiting HIV-1 infection using anti-lipid (e.g. antiphospholipid) antibodies. | 12-15-2011 |
20110305701 | Methods and Compositions to Treat and Detect Misfolded-SOD1 Mediated Diseases - The invention provides a method for treating a medical condition, disease, or disorder mediated by a misfolded form of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in a subject in need of treatment. The method optionally comprises administering to the subject a composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle and an agent selected from (1) an exogenous antibody or fragment thereof that binds selectively to the misfolded form of SOD, and/or (2) an immunogen that elicits production of an endogenous antibody that binds selectively to the misfolded form of SOD, and/or (3) a nucleic acid sequence encoding (1) or (2). In certain embodiments, the invention provides methods of treating diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis using amyotrophic disease-specific epitopes, and compositions including these epitopes. The invention also provides antibodies that bind to monomeric or misfolded SOD1, and not on the molecular surface of native homodimeric SOD1. In addition, the invention includes methods of diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in a subject. Also, the invention provides methods of identifying substances for the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and kits using the binding proteins of the invention. | 12-15-2011 |
20110318347 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES TARGETING HUMAN CD4, CXCR4, CCR5, TLR4, ALPHAV INTEGRIN, BETA3-INTEGRIN, BETA1-INTEGRIN, HUMAN ALPHA2-INTEGRIN, CD81, SR-BI, CLAUDIN-1, CLAUDIN-6 AND CLAUDIN-9, RESPECTIVELY, AND NEUTRALIZING VIRAL ENTRY - 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-B1, 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. Said amino acid sequences may be used to prevent human cell entry of HIV, HCV, adenoviruses, hantavirus, herpesvirus, echo-virus 1 and others. | 12-29-2011 |
20110318348 | INDUCTION OF MUCOSAL IMMUNE RESPONSES BY MUCOSAL DELIVERY PENTABODY COMPLEX (MDPC) - The subject invention provides, for example, a novel approach to specifically induce intranasal and/or oral mucosal as well as humoral antibody response by administrating a mucosal delivery pentabody complex (MDPC). The MDPC is a complex formed by mixing a target antigen and a mucosal delivery pentabody (MDP) that has a strong affinity to the target antigen. The MDP is a fusion protein of a single domain antibody (sdAb; which binds to the target antigen specifically) to a pentamerization domain (which can include the B-subunit of an AB5 toxin family, including the B subunit of cholera toxin (CT) or heat-labile toxin (LT)). The pentamerization domain can self-assemble into a pentamer, through which a pentameric single domain antibody, or a pentabody, is formed. | 12-29-2011 |
20120003224 | ANGIOGENIC AND IMMUNOLOGIC APPLICATIONS OF ANTI-CD160 SPECIFIC COMPOUNDS OBTAINABLE FROM mAb CL1-R2 - The present invention relates to biological and medical applications of an anti-CD160 monoclonal antibody (CL1-R2 CNCM I-3204) and of the conservative equivalents thereof. It more particularly relates to the applications of these anti-CD160 compounds in the fields of EC angiogenesis, and NK and T cytokine production. | 01-05-2012 |
20120009191 | METHODS OF TREATING BONE-LOSS DISORDERS USING A GM-CSF ANTAGONIST - The invention is based on the discovery that GM-CSF antagonists can be used for the treatment of bone loss disorders, such as osteopenia. Accordingly, the invention provides methods of administering a GM-CSF antagonist, e.g., a GM-CSF antibody, to a patient that has a bone loss disorder and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such antagonists. | 01-12-2012 |
20120009192 | ANTAGONIST ANTIBODIES DIRECTED AGAINST CALCITONIN GENE-RELATED PEPTIDE AND METHODS USING SAME - The invention features methods for preventing or treating CGRP associated disorders such as vasomotor symptoms, including headaches (e.g., migraine, cluster headache, and tension headache) and hot flushes, by administering an anti-CGRP antagonist antibody. Antagonist antibody G1 and antibodies derived from G1 directed to CGRP are also described. | 01-12-2012 |
20120014954 | SPARC BINDING SCFVS - The invention provides compositions comprising SPARC binding ScFc and its use. | 01-19-2012 |
20120014955 | Antagonists of IL-6 to raise albumin and/or lower CRP - The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods using IL-6 antagonists such as antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for IL-6 to improve survivability or quality of life of a patient in need thereof. In preferred embodiments these patients will comprise those exhibiting (or at risk of developing) an elevated serum C-reactive protein level or a reduced serum albumin level prior to treatment. In another preferred embodiment, the patient's Glasgow Prognostic Score will be increased and survivability will preferably be improved. | 01-19-2012 |
20120020970 | METHODS OF EVALUATING PATIENTS - Methods of treating patients and evaluating patients for disease stage and/or severity are disclosed. | 01-26-2012 |
20120027760 | ADIPONECTIN RECEPTOR AND GENE ENCODING THE SAME - The object is to isolate and identify human and mouse adiponectin receptors, to provide a novel protein having adiponectin binding ability, and to provide a screening method and screening kit for a ligand, agonist and antagonist to an adiponectin receptor using such protein. To achieve this object, a protein is used, as novel protein having adiponectin binding ability, that is (a) a protein comprising an amino acid sequence according to Seq. No. 2, 4, 6 or 8, or (b) a protein comprising an amino acid sequence according to Seq. No. 2, 4, 6 or 8 with one or more amino acids deleted, replaced or added, and having adiponectin binding ability. | 02-02-2012 |
20120027761 | Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases by Inhibiting Cold-Inducible RNA-Binding Protein (CIRP) - Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a CIRP inhibitor. A method of treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory condition comprising administering to said subject a CIRP inhibitor is also described herein. | 02-02-2012 |
20120034224 | Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis with Anti-IL-19 Antibody - Treating rheumatoid arthritis with an anti-IL-19 antibody, optionally in combination with another anti-RA agent. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034225 | Suppressing Bone Loss with Anti-IL-19 Antibody - A method of suppressing bone loss with an anti-IL-19 antibody, optionally in combination with an anti-IL-20 antibody or an anti-RANKL antibody. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034226 | DIAGNOSTIC METHOD OF SKIN INFLAMMATORY DISEASE - The invention provides a method of determining (or diagnosing) the presence or absence of a functional abnormality in the skin barrier, a kit therefor, a method of ameliorating a functional abnormality in the skin barrier based on the onset mechanism, and a drug therefor. The method of determining the presence or absence of a functional abnormality in the skin barrier comprises measuring the expression of a protease and/or an inhibitor thereof on the skin surface of a test object, and the like. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034227 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPY FOR PANCREAS CANCER - The present invention relates to the use of binding equivalents of monoclonal antibody 31.1, including chimerized and/or humanized versions thereof, antibody fragments as well as competitively binding and co-specific antibodies and antibody fragments, in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034228 | CROSS-SPECIES-SPECIFIC PSCAxCD3, CD19xCD3, C-METxCD3, ENDOSIALINxCD3, EPCAMxCD3, IGF-1RxCD3 OR FAPALPHAxCD3 BISPECIFIC SINGLE CHAIN ANTIBODY - The present invention relates to a bispecific single chain antibody molecule comprising a first binding domain capable of binding to an epitope of human and non-chimpanzee primate CD3 epsilon chain, wherein the epitope is part of an amino acid sequence comprised in the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs. 2, 4, 6, and 8, and a second binding domain capable of binding to an antigen selected from the group consisting of Prostate Stem Cell Antigen (PSCA), B-Lymphocyte antigen CD19 (CD19), hepatocyte growth factor receptor (C-MET), Endosialin, the EGF-like domain 1 of EpCAM, encoded by exon 2, Fibroblast activation protein alpha (FAP alpha) and Insulin-like growth factor I receptor (IGF-IR or IGF-1R). The invention also provides nucleic acids encoding said bispecific single chain antibody molecule as well as vectors and host cells and a process for its production. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said bispecific single chain antibody molecule and medical uses of said bispecific single chain antibody molecule. | 02-09-2012 |
20120039885 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CANCER TREATMENT - Anti-CEACAM6 antibodies and antibody fragments, nucleic acids encoding them, methods of their manufacture, and methods to treat cancer using these compounds are provided. | 02-16-2012 |
20120045437 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES THAT INHIBIT THE Wnt SIGNALING PATHWAY AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Monoclonal antibodies against LRP6 and that block the Wnt signaling pathway are disclosed. Methods of production and use thereof are also disclosed. | 02-23-2012 |
20120058117 | NEUROPILIN-1 INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to molecules interfering with the function of neuropilin-1 in the context of angiogenesis and the treatment of cancer. Molecules, polypeptides, antibodies, compositions and methods are provided that are useful for reducing, inhibiting or treating angiogenesis, the invasion of blood vessels into tumors, and/or the invasion or the metastatic potential of specific tumor cells. Additionally, a method is provided that allows identifying molecules, which interfere with the functionality of neuropilin-1. Furthermore, a method is provided that allows determining whether a naturally occurring tumor cell depends on functional neuropilin-1 for its invasiveness and/or metastatic potential. | 03-08-2012 |
20120064077 | STABLE AND SOLUBLE ANTIBODIES INHIBITING TNF ALPHA - The present invention relates to particularly stable and soluble scFv antibodies and Fab fragments specific for TNFα, which comprise specific light chain and heavy chain sequences that are optimized for stability, solubility, in vitro and in vivo binding of TNFα, and low immunogenicity. Said antibodies are designed for the diagnosis and/or treatment of TNFα-related disorders. The nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expression of the recombinant antibodies of the invention, methods for isolating them and the use of said antibodies in medicine are also disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
20120070437 | METHOD OF IDENTIFYING COMPOUNDS THAT BIND BAFF-R - Disclosed are nucleic acids encoding BAFF-R polypeptides, as well as antibodies to BAFF-R polypeptides and pharmaceutical compositions including the same. Methods of treating tumorigenic and autoimmune conditions using the nucleic acids, polypeptides, antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are also provided. | 03-22-2012 |
20120087922 | DR5 ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The invention concerns anti-DR5 antibodies with improved properties, compositions comprising such antibodies, methods and means for making such antibodies, and their therapeutic use, in particular in the treatment of cancer. | 04-12-2012 |
20120087923 | Antibodies to OPGL - Antibodies that interact with osteoprotegerin ligand (OPGL) are described. Methods of treating osteopenic disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of antibodies to OPGL are described. Methods of detecting the amount of OPGL in a sample using antibodies to OPGL are described. | 04-12-2012 |
20120093816 | Use of TNF-alpha Inhibitors for Treating a Nerve Disorder Mediated by Nucleus Pulposus - The present invention relates to a method and a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of nerve disorders comprising administration of a therapeutically effective dosage of at least two substances selected from the group consisting of TNF inhibitors, IL-1 inhibitors, IL-6 inhibitors, IL-8 inhibitors, FAS inhibitors, FAS ligand inhibitors, and IFN-gamma inhibitors. Preferably, at least one of the substances is a TNF inhibitor. | 04-19-2012 |
20120100142 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES TO INFLUENZA H1N1 VIRUS USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to particular monoclonal antibodies and fragments thereof that find use in the detection, prevention and treatment of influenza virus infections. In particular, these antibodies may neutralize or limit the replication of H1N1 influenza virus. Also disclosed are improved methods for producing such monoclonal antibodies. | 04-26-2012 |
20120107316 | PROTECTIVE ANTI-GLUCAN ANTIBODIES WITH PREFERENCE FOR BETA-1,3-GLUCANS - Anti-β-1,3-glucan antibodies have been found to be protective against systemic fungal infection with | 05-03-2012 |
20120114648 | COMPOSITIONS OF PD-1 ANTAGONISTS AND METHODS OF USE - Methods of treating cancer and infectious diseases utilizing a treatment regimen comprising administering a compound that reduces inhibitory signal transduction in T cells, in combination with a potentiating agent, such as cyclophosphamide, to produce potent T cell mediated responses, are described. Compositions comprising the PD-1 antagonists and potentiating agents useful in the methods of the invention are also disclosed. | 05-10-2012 |
20120114649 | COMPOSITIONS OF PD-1 ANTAGONISTS AND METHODS OF USE - Methods of treating cancer and infectious diseases utilizing a treatment regimen comprising administering a compound that reduces inhibitory signal transduction in T cells, in combination with a potentiating agent, such as cyclophosphamide, to produce potent T cell mediated responses, are described. Compositions comprising the PD-1 antagonists and potentiating agents useful in the methods of the invention are also disclosed. | 05-10-2012 |
20120114650 | SINGLE CHAIN ANTIBODIES AGAINST BETA-AMYLOID PEPTIDE - Anti-AβP scFvs and single domain antibodies were generated, and when these antibodies were displayed on filamentous phage or as soluble protein molecules, stabilized by the maltose binding protein, they could prevent the fibrilization of Aβp 1-40 and disaggregate Aβp 1-40 fibrils generated in vitro. The anti-Aβp scFv antibodies also stained amyloid neuritic plaques on slices from transgenic mice. The anti-AβP scFv and single domain antibodies can be used for inhibiting or treating Alzheimer's disease. | 05-10-2012 |
20120114651 | METHODS FOR TARGETING PULMONARY DISEASES WITH AGENTS THAT BIND A TARGET IN PULMONARY TISSUE - Disclosed is the use of an agent (e.g., antibody fragment, antagonist, ligand, dAb monomer) that binds a target in pulmonary tissue for the manufacture of a long action or long therapeutic window formulation for local delivery to pulmonary tissue, and methods for administering an agent that binds a target in pulmonary tissue to a subject to produce a long therapeutic window in pulmonary tissue. The formulation is for, and the method comprises, administering locally to pulmonary tissue. Also disclosed is the use of antagonists of TNFR1 for the manufacture of a formulation or medicament for treating, preventing or suppressing lung inflammation or a respiratory disease, and methods of treating such diseases. Also disclosed are the use of agents a for the manufacture of a delivery device (e.g., inhaler, intranasal delivery device) for the treatment or prevention of lung inflammation or a respiratory disease, and a delivery device for the treatment or prevention of lung inflammation or a respiratory disease that contains an agent as described herein. | 05-10-2012 |
20120121595 | FRAGMENT OF SECRETED HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN-90ALPHA (Hsp90ALPHA) AS VACCINES OR EPITOPE FOR MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY DRUGS OR TARGET FOR SMALL MOLECULE DRUGS AGAINST A RANGE OF SOLID HUMAN TUMORS - The invention provides methods for treating HIF-1α-overexpressing human tumors, inhibiting HIF-1α-overexpressing tumor invasion and preventing tumor metastasis, and/or promoting tumor prophylaxis, using various types of inhibitors against the Hsp90α from the tumors. | 05-17-2012 |
20120128674 | C3b antibodies and methods for the prevention and treatment of complement-associated disorders - The present invention concerns antibodies to C3b and the prevention and treatment of complement-associated disorder using such antibodies. | 05-24-2012 |
20120134994 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES TO FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR 2 - The present invention is directed toward a monoclonal antibody to fibroblast growth factor receptor 2, a pharmaceutical composition comprising same, and methods of treatment comprising administering such a pharmaceutical composition to a patient. | 05-31-2012 |
20120141484 | METHODS OF PREVENTING INFLAMMATION AND TREATING PAIN USING ANTI-NGF COMPOSITIONS - Monovalent agents, including Fab fragments and monovalent monoclonal antibodies analogous to MetMab, having binding specificity to human Nerve Growth Factor (“NGF”), and methods treating pain in an individual wherein there is no substantial increase in the inflammatory response of the individual following administration of the monovalent agents. | 06-07-2012 |
20120141485 | METHODS OF PREVENTING OR TREATING PAIN USING ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES - Antibodies and antibody fragments thereof with binding specificity to human Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and methods of use for treating pain. Methods of treating pain or eliciting an analgesic effect comprising administering an effective amount of an anti-human NGF antibody or antibody fragment thereof, which inhibits the association of NGF with TrkA, and/or p75. These methods may optionally further comprising administering an effective amount of a second anti-human NGF antibody or fragment thereof (e.g., one which inhibits the association of NGF with p75, or one that inhibits the association of NGF with TrkA.) | 06-07-2012 |
20120148588 | METHODS FOR INCREASING THERMOGENIC ADIPOCYTES - In certain aspects, the present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing thermogenic adipocytes (e.g., brown adipocytes or other UCP-1 expressing adipocytes) by administering an antagonist of an ActRIIB signaling pathway. Examples of such antagonists include ActRIIB polypeptides, anti-ActRIIB antibodies, anti-myostatin antibodies, anti-GDF3 antibodies, anti-Nodal, anti-activin, and anti-GDF 11 antibodies. A variety of metabolic and other disorders may be treated by causing an increase in thermogenic adipocytes. | 06-14-2012 |
20120156203 | NOVEL ANTI-IL13 ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to anti-IL13 antibodies that bind specifically and with high affinity to both glycosylated and non-glycosylated human IL13, does not bind mouse IL13, and neutralize human IL13 activity at an approximate molar ratio of 1:2 (MAb:IL13). The invention also relates to the use of these antibodies in the treatment of IL13-mediated diseases, such as allergic disease, including asthma, allergic asthma, non-allergic (intrinsic) asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, eczema, urticaria, food allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ulcerative colitis, RSV infection, uveitis, scleroderma, and osteoporosis. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156204 | METHODS FOR INCREASING ADIPONECTIN - In certain aspects, the present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing adiponectin in a patient in need thereof by administering an antagonist of an ActRIIB signaling pathway. Examples of such antagonists include ActRIIB polypeptides, anti-ActRIIB antibodies, anti-activin A and/or B antibodies, anti-myostatin antibodies, anti-GDF3 antibodies, and anti-BMP7 antibodies. Also provided are methods for ameliorating one or more undesired effects of anti-androgen therapy, including muscle loss, bone loss, increased adiposity, and/or increased insulin resistance. A variety of disorders may be treated by causing an increase in circulating adiponectin concentrations. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156205 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES TO PROGASTRIN - The present invention provides progastrin-binding molecules that are useful therapeutically for passive immunization against progastrin in gastrin-promoted diseases or conditions. The progastrin-binding molecules are specific for progastrin but do not bind gastrin-17(G17), gastrin-34(G34), glycine-extended gastrin-17(G17-Gly) or glycine-extended gastrin-34(G34-Gly). The progastrin-binding molecules include monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) selective for sequences at the N-terminus and the C-terminus of the gastrin precursor molecule, progastrin. | 06-21-2012 |
20120164144 | NOVEL ANTI-IL13 ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to anti-IL13 antibodies that bind specifically and with high affinity to both glycosylated and non-glycosylated human IL13, does not bind mouse IL13, and neutralize human IL13 activity at an approximate molar ratio of 1:2 (MAb:IL13). The invention also relates to the use of these antibodies in the treatment of IL13-mediated diseases, such as allergic disease, including asthma, allergic asthma, non-allergic (intrinsic) asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, eczema, urticaria, food allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ulcerative colitis, RSV infection, uveitis, scleroderma, and osteoporosis. | 06-28-2012 |
20120171208 | Anti-PRO87299 Antibodies - The present invention relates to compositions containing a novel protein and methods of using those compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of immune related disease. | 07-05-2012 |
20120177648 | ANTI-TLR4 ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This invention relates generally to antibodies that specifically bind Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR-4), and to methods of using the anti-TLR4 antibodies as therapeutics and to methods of using the anti-TLR4 antibodies in methods of preventing transplant rejection and/or prolonging survival of transplanted biological material. | 07-12-2012 |
20120177649 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY CAPABLE OF BINDING TO HEPARIN-BINDING EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR - Medicaments for treating diseases related to HB-EGF escalation are in demand. The present invention provides a monoclonal antibody or an antibody fragment thereof which binds to a cell membrane-bound HB-EGF, a membrane type HB-EGF and a secretory HB-EGF. | 07-12-2012 |
20120177650 | THERAPY FOR ENTERIC INFECTIONS - A method and composition for treating enteric pathogen infections in animals suffering from such infections or displaying diseases or conditions consistent with such infections or for preventing or reducing the likelihood of enteric pathogen infections in animals at risk for developing such infections. | 07-12-2012 |
20120183547 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING VEGFR-2 AND VEGFR-3 ANTAGONISTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF METASTATIC DISEASE - The invention is directed to methods for inhibiting growth of tumor metastases in lymph nodes, lungs and other distant organ sites comprising administering one or more VEGFR-3 antagonist(s) and optionally one or more VEGFR-2 antagonist(s). | 07-19-2012 |
20120183548 | IL-27 Antagonists for Treating Inflammatory Diseases - Methods of treatment using IL-27 antagonists are provided. Such methods include, but are not limited to, methods of treating steroid-resistant conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and inflammatory bowel disease. Such antagonists include, but are not limited to, antibodies that bind IL-27 and inhibit IL-27-mediated signaling (such as, for example, by blocking binding of IL-27 to its receptor); antibodies that bind the IL-27 receptor, alpha subunit, and inhibit IL-27-mediated signaling (such as, for example, by blocking binding of IL-27 to the receptor); and soluble forms of IL-27RA. | 07-19-2012 |
20120189628 | ANTI-IL-TIF ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USING IN INFLAMMATION - The present invention relates to blocking the activity of IL-TIF polypeptide molecules. IL-TIF is a cytokine involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. The present invention includes anti-IL-TIF antibodies and binding partners, as well as methods for antagonizing IL-TIF using such antibodies and binding partners in IL-TIF-related human inflammatory diseases, amongst other uses disclosed. | 07-26-2012 |
20120189629 | ANTI-IL-6 ANTIBODIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF ORAL MUCOSITIS - The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods using IL-6 antagonists such as anti-IL-6 antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for IL-6 to prevent or treat mucositis (e.g., oral mucositis) including persons on a treatment regimen with a drug or chemotherapy and/or radiation for cancer (e.g., head and neck cancer) that is associated with increased risk of mucositis, including oral mucositis. | 07-26-2012 |
20120195898 | Immunizing Compositions and Methods of Use - The present invention provides compositions including siderophore receptor polypeptides and porins from gram negative microbes, and preferably, lipopolysaccarhide at a concentration of no greater than about 10.0 endotoxin units per milliliter. The present invention also provides methods of making and methods of using such compositions. | 08-02-2012 |
20120195899 | Immunizing Compositions and Methods of Use - The present invention provides compositions including siderophore receptor polypeptides and porins from gram negative microbes, and preferably, lipopolysaccarhide at a concentration of no greater than about 10.0 endotoxin units per milliliter. The present invention also provides methods of making and methods of using such compositions. | 08-02-2012 |
20120201820 | IMMUNOLOGICAL COMPOSITIONS AS CANCER THERAPEUTICS - The present invention concerns antibodies that react immunologically with an epitope comprising VDKSRWQQG (SEQ ID NO: 1), including those that bind to cancer cells, and methods relating thereto. In particular, the antibodies that react immunologically with a particular epitope found in anti-tumor antigen antibodies are not only indicative of favorable therapy using the anti-tumor antigen antibodies, but are therapeutic in and of themselves. | 08-09-2012 |
20120201821 | Treatment of Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Psoriasis and Asthma - The present invention provides methods and means to reduce gastrointestinal inflammation. In particular, the invention provides methods and means to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related conditions. The invention further provides methods and means to treat psoriasis. The invention further provides methods and means to treat asthma. | 08-09-2012 |
20120201822 | TUMOR TREATMENT - The invention concerns an improved method for treating tumor, including cancer, which combines the administration of a chemotherapeutic agent and an antagonist of a gene product the expression of which is upregulated by the chemotherapeutic agent. The invention further concerns methods and means for the diagnosis and classification of tumors, and for the prognosis of the outcome of tumor treatment, and patient response to a particular treatment modality. | 08-09-2012 |
20120207757 | METHODS OF ANTAGONIZING SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION IN SPINAL CORD CELLS - Use of antagonists to IL-31Ra and OSMRb are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include soluble receptors, antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated. | 08-16-2012 |
20120213785 | ANTI-NOTCH3 AGONIST ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF NOTCH3-RELATED DISEASES - The present invention relates to agonist antibodies that specifically bind to Notch 3 and activate signaling. The present invention includes antibodies binding to an epitope comprising the first Lin12 domain. The present invention also includes uses of these antibodies to treat or prevent Notch 3 related diseases or disorders. | 08-23-2012 |
20120225068 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AS A MEDICAMENT FOR THE THERAPEUTIC AND/OR PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT OF SWINE-ORIGIN INFLUENZA A (H1N1) VIRUS (S-OIV) INFECTIONS - The use of monoclonal antibodies Fab28 and Fab49 for the prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus (S-OIV) infections is described, the which virus is responsible for the influenza syndrome commonly known as “swine flu”. Moreover, the use of the above-mentioned antibodies for selecting potential vaccines for active immunization against S-OIV is described. | 09-06-2012 |
20120225069 | USE OF A COMPOUND FOR REDUCING THE BIOLOGICAL EFFECTIVENESS OF IL-6 - Use of a compound comprising at least a structural entity which binds or is an antagonist for interleukin-6 (IL-6) and/or the IL-6 receptor or parts of it, preferably human IL-6 which compound depletes IL-6 from a solution or blocks at least one or more IL-6 functions on cell surfaces or in a solution for manufacturing of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of diseases selected from the group consisting of endothelial injury, destruction, increased risk for endothelial injury or destruction or immune disorders other than rheumatoid arthritis and combinations thereof. | 09-06-2012 |
20120225070 | METHODS FOR TREATING PROGRESSIVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - The present invention concerns methods for treating progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) in a patient, and an article of manufacture with instructions for such use. | 09-06-2012 |
20120230995 | POLYSPECIFIC BINDING MOLECULES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to polyspecific binding molecules and particularly single-chain polyspecific binding molecules that include at least one single-chain T-cell receptor (sc-TCR) covalently linked through a peptide linker sequence to at least one single-chain antibody (sc-Ab). Further disclosed are methods and compositions for testing and using the molecules. | 09-13-2012 |
20120230996 | Compositions And Methods For Macular Degeneration - The present invention pertains to methods of inhibiting angiogenesis (e.g., ocular angiogenesis choroidal neovasculariztion) in an individual in need thereof comprising administering to the individual an agent that inhibits one or more CEP protein adducts wherein the angiogenesis is the result of 5 oxidative peptide modification of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in the individual, and administration of the agent inhibits angiogenesis in the individual. | 09-13-2012 |
20120230997 | Anti-factor B antibodies and their uses - The invention concerns the prevention and treatment of complement-associated eye conditions, such as choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by administration of factor B antagonists. | 09-13-2012 |
20120230998 | IP-10 ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USES - 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. | 09-13-2012 |
20120237515 | TREATMENT OF PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINURIA PATIENTS BY AN INHIBITOR OF COMPLEMENT - Eculizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody against C5 that inhibits terminal complement activation, showed activity in a preliminary 12-week open-label trial in a small cohort of patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). The present study examined whether chronic eculizumab therapy could reduce intravascular hemolysis, stabilize hemoglobin levels, reduce transfusion requirements, and improve quality of life in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center global Phase III trial. It has been found that eculizumab stabilized hemoglobin levels, decreased the need for transfusions, and improved quality of life in PNH patients via reduced intravascular hemolysis. Chronic eculizumab treatment appears to be a safe and effective therapy for PNH. | 09-20-2012 |
20120237516 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO ANTI-IGF-1 RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-IGF-1R antibodies. In particular embodiments, the invention provides fully human, humanized, or chimeric anti-IGF-1R antibodies that bind human IGF-1R, IGF-1R-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and IGF-1R-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Other embodiments provide nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having IGF-1R-related disorders or conditions. | 09-20-2012 |
20120244158 | STABLE FORMULATIONS OF POLYPEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - Formulations are provided that contain single variable domains with a good solubility and good stability under different storage, transportation and stress conditions. The formulations are useful as pharmaceutical formulation. The formulation comprises an aqueous carrier with a pH of 5.5 to 8.0, a buffer selected from the group consisting of histidine pH 6.0-6.5, hepes pH 7.0-8.0, MES pH 6.0, succinate pH 6.0-6.5 and acetate pH 5.5-6.0; an excipient; and/or a surfactant selected from Tween 80, Tween 20 and poloxamers. The formulation is further characterized that it has an inorganic salt concentration of 150 mM or lower. The invention further relates to containers and pharmaceutical units comprising such formuSations and to methods for preparing and prophylactic and therapeutic uses of the formulations and pharmaceutical units of the invention. | 09-27-2012 |
20120244159 | Specific Antibodies To Amyloid Beta Peptide, Pharmaceutical Compositions And Methods Of Use Thereof - The invention relates to methods of treating a subject having Alzheimer's Disease, comprising the step of administering an antibody molecule which is targeted to β amyloid peptide or to fragment thereof. In another embodiment the invention relates to methods of treating a disease or a disorder, characterized by amyloid beta deposition. In another embodiment, the invention relates to an antibody molecule, which is free end-specific for the N-terminus or the C-terminus of an amyloid β peptide and to a pharmaceutical composition thereof. In another embodiment, the invention relates to an antibody molecule, which is targeted to the free C or N-terminus of a N- and/or C-terminus truncated amyloid β peptide fragment. | 09-27-2012 |
20120244160 | IDENTIFICATION OF MODULATORS OF SERINE PROTEASE INHIBITOR KAZAL AND THEIR USE AS ANTI-CANCER AND ANTI-VIRAL AGENTS - This disclosure describes a relevant etiology of cancer and a novel anti-cancer therapeutic strategy, based on the discovery that a protein named serine protease inhibitor (SPIK/SPINK/PSTI) was up-regulated by hepatitis B and C virus infections consequently suppressing the cell apoptosis. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides, inter alia, an inhibitor of SPIK and/or a technology of suppression of over-expression of SPIK in cells. The inhibitors include: 1) chemical compounds, which can inhibit SPIK transcripts, protein activity, and gene expression, 2) SPIK siRNA (RNAi gene silence or dsRNA of SPIK, 3) DNA anti-sense and anti-SPIK antibody. Further, this disclosure provides methods of using the inhibitor as an anti-cancer agent to re-instate cancer cell apoptosis (e.g., serine protease dependent cell apoptosis). | 09-27-2012 |
20120244161 | DOSAGE REGIMEN FOR ADMINISTERING AN EpCAMxCD3 BISPECIFIC ANTIBODY - The present invention relates to a method (dosage regimen) for administering an EpCAMxCD3 bispecific antibody to a human patient, comprising (a) administering continually a first dose of said antibody for a first period of time; and consecutively (b) administering continually a second dose of said antibody for a second period of time, wherein said second dose exceeds said first dose. The methods of the invention (and likewise the dosage regimen of the invention) are also suitable for treating EpCAM positive epithelial cancer cells in a human patient, or for ameliorating and/or preventing a medical condition mediated by the continued administration of an EpCAMxCD3 bispecific antibody to a human patient. The present invention also relates to the use of an EpCAMxCD3 bispecific antibody for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition to be used in a method as defined in any one of the preceding claims. A pharmaceutical package or kit comprising the first dose and the second dose as defined in the methods/dosage regimen of the present invention is disclosed as well. | 09-27-2012 |
20120251540 | STABILIZED SINGLE DOMAIN ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to heterospecific polypeptide constructs comprising at least one single domain antibody directed against a therapeutic and/or diagnostic target and at least one single domain antibody directed against a serum protein, said construct having a prolonged lifetime in biological circulatory systems. The invention further relates to methods for stabilising VHHs in biological circulatory systems. | 10-04-2012 |
20120258107 | Agents, Uses and Methods - The present invention relates to agents comprising a binding moiety with binding specificity for SRCR domain 1 of the CD163 receptor, for use in medicine. The invention also relates to methods, uses, kits and compositions comprising such agents. | 10-11-2012 |
20120263720 | Novel Therapeutic and Diagnostic Means - Disclosed is a method for treatment of HIV related diseases comprising targeting complexes between on the one hand the C5 domain of gp120 and on the other hand gp41 or the C2 domain of gp120. The complexes may be stabilised by administering compounds, such as antibodies, capable of directly interacting with and stabilising the complex, or by immunizing with C5 and gp41/C2 derived material so as to induce antibodies that bind to and stabilise the complex. | 10-18-2012 |
20120263721 | Therapeutic Combination and Methods of Treatment With a DLL4 Antagonist and an Anti-Hypertensive Agent - Methods for treating cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents, and kits comprising the same. | 10-18-2012 |
20120269809 | TNFalpha-Neutralizing Antibodies - The invention provides monoclonal antibodies that neutralize TNFα activity. The monoclonal antibodies may be rabbit monoclonal antibodies or monoclonal antibodies having CDR regions derived from those rabbit monoclonal antibodies. In certain embodiments, the monoclonal antibodies may be humanized. Methods of using the subject antibodies to inhibit TNFα activity, methods of treatment using those antibodies and kits containing the same are also provided. The invention finds use in a variety of research and medical applications. | 10-25-2012 |
20120269810 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PANIC DISORDERS - Methods and compositions that down regulate the activity of orexins to treat panic disorder and panic-like responses associated with hypercapnic conditions are disclosed. | 10-25-2012 |
20120269811 | HUMANIZED FC GAMMA RIIB-SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to humanized FcγRIIB antibodies, fragments, and variants thereof that bind human FcγRIIB with a greater affinity than said antibody binds FcγRIIA. The invention encompasses the use of the humanized antibodies of the invention for the treatment of any disease related to loss of balance of Fc receptor mediated signaling, such as cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory disease. The invention provides methods of enhancing the therapeutic effect of therapeutic antibodies by administering the humanized antibodies of the invention to enhance the effector function of the therapeutic antibodies. The invention also provides methods of enhancing the efficacy of a vaccine composition by administering the humanized antibodies of the invention. The invention encompasses methods for treating an autoimmune disease and methods for elimination of cancer cells that express FcγRIIB. | 10-25-2012 |
20120276102 | METHODS OF TREATMENT UTILIZIING BINDING PROTEINS OF THE INTERLEUKIN-21 RECEPTOR - The present invention provides binding proteins and antigen-binding fragments thereof, including human antibodies, that specifically bind to the human interleukin-21 receptor (IL-21R), and methods of using them. The binding proteins can act as, e.g., antagonists of IL-21R activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-21R in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used, e.g., in diagnosing, treating, and/or preventing IL-21R-associated disorders, e.g., inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, transplant rejection, and other immune system disorders. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276103 | VHH FOR APPLICATION IN TISSUE REPAIR, ORGAN REGENERATION, ORGAN REPLACEMENT AND TISSUE ENGINEERING - The present invention relates to a VHH which binds to a growth factor or is an antagonist for a growth factor, or binds to an implant. | 11-01-2012 |
20120282257 | SINGLE-CHAIN VARIABLE FRAGMENT (SCFV) ABLE TO RECOGNIZE AND BIND CD99 HUMAN PROTEIN - The present invention relates to a single-chain variable fragment (scFv) able to recognize an epitope of the extracellular domain of CD99 human protein. | 11-08-2012 |
20120288504 | ANTAGONISTS OF IL-6 TO PREVENT OR TREAT THROMBOSIS - The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods using IL-6 antagonists such as antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for IL-6 to prevent or treat thrombosis or hypercoagulation in patients having, or at risk of developing, diseases associated with abnormal blood coagulation or fibrinolysis and/or patients which are at increased risk or are being treated by a regimen that renders the patient at increased susceptibility to hypercoagulation or thrombosis such as patients who have previously had a stroke or heart attack or persons on a treatment regimen with a drug or chemotherapy and/or radiation that is associated with increased risk of thrombosis or hypercoagulation. In preferred embodiments these patients will comprise those exhibiting elevated D-dimer or other coagulation cascade related proteins and optionally will further exhibit elevated C reactive protein prior to treatment. The subject therapies also may include the administration of other actives such as chemotherapeutics, anti-coagulants, statins, et al. | 11-15-2012 |
20120288505 | GENE DELIVERY - The present invention relates to a method of delivery of a therapeutic agent to a target cell, the method comprising targeting particles comprising the therapeutic agent to the cell using magnetic means to apply a magnetic force to said particles so as to tend to move said particles towards said magnetic means and at the same time moving said magnetic means. | 11-15-2012 |
20120294859 | CANCER STEM CELL MARKERS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention inter alia pertains to therapeutic methods which are based on the use of an agent specifically binding a tumor-associated carbohydrate antigen for the treatment of cancer stem cells and related diseases. Also provided are diagnostic and prognostic methods using a tumor-associated carbohydrate antigen as marker for cancer stem cells. | 11-22-2012 |
20120294860 | MEDICAMENT FOR TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING CANCER - This invention relates to a medicament for treating and/or preventing a cancer, comprising a combination of an antibody against a cancer antigen CAPRIN-1 protein that is specifically expressed on the surface of the cancer cell, and an antitumor agent, wherein the antibody and the antitumor agent are combined together or separately, and to a use of the medicament. | 11-22-2012 |
20120301468 | ANTI-MN ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The invention provides antibodies having an antigenic binding site specifically directed against an MN protein, and methods of using such antibodies in treating and diagnosing an MN-related disorder. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301469 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (HRSV) AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME FOR THE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS - 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. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301470 | USE OF TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS FOR TREATMENT OF CUSHING'S DISEASE AND HYPERCORTISOLISM - The invention relates to methods and kits for the treatment of, prevention of, and lowering the chances of developing Cushing's Disease and/or hypercortisolism by the administration of a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, such as gefitinib. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301471 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING CANCER - According to the present invention, a cancer antigen protein to be specifically expressed on the surfaces of cancer cells is identified and thus the use of an antibody targeting the cancer antigen protein as an agent for treating and/or preventing a cancer is provided. Specifically, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for treating and/or preventing a cancer, which comprises an antibody or a fragment thereof as an active ingredient having immunological reactivity with a partial polypeptide of CAPRIN-1, wherein CAPRIN-1 is represented by any of the even-numbered sequences of SEQ ID NOS: 2 to 30, and wherein the partial polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 37 or an amino acid sequence having 80% or more sequence identity with the amino acid sequence. | 11-29-2012 |
20120308566 | USE OF IL-17 RECEPTOR A ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS - The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for treating diseases, such as various forms of cancer. | 12-06-2012 |
20120308567 | USE OF TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS FOR TREATMENT OF PROLACTINOMA - The invention relates to methods and kits for the treatment of prevention of and lowering the chances of developing prolactinomas by the administration of a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, such as lapatinib. | 12-06-2012 |
20120308568 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR INHIBITING ABNORMAL PROLIFERATION OF CELLS - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating diseases related to abnormal proliferation of cells, comprising a cytoplasmic heat shock protein (Hsp)60 kDa inhibitor as an active ingredient, and to a screening method and a kit using the composition. According to the present invention, substances which inhibit expression of cytoplasmic Hsp 60 genes or inhibit activity of cytoplasmic Hsp 60 or inhibit binding between cytoplasmic Hsp 60 and IKK protein prevent interaction between cytoplasmic Hsp 60 and IKK complexes to make NF-κB path inactive, and thus induce apoptosis. Therefore, the substances can be valuably used in preventing or treating diseases related to abnormal proliferation of cells, such as cancer, inflammatory diseases or hyperproliferative vascular diseases. | 12-06-2012 |
20120315275 | HUMANIZED ANTI-C5AR ANTIBODIES - The present invention is directed to humanized antibodies which bind the human C5a receptor and their use as therapeutic and diagnostic agents. The present invention is further directed toward nucleic acid sequences which encode said humanized antibodies, and their expression in recombinant host cells. In particular, the present invention is directed towards humanized antibodies derived from murine antibody 7F3 which specifically binds to the human C5a receptor. | 12-13-2012 |
20120321624 | TARGETING THE NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION FOR TREATMENT - Compositions and methods for targeting therapeutic agents to neuromuscular junctions are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for treating diseases and conditions affecting the neuromuscular junction. Compositions include a neuromuscular junction targeting peptide coupled to a therapeutic agent. Compositions may further include a linker peptide. Methods for targeting therapeutic agents to neuromuscular junctions and treating diseases and conditions affecting the neuromuscular junction include administering a composition including a neuromuscular junction targeting peptide coupled to a therapeutic agent. | 12-20-2012 |
20120321625 | ANTIBODIES TO OX-2/CD200 AND USES THEREOF IN INHIBITING IMMUNE RESPONSES - This disclosure provides methods and compositions for inhibiting immune responses. The disclosure also provides methods and compositions for inhibiting graft rejection and promoting or prolonging graft survival. | 12-20-2012 |
20120328615 | ANTI-KIR ANTIBODIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY AND AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS - This invention relates to compounds that inhibit KIR2DL1, 2 and/or 3 polypeptide comprising compounds (e.g., anti-KIR2DL1, 2, and/or 3 antibodies) that neutralize NK cell inhibitory receptors and methods of using such compounds and compositions containing in the treatment and prevention of inflammatory or autoimmune disorders. | 12-27-2012 |
20120328616 | HUMAN ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS THAT BIND TO A COMPLEX COMPRISING BETA-KLOTHO AND AN FGF RECEPTOR - The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from antigen binding proteins capable of inducing B-Klotho, and or FGF21-like mediated signaling. | 12-27-2012 |
20120328617 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING ANGIOGENESIS - The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting angiogenesis using a peroxiredoxin II (Prx II) inhibitor, and a method for preparing angiogenesis-inhibiting medicines using Prx II inhibitor. According to the present invention, the inhibitor of Prx II gene expression or Prx II protein activity increases oxidative inactivation of VEGF receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) to reduce VEGF signaling, thereby screening a novel angiogenesis inhibitor. Therefore, the method of the present invention can be used for the prevention or treatment of various diseases, ailments, and conditions related to angiogenesis. | 12-27-2012 |
20130004493 | EPITHELIAL MEMBRANE PROTEIN-2 (EMP2) AND PROLIFERATIVE VITRORETINOPATHY (PVR) - Methods of preventing retinal detachment associated with proliferative vitreoretinopathy are provided by administering agents which antagonize the activity or function of EMP2 to subjects at risk of the detachment. | 01-03-2013 |
20130004494 | Inhibition of P21 and Use Thereof for Inducing Tissue Regeneration - The present invention embraces a method for inducing tissue regeneration using a p21 inhibitor as well as a bio-compatible tissue engineering product containing a p21 inhibitor. | 01-03-2013 |
20130004495 | ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF VARIOUS DISORDERS - The present invention relates generally to methods of using anti-NGF antibodies in the treatment of various NGF-related disorders, including pain, asthma, arthritis and psoriasis. The methods are effective in treating these disorders in a patient without having a significant adverse effect on the immune system of the patient. | 01-03-2013 |
20130004496 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO HEMAGGLUTININ AND NEURAMINIDASE FROM INFLUENZA VIRUS H5-SUBTYPE OR N1-SUBTYPE AND USES THEREOF - Monoclonal antibodies and related binding proteins that bind specifically to the envelope glycoprotein of H5 subtypes or neuraminidase glycoprotein of N1 subtypes of avian influenza virus (AIV) are provided. The monoclonal antibodies and related binding proteins are useful for the detection of H5 and N1 subtypes of AIV, including H5N1 subtypes and provide means for the diagnosis, surveillance and treatment of dangerous viral infections. | 01-03-2013 |
20130004497 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO HEMAGGLUTININ AND NEURAMINIDASE FROM INFLUENZA VIRUS H5-SUBTYPE OR N1-SUBTYPE AND USES THEREOF - Monoclonal antibodies and related binding proteins that bind specifically to the envelope glycoprotein of H5 subtypes or neuraminidase glycoprotein of N1 subtypes of avian influenza virus (AIV) are provided. The monoclonal antibodies and related binding proteins are useful for the detection of H5 and N1 subtypes of AIV, including H5N1 subtypes and provide means for the diagnosis, surveillance and treatment of dangerous viral infections. | 01-03-2013 |
20130011400 | Methods For Inducing Autolysis In Infectious Bacteria - The present invention relates to methods for the killing of infectious bacteria by modulating the extra-cellular concentration of bacterial cell signalling molecules. This has the effect of inducing rapid cell death (autolysis) in the majority of bacterial cells, and preventing virulence or restoring a benign state in surviving cells. These receptors have applications for the treatment of individuals with susceptibility to infection, the treatment of patients with existing infections, in disease management, and in related applications where the host for infection is an animal or plant. The compositions described herein are particularly relevant to | 01-10-2013 |
20130022597 | Antibodies Directed To GPNMB And Uses Thereof - The present invention provides fully human monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to GPNMB, and uses thereof. 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 (CDRs) are provided. The present invention also provides immunoconjugates comprising anti-GPNMB antibodies and methods of using such immunoconjugates. The present invention further provides bi-specific antibodies comprising an anti-GPNMB antibody component and an anti-CD3 component, and methods of using such bispecific antibodies. | 01-24-2013 |
20130022598 | Dual Specific Immunotoxin for Brain Tumor Therapy - We tested the in vitro and in vivo efficacy of a recombinant bispecific immunotoxin that recognizes both EGFRwt and tumor-specific EGFRvIII receptors. A single chain antibody was cloned from a hybridoma and fused to toxin, carrying a C-terminal peptide which increases retention within cells. The binding affinity and specificity of the recombinant bispecific immunotoxin for the EGFRwt and the EGFRvIII proteins was measured. In vitro cytotoxicity was measured. In vivo activity of the recombinant bispecific immunotoxin was evaluated in subcutaneous models and compared to that of an established monospecific immunotoxin. In our preclinical studies, the bispecific recombinant immunotoxin, exhibited significant potential for treating brain tumors. | 01-24-2013 |
20130022599 | METHOD OF TREATING FIBROPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - Materials and methods for reducing cell proliferation or extracellular matrix production in a mammal are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to a mammal a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a zvegf4 antagonist in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable delivery vehicle. Exemplary zvegf4 antagonists include anti-zvegf4 antibodies, inhibitory polynucleotides, inhibitors of zvegf4 activation, and mitogenically inactive, receptor-binding variants of zvegf4. The materials and methods are useful in the treatment of, inter alia, fibroproliferative disorders of the kidney, liver, and bone. | 01-24-2013 |
20130022600 | PD-1 ANTIBODIES IN COMBINATION WITH A CYTOKINE-SECRETING CELL AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the anti-tumor response in a mammal. More particularly, the invention is concerned with combinations comprising a cytokine-secreting cell and an anti-PD-1 antibody, and methods of administering the combination for enhanced immune response to tumor cells in a patient with a cancer. | 01-24-2013 |
20130028895 | EXOSOME INHIBITING AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing exosome mediated tumor resistance against a therapeutic binding molecule and for increasing the efficacy of a therapeutic binding molecule suitable in the treatment of a disease. The methods include administering an effective amount of at least one agent inhibiting exosome formation and administering the therapeutic binding molecule. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028896 | Semaphorin 3C (Sema3C) Inhibitor Therapeutics, Methods, and Uses - Provided are methods, uses and pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of prostate cancer with a SEMA3C inhibitor 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 prostate cancer may be an androgen receptor (AR) positive prostate cancer and the SEMA3C inhibitor may be selected from one or more of the following: an antibody, a SEMA3C peptide, an antisense RNA, a siRNA, a shRNA or a small molecule. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028897 | METHODS FOR REDUCING THE LEVEL OF ALLOANTIBODIES IN A SUBJECT - The invention provides a method for reducing the level of alloantibodies in a sensitized patient awaiting kidney transplantation by administering Belimumab or an antibody that specifically binds a B-lymphocyte stimulator protein (BLyS). The invention further provides a method for reducing the risk of an allograft rejection in an allograft recipient by administering Belimumab or an antibody that specifically binds a BLyS. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028898 | COMBINATION THERAPY WITH CD4 LYMPHOCYTE DEPLETION AND MTOR INHIBITORS - The invention provides methods for treating a malignant neoplastic cell proliferative disorder or disease, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an mTOR inhibitor and an effective amount of a CD4 lymphocyte depleting agent. Such methods find utility in the treatment of certain subsets of malignant neoplastic cell proliferative disorders or diseases, e.g. renal cell carcinoma and melanoma. The invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an mTOR inhibitor and an effective amount of a CD4 lymphocyte depleting agent in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 01-31-2013 |
20130034554 | ANTIBODIES TO IL-6 AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods using IL-6 antagonists such as an Ab1 antibody or antibody fragment having binding specificity for IL-6 to prevent or treat disease or to improve survivability or quality of life of a patient in need thereof. In preferred embodiments these patients will comprise those exhibiting (or at risk of developing) an elevated serum C-reactive protein level, reduced serum albumin level, elevated D-dimer or other coagulation cascade related protein(s), cachexia, fever, weakness and/or fatigue prior to treatment. The subject therapies also may include the administration of other actives such as chemotherapeutics, anti-coagulants, statins, and others. Additional preferred embodiments of the subject invention relate to therapeutic compositions and methods treating or preventing rheumatoid arthritis, especially subcutaneous and intravenous formulations and dosage regimens using IL-6 antagonists according to the invention, as well as methods for preventing or treating GVHD or leukemia relapse in subjects receiving transplanted cells, tissue or organs, use thereof in the treatment or prevention of mucositis, and use thereof to potentiate the cytotoxic, apoptotic, and anti-metastatic or anti-invasive effects of chemotherapeutics and radiation on cancers, especially cancers that have developed a resistance to radiation or chemotherapy, such as an EGFR inhibitor. | 02-07-2013 |
20130034555 | EPITHELIAL MEMBRANE PROTEIN 2 (EMP2) BINDING REAGENTS AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USES IN OCULAR DISEASES - A method is disclosed for treating diseases or disorders of the eye involving undesired expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) by administration of endothelial membrane protein 2 (EMP2) inhibitor. The present invention relates to the direct treatment of macular degeneration, particularly age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by administering an EMP2 inhibitor intraocularly or systemically. | 02-07-2013 |
20130045206 | ANTIBODIES DIRECTED AGAINST THE TRANSFERRIN RECEPTOR AND USES THEREOF FOR IMMUNOTHERAPY OF IRON-DEPENDENT TUMOURS - The present invention relates to a molecular structure characterised in that said structure includes at least one amino acid sequence selected from: SEQ. ID NO.: 1, SEQ. ID NO.: 2, SEQ. ID NO.: 3, SEQ. ID NO.: 4, SEQ. ID NO.: 5, SEQ. ID NO.: 6, SEQ. ID NO.: 7, SEQ. ID NO.: 8, SEQ. ID NO.: 9, SEQ. ID NO.: 10, SEQ. ID NO.: 11, SEQ. ID NO.: 12, SEQ. ID NO.: 13, SEQ. ID NO.: 14, SEQ. ID NO.: 15, SEQ. ID NO.: 16, SEQ. ID NO.: 17, SEQ. ID NO.: 18, SEQ. ID NO.: 19, SEQ. ID NO.: 20, SEQ. ID NO.: 21, SEQ. ID NO.: 22, SEQ. ID NO.: 23, SEQ. ID NO.: 24, SEQ. ID NO.: 25, SEQ. ID NO.: 26, SEQ. ID NO.: 27, SEQ. ID NO.: 28, SEQ. ID NO.: 29, SEQ. ID NO.: 30, SEQ. ID NO.: 31, SEQ. ID NO.: 32, SEQ. ID NO.: 33, SEQ. ID NO.: 34, SEQ. ID NO.: 35, SEQ. ID NO.: 36, said amino acid sequence corresponding to an antigen complementarity determining region (CDR) of the variable domain of the heavy chain (CDR-H) or the light chain (CDR-L) of an antibody targeting the human transferrin receptor (TfR). The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition including a therapeutically effective amount of at least one molecular structure as defined in the present application, combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 02-21-2013 |
20130058933 | MONOVALENT LIGANDS OF THE HUMAN CD28 RECEPTOR - The invention relates to monovalent ligands of the human CD28 receptor, which can selectively block the interaction between CD28 and B7 without activating the CD28 receptor. Said ligands can be used in particular in the production of immunosuppressant drugs, selectively blocking T lymphocyte activation phenomena involving the CD28 receptor. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058934 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE FOR THERAPEUTIC LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN - RELATED PROTEIN 6 (LRP6) MULTIVALENT ANTIBODIES - The present disclosure relates to antibodies targeting LRP6 and compositions and methods of use thereof. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058935 | ANTIBODIES TO TUMOR ENDOTHELIAL MARKER 7R - Antibodies that specifically bind to an epitope on the extracellular domain of TEM7R are provided. Nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and cells capable of expressing such antibodies are also provided. The antibodies may be used in methods for treating tumors and for inhibiting angiogenesis in tumors. | 03-07-2013 |
20130064820 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING DEGOS' DISEASE - The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, compositions containing an inhibitor of human complement and/or an inhibitor of interferon alpha, and the use of the compositions in methods for treating or preventing Degos' disease in a subject. In some embodiments, the inhibitor is an antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, that binds to a human complement component C5 protein or to a biologically-active fragment of C5 such as C5a or C5b. In some embodiments, the inhibitor is an antibody, or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, that binds to interferon alpha or to an interferon alpha receptor. | 03-14-2013 |
20130064821 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING PROSTATE CANCER - A polypeptide comprising an androgen binding region, the androgen binding region capable of binding to an androgen at a sufficient affinity or avidity such that upon administration of the polypeptide to a mammalian subject the level of biologically available androgen is decreased. Specifically disclosed is an AR IgG1 Fc fusion protein, comprising the androgen binding domain of human androgen receptor and the Fc region of IgG. This fusion protein is used in the treatment of prostate cancer and testosterone flare. | 03-14-2013 |
20130071396 | METHOD OF INHIBITING COAGULATION ACTIVATION WITH HUMAN ANTI-FACTOR V ANTIBODIES AND USE THEREOF - The present invention also discloses the novel use of factor Va inhibitors in the treatment of various disorders caused by the formation of blood clots. | 03-21-2013 |
20130078246 | BIOMARKERS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND TREATING SPINAL AND JOINT PAIN - Biomarkers, including isolated fibronectin-aggrecan complexes that correlate with spinal or joint pain and inflammation, and methods for their detection are provided. Also provided are methods for identifying treatment sites in the spine or joint for treatment of pain and inflammation by detecting the presence of, or increased levels of, fibronectin-aggrecan complexes. Methods for treating spinal or joint pain and inflammation are also provided. | 03-28-2013 |
20130084293 | HISTAMINE-RELEASING FACTOR (HRF), HRF-RECEPTOR AND METHODS OF MODULATING INFLAMMATION - Methods of treating a food allergy, allergic reactions, hypersensitivity, inflammatory responses, inflammation are provided. In one method, histamine releasing factor (HRF)/translationally controlled tumor protein (TCTP) is contacted with a compound that inhibits or reduces binding of HRF/TCTP to an immunoglobulin in order to treat the food allergy, allergic reaction, hypersensitivity, inflammatory response, or inflammation. Methods of reducing or decreasing the probability, severity, frequency, duration or preventing a subject from having an acute or chronic food allergy, allergic reaction, hypersensitivity, an inflammatory response or inflammation, are also provided. In one method, histamine releasing factor (HRF)/translationally controlled tumor protein (TCTP) is contacted with a compound that inhibits or reduces binding of HRF/TCTP to an immunoglobulin in order to reduce or decrease the probability, severity, frequency, duration or prevent a subject from having an acute or chronic food allergy, allergic reaction, hypersensitivity, an inflammatory response or inflammation. | 04-04-2013 |
20130089551 | TREATMENT OF PULMONARY EDEMA - The invention relates to a method of treatment of pulmonary edema, comprising the step of administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an agent capable of inhibiting signaling mediated by VEGFR-3, inhibiting lymphangiogenesis or inhibiting VEGF-D activity in the subject. The method may comprise the step of identifying a subject at risk of developing pulmonary edema. The invention also relates to an agent capable of inhibiting signaling mediated by VEGFR-3, inhibiting lymphangiogenesis, or inhibiting VEGF-D activity for treating pulmonary edema in a subject. Further, the invention relates to use of an agent capable of inhibiting signaling mediated by VEGFR-3, inhibiting lymphangiogenesis, or inhibiting VEGF-D activity in the manufacture of a medicament for treating pulmonary edema in a subject. | 04-11-2013 |
20130089552 | ACYLGLYCEROL ACYLTRANSFERASE-LIKE PROTEIN MGAT-X1 AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to a polynucleotide sequence of a novel acylglycerol acyltransferase-like protein MGAT-X1. The invention also provides the human MGAT-X1 associated with the dermatological diseases, urological diseases, muscle-skeleton disorders, hematological diseases, cancer, reproduction disorders, neurological diseases, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases or gastroenterological diseases. The invention also provides assays for the identification of compounds useful for the modulation of dermatological diseases, urological diseases, muscle-skeleton disorders, hematological diseases, cancer, reproduction disorders, neurological diseases, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases or gastroenterological diseases for treating of such diseases associated with expression of the MGAT-X1. The invention also features compounds which bind to and/or activate or inhibit the activity of MGAT-X1 as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. | 04-11-2013 |
20130095103 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR THE TREAMENT OF TUMOROUS DISEASES - Provided are pharmaceutical means and methods for the prevention, treatment or amelioration of indolent or aggressive B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B NHL) and B cell leukemia comprising the administration of a bispecific single chain antibody construct to a subject in the need thereof and the use of said bispecific single chain antibody construct for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention, treatment or amelioration of indolent or aggressive B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B NHL) and B cell leukemia, whereby said construct is to be administered for at least 1 week in specified daily doses. Moreover, the invention relates to kits comprising a bispecific single chain antibody construct to be used in accordance with this invention. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095104 | ANTI-FZD10 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The present invention relates generally to anti-FZD10 antibodies and to methods of using anti-FZD10 antibodies. In particular, the anti-FZD10 antibodies described herein are useful for altering one or more of survival, replication, differentiation and epithelial-to-mesenchymal cell transition of embryonic stem cells and/or for the treatment of diseases, such as a variety of cancers, associated with expression of FZD10, including as stand-alone therapies and in combination therapies with other agents. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095105 | Treatment of Ocular Disease - Disclosed are methods for treating eye diseases or conditions characterized by vascular instability, vascular leakage and neovacularization such as diabetic macular edema, age-related macular edema, choroidal neovascularization, diabetic retinopathy, trauma, ocular ischemia, retinal angiomatous proliferation, macular telangiectasia and uveitis. | 04-18-2013 |
20130108638 | ANTAGONIST ANTIBODIES AGAINST EPHB3 | 05-02-2013 |
20130115212 | Modulation of the Interaction between SorLA and GDNF-Family Ligand Receptors - The present invention relates to a method to increase the survival of neurons by modulating the interaction between SorLA and GDNF-family ligand receptors. The agent used to modulate the interaction between the SorLA and GDNF-family ligand receptors are selected from proteins, peptides, antibodies or small organic compounds. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical compositions comprising these agent as well as the use of said agent or pharmaceutical composition in the treatment of a disease associated with the loss of neurons and/or wherein the survival of neurons are desired. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115213 | HUMAN CD3-SPECIFIC ANTIBODY WITH IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE PROPERTIES - Described are mono- and multivalent scFv-antibodies comprising the binding sites specific for the human T cell marker CD3. These antibodies are strongly immunosuppressive and do not cause a significant release of cytokines. Furthermore, polynucleotides encoding said antibodies are described as well as vectors comprising said polynucleotides, host cells transformed therewith and their use in the production of said antibodies. Pharmaceutical compositions containing any of the above mentioned polynucleotides, antibodies or vectors are useful for immunotherapy, preferably against acute transplant rejections. | 05-09-2013 |
20130122005 | ANTICANCER COMBINATION THERAPY - The invention describes anti-cancer therapies comprising using a dual Aurora kinase/MEK inhibitor and an anti-IGF antibody, each as described herein. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122006 | ANTI-CD160 SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF EYE DISORDERS BASED ON NEOANGIOGENESIS - The present invention relates to the use of at least one anti-CD 160 antibody, preferably a compound selected from CL1-R2 monoclonal antibody (which may be obtained by the hybridoma CNCM I-3204), its conservative fragments and its conservative derivatives, for preparing a drug designed to treat neovascular eye diseases. | 05-16-2013 |
20130129729 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CROSS-SPECIES-SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to uses of bispecific antibodies exhibiting cross-species specificity for evaluating the in vivo safety and/or activity and/or pharmacokinetic profile of the same in non-human species and humans. The present invention moreover relates to methods for evaluating the in vivo safety and/or activity and/or pharmacokinetic profile of said bispecific antibodies exhibiting cross-species specificity. The present invention also relates to methods of measuring the biological activity and/or efficacy of such bispecific antibodies exhibiting cross-species specificity. In addition, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising bispecific single chain antibodies exhibiting cross-species specificity and to methods for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions comprising said bispecific single chain antibodies exhibiting cross-species specificity for the treatment of diseases. | 05-23-2013 |
20130129730 | CROSS-SPECIES-SPECIFIC PSMAxCD3 BISPECIFIC SINGLE CHAIN ANTIBODY - The present invention relates to a bispecific single chain antibody molecule comprising a first binding domain capable of binding to an epitope of human and non-chimpanzee primate CD3 epsilon chain, wherein the epitope is part of an amino acid sequence comprised in the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs. 2, 4, 6, and 8, and a second binding domain capable of binding to prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA). The invention also provides nucleic acids encoding said bispecific single chain antibody molecule as well as vectors and host cells and a process for its production. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said bispecific single chain antibody molecule and medical uses of said bispecific single chain antibody molecule. | 05-23-2013 |
20130129731 | ANTI C-MET ANTIBODY AND USES THEREOF - An anti c-Met antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof comprising a heavy-chain variable region having heavy-chain complementarity determining region (CDR) amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 2 and 3, and a light-chain variable region having light-chain CDR amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 4, 5, and 6; and a method of wound healing, tissue regeneration, or cell proliferation comprising administration of same; as well as related compositions and methods. | 05-23-2013 |
20130136743 | NOVEL MUTATED HUMANIZED 12G4 ANTIBODIES AND THE FRAGMENTS THEREOF AGAINST THE HUMAN ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE RECEPTOR TYPE II - Novel mutated humanized 12G4 antibodies, and fragments thereof, directed against the anti-Müllerian hormone type II receptor. | 05-30-2013 |
20130136744 | PULMONARY ADMINISTRATION OF IMMUNOGLOBULIN SINGLE VARIABLE DOMAINS AND CONSTRUCTS THEREOF - In one aspect, the invention relates to a method suitable for administering protein therapeutic molecules orally, sublingually, topically, intravenously, subcutaneously, nasally, vaginally, rectally or by inhalation so as to avoid inactivation, by using VHH polypeptides derived from Camelidae antibodies. The invention further relates to the said therapeutic molecules. The invention further a method for delivering therapeutic molecules to the interior of cells. The invention further relates to anti-IgE therapeutic molecules. | 05-30-2013 |
20130156766 | TREATMENT OF DRY AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION - A method of treating dry age related macular degeneration (“AMD”) comprising administration to the eye of an individual in need thereof of a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-endoglin agent. | 06-20-2013 |
20130156767 | METHOD FOR TREATING CACHEXIA USING ANTAGONIST ANTIBODIES AGAINST GDF-8 - The disclosure provides novel molecules related to growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular mouse and humanized antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity and signaling in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, ameliorating, preventing, prognosing, or monitoring degenerative orders of muscle, bone, and insulin metabolism, etc., in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such disorders by using the antibodies, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and vectors of the invention. | 06-20-2013 |
20130156768 | COMBINATION OF ANTI-CTLA4 ANTIBODY WITH BRAF INHIBITORS FOR THE SYNERGISTIC TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES - Compositions and methods are disclosed which are useful of the treatment and prevention of proliferative disorders. | 06-20-2013 |
20130164290 | Artificially Produced Polyclonal Immunoglobulin Preparation - The present invention intended to provide an artificial polyclonal immunoglobulin composition having a high therapeutic effect and high safety, and being capable of stable supply in a large amount. Specifically provided is an artificial polyclonal immunoglobulin composition containing, as active ingredients, 204 polypeptides represented by amino acid sequences set forth in SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 204 of the sequence listing, the polypeptides being plural kinds of single chain variable fragments (also referred to as ScFvs) each comprised of a heavy chain variable region, heavy chain constant region 1, and hinge region (VH-CH1-hinge) of an immunoglobulin, in which the heavy chain variable regions are different each other. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164291 | METHOD OF TREATING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE - A method for treating or preventing an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a compound that inhibits granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) signaling. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164292 | Human Anti-OPGL Neutralizing Antibodies As Selective OPGL Pathway Inhibitors - Monoclonal antibodies and hybridomas producing them that interact with osteoprotegerin ligand (OPGL) are provided. Methods of treating osteopenic disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of antibodies to OPGL are also provided. Methods of detecting the amount of OPGL in a sample using antibodies to OPGL are further provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130171142 | METHODS OF USING ANTI-CD3 ANTIBODIES TO PREVENT WEIGHT GAIN - Provided herein are methods of administering anti-CD3 antibodies or antigen binding fragments to a human for decreasing weight gain or increasing weight loss. In certain embodiments, the human exhibits a body mass index (BMI) or greater than or equal to about 27. In certain embodiments, the anti-CD3 antibody or antigen binding fragment does not bind or has reduced binding to at least one class of Fc (gamma) receptor. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171143 | STABLE AND SOLUBLE ANTIBODIES INHIBITING TNF ALPHA - The present invention relates to particularly stable and soluble scFv antibodies and Fab fragments specific for TNFα, which comprise specific light chain and heavy chain sequences that are optimized for stability, solubility, in vitro and in vivo binding of TNFα, and low immunogenicity. Said antibodies are designed for the diagnosis and/or treatment of TNFα-related disorders. The nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expression of the recombinant antibodies of the invention, methods for isolating them and the use of said antibodies in medicine are also disclosed. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171144 | ANTI-FACTOR XI MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting thrombosis without compromising hemostasis. Compositions include anti-factor XI monoclonal antibodies (aXIMabs) capable of binding to an epitope on the heavy chain of human FXI, particularly the A3 domain of the heavy chain of human FXI. Compositions also include epitope-binding fragments, variants, and derivatives of the monoclonal antibodies, cell lines producing these antibody compositions, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding the amino acid sequences of the antibodies. The invention further includes pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-factor XI monoclonal antibodies of the invention, or epitope-binding fragments, variants, or derivatives thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of the invention comprise administering the compositions described above to a subject in need thereof for the purpose of inhibiting thrombosis, reducing a required dose of an antithrombotic agent in the treatment of thrombosis, treating metastatic cancer, or treating an acute inflammatory reaction. | 07-04-2013 |
20130177562 | METHODS OF ANTAGONIZING SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION IN DORSAL ROOT GANGLION CELLS - Use of antagonists to IL-31 are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177563 | METHODS OF TREATING DISEASES WHICH ARE MEDIATED BY CUTANEOUS LYMPHOCYTE ANTIGEN POSITIVE CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from itching and puritis mediated by cutaneous lymphocyte antigen positive T cell. In particular, diseases or disorders including contact dermatitis, drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, bullous pemphigoid, alopecia aereata, vitiligo, acne rosacea, prurigo nodularis, and herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof will benefit from the administration of an IL-31 antagonist. The invention also includes methods of predicting a therapeutically responsive patient population. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177564 | ADMINISTERING ANTI-PLACENTAL GROWTH FACTOR ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to the field of pathological angiogenesis and arteriogenesis and, in particular, to a stress-induced phenotype in a transgenic mouse (PIGF | 07-11-2013 |
20130177565 | ADMINISTERING ANTI-PLACENTAL GROWTH FACTOR ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to the field of pathological angiogenesis and arteriogenesis and, in particular, to a stress-induced phenotype in a transgenic mouse (PIGF | 07-11-2013 |
20130183310 | ADMINISTERING ANTI-PLACENTAL GROWTH FACTOR ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to the field of pathological angiogenesis and arteriogenesis and, in particular, to a stress-induced phenotype in a transgenic mouse (PIGF | 07-18-2013 |
20130189258 | THERAPEUTIC METHODS USING ANTI-CD200 ANTIBODIES - The present disclosure relates to anti-CD200 antibodies and to use of the antibodies in methods for treating autoimmune disorders and cancer. Also featured are biomarkers for use in selecting or prescribing a treatment modality for a patient with an autoimmune disorder and/or cancer. In addition, the disclosure features methods of treatment using an anti-CD200 antibody in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents such as an anti-CD20 therapeutic agent. | 07-25-2013 |
20130189259 | ANTI-GLYCOPROTEIN VI SCFV FRAGMENT FOR TREATMENT OF THROMBOSIS - The present invention relates to a single chain variable fragment (scFv 9O12.2) directed against human glycoprotein VI, constituted of the VH and VL domains of 9 O12.2.2 monoclonal antibody linked via a (Gly | 07-25-2013 |
20130189260 | USE OF ANTIBODIES AGAINST ICAM-1 IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH RELAPSED CANCER - There is provided antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof with binding specificity for ICAM-1, for use in the treatment of cancer in patients who have previously been treated for cancer and either not responded to said treatment or have previously responded to said treatment and subsequently relapsed. | 07-25-2013 |
20130189261 | TCR Complex Immunotherapeutics - Single chain fusion proteins that specifically bind to a TCR complex or a component thereof, such as TCRα, TCRβ, or CD3ε, along with compositions and methods of use thereof are provided. | 07-25-2013 |
20130189262 | IL-27 Antagonists for Treating Inflammatory Diseases - Methods of treatment using IL-27 antagonists are provided. Such methods include, but are not limited to, methods of treating steroid-resistant conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and inflammatory bowel disease. Such antagonists include, but are not limited to, antibodies that bind IL-27 and inhibit IL-27-mediated signaling (such as, for example, by blocking binding of IL-27 to its receptor); antibodies that bind the IL-27 receptor, alpha subunit, and inhibit IL-27-mediated signaling (such as, for example, by blocking binding of IL-27 to the receptor); and soluble forms of IL-27RA. | 07-25-2013 |
20130195866 | METHODS TO INHIBIT NEURODEGENERATION - Disclosed herein are methods, and compositions for inhibiting neurodegeneration, e.g., in neuronal cells. The methods and compositions the invention can be used to treat a neurodegenerative disorder, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and frontotemproal dementia. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions can be used to inhibit neurodegeneration, e.g., caused by tau-mediated synaptic neurodegeneration, encephalitis, brain trauma, or any disorder suffering from weakening synapses. | 08-01-2013 |
20130195867 | RNA-CODED ANTIBODY - The present application describes an antibody-coding, non-modified or modified RNA and the use thereof for expression of this antibody, for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, in particular a passive vaccine, for treatment of tumours and cancer diseases, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, auto-immune diseases, virus diseases and monogenetic diseases, e.g. also in gene therapy. The present invention furthermore describes and in vitro transcription method, in vitro methods for expression of this antibody using the RNA according to the invention and an in vivo method. | 08-01-2013 |
20130195868 | TREATING SURFACE OF THE EYE DISORDERS - Disclosed herein are methods for administering an IL-1 or IL-17 antagonist for treating ocular surface disorders, e.g., a dry eye disorder. The antagonists can be administered topically using an opthalmic composition. | 08-01-2013 |
20130195869 | ANTI-HUMAN CCR7 ANTIBODY, HYBRIDOMA, NUCLEIC ACID, VECTOR, CELL, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION, AND ANTIBODY-IMMOBILIZED CARRIER - An object of the present invention is to provide a novel anti-human CCR7 antibody useful as a therapeutic agent for tissue fibrosis or cancer, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the anti-human CCR7 antibody, and the like. An anti-human CCR7 antibody specifically binding to an extracellular domain of human CCR7, having a heavy chain CDR3 containing an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 7, SEQ ID NO: 17, SEQ ID NO: 27, SEQ ID NO: 37, SEQ ID NO: 47, SEQ ID NO: 57, SEQ ID NO: 67, or SEQ ID NO: 77 is provided. Also provided is an anti-human CCR7 antibody having heavy chain CDRs 1-3 and light chain CDRs 1-3 containing amino acid sequences represented by SEQ ID NOs: 5-10, 15-20, 25-30, 35-40, 45-50, 55-60, 65-70, or 75-80. Preferably, the antibody has an activity of interfering with a CCR7-dependent intracellular signal transduction mechanism caused by CCR7 ligand stimulation. The anti-human CCR7 antibody of the present invention may be used as an active ingredient of a therapeutic agent for tissue fibrosis or cancer. | 08-01-2013 |
20130202602 | BIOMARKERS OF IMMUNOMODULATORY EFFECTS IN HUMANS TREATED WITH ANTI-CD200 ANTIBODIES - The present disclosure relates to anti-CD200 antibodies (e.g., variant anti-CD200 antibodies having decreased or no effector function) and to biomarkers for use in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic methods, e.g., determining whether a human has been administered one or more of the antibodies at a dose sufficient to induce a desired immunomodulatory effect in the human and/or selecting an appropriate dosing schedule for a patient. | 08-08-2013 |
20130202603 | BISPECIFIC SINGLE CHAIN Fv ANTIBODY MOLECULES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Bispecific single chain antibody molecules are disclosed which may be used to advantage to treat various forms of cancer associated with the overexpression of members of the EGFR protein family. | 08-08-2013 |
20130202604 | Therapeutic Uses of Monoclonal Antibodies to the Angiotensin-II Type-1 Receptor - The use of monoclonal antibodies to the angiotensin-II type-I receptor is provided for the treatment of cancer and vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation. Specifically, use is provided of a monoclonal antibody or a fragment thereof to a peptide comprising the N-terminal portion of the angiotensin-II type-1 receptor defined by the sequence | 08-08-2013 |
20130202605 | PROTEIN SUSTAINED-RELEASE INJECTABLE FORMULATION - The present invention provides sustained-release pharmaceutical formulations for administering proteins to the eye. In particular, the invention provides formulations comprising single chain antibodies and hydrophobic polyester hexylsubstituted poly(lactic acid) (hexPLA). The invention further provides processes for the production of sustained-release pharmaceutical formulations and medical uses thereof. | 08-08-2013 |
20130209467 | METHOD OF TREATING FIBROPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - Materials and Methods for reducing cell proliferation or extracellular matrix production in a mammal are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to a mammal a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a zvegf4 antagonist in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable delivery vehicle. Exemplary zvegf4 antagonists include anti-zvegf4 antibodies, inhibitory polynucleotides, inhibitors of zvegf4 activation, and mitogenically inactive, receptor-binding variants of zvegf4. The materials and methods are useful in the treatment of, inter alia, fibroproliferative disorders of the kidney, liver, and bone. | 08-15-2013 |
20130216542 | VARIABLE REGION SEQUENCES OF IL-31 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to methods of treating pruritic diseases, including but not limited to Contact dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma, Bullous pemphigoid, Alopecia wereata, Vitiligo, Acne Rosacea, Prurigo nodularis, Scleroderma, Herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof by administering IL-31 monoclonal antibodies. The invention provides the hybridomas that generate the monoclonal antibodies and the amino acid sequences of the variable regions of the monoclonal antibodies and chimeric antibodies comprising the amino acid sequences of the light and heavy chain variable regions. | 08-22-2013 |
20130216543 | ANTIBODY-BASED CONSTRUCTS DIRECTED AGAINST TYROSINE KINASE RECEPTORS - The present invention features antibody-based constructs that include a combination of two or more of a tetrameric antibody, a single chain antibody, a diabody, a triabody, another immunoglobulin-based moiety, as described herein, or biologically active variants thereof. | 08-22-2013 |
20130224200 | Product and Process for Inhibition of Biofilm Development - Disclosed are compositions and methods for the inhibition of biofilm formation or reduction of existing or developing biofilms in a patient. These methods also inhibit the aggregation of bacteria that form biofilms in the airways. The methods include administering to a subject that has or is at risk of developing biofilms a compound or formulation that inhibits the formation or polymerization of actin microfilaments or depolymerizes actin microfilaments at or proximal to the site of biofilm formation. Such a compound can be administered in combination with a compound or formulation that inhibits the accumulation or activity of cells that are likely to undergo necrosis at or proximal to the site of biofilm formation (i.e., neutrophils). The methods and compositions can further include the use of anti-DNA and/or anti-mucin compounds, as well as other therapeutic compounds and compositions. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224201 | ANTIBODIES TO IL-6 AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods using IL-6 antagonists such as an Ab1 antibody or antibody fragment having binding specificity for IL-6 to prevent or treat disease or to improve survivability or quality of life of a patient in need thereof. In preferred embodiments these patients will comprise those exhibiting (or at risk of developing) an elevated serum C-reactive protein level, reduced serum albumin level, elevated D-dimer or other coagulation cascade related protein(s), cachexia, fever, weakness and/or fatigue prior to treatment. The subject therapies also may include the administration of other actives such as chemotherapeutics, anti-coagulants, statins, and others. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224202 | SINGLE-CHAIN VARIABLE FRAGMENT ANTI-CD133 ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to human CD 133 and single-chain variable fragments thereof. Also disclosed herein is a hybridoma that produces the monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to human CD133. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224203 | Pharmaceutical Composition of Recombinant Polyclonal Immunoglobulins - There is disclosed a recombinant pharmaceutical composition comprising a large plurality of recombinant immunoglobulins made by expression of a wide diversity of antibodies from a recombinant antibody library, preferably obtained from a wide diversity of human sources, synthetic or semi-synthetic germline immunoglobulin sequences, or a combination thereof, and then purified. Mammalian cell expression antibody libraries normally produce antibodies with significant diversity or different antibodies that bind to different targets. There is further disclosed a recombinant pharmaceutical composition made from a mammalian expression library configured to excrete, rather than display their antibodies on the cell surface, and then purified to form the pharmaceutical composition from the excreted antibodies. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224204 | Method of Treatment Based on ATAD2 Inhibitors - A method of treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions in a mammal, such as a human, which comprises the administration of a inhibitor of the bromodomain-containing protein: ATAD2. | 08-29-2013 |
20130230521 | Tumor-Targeting Monoclonal Antibodies to FZD10 and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to an antibody or a fragment thereof which is capable of binding to a Frizzled homologue 10 (FZD10) protein, such as a mouse monoclonal antibody, a chimeric antibody and a humanized antibody. Also, the present invention relates to a method for treating and/or preventing FZD10-associated disease; a method for diagnosis or prognosis of FZD10-associated disease; and a method for in vivo imaging of FZD10 in a subject. | 09-05-2013 |
20130230522 | Complement Pathway Inhibitors Binding To C5 and C5A Without Preventing The Formation of C5B - The invention relates to inhibitors that bind to C5 and C5a, but which do not prevent the activation of C5 and do not prevent formation of or inhibit the activity of C5b. One example of such an inhibitor molecule is the monoclonal antibody designated MAb137-26, which binds to a shared epitope of human C5 and C5a. These inhibitors may be used to inhibit the activity of C5a in treating diseases and conditions mediated by excessive or uncontrolled production of C5a. The inhibitor molecules are also useful for diagnostic detection of the presence/absence or amount of C5 or C5a. | 09-05-2013 |
20130230523 | METHODS FOR DETECTING TH1 CELLS - The inventors discovered that the adhesion molecule CAR, known to be localized in intracellular adhesion sites, functioned as an adhesion molecule for activated lymphocytes. Further, the inventors identified CARL, a novel CAR ligand expressed in lymphocytes, and clarified that the ligand was expressed selectively in Th1 cells. In addition, they found that anti-CAR antibodies could inhibit the adhesion of activated lymphocytes to CAR molecules. Thus, the present invention provides methods for detecting Th1 cells using CAR or anti-CARL antibodies, and methods of screening for inhibitors suppressing the adhesion of Th1 cells using the binding between CAR and CARL as an index. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods of screening for inhibitors of the binding between CAR and CARL, antibodies that inhibit the binding between CAR and CARL, and therapeutic compositions comprising these antibodies. These are expected to be useful in diagnosing diseases, such as inflammation, in which infiltration of Th1 cells is involved, and in providing pharmaceutical agents for alleviating such diseases. | 09-05-2013 |
20130236457 | Compositions and Methods Relating to Anti-IGF-1 Receptor Antibodies - The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-IGF-1R antibodies. In particular embodiments, the invention provides fully human, humanized, or chimeric anti-IGF-1R antibodies that bind human IGF-1R, IGF-1R-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and IGF-1R-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Other embodiments provide nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having IGF-1R-related disorders or conditions. | 09-12-2013 |
20130243771 | HIGHLY EFFECTIVE ANTI-CADHERIN ANTIBODY FOR INDUCTION OF ANTIBODY-DEPENDENT CELLULAR CYTOTOXICITY IN VIVO - It is an object of the present invention to provide an anti-cadherin antibody having high antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. The present invention provides an anti-cadherin antibody, which recognizes any one of an upstream region of EC1, a cadherin domain 4 (EC4) and a cadherin domain 5 (EC5), wherein an antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity at an antibody concentration of 1 μg/mL is 30% or more. | 09-19-2013 |
20130251714 | Humanized Anti-CXCR5 Antibodies, Derivatives Thereof And Their Use - The present invention relates to humanized antibodies that specifically bind to CXCR5 and can, for example, inhibit CXCR5 function. The invention also includes uses of the antibodies to treat or prevent CXCR5 related diseases or disorders. | 09-26-2013 |
20130251715 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO HEMAGGLUTININ FROM INFLUENZA VIRUS H5-SUBTYPE AND USES THEREOF - Monoclonal antibodies and related binding proteins that are specific for conformational epitopes of avian influenza virus H5 subtype hemagglutinin glycoprotein are provided. The antibodies can be used for the detection and treatment of H5 subtype AIV in specimens. | 09-26-2013 |
20130259864 | Anti-Cobra Toxin Antibody Fragments and Method of Producing a VHH Library - A method of constructing a V | 10-03-2013 |
20130259865 | FULLY HUMAN ANTIBODIES TO HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT-MELANOMA ASSOCIATED ANTIGEN AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are isolated human monoclonal antibodies, and functional fragments thereof, that specifically bind HMW-MAA. Nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, expression vectors including these nucleic acid molecules, and isolated host cells that express the nucleic acid molecules are also disclosed. The antibodies can be used to detect HMW-MAA in a sample. Methods of diagnosing cancer, or confirming a diagnosis of cancer, are disclosed herein that utilize these antibodies. Methods of treating a subject with cancer are also disclosed. | 10-03-2013 |
20130266566 | METHODS OF INHIBITING FIBROSIS USING ANTI-PAI-1 ANTIBODIES - Provided are anti-PAI-1 antibodies or antibody fragments and methods of using them. | 10-10-2013 |
20130266567 | ANTI-SERUM ALBUMIN BINDING SINGLE VARIABLE DOMAINS - The invention relates to improved anti-serum albumin immunoglobulin single variable domains, as well as ligands and drug conjugates comprising such variable domains, compositions, nucleic acids, vectors and hosts. | 10-10-2013 |
20130273050 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS WITH RESISTANCE TO SOLUBLE CEA - The present disclosure relates to a bispecific single chain antibody which has a first binding domain specifically binding to human CD3, and a second binding domain specifically binding to human CEA, where the second binding domain comprises at least a part of the CDR-H3 or the complete CDR-H3 of murine monoclonal antibody A5B7, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the bispecific single chain antibody, and methods for the treatment of an epithelial tumor in a human with the pharmaceutical compositions containing the bispecific single chain antibody. Furthermore, processes for the production of the pharmaceutical compositions as well as medical/pharmaceutical uses for the specific bispecific single chain antibody molecules bearing specificities for the human CD3 antigen and the human CEA antigen are disclosed. | 10-17-2013 |
20130273051 | METHODS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF METZINCIN-SELECTIVE CATALYTIC CLEFT DIRECTED ANTIBODIES FOR THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATIONS - In some aspects, general methods to develop highly selective inhibitory antibodies towards members of the metzincin superfamily of metalloproteases and their application for therapeutic and diagnostic uses are provided. The methods employ the generation of novel catalytic cleft-directed antibodies with neutralising selectivity for the targeted metzincin metalloendoproteinase employing immunogenic peptides encompassing the consensus metzincin catalytic motif. In some aspects, methods include the employment of such antibodies for therapeutic purposes and/or as an inhibitory component of an assay system allowing discrimination between the activity of the targeted metzincin and other endogenous metzincins within a biological sample. Such assays may be employed for diagnostic or prognostic purposes. | 10-17-2013 |
20130273052 | POLYPEPTIDES THAT BIND TO HUMAN COMPLEMENT COMPONENT C5 - The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, C5-binding polypeptides and use of the polypeptides in methods for treating or preventing complement-associated disorders. Also featured are therapeutics kits containing one or more of the C5-binding polypeptides and means for administering the polypeptides to a subject. | 10-17-2013 |
20130280253 | IL-1 BINDING PROTEINS - The present invention encompasses IL-1α binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Antibodies of the invention have high affinity for IL-1α and neutralize IL-1α activity. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting IL-1α and for inhibiting IL-1α activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which IL-1α activity is detrimental. | 10-24-2013 |
20130280254 | MACROPHAGE-SYNTHESIZED CCL3 PROMOTES BREAST CANCER METASTASIS - Methods and compositions are provided for inhibiting metastasis of a tumor in a subject, or of inhibiting progression of a primary tumor in a subject which requires macrophages for progression. | 10-24-2013 |
20130280255 | IDENTIFICATION OF MODULATORS OF SERINE PROTEASE INHIBITOR KAZAL AND THEIR USE AS ANTI-CANCER AND ANTI-VIRAL AGENTS - This disclosure describes a relevant etiology of cancer and a novel anti-cancer therapeutic strategy, based on the discovery that a protein named serine protease inhibitor (SPIK/SPINK/PSTI) was up-regulated by hepatitis B and C virus infections consequently suppressing the cell apoptosis. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides, inter alia, an inhibitor of SPIK and/or a technology of suppression of over-expression of SPIK in cells. The inhibitors include: 1) chemical compounds, which can inhibit SPIK transcripts, protein activity, and gene expression, 2) SPIK siRNA (RNAi gene silence or dsRNA of SPIK, 3) DNA anti-sense and anti-SPIK antibody. Further, this disclosure provides methods of using the inhibitor as an anti-cancer agent to re-instate cancer cell apoptosis (e.g., serine protease dependent cell apoptosis). | 10-24-2013 |
20130287774 | Prevention of Adverse Effects Caused by CD3 Specific Binding Domains - The present invention relates to a glucocorticoid (GC) for use in the amelioration, treatment or prophylaxis of neurological/psychiatric adverse events caused by a CD3 binding domain. Kits comprising a GC, a CD3 binding domain and instructions for use which indicate that the GC is to be employed for the treatment amelioration and/or prophylaxis of neurological adverse events caused by said CD3 binding domain, are also disclosed. | 10-31-2013 |
20130287775 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF IMMUNE DISORDERS - Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of immune disorders, such as autoimmune diseases, or cancers, involving combination therapy with agents that inhibit the development or maintenance of Th17 cells. Treatment regimens are provided in which an antagonist of a pro-inflammatory cytokine is administered for a time sufficient to alleviate signs and symptoms of an acute phase flare-up of the autoimmune disease, or cancer, and treatment with an antagonist of IL-23 is continued for a longer time to prevent recurrence of the acute event. Antagonists of PGE2 and CD161 are also disclosed for use in treatment of autoimmune, inflammatory and proliferative disorders. | 10-31-2013 |
20130295095 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES TARGETING AMYLOID BETA OLIGOMERS - The invention relates to binding molecules capable of specifically recognizing soluble oligomers of N-terminal truncated Aβ starting with pyroglutamate (AβρE), pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and their respective therapeutic uses. Particularly, the invention relates to an antibody molecule capable of specifically recognizing Aβ oligomers, wherein said antibody binds and/or detects an epitope as bound and/or detected by antibody PG3-38 9D5H6 as deposited under DSM AC-C3056. Further, the invention provides a method of inhibiting the formation or the seeding effect of said AβρE oligomers, and a method for identifying agents useful in the treatment and/or prevention of an amyloid-related disorder as well as methods of diagnosing a subject suspected of suffering from a disease associated with amyloidogenesis and/or amyloid plaque formation and to methods of monitoring the efficacy of a treatment of a disease associated with amyloidogenesis and/or amyloid-plaque formation characterized by the presence of Aβ oligomers in a subject. | 11-07-2013 |
20130295096 | DEGRADED AGONIST ANTIBODY - The invention relates to a modified antibody which contains two or more H chain V regions and two or more L chain V regions of monoclonal antibody and can transduce a signal into cells by crosslinking a cell surface molecule(s) to thereby serve as an agonist. | 11-07-2013 |
20130302332 | METHOD FOR TREATING INFLAMMATION - A method for treating IL-20 induced inflammation. An antagonist to IL-20 is administered to treat inflammation and associated diseases. The antagonist can be an antibody that binds to IL-20 or its receptor or a soluble receptor that binds to IL-20. Examples of such diseases are adult respiratory disease, psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, septic shock, multiple organ failure, inflammatory lung injury, bacterial pneumonia, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. | 11-14-2013 |
20130302333 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF COMPLEMENT-ASSOCIATED EYE CONDITIONS - The invention concerns the prevention and treatment of complement-associated eye conditions, such as choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by administration of Factor D antagonists. | 11-14-2013 |
20130302334 | BCL-2-LIKE PROTEIN 11 SRM/MRM ASSAY - Specific peptides, and derived ionization characteristics of those peptides, from the Bcl-2-like protein 11 (BIM) are provided that are particularly advantageous for quantifying the BIM protein directly in biological samples that have been fixed in formalin by the method of Selected Reaction Monitoring (SRM) mass spectrometry, or what can also be termed as Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM). Such biological samples are chemically preserved and fixed where the biological sample is selected from tissues and cells treated with formaldehyde containing agents/fixatives including formalin-fixed tissue/cells, formalin-fixed/paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue/cells, FFPE tissue blocks and cells from those blocks, and tissue culture cells that have been formalin fixed and or paraffin embedded. A protein sample is prepared from the biological sample using the Liquid Tissue™ reagents and protocol, and the BIM protein is quantitated in the Liquid Tissue™ sample by the method of SRM/MRM mass spectrometry by quantitating in the protein sample at least one or more of the peptides described. These peptides can be quantitated if they reside in a modified or an unmodified form. An example of a modified form of a BIM peptide is phosphorylation of a tyrosine, threonine, serine, and/or other amino acid residues within the peptide sequence. | 11-14-2013 |
20130302335 | LIGANDS THAT BIND TGF-BETA RECEPTOR II - The disclosure provides an anti-TGFbetaRII immunoglobulin single variable domain. Suitably, an anti-TGFbetaRII immunoglobulin single variable domain in accordance with the disclosure is one having an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NO:1-28 having up to 5 amino acid substitutions, deletions or additions. The disclosure further provides a polypeptide and pharmaceutical composition for treating a disease associated with TGFbeta signalling and suitably a disease selected from the group of: tissue fibrosis, such as pulmonary fibrosis, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; liver fibrosis, including cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis; rheumatoid arthritis; ocular disorders; fibrosis of the skin, including keloid of skin; Dupuytren's Contracture; kidney fibrosis such as nephritis and nephrosclerosis; wound healing; scarring reduction; and a vascular condition, such as restenosis. | 11-14-2013 |
20130309232 | VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR 2 - Disclosed are human VEGF-2 antibodies, antibody fragments, or variants thereof. Also provided are processes for producing such antibodies. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more VEGF-2 antibodies or fragments or variants thereof. | 11-21-2013 |
20130309233 | Antigen Binding Proteins that Bind EGFR - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-EGFR antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind EGFR, EGFR-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and EGFR-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having EGFR-related disorders or conditions. | 11-21-2013 |
20130323247 | TREATMENT OF ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA - The present invention relates to a method for the treatment, amelioration or elimination of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the method comprising the administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a CD19xCD3 bispecific single chain antibody construct to an adult patient in the need thereof. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323248 | Antigen Binding Proteins that Bind DLL-4 - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-DLL-4 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind DLL-4, DLL-4-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and DLL-4-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having DLL-4 related disorders or conditions, including various inflammatory disorders and various cancers. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323249 | Antigen Binding Proteins that Bind PD-L1 - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-PD-L1 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind PD-L1, PD-L1-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and PD-L1-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having PD-L1 related disorders or conditions, including various inflammatory disorders and various cancers. | 12-05-2013 |
20130330342 | ANTIBODY FRAGMENTS INHIBITING HIV NEF PROTEIN - The invention relates to antibody fragments with simple heavy chain or sdAbs, characterised in that they consist of anti HIV Nef-protein fragments corresponding to all or a portion of the HHV domains of camelids, particularly llamas. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330343 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF IRON-RELATED DISORDERS - Provided herein are methods of using the antibodies that bind to RGMc to treat and diagnose iron-related disorders. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330344 | ANTIBODY MOLECULES HAVING SPECIFICITY FOR HUMAN OX40 - The invention relates to antibody molecules having specificity for antigenic determinants of human OX40, therapeutic uses of the antibody molecules and methods for producing said antibody molecules. | 12-12-2013 |
20130336975 | ANTI-NGF COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for NGF. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the V | 12-19-2013 |
20130336976 | HUMAN IMMUNE THERAPIES USING A CD27 AGONIST ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER IMMUNE MODULATORS - Methods of inducing T cell proliferation and expansion in vivo for treating conditions wherein antigen-specific T cell immune response are therapeutically desirable such as cancer, infection, inflammation, allergy and autoimmunity and for enhancing the efficacy of vaccines are provided. These methods comprise the administration of at least one CD27 agonist, preferably an agonistic CD27 antibody, alone or in association with another moiety such as immune stimulant or immune modulator such as an anti-CD40, OX-40, 4-1BB, or CTLA-4 antibody or an agent that depletes regulatory cells, or a cytokine. These mono and combination therapies may also optionally include the administration of a desired antigen such as a tumor antigen, an allergen, an autoantigen, or an antigen specific to an infectious agent or pathogen against which a T cell response (often CD8+) is desirably elicited. | 12-19-2013 |
20130336977 | SINGLE-CHAIN MULTIVALENT BINDING PROTEINS WITH EFFECTOR FUNCTION - Multivalent binding peptides, including bi-specific binding peptides, having immunoglobulin effector function are provided, along with encoding nucleic acids, vectors and host cells as well as methods for making such peptides and methods for using such peptides to treat or prevent a variety of diseases, disorders or conditions, as well as to ameliorate at least one symptom associated with such a disease, disorder or condition. | 12-19-2013 |
20130336978 | Binding members for interleukin-4 receptor alpha (IL-4Ra) - 173 - Binding members, especially antibody molecules, for interleukin (IL)-4 receptor alpha (IL-4Rα), and their therapeutic use e.g. in treating or preventing disorders associated with IL-4Rα, IL-4 and/or IL-13, examples of which are asthma and COPD. | 12-19-2013 |
20130336979 | DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT OF CHRONIC HEART FAILURE - The invention relates to Apolipoprotein O (Apo O) as a biomarker for chronic heart failure. Moreover, the invention relates to a compound which may be an inhibitor of Apo O activity or an inhibitor of the Apo O gene expression for use in the treatment of chronic heart failure. | 12-19-2013 |
20130344068 | METHODS OF PREVENTING INFLAMMATION AND TREATING PAIN USING ANTI-NGF COMPOSITIONS - This invention pertains to monovalent agents, including Fab fragments and monovalent monoclonal antibodies analogous to MetMab, having binding specificity to human Nerve Growth Factor (“NGF”), and methods of treating pain in an individual wherein there is no substantial increase in the inflammatory response of the individual following administration of the monovalent agents. | 12-26-2013 |
20130344069 | Antigen Binding Proteins that Bind IGF1R - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-IGF1R antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind IGF1R, IGF1R-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and IGF1R-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having IGF1R related disorders or conditions, including various inflammatory disorders and various cancers. | 12-26-2013 |
20130344070 | Antigen Binding Proteins that Bind CCR2 - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-CCR2 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind CCR2, CCR2-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and CCR2-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having CCR2 related disorders or conditions. | 12-26-2013 |
20140004114 | STABLE AND SOLUBLE ANTIBODIES INHIBITING VEGF | 01-02-2014 |
20140004115 | METHODS OF PREVENTING OR TREATING PAIN USING ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES THAT SELECTIVELY INHIBIT THE ASSOCIATION OF NGF WITH TRKA, WITHOUT AFFECTING THE ASSOCIATION OF NGF WITH P75 | 01-02-2014 |
20140004116 | METHODS OF PREVENTING OR TREATING PAIN USING ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES | 01-02-2014 |
20140004117 | B-CELL REDUCTION USING CD37-SPECIFIC AND CD20-SPECIFIC BINDING MOLECULES | 01-02-2014 |
20140010813 | B-CELL REDUCTION USING CD37-SPECIFIC AND CD20-SPECIFIC BINDING MOLECULES - The present invention generally provides methods for B-cell reduction in an individual using CD37-specific binding molecules. In particular, the invention provides methods for B-cell reduction using CD37-specific binding molecules alone, or a combination of CD37-specific binding molecules and CD20-specific binding molecules, in some instances a synergistic combination. The invention further provides materials and methods for treatment of diseases involving aberrant B-cell activity. In addition, the invention provides humanized CD37-specific binding molecules. | 01-09-2014 |
20140017242 | ANTI-BRADYKININ B2 RECEPTOR (BKB2R) MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY - The present invention relates generally to anti-bradykinin B2 receptor (BKB2R) antibodies and methods for making and using them. In particular, the anti-BKB2R antibodies having the variable region sequences described herein are useful for altering one or more of BKB2R of and/or GSK-3 signaling pathways for the treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and other conditions. | 01-16-2014 |
20140023648 | Treatment of Osteoarthritis Using IL-20 Antagonists - Methods for alleviating or delaying the onset of osteoarthritis in a subject in need of the treatment using an IL-20 antagonist, which can be an antibody that blocks a signaling pathway mediated by IL-20, e.g., an anti-IL-20 antibody. | 01-23-2014 |
20140030266 | Compositions and Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Diseases and Disorders Associated With D-DT - The present invention relates to the discovery that altered levels of D-DT (also known as MIF-2) are associated with disorders and diseases. Thus, the present invention relates to compositions and methods useful of the assessment, diagnosis, characterization, prevention and treatment of disorders and diseases associated with an elevated level of D-DT. The present invention also relates to compositions and methods useful of the assessment, diagnosis, characterization, prevention and treatment of disorders and diseases associated with a reduced level of D-DT. | 01-30-2014 |
20140037629 | HUMANIZED SINGLE-CHAIN ANTIBODY AGAINST BETA 3 INTEGRIN FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF METASTASIS - The present invention relates to methods inhibiting tumor metastasis and treating cancer in a subject that involve administering to the subject an antibody which recognizes GPIIIa49-66, under conditions effective to inhibit tumor metastasis and/or treat cancer in the subject. | 02-06-2014 |
20140037630 | METHODS FOR TREATING MICA-RELATED DISORDERS - Disclosed herein are materials and methods for treating cancer. In particular, the compositions and methods for treating cancers associated with MICA overexpression are provided. | 02-06-2014 |
20140044715 | TREATING ALLERGIC AIRWAY DISORDERS USING ANTI-IL-20 RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES - Treatment of an allergic airway disorder (e.g., asthma or bronchial airway obstruction) using anti-IL-20R1 antibodies such as mAb51D, mAb7GW, or functional variants thereof. | 02-13-2014 |
20140044716 | VHNAR ANTI-CYTOKINE DOMAINS - The present invention concerns therapeutic compositions containing proteins that are the variable regions of IgNAR immunoglobulins, denominated vNAR, that specifically bind and neutralizes cytokines involved in a diversity of process such as inflammation and neovascularization, its ability to reach, bind, and neutralize the activity of one antigenic molecule localized in an immunoprivileged organs, are also described. | 02-13-2014 |
20140044717 | LYOPHILIZED FORMULATIONS - The invention is directed to a method for producing a polypeptide composition comprising: combining a polypeptide with a volatile additive to form a liquid mixture and lyophilizing the liquid mixture to obtain a lyophilized polypeptide composition. | 02-13-2014 |
20140044718 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST IL-17BR - The invention provides the antibody D9.2 and antibody molecules based on D9.2 which bind interleukin-17 receptor B. These may be useful in therapy, e.g. the treatment of asthma, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. | 02-13-2014 |
20140050729 | METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF POLYPOSIS - The present invention relates to method for treating medical disorders mediated by mutations in the APC gene by administering an IGF1R inhibitor. Such disorders include, for example, familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). | 02-20-2014 |
20140056894 | RSPONDINS AS MODULATORS OF ANGIOGENESIS AND VASCULOGENESIS - The present invention relates to the use of Rspondins, particularly Rspondin2 (Rspo2) or Rspondin3 (Rspo3) or Rspondin nucleic acids, or regulators or effectors or modulators of Rspondin e.g. Rspo2 and/or Rspo3 to promote or inhibit angiogenesis and/or vasculogenesis, respectively. The invention is based on the demonstration that Rspo3 and Rspo2 are angiogenesis promoters, and the identification of Rspo2 and 3 as positive regulators of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). These results indicate a major role for Rspondins, particularly Rspo3 and/or Rspo2 in the signalling system during angiogenesis. The invention also relates to the use regulators or effectors or modulators of Rspondin3, including agonists and antagonists, in the treatment of conditions where treatment involves inhibiting or promoting angiogenesis and/or vasculogenesis. | 02-27-2014 |
20140065144 | USE OF IL-20 ANTAGONISTS FOR PROMOTING BONE FRACTURE HEALING - Promoting bone fracture healing in a subject having a bone fracture using an IL-20 antagonist, which can be an antibody that blocks an IL-20-mediated signaling pathway. Such antibodies include anti-IL-20 antibodies and anti-IL-20R1 antibodies capable of blocking the IL-20-mediated signaling pathway. | 03-06-2014 |
20140065145 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLID FORMULATIONS COMPRISING IMMUNOGLOBULIN SINGLE VARIABLE DOMAINS - Methods for preparing solid formulations of immunoglobulin single variable domains are provided. The methods are based on contacting solid carrier(s) with a liquid comprising the immunoglobulin single variable domains, e.g. by spraying the liquid onto the solid carrier(s), to cause granulation or coating of the carrier(s). During contacting the carrier is agitated, e.g. in a fluid bed, and the mixture of carrier and liquid is exposed to heat, e.g. a heated air stream, to evaporate the liquid. | 03-06-2014 |
20140065146 | ANTI-SIGLEC-15 ANTIBODY - Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for treating and/or preventing 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. | 03-06-2014 |
20140072562 | B-CELL REDUCTION USING CD37-SPECIFIC AND CD20-SPECIFIC BINDING MOLECULES - The present invention generally provides methods for B-cell reduction in an individual using CD37-specific binding molecules. In particular, the invention provides methods for B-cell reduction using CD37-specific binding molecules alone, or a combination of CD37-specific binding molecules and CD20-specific binding molecules, in some instances a synergistic combination. The invention further provides materials and methods for treatment of diseases involving aberrant B-cell activity. In addition, the invention provides humanized CD37-specific binding molecules. | 03-13-2014 |
20140079701 | LINKER PEPTIDES AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING SAME - The invention is based, at least in part, on the finding that linker peptides which lack the amino acid sequence GSG reduce or eliminate the addition of posttranslational modifications to the polypeptides which comprise them. More specifically, the novel linker peptides disclosed herein reduce the ability of enzymes to link carbohydrate adducts to polypeptides comprising these linker peptides, e.g., reduce the ability of xylosyltransferase to link xylose to polypeptides. These novel linker peptides, molecules comprising same, and methods of their use are described. | 03-20-2014 |
20140079702 | ANTAGONISTS OF IL-6 TO RAISE ALBUMIN AND/OR LOWER CRP - The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods using IL-6 antagonists such as antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for IL-6 to improve survivability or quality of life of a patient in need thereof. In preferred embodiments these patients will comprise those exhibiting (or at risk of developing) an elevated serum C-reactive protein level or a reduced serum albumin level prior to treatment. In another preferred embodiment, the patient's Glasgow Prognostic Score will be increased and survivability will preferably be improved. | 03-20-2014 |
20140086919 | METHODS AND COMPOSITONS FOR REGULATING IRON HOMEOSTASIS BY MODULATION OF BMP-6 - Modulation of iron homeostasis by regulating BMP-6 activity is provided. Methods of using BMP-6 and BMP-6 protein-specific reagents, such as antibodies, for altering serum iron levels in humans are provided. Such antibodies are useful in pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention and treatment of hemochromatosis and anemia of inflammation. | 03-27-2014 |
20140086920 | Antagonist Antibodies against GDF-8 and Uses in Treatment of ALS and Other GDF-8 Associated Disorders - The disclosure provides novel molecules related to growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular mouse and humanized antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity and signaling in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, ameliorating, preventing, prognosing, or monitoring degenerative orders of muscle, bone, and insulin metabolism, etc., in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such disorders by using the antibodies, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and vectors of the invention. | 03-27-2014 |
20140086921 | Methods of Treating a Tauopathy - The present disclosure provides methods of treating a tauopathy, involving administering an anti-Tau antibody. The present disclosure also provides anti-Tau antibodies, and formulations comprising same, for use in the methods. | 03-27-2014 |
20140099308 | Novel EGFR-Binding Molecules and Immunoconjugates Thereof - Novel anti-cancer agents, including, but not limited to, antibodies and immunoconjugates, that bind to EGFR are provided. Methods of using the agents, antibodies, or immunoconjugates, such as methods of inhibiting tumor growth are further provided. | 04-10-2014 |
20140099309 | Use of a Trans-Signaling Approach in Chimeric Antigen Receptors - The present invention provides compositions and methods for inducing a CAR mediated trans-signal in a T cell. The trans-signaling CAR T cells comprise a first CAR having a first signaling module and a second CAR having a distinct second signaling module. The present invention also provides cells comprising a plurality of types of CARs, wherein the plurality of types of CARs participate in trans-signaling to induce T cell activation. | 04-10-2014 |
20140105897 | Novel Anti-IL13 Antibodies and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to anti-IL13 antibodies that bind specifically and with high affinity to both glycosylated and non-glycosylated human IL13, does not bind mouse IL13, and neutralize human IL13 activity at an approximate molar ratio of 1:2 (MAb:IL13). The invention also relates to the use of these antibodies in the treatment of IL13-mediated diseases, such as allergic disease, including asthma, allergic asthma, non-allergic (intrinsic) asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, eczema, urticaria, food allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ulcerative colitis, RSV infection, uveitis, scleroderma, and osteoporosis. | 04-17-2014 |
20140105898 | APOPTOSIS-INDUCING MOLECULES AND USES THEREFOR - This invention relates generally to methods and agents for modulating adiposity-related conditions. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of TRAIL death receptor agonists, including nucleic acids such as TRAIL polynucleotides, peptides and polypeptides including TRAIL polypeptides, TRAIL DR agonist antigen-binding molecules, TRAIL DR peptide agonists as well as small molecule TRAIL DR agonists in compositions and methods for treating or preventing adiposity-related conditions such as obesity, diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome. | 04-17-2014 |
20140112925 | SINGLE CHAIN ANTIGEN RECOGNIZING CONSTRUCTS (scARCs) STABILIZED BY THE INTRODUCTION OF NOVEL DISULFIDE BONDS - The present invention relates to a single chain antigen recognizing construct (scARC), which is composed of stabilized variable domains by the introduction of novel disulfide bonds, in order to prevent residual mis-pairing with endogenous ARC chains. The invention further discloses a method for the design of a novel structurally stabilized scARC, the method being based on the visual inspection of the crystal structure of the underlying scARC and the selection of appropriate amino acid substitutions to generate a novel disulfide bond in the protein structure. Furthermore, the invention discloses a method for the production of a cell which expresses the scARC of the invention. Also described are nucleic acids encoding an inventive scARC, as well as DNA and RNA constructs that allow for the expression of the inventive scARC. The invention further encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing the scARC of the invention and the use of the scARC in therapy of cancerous or infectious diseases, or for use in the quantification and/or visualization of disease associated antigens. | 04-24-2014 |
20140120092 | Antigen Binding Proteins that Bind ErbB3 - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-ErbB3 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind ErbB3, ErbB3-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and ErbB3-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having ErbB3 related disorders or conditions, including various inflammatory disorders and various cancers. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120093 | Anti-Infective Binding Proteins that Bind AIP2 - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-AIP2 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind AIP2, AIP2-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and AIP2-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having AIP2 related disorders or conditions. There is also disclosed a method to treat | 05-01-2014 |
20140120094 | Use of IL-20 Antagonists for Treating Liver Diseases - Reducing liver fibrosis in a subject having or being suspected of having a liver disease using an IL-20 antagonist, which can be an antibody that blocks a signaling pathway mediated by IL-20. Such antibodies include anti-IL-20 antibodies and anti-IL-20R antibodies that specifically block the IL-20 signaling pathway. | 05-01-2014 |
20140127203 | SINGLE-CHAIN MULTIVALENT BINDING PROTEINS EFFECTOR FUNCTION - Multivalent binding peptides, including bi-specific binding peptides, having immunoglobulin effector function are provided, along with encoding nucleic acids, vectors and host cells as well as methods for making such peptides and methods for using such peptides to treat or prevent a variety of diseases, disorders or conditions, as well as to ameliorate at least one symptom associated with such a disease, disorder or condition. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127204 | ANTI-PROPERDIN ANTIBODIES - A method of inhibiting alternative complement pathway activation in a mammal includes administering an amount of an antibody and/or fragment thereof that specifically binds to an epitope of the N terminus end of properdin effective to the inhibit alternative complement pathway in the subject. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127205 | Synthetic scFv Analogue To The 6313/G2 (Anti Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor) Monoclonal Antibody Variable Regions - The present invention provides a specific binding molecule which specifically binds to a peptide having the amino acid sequence of EDGIKRIQDD and comprises a polypeptide having an immunoglobulin VL domain linked to an immunoglobulin VH domain in which the VL domain comprises Complementarity Determining Regions (CDRs) VLCDR1, VLCDR2 and VLCDR3, and in which the VH domain comprises Complementarity Determining Regions (CDRs) VHCDR1, VHCDR2, VHCDR3, each having a respective amino acid sequence as follows in which VHCDR1 is GYSFTGYNMN VHCDR2 is NIDPYYGGTTYNQKFKG VHCDR3 is EVDY VLCDR1 is RASKSVSTSTSGYSYMH VLCDR2 is LVSNLES VLCDR3 is QHIRELTRSEG or an amino acid sequence at least 70% identical thereto. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127206 | METHODS OF TREATING PAIN USING AN IL-31 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY - Use of antagonists to IL-31 are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127207 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR (EGFR) AND USES THEREOF - Anti-EGFR antibodies, therapeutic compositions comprising combinations of anti-EGFR antibodies, as well as methods for using such antibodies and compositions to treat EGFR-related disorders (e.g., cancers), are disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127208 | Anti-Complement C1s Antibodies and Uses Thereof - 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. | 05-08-2014 |
20140140997 | Methods of Treating Retroviral Infections in Felines - Provided are methods for treating or reducing the likelihood of developing a retroviral infection in a feline, decreasing retroviral virion entry into a feline cell, decreasing retroviral virion budding from a feline cell, or decreasing syncytium transmission in a feline. These methods require the administration of at least one agent that specifically binds to CD11a and/or CD18, or ICAM-1, and/or decreases or prevents the binding of LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18 heterodimer) to ICAM-1. Also provided are veterinary compositions and methods of identifying candidate agents useful for treating or reducing retroviral infection in a feline, decreasing retroviral virion entry into a feline cell, decreasing retroviral virion budding from a feline cell, or decreasing syncytium transmission in a feline. | 05-22-2014 |
20140147442 | USE OF IL-23 ANTAGONISTS FOR TREATMENT OF INFECTION - Methods and compositions comprising antagonists of IL-23 are provided for the treatment of infections, such as chronic bacterial, viral and fungal infections. | 05-29-2014 |
20140154250 | SINGLE-CHAIN MULTIVALENT BINDING PROTEINS WITH EFFECTOR FUNCTION - The present disclosure relates to single-chain multivalent binding proteins, compositions comprising the single-chain multivalent binding proteins, and methods of making and using the single chain-multivalent binding proteins. | 06-05-2014 |
20140154251 | ANTI C-MET ANTIBODY AND USES THEREOF - An anti-c-Met antibody or antibody fragment and pharmaceutical composition comprising same, as well as a method for preventing and treating cancer by administering the antibody to a subject are provided. | 06-05-2014 |
20140170143 | USE OF AN ANTI-CD200 ANTIBODY FOR PROLONGING THE SURVIVAL OF ALLOGRAFTS - The present disclosure provides methods useful for prolonging the survival of an allograft organ in a recipient mammal. The methods include administration of an anti-CD200 antibody or a CD200-binding fragment of the antibody. The disclosure also provides biomarkers, a change in one or more of which indicates that an anti-CD200 antibody has produced a desired immunomodulatory effect in a mammal. Also featured are pharmaceutical compositions, kits, and solutions that contain at least one anti-CD200 antibody and are useful in the methods described herein. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170144 | ANTIBODY RECOGNIZING N-DOMAIN OF MIDKINE - The present disclosure relates to isolated or recombinant proteins, such as antibodies, which inhibit or reduce the function of midkine (hereinafter, referred to as “MK”) for use in the treatment or prevention of midkine-related disorders. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170145 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE FOR MGD-CSF IN DISEASE TREATMENT - Disclosed is a newly identified secreted molecule, identified herein as “monocyte, granulocyte, and dendritic cell colony stimulating factor” (MGD-CSF), the polypeptide sequence, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequence. Also provided is a procedure for producing the polypeptide by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells. Additionally, procedures are described to modify the disclosed novel molecules of the invention to prepare fusion molecules. Also disclosed are methods for using the polypeptides and active fragments thereof for treatment of a variety of diseases, including, for example, cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases, and recurrent pregnancy loss. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170146 | METHODS FOR MULTIPLEXED DRUG EVALUATION - Methods for multiplexed delivery of agents to a solid tissue in vivo followed by assessment of efficacy with mass spectrometry are described. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170147 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE FOR ANTIBODIES OF DICKKOPF-1 - Antibodies and fragments that bind to the protein target Dickkopf (DKK1) are provided, as are methods of use and kits, for treating a target cell, in particular, a cell associated with an osteolytic condition. | 06-19-2014 |
20140178382 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST MONOCYTE CHEMOTACTIC PROTEINS - The invention provides antibodies that bind to a plurality of β-chemokines, particularly monocyte chemotactic proteins MCP-1, MCP-2 and MCP-3. The invention also provides cells producing the antibodies, and methods of making and using the same. | 06-26-2014 |
20140178383 | STABLE FORMULATIONS OF POLYPEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - Formulations are provided that contain single variable domains with a good solubility and good stability under different storage, transportation and stress conditions. The formulations are useful as pharmaceutical formulation. The formulation comprises an aqueous carrier with a pH of 5.5 to 8.0, a buffer selected from the group consisting of histidine pH 6.0-6.5, hepes pH 7.0-8.0, MES pH 6.0, succinate pH 6.0-6.5 and acetate pH 5.5-6.0; an excipient; and/or a surfactant selected from Tween 80, Tween 20 and poloxamers. The formulation is further characterized that it has an inorganic salt concentration of 150 mM or lower. | 06-26-2014 |
20140178384 | POST-TRANSLATIONALLY MODIFIED NEUROTROPHINS - The present invention describes that neurotrophins undergo post-translational modifications, and that these post-translational modifications mediate the pro-apoptotic and/or pro-neurite activity of neurotrophins. These post-translational modifications notably include nitration and the formation of conformationally-different dimers, as well as of abnormal oligomers, such as tetramers and octamers. The invention further relates to compounds that compete with such modified neurotrophins, as well as to compounds that binds to said modified neurotrophins. The invention thus provides useful agents for the treatment of the conditions or diseases involving chronic pain and/or neuron loss. | 06-26-2014 |
20140178385 | Generation of Anti-FN14 Monoclonal Antibodies by Ex-Vivo Accelerated Antibody Evolution - The present invention relates generally to anti-FN14 antibodies. In particular, the anti-FN14 antibodies described herein are useful for the treatment of diseases, such as a variety of cancers, associated with expression of FN14. | 06-26-2014 |
20140178386 | FUNCTIONALIZED POLYPEPTIDES - The invention provides functionalized polypeptides, especially therapeutic polypeptides (e.g., scFv), comprising a linker sequence that can be rapidly and specifically functionalized by the addition of one or functional moieties (e.g., PEG) or binding specificities (e.g., an amino acid sequence with a particular binding specificity). Such functionalized polypeptides are advantageous in that they have improved pharmacokinetic properties (e.g., improved in vivo half-life, tissue penetration and tissue residency time) over non-functionalized polypeptides. Methods for the rapid and reproducible generation of functionalized polypeptides are also provided. | 06-26-2014 |
20140178387 | ANTIBODY MOLECULES HAVING BINDING SPECIFICITY FOR HUMAN IL-13 - The invention relates to antibody molecules having specificity for antigenic determinants of human IL-13, therapeutic uses of the antibody molecules and methods for producing said antibody molecules. | 06-26-2014 |
20140186352 | ANTI-GRANULYSIN ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - An anti-granulysin antibody, or an scFv or Fab fragment thereof, capable of binding to an epitope region from R64 to R113 of granulysin and capable of neutralizing an activity of granulysin. The antibody may contain a sequence selected from the sequences of SEQ ID NO:82 to SEQ ID NO:195, or the antibody may contain a sequence selected from the sequences of SEQ ID NO:39 to SEQ ID NO:76. The antibody may be a monoclonal antibody. A method for treating or preventing an unwanted immune response disorder includes administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an anti-granulysin antibody capable of neutralizing the activity of granulysin. The unwanted immune response disorder may be SJS, TEN, or GVHD. | 07-03-2014 |
20140186353 | Treatment Of Inflammatory Diseases By Inhibiting Cold-Inducible RNA-Binding Protein (CIRP) - Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a CIRP inhibitor. A method of treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory condition comprising administering to said subject a CIRP inhibitor is also described herein. | 07-03-2014 |
20140193412 | TREATMENT OF CUTANEOUS WOUNDS BY INHIBITING COLD SHOCK PROTEINS - Disclosed are methods of treating a subject suffering from a cutaneous wound comprising administering to the subject a CIRP inhibitor. | 07-10-2014 |
20140193413 | ANTIBODIES BINDING TO PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE (PC) AND/OR PC CONJUGATES - The present disclosure relates to an antibody or antibody fragment capable of binding to phosphorylcholine and/or a phosphorylcholine conjugate, wherein the antibody or antibody fragment comprises a variable heavy chain (VH) domain and/or a variable light chain (VL) domain, and wherein (a) the VH domain comprises complementarity determining regions (CDRs) selected from the group consisting of: a CDR1 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 7; a CDR2 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 8; and a CDR3 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9 or 10; and/or (b) the VL domain comprises CDRs selected from the group consisting of: a CDR4 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 11; a CDR5 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 12; a CDR6 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 13. | 07-10-2014 |
20140199306 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ANTIBODIES TARGETING EPO - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the inhibition of EPO. The invention provides antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that bind to EPO and are able to inhibit EPO-dependent cell proliferation and/or EPO-dependent cell signaling. | 07-17-2014 |
20140199307 | DOSAGE REGIMEN FOR ADMINISTERING A CD19XCD3 BISPECIFIC ANTIBODY TO PATIENTS AT RISK FOR POTENTIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS - The present invention relates to a method for assessing (analyzing) the risk of potential adverse effects for a human patient mediated by the administration of a CD19xCD3 bispecific antibody to said patient comprising determining the ratio of B cells to T cells of said patient, wherein a ratio of about 1:5 or lower is indicative for a risk of potential adverse effects for said patient or determining the total B cell count of said patient, wherein a total B cell count of less than about 50 B cells per microliter of peripheral blood is indicative for a risk of potential adverse effects for said patient. Accordingly, the present invention relates a method (dosage regimen) for administering a CD19xCD3 bispecific antibody to a human patient having a B:T cell ratio of about 1:5 or lower and/or a total B cell count of less than about 50 B cells per microliter of peripheral blood, comprising (a) administering a first dose of said antibody for a first period of time; and consecutively (b) administering a second dose of said antibody for a second period of time, wherein said second dose exceeds said first dose. In some embodiments, a third dose of said antibody is administered for a third period of time. This dosage regimen can be applied in methods for treating malignant CD19 positive lymphocytes or for ameliorating and/or preventing an adverse effect mediated by the administration of said bispecific antibody. The present invention also relates to the use of a CD19xCD3 bispecific antibody for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition to be used in a method of the present invention. A pharmaceutical package or kit comprising a first dose and a second dose and optionally a third dose of said antibody as defined in the methods/dosage regimen of the present invention is disclosed as well. | 07-17-2014 |
20140199308 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO ENHANCE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM - The invention relates to the field of molecular medicine. In particular, it relates to compositions and methods to enhance the clearance of aberrant cells, e.g. cancer cells or virus-infected cells, by the host's immune system. Provided is a composition comprising (i) a therapeutic compound that can trigger a host's immune effector cells against an aberrant cell, such as a therapeutic antibody, and (ii) at least one agent capable of reducing or preventing inhibitory signal transduction initiated via SIRPalpha. | 07-17-2014 |
20140199309 | FRAGMENT OF SECRETED HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN-90ALPHA (HSP90ALPHA) AS VACCINES OR EPITOPE FOR MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY DRUGS OR TARGET FOR SMALL MOLECULE DRUGS AGAINST A RANGE OF SOLID HUMAN TUMORS - The invention provides methods for treating HIF-1α-overexpressing human tumors, inhibiting HIF-1α-overexpressing tumor invasion and preventing tumor metastasis, and/or promoting tumor prophylaxis, using various types of inhibitors against the Hsp90α from the tumors. | 07-17-2014 |
20140199310 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AGENTS THAT INHIBIT NEUROPILIN AND TOLLOID LIKE 2 - We disclose agents that inhibit the expression of NETO-2 which has elevated expression in cancer stem cells; the use of NETO-2 as a diagnostic or prognostic marker of tumour initiation; the use NETO-2 polypeptides in the identification of agents that inhibit activity; and including antibodies that bind NETO-2 and vaccines comprising NETO-2 polypeptides. | 07-17-2014 |
20140199311 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT AND/OR PROPHYLAXIS OF CANCER - This invention provides an antibody targeting a cancer antigenic protein specifically expressed on the surface of cancer cells and use thereof as a therapeutic and/or preventive agent for cancer. More specifically, the present invention provides an antibody, or a fragment thereof which has immunological reactivity with a CAPRIN-1 protein, the antibody comprising a heavy chain variable region comprising complementarity determining regions of SEQ ID NOs: 5, 6, and 7 and a light chain variable region comprising complementarity determining regions of SEQ ID NOs: 9, 10, and 11, and a pharmaceutical composition for treatment and/or prevention of cancer, comprising the same as an active ingredient. | 07-17-2014 |
20140205601 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST RANK-L AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME FOR THE TREATMENT OF BONE DISEASES AND DISORDERS - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against RANK-L, 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 invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such amino acid sequences and polypeptides; to methods for preparing such amino acid sequences and polypeptides; to host cells expressing or capable of expressing such amino acid sequences or polypeptides; to compositions, and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions, that comprise such amino acid sequences, polypeptides, nucleic acids and/or host cells; and to uses of such amino acid sequences or polypeptides, nucleic acids, host cells and/or compositions, in particular for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. | 07-24-2014 |
20140205602 | ANTAGONIST ANTI-CD40 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Compositions and methods of therapy for treating diseases mediated by stimulation of CD40 signaling on CD40-expressing cells are provided. The methods comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of an antagonist anti-CD40 antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof to a patient in need thereof. The antagonist anti-CD40 antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof is free of significant agonist activity, but exhibits antagonist activity when the antibody binds a CD40 antigen on a human CD40-expressing cell. Antagonist activity of the anti-CD40 antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof beneficially inhibits proliferation and/or differentiation of human CD40-expressing cells, such as B cells. | 07-24-2014 |
20140205603 | SIGLEC-15 ANTIBODIES IN TREATING BONE LOSS-RELATED DISEASE - Novel antibodies and antigen binding fragments that specifically binds to Siglec-15 are described herein In some embodiments, the antibodies or antigen binding fragments may block the biological activity of Siglec-15 and are useful in composition for the treatment of bone loss, more particularly in bone diseases that have increased cell surface expression of Siglec-15, such as conditions where there is an increase in the bone degradative activity of osteoclasts The invention also relates to cells expressing the antibodies or antigen binding fragments such as monoclonal, humanized or chimeric antibodies Additionally, methods of detecting and treating bone loss, bone-related diseases or cancer using the antibodies and fragments are also disclosed. | 07-24-2014 |
20140205604 | ANTIGEN BINDING CONSTRUCTS - The present invention is directed to antigen binding constructs comprising one or two epitope binding domains separated by a single chain Fc region of an antibody, wherein each epitope binding domain in capable of binding to VEGF, to dimers comprising two antigen binding constructs of the invention, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said dimers and their use in the treatment of diseases associated with VEGF signalling, such as diabetic macular edema (DME), wet age-related macular degeneration (Wet AMD). diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion (RVO), and corneal neovascularisation, and polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding constructs. | 07-24-2014 |
20140212421 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCED DELIVERY OF MACROMOLECULES - The invention provides compositions and methods that enhance the delivery of large macromolecules (i.e., greater than 10 kDa), such as antigen-binding polypeptides, across tight junctions. Such methods and compositions are particularly useful for delivering therapeutic antigen-binding polypeptides to the CNS, via intranasal administration, for the treatment of neurological disorders. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212422 | METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER USING ANTI-PD-1 ANTIBODIES IN COMBINATION WITH ANTI-CTLA-4 ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides isolated monoclonal antibodies, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that specifically bind to PD-1 with high affinity. 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 detecting PD-1, as well as methods for treating various diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases, using anti-PD-1 antibodies. The present invention further provides methods for using a combination immunotherapy, such as the combination of anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1 antibodies, to treat hyperproliferative disease, such as cancer. The invention also provides methods for altering adverse events related to treatment with such antibodies individually. | 07-31-2014 |
20140220018 | BIOMARKERS FOR EPITHELIAL CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT - Disclosed herein are methods for diagnosing the state of an epithelial tumor or tissue in a subject. Also disclosed are methods of diagnosing tumor initiation in an epithelial tissue of a subject. Also disclosed are methods of determining prognosis of a subject with an epithelial tumor. These methods include, in part, measuring the amount of pSer239-VASP, pSer157-VASP, and/or total VASP in a subject or in a tissue or tumor of a subject and comparing those levels to an appropriate reference level. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 08-07-2014 |
20140234312 | INHIBITION OF TUMOR METASTASIS - The invention provides Nrp2 antagonists, such as anti-Nrp2 antibodies, and their use in the prevention and treatment of tumor metastasis. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234313 | SOLUBLE POLYPEPTIDES - The invention relates generally to polypeptides, such as antibody molecules, that demonstrate high stability and solubility. In particular, the invention relates to polypeptides comprising paired V | 08-21-2014 |
20140234314 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR (EGFR) AND USES THEREOF - Anti-EGFR antibodies, therapeutic compositions comprising combinations of anti-EGFR antibodies, as well as methods for using such antibodies and compositions to treat EGFR-related disorders (e.g., cancers), are disclosed. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234315 | scFv Antibodies Which Pass Epithelial and/or Endothelial Layers - scFv antibodies which specifically bind selected antigens and are obtainable by a method comprising (i) selecting from a pool of soluble and stable antibody frameworks a soluble and stable framework matching best the framework of a non-human antibody against the antigen with a certain binding specificity, (ii) either providing said soluble and stable framework with CDRs that bind specifically to said antigen, or mutating the framework of said non-human antibody towards the sequence of said soluble and stable framework, to generate scFv antibodies, (iii) testing the generated antibody for solubility and stability, and testing the generated antibody for antigen binding, and (iv) selecting an scFV that is soluble, stable and binds to the antigen specifically. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said scFv antibody, methods of treatment and diagnosis for diseases related to over expression of antigens that are specifically bound by said antibody. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234316 | VACCIBODIES TARGETED TO CROSS-PRESENTING DENDRITIC CELLS - The present invention relates to recombinant fusion proteins targeted to dendritic cells and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to fusion proteins comprising an antibody component and a targeting components, and uses of such fusion proteins to trigger immune responses. | 08-21-2014 |
20140242074 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING ACTIVITY OF BONE MARROW DERIVED CELLS - The subject invention provides methods for recruitment of bone marrow-derived cells, including bone marrow-derived endothelial cells (BMDEC), and increasing their function by administration of relaxin. The methods of the invention can be used in, for example, treating 5 conditions amenable to treatment by recruitment of bone marrow-derived cells, such as BMDEC and bone marrow-derived angio-osteogcnic progenitor cell. | 08-28-2014 |
20140255404 | PULMONARY HYPERTENSION - The disclosure relates to agents that inhibit the activity of osteoprotegerin and their use in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. | 09-11-2014 |
20140271644 | COMBINATION/ADJUVANT THERAPY FOR WT-1-POSITIVE DISEASE - In an attempt to improve primary disease responsiveness and/or to overcome resistant disease, the present disclosure provides a method for treating or inhibiting the proliferation of a WT-1-dependent cancer comprising providing to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a tyrosine kinase inhibitor along with an anti-WT-1/HLA antibody, that is, an antibody that specifically binds to a peptide of Wilms' tumor protein (WT-1) presented on the surface of the cancer cells in an HLA-restricted fashion. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271645 | METHOD FOR TREATING INFLAMMATION - A method for treating IL-20 induced inflammation. An antagonist to IL-20 is administered to treat inflammation and associated diseases. The antagonist can be an antibody that binds to IL-20 or its receptor or a soluble receptor that binds to IL-20. Examples of such diseases are adult respiratory disease, psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, septic shock, multiple organ failure, inflammatory lung injury, bacterial pneumonia, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271646 | MONOSPECIFIC AND BISPECIFIC HUMAN MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES TARGETING INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR II (IGF-II) - Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), antigen binding fragments and engineered antibody domains (eAds) that specifically bind IGF-II are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, these mAbs and eAds are included in a bispecific mAb. In some embodiments, the bispecific antibody specifically binds two different epitopes of IGF-II. Methods of using these mAbs, antigen binding fragments, and eAds, bispecific antibodies, and nucleic acids encoding these mAbs, antigen binding fragments, and eAds, bispecific antibodies are also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140286949 | METHOD OF ATTENUATING REACTIONS TO SKIN IRRITANTS - The present invention is directed to a method of inhibiting CD1d activation by administering a composition containing a moiety that blocks CD1d activation. Compositions of the invention are useful for the attenuation of CD1d-restricted immune responses, including treatment of skin disorders due to hyperactive immune responses (e.g., contact hypersensitivity), for systemic administration to attenuate ongoing immune responses, and to provide hypoallergenic cosmetic products including pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and skin care compositions. Preferably, these compositions are in a form intended for topical administration. | 09-25-2014 |
20140286950 | USE OF ANTI-CD83 AGONIST ANTIBODIES FOR TREATING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - This invention relates to compositions comprising anti-CD83 agonist antibodies and methods of treating autoimmune disorders (such as inflammatory bowel disease) with anti-CD83 agonist antibodies, as well as articles of manufacture comprising anti-CD83 agonist antibodies. | 09-25-2014 |
20140294827 | Fully Human Antibodies that Bind to VEGFR2 - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to anti-VEGFR2 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind VEGFR2, VEGFR2-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and VEGFR2-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having various cancers. | 10-02-2014 |
20140294828 | ALPHABODIES SPECIFICALLY BINDING TO VIRAL PROTEINS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The invention provides methods for the production of single-chain Alphabody polypeptides having detectable binding affinity for, or detectable in vitro activity on, a viral protein of interest, which comprising the step of producing a single-chain Alphabody library comprising at least 100 different-sequence single-chain Alphabody polypeptides, wherein said Alphabody polypeptides differ from each other in at least one of a defined set of 5 to 20 variegated amino acid residue positions, and wherein said variegated amino acid residue positions are located at specific positions in one or more of the alpha-helices of the Alphabody or the linker fragment connecting two consecutive alpha-helices of the Alphabody polypeptides. The invention further provides Alphabodies obtainable by the methods of the invention and uses thereof. | 10-02-2014 |
20140294829 | ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF VARIOUS DISORDERS - The present invention relates generally to methods of using anti-NGF antibodies in the treatment of various NGF-related disorders, including pain, asthma, arthritis and psoriasis. The methods are effective in treating these disorders in a patient without having a significant adverse effect on the immune system of the patient. | 10-02-2014 |
20140294830 | METHOD OF COMBINATION THERAPY USING AN EGFR ANTAGONIST AND ANTI-C-MET ANTIBODY - A method of combination therapy for prevention and/or treatment of c-Met- and/or EGFR-induced diseases including co-administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an EGFR antagonist and a pharmaceutically effective amount of an anti-c-Met antibody to a subject in need thereof is provided. | 10-02-2014 |
20140294831 | METHODS OF TREATING A TAUOPATHY - The present disclosure provides methods of treating a tauopathy, involving administering an anti-Tau antibody. The present disclosure also provides anti-Tau antibodies, and formulations comprising same, for use in the methods. | 10-02-2014 |
20140302029 | ANTI-C-MET/ANTI-EGFR BISPECIFIC ANTIBODIES - There are provided an anti-c-Met/anti-EGFR bispecific antibody, a method for preventing and/or treating cancer using the same, and an anti-EGFR scFv fragment. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302030 | METHOD OF COMBINATION THERAPY USING ANTI-C-MET ANTIBODY AND SORAFENIB - Provided is a method of combination therapy for prevention or treatment of a cancer including or consisting essentially of co-administering sorafenib and an anti-c-Met antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof to a subject. The method of combination therapy can achieve an excellent synergistic effect and lower the effective dose of the anti-c-Met antibody, thereby enabling a more effective cancer treatment. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302031 | TARGETING ABCB5 FOR CANCER THERAPY - The invention relates to methods for treating a subject by manipulating ABCB5 on a cell as well as related products. The methods include methods of treating cancer using ABCB5 binding molecules such as antibodies and fragments thereof. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302032 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES FOR TUMOR TREATMENT - A method of treating a tumor or enhancing survival of a subject having a tumor. The method includes (i) administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a humanized monoclonal antibody or a fragment thereof, wherein the antibody or the fragment thereof has all complementarity determining regions of murine monoclonal antibody BAT (mBAT-1) and a framework region (FR) from an acceptor human immunoglobulin, or modified therefrom; and (ii) administering to the subject an effective amount of at least one chemotherapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of: 5-fluorouracil, cytarabine, oxaliplatin, paclitaxel and combinations thereof. The humanized antibody is administered between 1 and 30 days after commencing chemotherapy or substantially simultaneously or concurrently or according to an overlapping schedule with the at least one chemotherapeutic agent to thereby treat the tumor or enhance the survival of the subject having the tumor. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302033 | ALBUMIN BINDING ANTIBODIES AND BINDING FRAGMENTS THEREOF - A serum albumin binding antibody or fragment thereof comprising a heavy chain variable domain having the sequence given in SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO:2 and/or comprising a light chain variable domain having the sequence given in SEQ ID NO:3 or SEQ ID NO:4, in particular comprising a heavy chain variable domain and a light chain variable domain having the sequence given in SEQ ID NO: 1 and SEQ ID NO:3 or a heavy chain variable domain and a light chain variable domain having the sequence given in SEQ ID NO: 2 and SEQ ID NO:4. The disclosure also extends to polynucleotides encoding the antibodies or fragments, vectors comprising same and host cells capable of expressing the polynucleotides. The disclosure further includes pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies or fragments and therapeutic used of any one of the same. | 10-09-2014 |
20140308283 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT AND/OR PREVENTION OF PANCREATIC CANCER - This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treatment and/or prevention of pancreatic cancer, comprising as an active ingredient an antibody or a fragment thereof which has immunological reactivity with a CAPRIN-1 protein or a fragment thereof comprising 7 to 12 or more consecutive amino acid residues. | 10-16-2014 |
20140308284 | METHOD OF COMBINATION THERAPY USING ANTI-C-MET ANTIBODY AND FGFR INHIBITOR - Provided is a method for prevention or treatment of a cancer, comprising co-administering (a) an FGFR inhibitor and (b) an anti-c-Met antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof to a subject in need thereof, wherein the anti-c-Met antibody or the antigen-binding fragment thereof specifically binds to an epitope comprising 5 or more contiguous amino acids within the SEMA domain of c-Met protein. | 10-16-2014 |
20140322217 | NOVEL HETERODIMERIC PROTEINS - 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. | 10-30-2014 |
20140322218 | Antibody Constructs for CDH19 and CD3 - The present invention provides to a antibody construct comprising a first human binding domain capable of binding to human CDH19 on the surface of a target cell and a second domain capable of binding to human CD3 on the surface of a T cell. Moreover, the invention relates to a nucleic acid sequence encoding the antibody construct, a vector comprising said nucleic acid sequence and a host cell transformed or transfected with said vector. Furthermore, the invention relates a process for the production of the antibody construct of the invention, a medical use of said antibody construct and a kit comprising said antibody construct. | 10-30-2014 |
20140322219 | ANTI-FACTOR XI MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting thrombosis without compromising hemostasis. Compositions include anti-factor XI monoclonal antibodies (aXIMabs) capable of binding to an epitope on the heavy chain of human FXI, particularly the A3 domain of the heavy chain of human FXI. Compositions also include epitope-binding fragments, variants, and derivatives of the monoclonal antibodies, cell lines producing these antibody compositions, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding the amino acid sequences of the antibodies. The invention further includes pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-factor XI monoclonal antibodies of the invention, or epitope-binding fragments, variants, or derivatives thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of the invention comprise administering the compositions described above to a subject in need thereof for the purpose of inhibiting thrombosis, reducing a required dose of an antithrombotic agent in the treatment of thrombosis, treating metastatic cancer, or treating an acute inflammatory reaction. | 10-30-2014 |
20140322220 | Anti-FGFR2 Antibodies and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides antibodies, or antigen-binding antibody fragments thereof, or variants thereof which reduce the cell surface expression of FGFR2 after binding to FGFR2 in both cells overexpressing FGFR2 and cells expressing mutated FGFR2. Also provided are antibody-based therapies for FGFR2-related diseases or conditions such as cancer. Antibodies of the invention also can be used in the diagnostics field. The invention also provides nucleic acid sequences encoding the foregoing antibodies, vectors containing the same, pharmaceutical compositions and kits with instructions for use. | 10-30-2014 |
20140328845 | METHODS FOR INCREASING THERMOGENIC ADIPOCYTES - In certain aspects, the present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing thermogenic adipocytes (e.g., brown adipocytes or other UCP-1 expressing adipocytes) by administering an antagonist of an ActRIIB signaling pathway. Examples of such antagonists include ActRIIB polypeptides, anti-ActRIIB antibodies, anti-myostatin antibodies, anti-GDF3 antibodies, anti-Noda1, anti-activin, and anti-GDF11 antibodies. A variety of metabolic and other disorders may be treated by causing an increase in thermogenic adipocytes. | 11-06-2014 |
20140328846 | ANTI-PROPERDIN ANTIBODIES - A method of inhibiting alternative complement pathway activation in a mammal includes administering an amount of an antibody and/or fragment thereof that specifically binds to an epitope of the N terminus end of properdin effective to the inhibit alternative complement pathway in the subject. | 11-06-2014 |
20140335088 | Antibodies and Vaccines for Use in Therapeutic and Diagnostic Methods for Alpha-Synuclein-Related Disorders - Methods of treating or delaying onset of a neurodegenerative disorder with α-synuclein pathology in an individual comprise administering an antibody which is produced from a stabilized soluble α-synuclein oligomer and capable of binding a stabilized soluble α-synuclein oligomer, the stabilized soluble α-synuclein oligomer having a lower formation rate to a non-soluble aggregated form than a non-stabilized soluble oligomer of the α-synuclein. The antibody has been collected from a non-human animal to which stabilized soluble α-synuclein oligomer had been administered or has been produced by hybridoma technology, phage display, ribosome display, mammalian cell display or bacterial display, and the disorder with α-synuclein pathology is characterized by deposition of Lewy bodies and Lewy neurites or is selected from the group consisting of Parkinson's disease (PD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), the Lewy body variant of Alzheimer's disease, and multiple system atrophy (MSA). | 11-13-2014 |
20140341901 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE FOR ANTIBODIES OF DICKKOPF-1 - Antibodies and fragments that bind to the protein target Dickkopf (DKK1) are provided, as are methods of use and kits, for treating a target cell, in particular, a cell associated with an osteolytic condition. | 11-20-2014 |
20140341902 | METHODS OF TREATING CANCER USING PD-1 AXIS BINDING ANTAGONISTS AND MEK INHIBITORS - The present invention describes combination treatment comprising a PD-1 axis binding antagonist and a MEK inhibitor and methods for use thereof, including methods of treating conditions where enhanced immunogenicity is desired such as increasing tumor immunogenicity for the treatment of cancer. | 11-20-2014 |
20140341903 | BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS RELATED TO C-MET - The present invention relates to biological materials related to c-Met possibly in combination with VEGF and/or EGFR, and more in particular to 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. Methods and kits for assessing the responsiveness of a patient to c-Met therapy are also described and provided. | 11-20-2014 |
20140341904 | SPARC BINDING SCFVS - The invention provides compositions comprising SPARC binding ScFc and its use. | 11-20-2014 |
20140341905 | SPARC BINDING SCFVS - The invention provides compositions comprising SPARC binding ScFc and its use. | 11-20-2014 |
20140348829 | Felinized Antibodies and Methods of Treating Retroviral Infections in Felines - Provided are felinized antibodies and methods for treating or reducing the likelihood of developing a retroviral infection in a feline, decreasing retroviral virion entry into a feline cell, decreasing retroviral virion budding from a feline cell, or decreasing syncytium transmission in a feline. These methods require the administration of at least one felinized antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to CD11a and/or CD18, or ICAM-1, and/or decreases or prevents the binding of LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18 heterodimer) to ICAM-1. Also provided are veterinary compositions and methods of identifying candidate agents useful for treating or reducing retroviral infection in a feline, decreasing retroviral virion entry into a feline cell, decreasing retroviral virion budding from a feline cell, or decreasing syncytium transmission in a feline. | 11-27-2014 |
20140348830 | INTERLEUKIN-6 RECEPTOR BINDING POLYPEPTIDES - The invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against and/or that can specifically bind to IL-6 receptor, compounds or constructs that comprise said amino acid sequence, nucleic acids that encode said amino acid sequences, compounds or constructs, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said amino acid sequences, compounds or constructs as well as methods for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases and disorders associated with IL-6 receptor. | 11-27-2014 |
20140348831 | ANTI-PROSTATE CANCER ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are antibodies that detect a lipid-like antigen on prostate cancer cells and methods of detecting and treating prostate cancer using the same. | 11-27-2014 |
20140356363 | Antigen Binding Proteins that Bind PD-1 - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-PD-1 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind PD-1, PD-1-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and PD-1-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having PD-1 related disorders or conditions, including various inflammatory disorders and various cancers. | 12-04-2014 |
20140370013 | NOVEL HETERODIMERIC PROTEINS - The invention provides novel heterodimeric proteins including heterodimeric antibodies. | 12-18-2014 |
20140370014 | USE OF IL-20 ANTAGONISTS FOR ALLEVIATING OBESITY - Alleviating obesity in a subject (e.g., a human subject) having, being suspected of having, or at risk for obesity using an IL-20 antagonist, which can be an antibody that blocks a signaling pathway mediated by IL-20. Such antibodies include anti-IL-20 antibodies and anti-IL-20R antibodies that specifically block the IL-20 signaling pathway. | 12-18-2014 |
20140370015 | USE OF IL-20 ANTAGONISTS FOR ALLEVIATING SPINAL CORD INJURY - Alleviating neural injury, such as spinal cord injury, in a subject (e.g., a human subject) in need of the treatment using an IL-20 antagonist, which can be an antibody that blocks a signaling pathway mediated by IL-20. Such antibodies include anti-IL-20 antibodies and anti-IL-20R antibodies that specifically block the IL-20 signaling pathway. | 12-18-2014 |
20140370016 | SPARC BINDING SCFVS - The invention provides compositions comprising SPARC binding ScFc and its use. | 12-18-2014 |
20140370017 | Methods for Treatment of Cancer - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer in a human. The invention includes relates to administering a genetically modified T cell to express a CAR wherein the CAR comprises an antigen binding domain, a transmembrane domain, a costimulatory signaling region, and a CD3 zeta signaling domain. | 12-18-2014 |
20140377265 | ANTICOAGULANT ANTIDOTES - The present invention relates to antibody molecules against anticoagulants, in particular dabigatran, and their use as antidotes of such anticoagulants. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377266 | Methods and Compositions Involving NKG2D Inhibitors and Cancer - Embodiments methods and compositions involving inhibitors of the immunoreceptor Natural Killer Group 2, Member D, (NKG2D) for inhibiting tumor progression and treating cancer. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377267 | ANTIBODIES TO CROSS-LINKED AMYLOID BETA OLIGOMERS - The invention relates to antibodies that bind cross-linked amyloid β oligomers, and methods for using such antibodies for diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. | 12-25-2014 |
20150010558 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING COAGULATION RELATED DISORDERS - Disclosed are methods for preventing or treating sepsis, a sepsis-related condition or an inflammatory disease in a mammal. In one embodiment, the method includes administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of at least one humanized antibody, chimeric antibody, or fragment thereof that binds specifically to tissue factor (TF) to form a complex in which factor X or factor IX binding to the complex is inhibited and the administration is sufficient to prevent or treat the sepsis in the mammal. The invention has a wide spectrum of useful applications including treating sepsis, disorders related to sepsis, and inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. | 01-08-2015 |
20150010559 | ANTI-TLR4 ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This invention relates generally to antibodies that specifically bind Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR-4), and to methods of using the anti-TLR4 antibodies as therapeutics and to methods of using the anti-TLR4 antibodies in methods of preventing transplant rejection and/or prolonging survival of transplanted biological material. | 01-08-2015 |
20150010560 | HUMAN PAC1 ANTIBODIES - Antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to human PAC1 are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof can inhibit binding of PAC1 to PACAP, and are useful in a number of PAC1 related disorders, including the treatment and/or prevention of headache disorders, including migraine. | 01-08-2015 |
20150010561 | Semaphorin 3C (Sema3C) Inhibitor Therapeutics, Methods, and Uses - Provided are methods, uses and pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of prostate cancer with a SEMA3C inhibitor 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 prostate cancer may be an androgen receptor (AR) positive prostate cancer and the SEMA3C inhibitor may be selected from one or more of the following: an antibody, a SEMA3C peptide, an antisense RNA, a siRNA, a shRNA or a small molecule. | 01-08-2015 |
20150010562 | PULMONARY HYPERTENSION - The disclosure relates to agents that inhibit the activity of Tumour Necrosis Factor Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand [TRAIL] and their use in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. | 01-08-2015 |
20150010563 | Methods for Treating Corneal and Conjunctival Inflammation and Inflammatory Disorders - Provided herein are methods for reducing corneal inflammation, reducing inflammatory cell (e.g., dendritic cell) recruitment to the cornea, and treating an corneal inflammatory disorder in a subject that include administering to the subject one or more of a MadC AM-1 antagonist, an α4β7 integrin antagonist, a L-selectin antagonist, and an E-selectin antagonist. Also provided are compositions containing one or more of a MadC AM-1 antagonist, an α4β7 integrin antagonist, a L-selectin antagonist, and an E-selectin antagonist, and kits containing these compositions. | 01-08-2015 |
20150010564 | IMMUNOREGULATION BY ANTI-ILT5 ANTIBODIES AND ILT5-BINDING ANTIBODY FRAGMENTS - Disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof for the treatment of various diseases and for use as immunostimulatory adjuvants. | 01-08-2015 |
20150017165 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES THAT INHIBIT THE Wnt SIGNALING PATHWAY AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Monoclonal antibodies against LRP6 and that block the Wnt signaling pathway are disclosed. Methods of production and use thereof are also disclosed. | 01-15-2015 |
20150017166 | REGULATION OF GLUCOSE METABOLISM USING ANTI-CGRP ANTIBODIES - The present disclosure provides methods for the prevention or treatment of metabolic disorders. In exemplary embodiments, methods of administering an anti-CGRP antibody are provided, optionally in combination with a second agent, wherein peripheral and/or hepatic glucose utilization is increased, thereby preventing or treating diseases and disorders associated with insulin resistance. Compositions comprising an anti-CGRP antibody are also provided, optionally in combination with a second agent, which are suitable for administration to increase peripheral and/or hepatic glucose utilization and thereby prevent or treat diseases and disorders associated with insulin resistance. | 01-15-2015 |
20150017167 | ANTI-HUMAN CCR7 ANTIBODY, HYBRIDOMA, NUCLEIC ACID, VECTOR, CELL, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION, AND ANTIBODY-IMMOBILIZED CARRIER - An object of the present invention is to provide a novel anti-human CCR7 antibody useful as a therapeutic agent for tissue fibrosis or cancer, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the anti-human CCR7 antibody, and the like. An anti-human CCR7 antibody specifically binding to an extracellular domain of human CCR7, having a heavy chain CDR3 containing an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 7, SEQ ID NO: 17, SEQ ID NO: 27, SEQ ID NO: 37, SEQ ID NO: 47, SEQ ID NO: 57, SEQ ID NO: 67, or SEQ ID NO: 77 is provided. Also provided is an anti-human CCR7 antibody having heavy chain CDRs 1-3 and light chain CDRs 1-3 containing amino acid sequences represented by SEQ ID NOs: 5-10, 15-20, 25-30, 35-40, 45-50, 55-60, 65-70, or 75-80. Preferably, the antibody has an activity of interfering with a CCR7-dependent intracellular signal transduction mechanism caused by CCR7 ligand stimulation. The anti-human CCR7 antibody of the present invention may be used as an active ingredient of a therapeutic agent for tissue fibrosis or cancer. | 01-15-2015 |
20150023963 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VARIABLE DOMAINS - The present invention provides methods for the expression and/or production of variable domains with a C-terminal extension that can be used for coupling of the variable domain to one or more further groups, residues or moieties. In the method of the invention a yield of at least 80% of variable domains with a cysteine containing C-terminal extension is obtained. Also variable domains are provided and polypeptides comprising one or more variable domains obtainable by the methods of the present invention, as well as compounds that comprise such variable domains and/or polypeptides coupled to one or more groups, residues or moieties. | 01-22-2015 |
20150023964 | FcgammaRIIB-Specific Antibodies and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that specifically bind FcγRIIB, particularly human FcγRIIB, with greater affinity than the antibodies or fragments thereof bind FcγRIIA, particularly human FcγRIIA. The present invention also provides the use of an anti-FcγRIIB antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, as a single agent therapy for the treatment, prevention, management, or amelioration of a cancer, preferably a B-cell malignancy, particularly, B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, an autoimmune disorder, an inflammatory disorder, an IgE-mediated allergic disorder, or one or more symptoms thereof. The invention provides methods of enhancing the therapeutic effect of therapeutic antibodies by administering the antibodies of the invention to enhance the effector function of the therapeutic antibodies. The invention also provides methods of enhancing efficacy of a vaccine composition by administering the antibodies of the invention. | 01-22-2015 |
20150037336 | COMBINATION OF HB-EGF BINDING PROTEIN AND EGFR INHIBITOR - The present application relates to the combined use of an antigen-binding protein that binds HB-EGF and an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor in medical treatment. | 02-05-2015 |
20150044212 | Antibodies Directed to GPNMB and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides fully human monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to GPNMB, and uses thereof. 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 (CDRs) are provided. The present invention also provides immunoconjugates comprising anti-GPNMB antibodies and methods of using such immunoconjugates. The present invention further provides bi-specific antibodies comprising an anti-GPNMB antibody component and an anti-CD3 component, and methods of using such bispecific antibodies. | 02-12-2015 |
20150044213 | PROTEIN SUSTAINED-RELEASE INJECTABLE FORMULATION - The present invention provides sustained-release pharmaceutical formulations for administering proteins to the eye. In particular, the invention provides formulations comprising single chain antibodies and hydrophobic polyester hexylsubstituted poly(lactic acid) (hexPLA). The invention further provides processes for the production of sustained-release pharmaceutical formulations and medical uses thereof. | 02-12-2015 |
20150050280 | SOLUBLE HUMAN M-CSF RECEPTOR AND USES THEREOF - Methods of using M-CSF antibodies to treat macrophage-associated diseases including atherosclerosis and HIV are provided. | 02-19-2015 |
20150050281 | METHODS OF TREATING A TAUOPATHY - The present disclosure provides methods of treating a tauopathy, involving administering an anti-Tau antibody. The present disclosure also provides anti-Tau antibodies, and formulations comprising same, for use in the methods. | 02-19-2015 |
20150056200 | METHODS FOR INCREASING ADIPONECTIN - In certain aspects, the present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing adiponectin in a patient in need thereof by administering an antagonist of an ActRIIB signaling pathway. Examples of such antagonists include ActRIIB polypeptides, anti-ActRIIB antibodies, anti-activin A and/or B antibodies, anti-myostatin antibodies, anti-GDF3 antibodies, and anti-BMP7 antibodies. Also provided are methods for ameliorating one or more undesired effects of anti-androgen therapy, including muscle loss, bone loss, increased adiposity, and/or increased insulin resistance. A variety of disorders may be treated by causing an increase in circulating adiponectin concentrations. | 02-26-2015 |
20150056201 | METHODS FOR DETECTING TH1 CELLS - The inventors discovered that the adhesion molecule CAR, known to be localized in intracellular adhesion sites, functioned as an adhesion molecule for activated lymphocytes. Further, the inventors identified CARL, a novel CAR ligand expressed in lymphocytes, and clarified that the ligand was expressed selectively in Th1 cells. In addition, they found that anti-CAR antibodies could inhibit the adhesion of activated lymphocytes to CAR molecules. Thus, the present invention provides methods for detecting Th1 cells using CAR or anti-CARL antibodies, and methods of screening for inhibitors suppressing the adhesion of Th1 cells using the binding between CAR and CARL as an index. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods of screening for inhibitors of the binding between CAR and CARL, antibodies that inhibit the binding between CAR and CARL, and therapeutic compositions comprising these antibodies. These are expected to be useful in diagnosing diseases, such as inflammation, in which infiltration of Th1 cells is involved, and in providing pharmaceutical agents for alleviating such diseases. | 02-26-2015 |
20150071926 | ENGINEERED ANTIBODY FOR INHIBITION OF FIBROSIS - A chimeric, humanized or single-chain antibody contains a light chain variable region containing the complementarity determining regions of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO:2 and SEQ ID NO:3, and a heavy chain variable region containing the complementarity determining regions SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5 and SEQ ID NO:6. The antibody or antibody fragment thereof is capable of binding the C-terminal telopeptide of the α2(I) chain of human collagen I, and is useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with excessive collagen fibril. | 03-12-2015 |
20150079088 | MULTISPECIFIC ANTIBODIES, MULTISPECIFIC ACTIVATABLE ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The invention relates generally to multispecific antibodies and to multispecific activatable antibodies that specifically bind to two or more different antigens or epitopes, as well as to methods of making and using these multispecific antibodies and/or multispecific activatable antibodies in a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic and prophylactic indications. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079089 | EMP2 REGULATES ANGIOGENESIS IN CANCER CELLS THROUGH INDUCTION OF VEGF - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for modulating neovascularization. The disclosed compositions find particular use in the treatment of uterine cancers, specifically endometrial cancers. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079090 | THERAPEUTIC AGENT FOR INFLAMMATORY DISEASE - The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent for inflammation in which histone is involved, the agent comprising a monoclonal antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof which binds to a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence represented by SSVLYGGPPSAA (SEQ ID NO:1) or a conjugate of the peptide and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079091 | MUTANT CALRETICULIN FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF MYELOID MALIGNANCIES - Mutations in calreticulin are discovered to be linked to myeloid malignancies. Disclosed are genomic sequences, cDNA sequences, mRNA sequences and protein sequences of mutant calreticulin that are linked to myeloid malignancies. Also disclosed are methods for diagnosing myeloid malignancy comprising determining the presence of a mutant allele of the calreticulin gene. Also disclosed are related compositions, kits and methods, including the medical use of inhibitors of mutant calreticulin. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079092 | BINDING MEMBERS FOR INTERLEUKIN-4 RECEPTOR ALPHA (IL-4Ra) - 173 - Binding members, especially antibody molecules, for interleukin (IL)-4 receptor alpha (IL-4Rα), and their therapeutic use e.g. in treating or preventing disorders associated with IL-4Rα, IL-4 and/or IL-13, examples of which are asthma and COPD. | 03-19-2015 |
20150093384 | Methods and systems for multi-antibody therapies - The present invention relates to methods and systems for administering antibody therapeutic agents. The methods include administering one or more (e.g., two or three) binding agents, wherein each of the binding agents has a binding region that is specific to a portion of a disease agent and one or more copies of a tag. The binding agents can be specific to one or more portions of the same or different disease agents. The tag is the same for each of the binding agents. The methods include administering an anti-tag antibody, wherein the anti-tag antibody has an anti-tag region that is specific to the tag, and can have an immunoglobulin (e.g., IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM.). Disease agents include bacterial proteins, viral proteins, cancer cells, and proteins or toxins produced therefrom. In particular, the present invention includes methods and systems for binding agents that are specific to neurotoxins that cause botulism. | 04-02-2015 |
20150110786 | COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITION OF QUIESCIN SULFHYDRYL OXIDASE (QSOX1) AND USES OF SAME - 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. | 04-23-2015 |
20150110787 | POLYPEPTIDE SPECIFICALLY BINDING TO VEGF-C AND USE THEREOF - 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. | 04-23-2015 |
20150118230 | Pharmaceutical Use of FAM19A5 Involved in Regulating Gliogenesis - The present invention relates to the pharmaceutical use of FAM19A5 involved in regulating gliogenesis, and more specifically, to the use of FAM19A5 in the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of central nervous system injuries, degenerative brain diseases, or central nervous system diseases, FAM19A5 being spread in the neural stem cells in vertebrates and regulating gliogenesis. | 04-30-2015 |
20150118231 | APOE4 ANTIBODIES FOR TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer's Disease, by systemic administration of specific apoE4 antibodies. | 04-30-2015 |
20150118232 | Therapeutic Combination and Methods of Treatment With A DLL4 Antagonist and an Anti-Hypertensive Agent - Methods for treating cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents, and kits comprising the same. | 04-30-2015 |
20150125449 | Single-Arm Monovalent Antibody Constructs and Uses Thereof - 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. Provided herein are methods for creation of monovalent antibody constructs that unexpectedly inhibit tumor cell growth and can be internalized and show greater efficacy compared to a bivalent antibody construct at equimolar saturating concentrations. Provided are monovalent antibody constructs for the treatment of HER2 expressing diseases. | 05-07-2015 |
20150132304 | METHODS OF PREVENTING OR TREATING PAIN USING ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES THAT SELECTIVELY INHIBIT THE ASSOCIATION OF NGF WITH TRKA, WITHOUT AFFECTING THE ASSOCIATION OF NGF WITH P75 - NGF antagonists including antibodies and antibody fragments thereof having binding specificity to human Nerve Growth Factor (“NGF”), and methods of treating pain. Methods of treating pain or eliciting an analgesic effect in an individual comprising administering an effective amount of an NGF antagonist inhibits the association of NGF with TrkA without inhibiting the association of NGF with p75. The methods may further comprise administering an effective amount of a second anti-human NGF antibody or fragment thereof which inhibits the association of NGF with p75, that may further also inhibit the association of NGF with TrkA. | 05-14-2015 |
20150132305 | Humanized Antibodies Targeting the EC1 Domain of Cadherin-11 and Related Compositions and Methods - The present invention relates to humanized antibodies that specifically bind an EC1 domain of a mammalian Cadherin-11 protein and compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) comprising such antibodies. The invention also relates to methods for treating Cadherin-11-mediated disorders in a mammalian subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a humanized antibody of the invention. Cadherin-11-mediated disorders suitable for treatment by the methods of the invention include inflammatory disorders (e.g., inflammatory joint disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis), fibrosis and cancer. | 05-14-2015 |
20150291701 | METHODS FOR TREATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH HUMAN SIGNAL PEPTIDE-CONTAINING MOLECULES - The invention provides human signal peptide-containing proteins (HSPP) and polynucleotides which identify and encode HSPP. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with expression of HSPP. | 10-15-2015 |
20150299318 | ANTI-SIGLEC-15 ANTIBODY - Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for treating and/or preventing 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. | 10-22-2015 |
20150299335 | BI-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN-BINDING POLYPEPTIDES - The present invention provides antigen-binding polypeptides (e.g., bi-specific antigen-binding polypeptides) that specifically bind to a first and a second target antigen with high affinity. The present invention also provides novel antigen-binding polypeptides that specifically bind to HER2 and antagonize HER2 activation. The invention also provides nucleic acids encoding the antigen-binding polypeptides, recombinant expression vectors and host cells for making such antigen binding polypeptides. Methods of using antigen-binding polypeptide of the invention to treat disease (e.g., cancer) are also encompassed by the invention. | 10-22-2015 |
20150307599 | ANTI-NPY AND PYY ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure provides proteins comprising antibody variable regions that bind specifically to NPY and PYY and uses thereof and methods of treating or preventing cancer or inducing an immune response by inhibiting NPY and PYY. | 10-29-2015 |
20150307603 | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS - This invention is in the field of treating or preventing inflammation in humans and animals and relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating or preventing various inflammatory conditions. In particular, the invention relates to compositions and methods for treating or preventing inflammatory conditions such as citrulline-related inflammatory diseases. The invention provides specific binding molecules directed against citrulline-containing epitopes for use in the therapy and prevention of inflammatory conditions. | 10-29-2015 |
20150307612 | BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS RELATED TO C-MET - The present invention relates to biological materials related to c-Met possibly in combination with VEGF and/or EGFR, and more in particular to 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. Methods and kits for assessing the responsiveness of a patient to c-Met therapy are also described and provided. | 10-29-2015 |
20150307626 | ANTI-COMPLEMENT C1S ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - 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. | 10-29-2015 |
20150315276 | INHIBITOR OF INTEGRIN FOR THE TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF TUMOURS - The present invention relates to inhibitors of alpha7 integrin for the treatment, suppression and/or prevention of tumours, to composition comprising inhibitors of alpha7 integrin for the treatment, suppression and/or prevention of tumours and to medical treatments comprising administering said inhibitors or compositions to a patient in need thereof, for the treatment, suppression and/or prevention of tumours. | 11-05-2015 |
20150322147 | Nucleic Acids Encoding Antibody Molecules Which Bind IL-17A and IL-17F - The invention relates to antibody molecules having specificity for antigenic determinants of both IL-17A and IL-17F, therapeutic uses of the antibody molecules and methods for producing said antibody molecules. | 11-12-2015 |
20150322158 | USE OF B LYMPHOCYTE STIMULATOR PROTEIN ANTAGONISTS TO PROMOTE TRANSPLANTATION TOLERANCE - The invention relates to methods of preventing, treating, ameliorating and otherwise inhibiting organ or transplant rejection in a patient by administering B Lymphocyte Stimulator antagonists. In addition, therapeutic treatment regimens are provided to promote transplant tolerance in a patient following the administration of B Lymphocyte Stimulatorantagonists. | 11-12-2015 |
20150322164 | HUMANIZED MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST ACTIVATED PROTEIN C AND USES THEREOF - Provided are humanized antibodies that selectively bind to and inhibit activated protein C without binding to or inhibiting unactivated protein C. Methods of treatment employing these antibodies are described herein. | 11-12-2015 |
20150329625 | METHODS OF PREVENTING OR TREATING PAIN USING ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES - Antibodies and antibody fragments thereof with binding specificity to human Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and methods of use for treating pain. Methods of treating pain or eliciting an analgesic effect comprising administering an effective amount of an anti-human NGF antibody or antibody fragment thereof, which inhibits the association of NGF with TrkA, and/or p75. These methods may optionally further comprising administering an effective amount of a second anti-human NGF antibody or fragment thereof (e.g., one which inhibits the association of NGF with p75, or one that inhibits the association of NGF with TrkA.) | 11-19-2015 |
20150329626 | VEGFR2/Ang2 Compounds - The present invention relates to compounds that bind to human vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR2) and human angiopoietin-2 (Ang2), and may be useful for treating cancer, especially solid tumors driven by VEGFR2 and Ang2, including gastric, hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian, colorectal, non-small cell lung, biliary tract, and breast cancers. | 11-19-2015 |
20150329637 | DEPLETION OF IL23R EXPRESSING CELLS IN THE TREATMENT OF VARIOUS DISEASES - The present invention relates, for example, to depletion of IL23R expressing cells in the treatment of disease and, in an embodiment thereof, to bispecific constructs that specifically bind to immune effector cells and, simultaneously, to IL23R-carrying target cells, as well as nucleic acids, vectors, host cells, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of production and use thereof, including such bispecific constructs for use in, for example, treating inflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases and/or cancer. | 11-19-2015 |
20150337036 | ANTIBODIES TO IL-6 AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods using IL-6 antagonists such as an Ab1 antibody or antibody fragment having binding specificity for IL-6 to prevent or treat disease or to improve survivability or quality of life of a patient in need thereof. In preferred embodiments these patients will comprise those exhibiting (or at risk of developing) an elevated serum C-reactive protein level, reduced serum albumin level, elevated D-dimer or other cogulation cascade related protein(s), cachexia, fever, weakness and/or fatigue prior to treatment. The subject therapies also may include the administration of other actives such as chemotherapeutics, anti-coagulants, statins, and others. | 11-26-2015 |
20150344572 | ANTI-CD160 SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF EYE DISORDERS BASED ON NEOANGIOGENESIS - The present invention relates to the use of at least one anti-CD 160 antibody, preferably a compound selected from CL1-R2 monoclonal antibody (which may be obtained by the hybridoma CNCM 1-3204), its conservative fragments and its conservative derivatives, for preparing a drug designed to treat neovascular eye diseases. | 12-03-2015 |
20150344574 | FcGammaRIIB Specific Antibodies and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that specifically bind FcγRIIB, particularly human FcγRIIB, with greater affinity than said antibodies or fragments thereof bind FcγRIIA, particularly human FcγRIIA. The invention provides methods of enhancing the therapeutic effect of therapeutic antibodies by administering the antibodies of the invention to enhance the effector function of the therapeutic antibodies. The invention also provides methods of enhancing efficacy of a vaccine composition by administering the antibodies of the invention. | 12-03-2015 |
20150344575 | FcGammaRIIB Specific Antibodies and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that specifically bind FcγRIIB, particularly human FcγRIIB, with greater affinity than said antibodies or fragments thereof bind FcγRIIA, particularly human FcγRIIA. The invention provides methods of enhancing the therapeutic effect of therapeutic antibodies by administering the antibodies of the invention to enhance the effector function of the therapeutic antibodies. The invention also provides methods of enhancing efficacy of a vaccine composition by administering the antibodies of the invention. | 12-03-2015 |
20150352207 | USE OF ANTIBODIES AGAINST ICAM-1 IN COMBINATION WITH AN ANTI CANCER DRUG IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS - There is provided antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof with binding specificity for ICAM-1, together with further anti-cancer agents, and compositions thereof, for use in the treatment of cancer. | 12-10-2015 |
20150361174 | ANTI-FLT-1 ANTIBODIES IN TREATING DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY - The present invention provides, among other things, methods and compositions for treating muscular dystrophy, in particular, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). In some embodiments, a method according to the present invention includes administering to an individual who is suffering from or susceptible to DMD an effective amount of an anti-Flt-1 antibody, or antigen binding fragment thereof, such that at least one symptom or feature of DMD is reduced in intensity, severity, or frequency, or has delayed onset. | 12-17-2015 |
20150368330 | METHODS OF PREVENTING OR TREATING PAIN USING ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES THAT SELECTIVELY INHIBIT THE ASSOCIATION OF NGF WITH TRKA, WITHOUT AFFECTING THE ASSOCIATION OF NGF WITH P75 - This invention pertains to NGF antagonists including antibodies and antibody fragments thereof having binding specificity to human Nerve Growth Factor (“NGF”), and methods of treating pain. Methods of treating pain or eliciting an analgesic effect in an individual comprising administering an effective amount of an NGF antagonist inhibits the association of NGF with TrkA without inhibiting the association of NGF with p75. The methods may further comprise administering an effective amount of a second anti-human NGF antibody or fragment thereof which inhibits the association of NGF with p75, that may further also inhibit the association of NGF with TrkA. | 12-24-2015 |
20150368341 | POLYPEPTIDES AND ANTIBODIES DERIVED FROM CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA CELLS AND USES THEREOF - Small animal models for assessing immunomodulatory effects of compounds are provided. | 12-24-2015 |
20150368715 | DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT OF CHRONIC HEART FAILURE - The invention relates to Apolipoprotein O (Apo O) as a biomarker for chronic heart failure. Moreover, the invention relates to a compound which may be an inhibitor of Apo O activity or an inhibitor of the Apo O gene expression for use in the treatment of chronic heart failure. | 12-24-2015 |
20150376275 | ANTI-KIR ANTIBODIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY AND AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS - This invention relates to compounds that inhibit KIR2DL1, 2 and/or 3 polypeptide comprising compounds (e.g., anti-KIR2DL1, 2, and/or 3 antibodies) that neutralize NK cell inhibitory receptors and methods of using such compounds and compositions containing in the treatment and prevention of inflammatory or autoimmune disorders. | 12-31-2015 |
20160002319 | HIV Antigens and Antibodies - The present invention relates to a method for reducing the occurance and/or severity of viral infections. The method embodies procedures for expanding HIV from the blood of HIV antibody negative donors and deriving a non-infectious virus particle product that is antigenic. The procedures for deriving the antigenic, non-infectious virus particle product are optimally designed to maintain the integrity of the envelope proteins while maximizing the depletion of capsid proteins and RNA. The resulting virus particle product, when introduced into humans or non-human animals, enables the production of antibodies that target the natural envelope macromolecular structure that is required for infectivity. The present invention can be applied to producing virus stocks from the blood of HIV-seronegative donors, for deriving non-infectious virus particles that retain intact envelope proteins, for producing anti-viral antibodies, and for administering anti-virus antibodies to patients. | 01-07-2016 |
20160002324 | ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USE - The present disclosure encompasses NGF binding proteins, specifically to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and canonized antibodies, and methods of making and uses thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the disclosure are useful for detecting NGF and for inhibiting NGF activity, e.g., in a mammal subject suffering from a disorder in which NGF activity is detrimental. | 01-07-2016 |
20160002348 | METHOD OF INHIBITING COMPLEMENT ACTIVATION WITH FACTOR Bb SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES AND USE THEREOF - A pharmaceutical composition includes an isolated anti-Bb antibody or antigen binding portion thereof produced by a hybridoma cell line deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-8543 or an isolated anti-Bb antibody or antigen binding portion thereof that competitively inhibits binding of the antibody or antigen binding portion produced by the hybridoma cell line deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-8543 to the Bb segment of factor B; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 01-07-2016 |
20160002349 | COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING MASP-2 DEPENDENT COMPLEMENT ACTIVATION - The present invention relates to anti-MASP-2 inhibitory antibodies and compositions comprising such antibodies for use in inhibiting the adverse effects of MASP-2 dependent complement activation. | 01-07-2016 |
20160003808 | MOLECULAR TARGETS AND COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS TO IDENTIFY THE SAME, USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH EPITHELIAL MESENCHYMAL TRANSITION - The present invention relates to methods and assays for identifying agents useful in the treatment of diseases associated with epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT), in particular fibrotic diseases and cancer. The invention provides polypeptide and nucleic acid TARGETs, siRNA sequences based on these TARGETs and antibodies against the TARGETs. The invention is further related to pharmaceutical composition comprising siRNA sequences based on the TARGETs and antibodies against the TARGETs for use in the treatment of diseases associated with epithelial mesenchymal transition, in particular fibrotic disease and cancer. The invention further provides in vitro methods for inhibition of epithelial mesenchymal transition. | 01-07-2016 |
20160009789 | NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES TO HIV-1 AND THEIR USE | 01-14-2016 |
20160009803 | THERAPEUTIC METHODS USING ANTI-CD200 ANTIBODIES | 01-14-2016 |
20160009804 | THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS RELATING TO CANCER STEM CELLS | 01-14-2016 |
20160015760 | NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUSES AND USES THEREOF - Described herein are chimeric Newcastle disease viruses engineered to express an agonist of a co-stimulatory signal of an immune cell and compositions comprising such viruses. Also described herein are chimeric Newcastle disease viruses engineered to express an antagonist of an inhibitory signal of an immune cell and compositions comprising such viruses. The chimeric Newcastle disease viruses and compositions are useful in the treatment of cancer. In addition, described herein are methods for treating cancer comprising administering Newcastle disease viruses in combination with an agonist of a co-stimulatory signal of an immune and/or an antagonist of an inhibitory signal of an immune cell. | 01-21-2016 |
20160024198 | CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to CTGF. The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney. | 01-28-2016 |
20160024201 | METHODS OF TREATING DISEASES WHICH ARE MEDIATED BY CUTANEOUS LYMPHOCYTE ANTIGEN POSITIVE CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from itching and puritis mediated by cutaneous lymphocyte antigen positive T cell. In particular, diseases or disorders including contact dermatitis, drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, bullous pemphigoid, alopecia aereata, vitiligo, acne rosacea, prurigo nodularis, and herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof will benefit from the administration of an IL-31 antagonist. The invention also includes methods of predicting a therapeutically responsive patient population. | 01-28-2016 |
20160024211 | Methods of Modulating Immune Function - Presented herein are therapeutic agents that modulate one or more immune functions and uses of such therapeutic agents in the prevention, treatment and management of diseases. In one aspect, the therapeutic agents modulate one or more signal transduction pathways induced by the binding of B7-H7 to B7-HrCR, or the binding of B7-H2 to either ICOS, CD28, or CTLA-4. In another aspect, the therapeutic agents modulate the binding of B7-H7 to B7-H7CR, or the binding of B7-H2 to either ICOS, CD28, or CTLA-4. The therapeutic agents can be used in the prevention, treatment and/or management of diseases in which it might be useful to modulate one or more immune functions (e.g., cancer, infectious disease, autoimmune disease, and transplantation rejection). In another aspect, presented herein are methods for identifying receptor-ligand interactions. | 01-28-2016 |
20160024219 | ANTI-CD52 ANTIBODIES - Anti-human CD52 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof are provided. Also provided are isolated nucleic acids, recombinant vectors and host cells for making the antibodies and fragments. The antibodies and fragments can be used in therapeutic applications to treat, for example, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and graft rejection. | 01-28-2016 |
20160024224 | ANTI-FACTOR B ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USES - The invention concerns the prevention and treatment of complement-associated eye conditions, such as choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by administration of factor B antagonists. | 01-28-2016 |
20160030659 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVAL OF IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE LIGANDS - The present disclosure relates to methods of removing soluble NKG2D ligands, including soluble MICA, soluble MICB and soluble ULBP proteins, from blood to treat diseases characterized by abnormal levels of soluble NKG2D ligands. Further provided are systems and devices for carrying out the therapeutic methods. | 02-04-2016 |
20160031972 | EPITOPE OF RSV FUSION PROTEIN AND ANTIBODY RECOGNIZING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an epitope peptide (or a variant thereof) which can be used in the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, a recombinant protein comprising the epitope peptide (or a variant thereof) and a carrier protein, and uses of the epitope peptide (or a variant thereof) and the recombinant protein. The present invention also relates to an antibody against the epitope peptide, a cell line for generating the antibody, and uses thereof. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a vaccine or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the recombinant protein or the antibody according to the invention, for preventing one or more symptoms associated with RSV infection. | 02-04-2016 |
20160031973 | TREATMENT OF STAPHYLOCOCCAL DISORDERS - Materials and methods are provided for treatment and/or prevention of Staphylococcal diseases and disorders such as infection and dermal inflammation. | 02-04-2016 |
20160031995 | NOVEL ANTIBODIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF HIV - The present invention relates to novel isolated antibodies, or the derivatives or antigen binding fragments of same, capable of binding to CXCR4 but also of inducing conformational changed of the CXCR4 homodimers and able to inhibit HIV-1 primary isolate replication in PBMC. | 02-04-2016 |
20160032005 | METHODS AND PHARMACEUTICALS COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING BREAST CANCERS - The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating breast cancers. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for predicting the survival of a patient suffering from a breast cancer comprising i) determining the expression level of Vangl2 in a tumor sample obtained from the patient, ii) comparing the expression level determined at step i) with a predetermined reference value and iii) providing a poor prognosis when the expression level determined at step i) is higher than the predetermined reference value. The present invention also relates to a method for treating a patient suffering from a breast cancer comprising the steps consisting of i) predicting the survival of the patient according to claim | 02-04-2016 |
20160032009 | HIGH AFFINITY ANTI-GD2 ANTIBODIES - In this application are described high affinity anti-GD2 antibody agents, and various methods and reagents related thereto, including for example for the detection, prevention, and/or therapeutical treatment of GD2-related diseases, in particular, neuroblastoma. | 02-04-2016 |
20160032282 | SINGLE CELL BAR-CODING FOR ANTIBODY DISCOVERY - Provided herein are methods and composition for immune repertoire sequencing and single cell barcoding. The methods and compositions can be used to heavy and light chain antibody sequences originating from a single cell, antibody discovery, disease and immune diagnostics, and low error sequencing. | 02-04-2016 |
20160032400 | METHOD FOR THE PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CANCER METASTASIS - The present invention relates to a method for the prognosis of bone metastasis in cancer which comprises using a probe to determine if a gene of interest is amplified in a primary tumor sample. Likewise, the invention also relates to a method for determining the tendency to develop bone metastasis with respect to metastasis in other organs, which comprise using a probe to determine the expression level of a gene of interest, or the amplification or translocation of a gene of interest. The invention also relates to a method for predicting early bone metastasis in a subject suffering cancer. The invention also relates to a c-MAF inhibitor as therapeutic agent for use in the treatment of cancer metastasis. The invention relates to kits for predicting bone metastasis and predicting the clinical outcome of a subject suffering from bone metastasis. Finally, the invention relates to a method for typing of a subject suffering cancer and for classifying a subject from cancer into a cohort. | 02-04-2016 |
20160039914 | HUMANIZED ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC FOR STAPHYLOCOCCAL ENTEROTOXIN B - Humanized Antibodies to SEB, fragments thereof, and compositions comprising such are provided. Therapies for staphylococcal infections and diseases are also provided. The presently claimed invention was made by or on behalf of the below listed parties to a joint research agreement. The joint research agreement was in effect on or before the date the claimed invention was made and the claimed invention was made as a result of activities undertaken within the scope of the joint research agreement. | 02-11-2016 |
20160039919 | Biological Materials and Uses Thereof - There is provided agents for modulation of a chronic inflammatory response wherein the agent modulates the biological activity of tenascin-C. There is also provided methods of identifying agents modulating tenascin-C and chronic inflammation. There are also provided uses of such agents. | 02-11-2016 |
20160039939 | HUMAN PAC1 ANTIBODIES - Antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to human PAC1 are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof can inhibit binding of PAC1 to PACAP, and are useful in a number of PAC1 related disorders, including the treatment and/or prevention of headache disorders, including migraine and cluster headache. | 02-11-2016 |
20160039942 | IMMUNOTHERAPEUTIC MOLECULES AND USES - The invention provides molecule comprising: (i) a targeting moiety capable of directly or indirectly targeting to unwanted cells, and (ii) a further moiety that has a masked immune cell binding region so as to prevent binding of the further moiety to an immune cell, wherein the masked immune cell binding region is capable of being selectively unmasked when the molecule is in the vicinity of the unwanted cells so as to allow binding of the further moiety to an immune cell. | 02-11-2016 |
20160039948 | ANTIBODY CONSTRUCTS FOR INFLUENZA M2 AND CD3 - The present invention relates to an antibody construct comprising a first human binding domain specific for the extracellular part of the influenza envelope protein M2 (M2e) and a second domain specific for CD3. Moreover, the invention provides a nucleic acid molecule encoding the antibody construct, a vector comprising said nucleic acid molecule and a host cell transformed or transfected with said nucleic acid molecule or vector. Furthermore, the invention provides a process for the production of the antibody construct of the invention, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said antibody construct, a medical use/method of treatment relating to said antibody construct, and a kit comprising said antibody construct. | 02-11-2016 |
20160046697 | ANTIBODY MOLECULES TO DENGUE VIRUS AND USES THEREOF - Antibody molecules that specifically bind to dengue virus are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the antibody molecule bind to dengue virus serotypes DV-1, DV-2, DV-3, and DV-4. The antibody molecules can be used to treat, prevent, and/or diagnose dengue virus. | 02-18-2016 |
20160051673 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING THE SERUM HALF-LIFE OF A THERAPEUTIC AGENT TARGETING COMPLEMENT C5 - The disclosure features compositions and methods for increasing the half-life of a therapeutic agent (e.g., a C5 antagonist) in the serum of a subject (e.g., a human). Also featured are compositions and methods for: (i) decreasing the frequency by which a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic agent must be administered to a human having, suspected of having, or at risk for developing, a medical condition for which the therapeutic agent is effective and (ii) decreasing the dosage of the therapeutic agent required for therapeutic efficacy in a human having, suspected of having, or at risk for developing, a medical condition for which the therapeutic agent is effective. The methods include reducing the serum concentration of the antigen to which the therapeutic agent binds. | 02-25-2016 |
20160052999 | FUNCTIONAL HEAVY CHAIN ANTIBODIES, FRAGMENTS THEREOF, LIBRARY THEREOF AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to functional heavy chain antibodies, functional single domain heavy chain antibodies, functional VH domains, or functional fragments thereof comprising an amino acid which is neither a charged amino acid nor a C at position 45, and comprising an amino acid at position 103 independently chosen from the group consisting of R, G, K, S, Q, L, and P, and optionally an amino acid at position 108 independently chosen from the group consisting of Q, L and R, said positions determined according to the Kabat numbering. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053001 | DIAGNOSTIC ANTIBODY ASSAY - Novel diagnostic assays for the diagnosis of amyloidosis, in particular Alzheimer's disease, and related aspects. In particular, monoclonal antibodies and an antibody assay are provided. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053007 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND TO TL1A AND METHODS OF TREATING INFLAMMATORY OR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE COMPRISING ADMINISTERING SUCH ANTIBODIES - Methods and compositions for treating inflammatory or autoimmune diseases in a subject comprising blocking the interaction between DR3 and TL1A. In the methods of treating inflammatory or autoimmune disease, the inflammatory or autoimmune disease can be an autoimmune disease with a T cell component, including asthma, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, graft versus host disease or inflammatory bowel disease. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053013 | Antigen Binding Proteins that Bind CXCR3 - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-CXCR3 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind CXCR3, CXCR3-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and CXCR3-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having CXCR3 related disorders or conditions, including various inflammatory disorders and various cancers. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053014 | Antigen Binding Proteins that Bind CXCR5 - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-CXCR5 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind CXCR5, CXCR5-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and CXCR5-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having CXCR5 related disorders or conditions, including various inflammatory disorders and various cancers. | 02-25-2016 |
20160053023 | METHODS OF TREATMENT FOR NEUROMYELITIS OPTICA - The present disclosure relates generally to methods of preventing, reducing risk of developing, or treating neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and, more specifically, to methods involving the inhibition of the classical pathway of complement activation. | 02-25-2016 |
20160054304 | MOLECULAR TARGETS AND COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS TO IDENTIFY THE SAME, USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF FIBROTIC DISEASES - The present invention relates to methods and assays for identifying agents useful in the treatment of fibrotic conditions. The invention provides polypeptide and nucleic acid TARGETs, siRNA sequences based on these TARGETs and antibodies against the TARGETs. The invention is further related to pharmaceutical composition comprising siRNA sequences based on the TARGETs and antibodies against the TARGETs for use in the treatment of fibrotic conditions. The invention further provides in vitro methods for reduction or inhibition of macrophage differentiation into alternatively-activated macrophages (M2). | 02-25-2016 |
20160060326 | Antibody Therapeutics That Bind OprF and Oprl - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-OprF and anti-OprI antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind OprF and OprI, OprF and OprI-antibody binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and OprF and OprI-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having | 03-03-2016 |
20160060327 | Anti-Infective Binding Proteins that Bind AIP2 - There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-AIP2 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind AIP2, AIP2-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and AIP2-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having AIP2 related disorders or conditions. There is also disclosed a method to treat | 03-03-2016 |
20160068595 | HUMANIZED ANTIBODY AGAINST INTERLEUKIN-20 AND TREATMENT FOR INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - A humanized antibody, or a scFv, Fab, or F(ab′) | 03-10-2016 |
20160069868 | MOLECULAR TARGETS AND COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS TO IDENTIFY THE SAME, USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF FIBROSIS - The present invention relates to methods and assays for identifying agents useful in the treatment of fibrotic diseases, in particular diseases related to fibroblast migration and differentiation. The invention provides polypeptide and nucleic acid TARGETs, siRNA sequences based on these TARGETs and antibodies against the TARGETs. The invention is further related to pharmaceutical composition comprising siRNA sequences based on the TARGETs and antibodies against the TARGETs for use in the treatment of fibrotic disease. The invention further provides in vitro methods for inhibition of fibroblast migration and differentiation. | 03-10-2016 |
20160082105 | Antibody Buffering of a Ligand in Vivo - Compositions and methods are provided in embodiments directed to maintaining a desired concentration range of one or more drugs in a subject, and in particular embodiments to maintaining a desired drug concentration in a body compartment in a subject, based on the surprising discovery that antibodies persist in solution in body compartments such that antibody-antigen equilibrium principles can counteract drug clearance mechanisms. One or more antibodies are selected that have a dissociation constant KD that is similar to the desired drug concentration, wherein KD is independent of the affinity of the drug for a specific drug target (receptor) in the subject. | 03-24-2016 |
20160083455 | ANTIVIRAL AGENT AGAINST ANIMAL VIRUSES - Disclosed herein is an antiviral agent against animal viruses. The antiviral agent contains a protein or a nucleic acid sequence encoding the protein, as an active ingredient, the protein having binding ability and degrading ability to foreign nucleic acid chains invaded in an animal cell and that has no cytotoxicity to the animal cell itself. Disclosed herein is further an antiviral animal cell containing the protein according to the present invention, or the nucleic acid sequence encoding the protein. The antiviral agent and antiviral animal cell exhibit advantageous effects in that they se | 03-24-2016 |
20160083473 | BISPECIFIC CONSTRUCTS AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF VARIOUS DISEASES - The present invention relates to bispecific constructs that specifically bind to immune effector cells and, simultaneously, to IL23R-carrying target cells, as well as nucleic acids, vectors, host cells, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of production and use thereof, including such bispecific constructs for use in treating inflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases and/or cancer. | 03-24-2016 |
20160083482 | ANTI-CCL2 AND ANTI-LOXL2 COMBINATION THERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF SCLERODERMA - The present invention provides, among other things, bi-specific molecules including, but not limited to, antibodies, fynomers, aptamers, fuproteins, and protein binding domains that bind both CCL2 and LOXL2 and uses thereof, in particular, for treatment of scleroderma and related fibrotic and/or inflammatory diseases, disorders and conditions. In some embodiments, the present invention further provides methods and compositions for treatment of scleroderma and related fibrotic and/or inflammatory diseases, disorders and conditions based on the combination of mono-specific anti-CCL2 and anti-LOXL2 molecules. | 03-24-2016 |
20160090420 | ANTAGONIST OF THE BTLA/HVEM INTERACTION FOR USE IN THERAPY - Antagonist of the BTLA/HVEM interaction for use in therapy The present invention relates to an antagonist of the BTLA/HVEM interaction for use in therapy, wherein said antagonist increases the proliferation of Vγ9Vδ2 T cells. | 03-31-2016 |
20160102143 | MODULATING REGULATORY T CELL ACTIVITY VIA INTERLEUKIN 35 - Methods for regulating T cell function in a subject, particularly regulatory T cell activity are provided. Methods of the invention include administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an Interleukin 35-specific binding agent, such as an antibody or small molecule inhibitor. The invention further provides methods for enhancing the immunogenicity of a vaccine or overcoming a suppressed immune response to a vaccine in a subject, including administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an IL35-specific binding agent and administering to the subject a vaccine. In one embodiment the vaccine is a cancer vaccine. | 04-14-2016 |
20160102151 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT AND DETECTION OF CANCERS - Pharmaceutical composition comprising antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof that bind to globo H, SSEA3, and SSEA-4 are disclosed herein, as well as methods of use thereof. Methods of use include, without limitation, cancer therapies and diagnostics. The antibodies of the disclosure can bind to certain cancer cell surfaces. Exemplary targets of the antibodies disclosed herein can include carcinomas, such as those in brain, skin, bone, lungs, breast, esophagus, stomach, liver, bile duct, pancreas, colon, kidney, cervical, ovarian, and/or prostate cancer. | 04-14-2016 |
20160108114 | Compositions And Methods For Macular Degeneration - The present invention pertains to methods of inhibiting angiogenesis (e.g., ocular angiogenesis choroidal neovasculariztion) in an individual in need thereof comprising administering to the individual an agent that inhibits one or more CEP protein adducts wherein the angiogenesis is the result of 5 oxidative peptide modification of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in the individual, and administration of the agent inhibits angiogenesis in the individual. | 04-21-2016 |
20160115238 | CD20 Antibodies and Uses Thereof - CD20 is a transmembrane protein of the tetra-spanin family expressed on the surface of B-cells from peripheral blood as well as lymphoid tissues. CD20 expression persists from the early pre-B cell stage until the plasma cell differentiation stage. In addition to expression in normal B-cells, CD20 is expressed in B-cell derived malignancies such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The present invention includes anti-CD20 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof comprising a light chain variable region and a heavy chain variable region, wherein the CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of said light chain variable region comprise the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 23-25, respectively, and wherein the CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of said heavy chain variable region comprise the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 26-28, respectively. | 04-28-2016 |
20160115244 | SINGLE DOMAIN ANTIBODIES DIRECTED AGAINST KRAS - This invention provides compositions and methods to treat a condition or disease without the use of exogenous targeting sequences or chemical compositions. The present invention relates to single-domain antibodies (sdAbs), proteins and polypeptides comprising the sdAbs that are directed against intracellular components that cause a condition or disease. The invention also includes nucleic acids encoding the sdAbs, proteins and polypeptides, and compositions comprising the sdAbs. The invention includes the use of the compositions, sdAbs, and nucleic acids encoding the sdAbs for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. | 04-28-2016 |
20160122432 | ANTI-HER2 SINGLE DOMAIN ANTIBODIES, POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THEREOF AND THEIR USE FOR TREATING CANCER - The present invention relates to anti-HER2 single domain antibodies, polypeptides comprising thereof and their use for treating cancer. | 05-05-2016 |
20160122436 | SINGLE CHAIN BINDING MOLECULES COMPRISING N-TERMINAL ABP - The present invention relates to a single chain binding molecule comprising at least three binding domains, wherein the first binding domain is capable of binding to serum albumin and is positioned at the N-terminus of the second binding domain, said second binding domain is capable of binding to a cell surface molecule on a target cell and the third binding domain is capable of binding to the T cell CD3 receptor complex. Moreover, the invention relates to methods for the production of such binding molecule, a nucleic acid sequence encoding it, a vector comprising said nucleic acid sequence and a host cell expressing the binding molecule of the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a binding molecule of the invention, methods of treatment comprising the step of administering a binding molecule of the invention and the medical use of a binding molecule of the invention. | 05-05-2016 |
20160130326 | NOVEL ANTIBODY FRAMEWORKS - The present invention relates to novel antibody frameworks with advantageous properties. | 05-12-2016 |
20160130337 | METHODS FOR TREATING OCULAR DISEASES - A method is provided for reducing the treatment burden for patients who have an intraocular neovascular disorder, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of VEGF antagonist on a dosing schedule that includes treatment intervals of 8 and/or 12 weeks. | 05-12-2016 |
20160130342 | NOVEL P2X7 EPITOPES - The invention relates to purinergic (P2X) receptors, to generation of antibodies and to use of antibodies and immunogens for detection and treatment of a disease or condition, especially cancer. | 05-12-2016 |
20160130361 | ANTI-FACTOR VIII ANTIBODIES OR USES THEREOF - The present invention provides anti-FVIII antibodies and antigen-binding molecules thereof which specifically bind FVIII epitopes. The antibodies and antigen-binding molecules can be used to purify FVIII. The invention also includes nucleic acid molecules and methods of making the anti-FVIII antibodies or antigen binding molecules thereof. | 05-12-2016 |
20160130363 | AGONISTIC ANTIBODIES TO TRKC RECEPTORS AND USES THEREOF - There are provided herein novel monoclonal antibodies that selectively bind and/or activate TrkC receptors, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and the use thereof for treating or preventing conditions which require activation of TrkC, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other neurodegenerative conditions and motor neuron diseases. The monoclonal antibodies are useful to screen for agents that share the same binding epitope on the TrkC receptor. | 05-12-2016 |
20160131665 | SRM/MRM Assay for the Insulin Receptor Protein - Specific peptides, and derived ionization characteristics of the peptides, from the Insulin Receptor protein (IR), and its isoforms IR-A and IR-B, that are particularly advantageous for quantifying the IR protein, IR-A isoform and/or IR-B isoform, directly in biological samples that have been fixed in formalin by the method of Selected Reaction Monitoring (SRM) mass spectrometry, or what can also be termed as Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM) mass spectrometry. Such biological samples are chemically preserved and fixed and are selected from tissues and cells treated with formaldehyde containing agents/fixatives including formalin-fixed tissue/cells, formalin-fixed/paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue/cells, FFPE tissue blocks and cells from those blocks, and tissue culture cells that have been formalin fixed and or paraffin embedded. A protein sample is prepared from said biological sample using the Liquid Tissue™ reagents and protocol and the IR protein, and IR-A and/or IR-B isoforms, is quantitated in the Liquid Tissue™ sample by the method of SRM/MRM mass spectrometry by quantitating in the protein sample at least one or more of the peptides described. These peptides can be quantitated if they reside in a modified or an unmodified form. An example of a modified form of an IR peptide is phosphorylation of a tyrosine, threonine, serine, and/or other amino acid residues within the peptide sequence. | 05-12-2016 |
20160145319 | HUMAN CYTOMEGALOVIRUS NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease. | 05-26-2016 |
20160145346 | RNA-CODED ANTIBODY - The present application describes an antibody-coding, non-modified or modified RNA and the use thereof for expression of this antibody, for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, in particular a passive vaccine, for treatment of tumours and cancer diseases, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, virus diseases and monogenetic diseases, e.g. also in gene therapy. The present invention furthermore describes an in vitro transcription method, in vitro methods for expression of this antibody using the RNA according to the invention and an in vivo method. | 05-26-2016 |
20160152696 | ANTIBODIES TO 2-GLYCOPROTEIN I AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF | 06-02-2016 |
20160152705 | USE OF A CD6 BINDING PARTNER AND METHOD BASED THEREON | 06-02-2016 |
20160154009 | ATYPICAL HEMOLYTIC UREMIC SYNDROME (AHUS) BIOMARKER PROTEINS | 06-02-2016 |
20160158360 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING CANCER USING PD-1 AXIS ANTAGONISTS AND HPK1 ANTAGONISTS - Compositions and methods for enhancing an immune response and treating cancer are provided. Compositions comprise PD-1 axis antagonists and HPK1 antagonists. PD-1 axis antagonists include PD-1 antagonists, PD-L1 antagonists, and PD-L2 antagonists. PD-1 axis antagonists can inhibit the binding of PD-L1 and/or PD-L2 to PD-1. HPK1 antagonists include compounds that inhibit the serine/threonine kinase activity of HPK1. Methods for enhancing an immune response or treating cancer comprise administering a PD-1 axis antagonist and a HPK1 antagonist, sequentially or simultaneously, to a subject in need thereof. | 06-09-2016 |
20160159900 | ANTI-ADRENOMEDULLIN (ADM) ANTIBODY OR ANTI-ADM ANTIBODY FRAGMENT OR ANTI-ADM NON-IG SCAFFOLD FOR REGULATING THE FLUID BALANCE IN A PATIENT HAVING A CHRONIC OR ACUTE DISEASE - Patients having a chronic or acute disease or acute condition, especially patients at the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) suffer from fluid imbalance. The present invention provides a medicament for regulating the fluid balance and/or improving the fluid balance of such patients. Subject matter of the present invention is an anti-Adrenomedullin (ADM) antibody or an anti-adrenomedullin antibody fragment or an anti-ADM non-Ig scaffold for regulating the fluid balance in a patient having a chronic or acute disease or acute condition. | 06-09-2016 |
20160159906 | ANTI-CD79b ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides anti-CD79b antibodies and methods of using the same. | 06-09-2016 |
20160159913 | BINDING MOLECULES SPECIFIC FOR HER3 AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that bind the extracellular domain of the HER3 receptor and inhibit various HER3 receptor related functions via ligand-dependent and/or ligand-independent mechanisms. Also provided are compositions with increased half-life. In addition, the invention provides compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases associated with HER3 mediated signal transduction. | 06-09-2016 |
20160166690 | RNA-CODED ANTIBODY | 06-16-2016 |
20160166691 | RNA-CODED ANTIBODY | 06-16-2016 |
20160166692 | RNA-CODED ANTIBODY | 06-16-2016 |
20160168255 | BAG3 RECEPTOR BINDING MOLECULES FOR USE AS A MEDICAMENT | 06-16-2016 |
20160168259 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING sc(Fv)2 | 06-16-2016 |
20160168263 | Certain Improved Human Bispecific EGFRvIII Antibody Engaging Molecules | 06-16-2016 |
20160176969 | HETERODIMERIC ANTIBODIES INCLUDING BINDING TO CD8 | 06-23-2016 |
20160176983 | INTERCALATED SINGLE-CHAIN VARIABLE FRAGMENTS | 06-23-2016 |
20160184391 | TREATMENT OF GRAFT REJECTION BY ADMINISTERING A COMPLEMENT INHIBITOR TO AN ORGAN PRIOR TO TRANSPLANT - Methods of prolonging survival of a transplanted organ, as well as methods of preventing or attenuating rejection of a transplanted organ are provided. These methods involve contacting the organ with an inhibitor of complement activity (e.g., a complement inhibitor that has a maximum molecular weight of 70 kDa and/or a half-life shorter than 10 days, such as a CR2-FH fusion protein or a single chain anti-C5 antibody), prior to transplantation The methods also include administering to the allotransplant recipient an inhibitor of complement activity together with one or more immunosuppressants. A pretreatment with an alternative complement inhibitor was found to be effective in improving graft survival and decreasing ischemia-reperfusion injury in animal. | 06-30-2016 |
20160184450 | DE-N-Acetyl Sialic Acid Antigens, Antibodies Thereto, and Methods of Use in Cancer Therapy - The present invention generally provides compositions methods and composition relating to the diagnosis and/or treatment of cancers having a cell surface de-N-acetylated sialic acid antigen, e.g., an at least partially de-N-acetylated ganglioside and/or a de-N-acetylated sialic acid-modified cell surface protein. | 06-30-2016 |
20160185851 | ANTIBODIES TO INTERLEUKIN-6 AND USE THEREOF - The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind to human interleukin-6 (IL6). The antibodies can modulate IL6 signaling and thus used in treatment or prevention of IL6 associated diseases or disorders, particularly inflammatory disorder, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), angiogenesis, and cancer. | 06-30-2016 |
20160185869 | ANTI-CSF1R ANTIBODIES FOR TREATING PVNS - Methods of treating pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) with antibodies that bind colony stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1R) are provided. | 06-30-2016 |
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