Patent classifications
C07K16/1045
Monoclonal antibodies directed against trimeric forms of the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein with broad and potent neutralizing activity
The invention provides a method for obtaining a broadly neutralizing antibody (bNab), including screening memory B cell cultures from a donor PBMC sample for neutralization activity against a plurality of HIV-1 species, cloning a memory B cell that exhibits broad neutralization activity; and rescuing a monoclonal antibody from that memory B cell culture. The resultant monoclonal antibodies are characterized by their ability to selectively bind epitopes from the Env proteins in native or monomeric form, as well as to inhibit infection of HIV-1 species from a plurality of clades. Compositions containing human monoclonal anti-HIV antibodies used for prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment of HIV infection are provided. Methods for generating such antibodies by immunization using epitopes from conserved regions within the variable loops of gp120 are provided. Immunogens for generating anti-HIV1 bNAbs are also provided. Furthermore, methods for vaccination using suitable epitopes are provided.
NOVEL METHODS OF GENERATING ANTIBODIES
The invention describes a method of generating antibodies to a mixture of peptidogenic proteins wherein the peptidogenic protein has altered conformational dynamics as compared to a starting protein and wherein the peptidogenic protein has a similar conformation to the starting protein. The peptidogenic proteins can be used to induce an immune response, which can lead to the generation of antibodies and/or can be used to vaccinate a mammal.
Dual cytokine fusion proteins comprising IL-10
The application relates to a dual cytokine fusion protein composition, pharmaceutical composition, and/or formulation thereof comprising IL-10 or IL-10 variant molecules fused to a single chain variable fragment scaffolding system and a second cytokine, where the second cytokine is linked in the hinge region of the scFv. The application also relates to methods of using the dual cytokine fusion protein composition for treating cancer, inflammatory diseases or disorders, and immune and immune mediated diseases or disorders.
METHODS FOR MAKING EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES AND USES THEREOF
The present disclosure relates to improved methods and compositions for making extracellular vesicles (EVs). The present disclosure also relates to novel EV-based ELISA assays and kits for performing such assays, as well as methods of producing antibodies to particular antigens using EVs comprising membrane-bound antigen.
Dual cytokine fusion proteins comprising IL-10
The application relates to a dual cytokine fusion protein composition, pharmaceutical composition, and/or formulation thereof comprising IL-10 or IL-10 variant molecules fused to a single chain variable fragment scaffolding system and a second cytokine, where the second cytokine is linked in the hinge region of the scFv. The application also relates to methods of using the dual cytokine fusion protein composition for treating cancer, inflammatory diseases or disorders, and immune and immune mediated diseases or disorders.
RNA encoding an antibody
The present invention relates to a RNA encoding an antibody or a fragment or variant thereof and a composition, in particular a passive vaccine, comprising such an RNA. The present invention further relates to the use of such an RNA or of such a composition 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 also relates to a combination of at least two modified RNA's, in particular wherein one RNA encodes a heavy chain variable region of an antibody and another RNA encodes the corresponding light chain variable region of said antibody.
Human immunodeficiency virus neutralizing antibodies and methods of use thereof
The invention provides broadly neutralizing antibodies directed to epitopes of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. The invention further provides compositions containing HIV antibodies used for prophylaxis, and methods for diagnosis and treatment of HIV infection.
B CELL RECEPTOR MODIFICATION IN B CELLS
Methods and systems are described herein for generating engineered B cells with modified immunoglobulin genes. The modified immunoglobulin genes encode modified immunoglobulins that can have high affinity for antigens, including antigens that are variable such the types of antigens on various pathogens that can escape mammalian immune responses.
CD40-L BLOCKADE TO ENHANCE SYNTHETIC ANTIBODY THERAPY
Disclosed herein are combinations of inhibitors of B cell maturation and recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding synthethic antibodies, and their use for extending the duration of circulating synthetic antibodies and for treating diseases and disorders.
CROSS-REACTIVE ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF
The present disclosure relates to broadly neutralizing antibodies and uses thereof for treating a pathogen infection or a co-infection of multiple pathogens.