Patent classifications
A61K40/13
Core/shell structure platform for immunotherapy
Disclosed are biocompatible core/shell compositions suitable for the delivery of populations of mRNA molecules to mammalian cells. The disclosed core-shell structured multicomponent compositions are optimized for the delivery of mRNAs encoding one or more cancer- or tumor-specific antigens to a population of antigen presenting cells, including, for example, human dendritic cells, macrophages and B cells. Also disclosed are methods for use of these compositions as therapeutic cancer vaccines.
MODIFIED IMMUNE CELLS AND USES THEREOF
It relates to immune cells (e.g., T cells such as CAR-T cells, NK cells such as CAR-NK cells) modified to have no or reduced expression and/or function of one or more target proteins selected from the group consisting of: Signal Peptide Peptidase Like 3 (SPPL3), FADD, FAS, CASP8, ARID1A, BAK1, BID, ETS1, IKZF2, and HIST1H1B (such as SPPL3), uses thereof, and methods for generating thereof. Also provided are uses of the one or more target proteins (e.g., SPPL3) as a biomarker.
MODIFIED IMMUNE CELLS AND USES THEREOF
It relates to immune cells (e.g., T cells such as CAR-T cells, NK cells such as CAR-NK cells) modified to have no or reduced expression and/or function of one or more target proteins selected from the group consisting of: Signal Peptide Peptidase Like 3 (SPPL3), FADD, FAS, CASP8, ARID1A, BAK1, BID, ETS1, IKZF2, and HIST1H1B (such as SPPL3), uses thereof, and methods for generating thereof. Also provided are uses of the one or more target proteins (e.g., SPPL3) as a biomarker.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PRODUCE B CELLS THAT EXPRESS SELECTED ANTIBODIES AND GENE PRODUCTS
A number of medical disorders are caused by either an insufficiency of a gene product or a defective gene product. Gene therapy can be used to provide a sufficient amount of a gene product when a disorder is caused by an insufficiency and can also be used to inactivate genes that produce defective gene products. Examples of disorders that can be treated by providing a sufficient amount of a gene product include lysosomal storage diseases, clotting disorders, diabetes, and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Systems and methods to produce B cells that express selected antibodies and gene products are described. The systems and methods can be used to provide prolonged and tunable expression of the gene products for the treatment of diseases such as lysosomal storage diseases, clotting disorders, diabetes, or other protein deficiencies.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PRODUCE B CELLS THAT EXPRESS SELECTED ANTIBODIES AND GENE PRODUCTS
A number of medical disorders are caused by either an insufficiency of a gene product or a defective gene product. Gene therapy can be used to provide a sufficient amount of a gene product when a disorder is caused by an insufficiency and can also be used to inactivate genes that produce defective gene products. Examples of disorders that can be treated by providing a sufficient amount of a gene product include lysosomal storage diseases, clotting disorders, diabetes, and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Systems and methods to produce B cells that express selected antibodies and gene products are described. The systems and methods can be used to provide prolonged and tunable expression of the gene products for the treatment of diseases such as lysosomal storage diseases, clotting disorders, diabetes, or other protein deficiencies.
Method of treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases using B cells
GITRL.sup.+ IgD.sup.low/ B cells as well as methods of making and using said cells are described herein. Also described are methods for treating an autoimmune disease or an inflammatory condition in a subject in need thereof of using said B cells. The B cells may be GITRL.sup.+ IgD.sup.lowCCR7.sup.+ CXCR5.sup.+ B cells or GITRL.sup.+ IgD.sup.low CCR7.sup.+ CXCR5.sup.+ CD23.sup.+ CD24.sup.+ B cells.
Method of treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases using B cells
GITRL.sup.+ IgD.sup.low/ B cells as well as methods of making and using said cells are described herein. Also described are methods for treating an autoimmune disease or an inflammatory condition in a subject in need thereof of using said B cells. The B cells may be GITRL.sup.+ IgD.sup.lowCCR7.sup.+ CXCR5.sup.+ B cells or GITRL.sup.+ IgD.sup.low CCR7.sup.+ CXCR5.sup.+ CD23.sup.+ CD24.sup.+ B cells.
OVARIAN CANCER VACCINES
Provided herein are methods, kits and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of ovarian cancer through the induction of an immune response against Anti-Mullerian Hormone Receptor, Type II (AMHR2).
OVARIAN CANCER VACCINES
Provided herein are methods, kits and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of ovarian cancer through the induction of an immune response against Anti-Mullerian Hormone Receptor, Type II (AMHR2).
Systems to produce B cells genetically modified to express selected antibodies
Systems and methods to genetically modify B cells to express selected antibodies are described. The systems and methods can be used to: obviate the need for classical vaccinations; provide protection against infectious agents for which no vaccinations are currently available; provide protection against infectious agents when patients are otherwise immune-suppressed; and/or provide a benefit provided by a therapeutic antibody, such as in the treatment of autoimmune disorders.