Antibodies 9-10.2 and 8-4.1 that recognize YFGKLESK, which is 8 amino acids present in a neoepitope formed as a result of a precursor pro-IL-18 being cleaved by caspase-1 or caspase-4 are prepared. Accordingly, an antibody that recognizes only activated IL-18 can be provided.

Methods of treating metabolic diseases and disorders using an antigen binding protein specific for the GIPR polypeptide are provided. In various embodiments the metabolic disease or disorder is type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, elevated glucose levels, elevated insulin levels and diabetic nephropathy. In certain embodiments the antigen binding protein is administered in combination with a GLP-1 receptor agonist.

Affinity binding entities having TCRL binding domain and methods of their use are provided. More specifically these compositions bind HLA-A2/WT1+, HLA-A2/MAGE-A4, HLA-A2/MAGE-A9, HLA-A2/PAP or HLA-A2/TyrD+ cells and as such can be used in diagnostics and therapy.

The present application relates to antibody molecules that bind and am able to agonise both CD137 and OX40. The antibody molecules comprise a CDR-based binding site for CD137, and an OX40 antigen-binding site that is located in a constant domain of the antibody molecule. The antibody molecules of the invention find application, for example, in the treatment of diseases, such as cancer and infectious diseases.

Provided are an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds to a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA), a method of preparing the same, and use thereof. Accordingly, these can be utilized in effectively preventing or treating cancers.

Compositions and methods of use thereof for modulating LAIR-1 are provided. For example, immunomodulatory agents are provided that reduce LAIR-1 expression, ligand binding, crosslinking, negative signaling, or a combination thereof. Such agents can be used to increase an immune response in a subject in need thereof. Exemplary agents include (i) a soluble LAIR-2 polypeptide or fusion protein, (ii) a soluble LAIR 1 polypeptide or fusion protein, (iii) a function blocking anti-LAIR-1 antibody, (iv) an antibody that depletes LAIR-1 positive cells, and (v) combinations thereof. Immunomodulatory agents are also provided that increase LAIR-1 expression, ligand binding, crosslinking, negative signaling, or a combination thereof. Such agents can be used to reduce an immune response in a subject in need thereof. Exemplary agents include: (i) a function activating anti-LAIR-1 antibody, (ii) a function blocking anti-LAIR-2 antibody, and (iii) a combination thereof.

The invention of the current disclosure includes methods and compositions useful for producing personalized cancer immunotherapies which target tumor-associated neoepitopes. Also included are methods for treating cancer in subjects in need thereof.

Provided herein are proteins, antibodies, assays and methods useful for modulating growth factor levels and/or activities. In some embodiments, such growth factors are members of the TGF- superfamily of proteins.

Provided herein are proteins, antibodies, assays and methods useful for modulating growth factor levels and/or activities. In some embodiments, such growth factors are members of the TGF- superfamily of proteins.

The present invention relates to a specific CD95L antibody and to the use thereof in the diagnosis of a cancer disease.