摘要:
An analogue peptide that comprises the variable regions of the light or heavy chains of an antibody of a first species selectively binding to a carcinoma antigen has 1 to 46 amino acids of the framework regions per chain substituted with amino acids such as those present in equivalent positions in antibodies of a species other than the first species, or fragments thereof comprising 1 to 3 variable region CDRs per chain and optionally flanking regions thereof of 1 to 10 or more amino acids, alone or with an N-terminal fragment of 1 to 10 or more amino acids, combinations or mixtures thereof. The polypeptide may also comprise an effector agent and/or be glycosylated, and is presented as a composition with a carrier. The analogue peptides are used in diagnostic kits for carcinomas and methods for in vivo imaging and treating a primary or metastasized carcinoma, and in vitro diagnosing a carcinoma, ex vivo purging neoplastic cells from a biological fluid. RNAs and DNAs encode the analogue peptide, and a hybrid vector carrying the nucleotides and transfected cells express the peptides and a method produces the analogue peptide. An anti-idiotype polypeptide comprises polyclonal antibodies raised against an anti-carcinoma antibody or the analogue peptide of this invention, monoclonal antibodies thereof, Fab, Fab′, (Fab′)2, CDR, variable region, or analogues or fragments thereof, combinations thereof with an oligopeptide comprising a TRP trimer, tandem repeats thereof, or combination or mixtures thereof. An anti-idiotype hybrid polypeptide with an effector agent and the anti-idiotype polypeptide, an anti-carcinoma vaccine, an anti-carcinoma vaccination kit, a method of vaccinating against carcinoma and a method of lowering the serum concentration of a circulating antibody or polypeptide are provided.
摘要:
The present invention provides recombinant peptides that specifically and selectively bind to the human milk fat globule (HMFG) antigen, BA46. In particular, the present invention provides recombinant variants of the Mc3 antibody, including humanized versions of Mc3. The variant Mc3 peptides are particularly useful for diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic applications in the field of breast cancer.The present invention also provides methods for the humanization of antibodies such as murine monoclonal antibodies. The novel humanization methods are applied to the production of humanized Mc3 antibodies and it is shown that these humanized antibodies retain the ability to engage in high affinity binding to their cognate antigen. Such humanization enables the use of these antibodies for immunodiagnostic and immunotherapeutic applications in humans.
摘要:
An analogue peptide that comprises the variable regions of the light or heavy chains of an antibody of a first species selectively binding to a carcinoma antigen has 1 to 46 amino acids of the framework regions per chain substituted with amino acids such as those present in equivalent positions in antibodies of a species other than the first species, or fragments thereof comprising 1 to 3 variable region CDRs per chain and optionally flanking regions thereof of 1 to 10 or more amino acids, alone or with an N-terminal fragment of 1 to 10 or more amino acids, combinations or mixtures thereof. The polypeptide may also comprise an effector agent and/or be glycosylated, and is presented as a composition with a carrier. The analogue peptides are used in diagnostic kits for carcinomas and methods for in vivo imaging and treating a primary or metastasized carcinoma, and in vitro diagnosing a carcinoma, ex vivo purging neoplastic cells from a biological fluid. RNAs and DNAs encode the analogue peptide, and a hybrid vector carrying the nucleotides and transfected cells express the peptides and a method produces the analogue peptide. An anti-idiotype polypeptide comprises polyclonal antibodies raised against an anti-carcinoma antibody or the analogue peptide of this invention, monoclonal antibodies thereof, Fab, Fab′, (Fab′)2, CDR, variable region, or analogues or fragments thereof, combinations thereof with an oligopeptide comprising a TRP trimer, tandem repeats thereof, or combination or mixtures thereof. An anti-idiotype hybrid polypeptide with an effector agent and the anti-idiotype polypeptide, an anti-carcinoma vaccine, an anti-carcinoma vaccination kit, a method of vaccinating against carcinoma and a method of lowering the serum concentration of a circulating antibody or polypeptide are provided.
摘要:
A polynucleotide encodes a modified antibody, or single chains thereof. The modified antibody has a non-antigen-binding peptide such as the constant regions of an antibody of a first species, peptide hormones, enzymes, and peptide transmitters; and a binding peptide such as the unsubstituted light and heavy chains of the variable region of an antibody of a second species which binds the human milk fat globule (HMFG) antigen. The non-antigen-binding peptide is linked to at least one chain of the binding peptide, the chains may be linked to one another at a site other than the antigenic binding site, and at least one chain of the binding peptide has 1 to 46 amino acids substituted with amino acids selected from specific ones assigned to each site. The polynucleotide and other products are also provided in the form of compositions, with a carrier. The polynucleotides may be RNAs and DNAs, and are also provided as hybrid vectors carrying them, and as transfected cells expressing the modified antibodies or their single chains.
摘要:
An in vitro solid-phase, competitive assay for detecting the presence of a peptide analyte in a biological sample comprises contacting a fusion protein, of first and second peptides, with a solid supported first antibody or fragment thereof, which binds the first peptide, adding a biological sample containing the peptide analyte and a second antibody or fragment thereof which binds the peptide analyte and the second peptide. The second antibody is allowed to bind any free analyte present in the sample, and to form solid supported complexes of fusion protein and antibody. The amount of solid supported second antibody detected is then compared to a control. When the amount of peptide analyte in the sample increases the amount of second antibody bound to the solid support decreases. An optional final addition of an antibody-binding molecule helps detect the solid supported complexes of the fusion protein and the second antibody or fragment. The assay may be utilized for detecting neoplastic antigens from tumors or their metastases by using a second peptide that binds specifically to an antibody specific to an antigen, such as an epithelial mammary cell antigen. A kit for detecting the presence of neoplastic tissue comprises the fusion protein, a first antibody or fragment thereof specifically binding the first peptide, and a second antibody or fragment thereof specifically binding the second peptide, and optionally a device for detecting the second antibody or fragment thereof, such as a labeled antibody-binding molecule.
摘要:
Methods and compositions are provided for detecting the presence of carcinomas in a mammalian host by measuring the level of normal surface antigens specific for a differentiated cell in the serum of the host as compared to the normal level of such antigen. The method finds particular use in detecting residual carcinomas after therapy or in detecting the recurrence of neoplastic tissue, and assigning a tissue of origin to the neoplastic tissue.
摘要:
A fusion protein comprises a sequence of amino acids which binds antibodies specific to the human milk fat globule (HMFG) differentiation antigens. Specific amino acid sequences are provided, and a fusion protein may be used as an immunogen and for diagnostic purposes.
摘要:
An in vitro solid-phase, competitive assay for detecting the presence of a peptide analyte in a biological sample, comprising contacting a fusion protein made of a first peptide and a second peptide to a solid supported first antibody which specifically binds to the first peptide, adding thereto a biological sample containing a peptide analyte, adding a second antibody specifically binding to the analyte and the second peptide, and allowing the second antibody to bind any free analyte present in the sample and the solid supported fusion protein to form analyte-second antibody and solid supported fusion protein-second antibody complexes, and determining the amount of solid supported second antibody present and comparing it to a control. When the amount of peptide analyte in the sample increases the amount of a second antibody bound to the solid support decreases. An optional final addition of an antibody-binding molecule helps detect the antibody-fusion protein complex bound to the solid support. The assay may be utilized for detecting neoplastic antigens from tumors or their metastases by utilizing a fusion protein containing an antigen of an epithelial mammary cell. A kit for detecting the presence of a neoplastic tissue comprises the fusion protein along with a first antibody specifically binding to the first peptide, and a second antibody specifically binding to the second peptide, and optionally a means for detecting the second antibody or fragment thereof, such as an antibody-binding molecule.
摘要:
A hybridoma cell line is provided which is capable of producing monoclonal antibodies which bind to a unique determinant site on the surface and/or in the cytoplasm of human breast carcinoma cells and carcinoma cells of other adenocarcinomas and on the surface of normal human breast epithelial cells. The cell line of the invention was developed by immunizing mice with a select group of immunogens and a conventional myeloma cell line for fusion with the murine splenocytes harvested.The monoclonal antibody is identified as the BrE2 monoclonal antibody. The antigen is characterized as a high molecular weight glycoprotein complex having a molecular exceeding 400,000 daltons. This monoclonal antibody is especially useful for diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic applications in human breast cell carcinoma.
摘要:
An anti-KC-4 humanized monoclonal antibody that comprises the variable regions of the light and heavy chains of the anti-KC-4 murine antibody, wherein the light chain has 7 amino acids and the heavy chain has 12 amino acids of the framework regions substituted with amino acid present in equivalent positions in antibodies of a species other than munne, and the constant regions of a human antibody. The antibody may be labeled and/or glycosylated, and is presented as a composition with a carrier. The anti-KC-4 monoclonal antibody is used in diagnostic kits for cancer and in in vivo methods of imaging and treating a primary or metastasized cancer, and in vitro diagnosis and ex vivo purging neoplastic cells from a biological fluid. RNAs and DNAs encode the monoclonal antibody, and a hybrid vector carrying the nucleotides and transfected cells express the peptides.