Abstract:
The present disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind specifically to a coronavirus spike protein and methods of using such antibodies and fragments for treating or preventing viral infections (e.g., coronavirus infections).
Abstract:
The present relates to VEGF traps and VEGF mini-traps that include VEGF receptor Ig-like domains, fused to a multimerizing component, which bind to VEGF and block its interaction with the VEGF receptor. Such molecules are useful for treating angiogenic eye disorders (e.g., age-related macular degeneration), cancer and for other undesired angiogenesis.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides novel immunoglobulin proteins that bind to a human natriuretic peptide receptor 1 (NPR1) agonist, preferably an anti-NPR1 antibody. In certain embodiments, the proteins of the disclosure comprise at least one immunoglobulin variable domain that binds to an anti-NPR1 antibody. In certain embodiments, the proteins of the disclosure are useful in blocking and/or reversing the effect of an administered anti-NPR1 antibody. In certain embodiments, the antigen-binding proteins are useful for effective management of blood pressure and hemodynamics in humans.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for treating, preventing or reducing the severity of allergic reactions. The present invention also provides methods for enhancing the efficacy and/or safety of an allergen-specific immunotherapy (SIT) regimen. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutic composition comprising an interleukin-4 receptor (IL-4Rα) antagonist such as an anti-IL-4Rα antibody.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind specifically to a coronavirus spike protein and methods of using such antibodies and fragments for treating or preventing viral infections (e.g., coronavirus infections).
Abstract:
Multivalent antigen-binding proteins comprising two or three or four or more immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain binding domains are provided, as are methods for making them, nucleic acid constructs, and cell lines for making them. Proteins comprising two or three or four or more different heavy chain variable domains that lack an immunoglobulin variable domain are provided. Proteins comprising two or three or four or more different heavy chain variable domains that associate with the same immunoglobulin light chain variable domain are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for treating, preventing or reducing the severity of allergic reactions. The present invention also provides methods for enhancing the efficacy and/or safety of an allergen-specific immunotherapy (SIT) regimen. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutic composition comprising an interleukin-4 receptor (IL-4Rα) antagonist such as an anti-IL-4Rα antibody.
Abstract:
The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome—Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) spike protein, and methods of use. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to MERS-CoV spike protein. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing MERS-CoV activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing MERS infection in humans. In some embodiments, the invention provides for a combination of one or more antibodies that bind to the MERS-CoV spike protein for use in treating MERS infection. In certain embodiments, the one or more antibodies bind to distinct non-competing epitopes comprised in the receptor binding domain of the MERS-CoV spike protein.
Abstract:
Multivalent antigen-binding proteins comprising two or three or four or more immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain binding domains are provided, as are methods for making them, nucleic acid constructs, and cell lines for making them. Proteins comprising two or three or four or more different heavy chain variable domains that lack an immunoglobulin variable domain are provided. Proteins comprising two or three or four or more different heavy chain variable domains that associate with the same immunoglobulin light chain variable domain are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that specifically bind proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin-9 (PCSK9) with greater affinity at neutral pH than at acidic pH. The antibodies of the invention may possess one or more amino acid changes as compared to antibodies that do not exhibit pH-dependent binding properties. For example, the present invention includes anti-PCSK9 antibodies which possess one or more histidine substitutions in one or more complementarity determining regions. The antibodies of the invention, with pH-dependent binding properties, remain in circulation and exhibit cholesterol lowering activity for prolonged periods of time in animal subjects as compared to anti-PCSK9 antibodies that do not exhibit pH-dependent binding properties. The antibodies of the invention are therefore useful for treating diseases and disorders related to elevated HDL cholesterol, wherein the antibodies of the invention can be administered to a patient at a lower dose and/or with less frequent dosing as compared to antibodies that do not exhibit pH-dependent binding properties.