摘要:
The present invention relates to immunotherapies that are based on myeloid cell depletion. In particular, the present invention relates to CD33 binding agents for use in such therapies, e.g. in the treatment of myeloid cell malignancies and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
摘要:
The functional characterization of ILEI to be a novel cytokine involved in epithelial/mesenchymal transition and the identification of biologically active ILEI provides the basis for generating ILEI inhibitors, in particular anti-ILEI antibodies, that are useful in the therapy of cancer, fibrosis and COPD.
摘要:
The functional characterization of ILEI to be a novel cytokine involved in epithelial/mesenchymal transition and the identification of biologically active ILEI provides the basis for generating ILEI inhibitors, in particular anti-ILEI antibodies, that are useful in the therapy of cancer, fibrosis and COPD.
摘要:
Chimeric and humanized anti-CD37 antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are useful for the treatment of B cell malignancies and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that involve B cells in their pathology.
摘要:
Pharmaceutical compositions containing as active compound a substance which inhibits the activity of TGF&bgr; on tumour cells of epithelial origin, for the treatment of epithelial, invasive tumour diseases which are characterized by a reversible transition of the cells from an epithelial, non-invasive state into a fibroblastoid, invasive state. The pharmaceutical composition contains a TGF&bgr; inhibitor, preferably combined with an Ras inhibitor. Process for screening substances for the treatment of epithelial, invasive tumour diseases.
摘要:
The invention relates to a process for diagnosing and analysing tumours which is based on detecting the expression of certain variant exons of the CD44-gene. Detection may be carried out at the protein or nucleic acid level. In a preferred embodiment the expression is detected in biopsy material using exon-specific antibodies. Thus, for example, v6-expression is a suitable prognostic parameter for breast cancer, the expression of a transitional epitope which is coded by exons v7 and v8 serves to diagnose cervical cancer.
摘要:
The present invention relates to immunotherapies that are based on depletion of CD37-positive cells such as B-cells. The present invention provides methods for reduction of CD37-positive cells such as B-cells in an individual/patient using a combination of CD37 antibody/antibodies and ICE. The combination of CD37 antibodies and ICE is shown to have improved anti-tumor efficacy compared to single agent treatment. The application further provides materials and methods for treatment of diseases involving aberrant B-cell activity.
摘要:
The invention relates to the combined use of conjugates of CD44 specific antibodies with cytotoxic compounds and chemotherapeutic agents in cancer therapy, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and/or chemotherapeutic agents, and methods of cancer treatment. Preferred conjugates contain maytansinoids as cytotoxic compounds, and preferred chemotherapeutic agents are taxanes, epothilones, and vinca alcaloids.
摘要:
The present invention describes CD37 antibodies, especially A2 and B2, for the treatment of patients with CLL, especially of patients belonging to a “high risk” or “ultra-high risk” group of patients. Those patients are either patients who are refractory to fludarabine treatment or patients who carry a genetic marker which is indicative for poor prognosis or increased risk of treatment failure, e.g. patients with TP53 dysfunction or deletion of chromosome 17p13, or patients after failure to previous anti-CD20 treatment. The ability of A2 and B2 to deplete CLL cells is high both in patient samples derived from patients with normal risk and with increased risk (“high risk” patients) and clearly superior to that of rituximab and alemtuzumab.
摘要:
The present invention belongs to the field of oncology. The invention relates to antibodies with specified sequence which are specific for an epitope which is coded by the variant exon v6 of the CD44 gene and to derivatives of said antibody. The invention also provides nucleic acid molecules encoding said antibody proteins. The invention furthermore pertains to methods for producing said antibody proteins. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antibody proteins. The invention furthermore is concerned with the use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of cancer.