Abstract:
Antibodies directed to IL-13 and uses of such antibodies. For example human monoclonal antibodies directed to IL-13. Isolated polynucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions (FR's) and/or complementarity determining regions (CDR's), are provided. Additionally, methods of using these antibodies to treat patients are also provided. Additionally, IL-13 dependent biomarkers and methods of their identification and use are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention is related to antibodies directed to the antigen properdin and uses of such antibodies. In particular, n accordance with the present invention, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies directed tot he antigen properdin. Nucleotide sequences encoding, and polypeptides comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDR’s), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3, are provide. Hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such immunoglobulin molecules and monoclonal antibodies are also provided.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention described herein relate to antibodies directed to the antigen parathyroid hormone (PTH) and uses of such antibodies. In particular, in some embodiments, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to the antigen PTH. In further embodiments, nucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDRs), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3, are provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to antibodies including human antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof that specifically bind to MAdCAM, preferably human MAdCAM and that function to inhibit MAdCAM. The invention also relates to human anti-MAdCAM antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof. The invention also relates to antibodies that are chimeric, bispecific, derivatized, single chain antibodies or portions of fusion proteins. The invention also relates to isolated heavy and light chain immunoglobulins derived from human anti-MAdCAM antibodies and nucleic acid molecules encoding such immunoglobulins. The present invention also relates to methods of making human anti-MAdCAM antibodies, compositions comprising these antibodies and methods of using the antibodies and compositions for diagnosis and treatment. The invention also provides gene therapy methods using nucleic acid molecules encoding the heavy and/or light immunoglobulin molecules that comprise the human anti-MAdCAM antibodies. The invention also relates to transgenic animals or plants comprising nucleic acid molecules of the invention.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention described herein relate to antibodies directed to the antigen parathyroid hormone (PTH) and uses of such antibodies. In particular, in some embodiments, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to the antigen PTH. In further embodiments, nucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDRs), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3, are provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof that specifically bind to CD40, preferably human CD40, and that function as CD40 agonists. The invention also relates to human anti-CD40 antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof. The invention also relates to antibodies that are chimeric, bispecific, derivatized, single chain antibodies or portions of fusion proteins. The invention also relates to isolated heavy and light chain immunoglobulins derived from human anti-CD40 antibodies and nucleic acid molecules encoding such immunoglobulins. The present invention also relates to methods of making human anti-CD40 antibodies, compositions comprising these antibodies and methods of using the antibodies and compositions for diagnosis and treatment. The invention also provides gene therapy methods using nucleic acid molecules encoding the heavy and/or light immunoglobulin molecules that comprise the human anti-CD40 antibodies. The invention also relates to transgenic animals comprising nucleic acid molecules of the present invention.
Abstract:
The present invention is related to a method for producing antibody fragments. In particular, the invention involves a method for the production of F(ab')2 fragments. The method comprises concentration of cell culture media and activation of endogenous enzymes present in the cell culture media by adjusting the temperature and pH.
Abstract:
Methods of treating renal carcinoma are described using fully human monoclonal antibodies ABX-EGF against the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFr) and antigen binding fragments thereof. Methods of using these renal carcinoma treatments specifically as a monotherapy are also described. In addition, a kit and an article of manufacture for the treatment of renal carcinoma treatment are provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to the generation and characterization of anti-MUC18 monoclonal antibodies. The invention further relates to the use of such anti-MUC18 antibodies in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with increased activity of MUC18, in particular, tumors, such as melanomas.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to the generation and characterization of anti-MUC18 monoclonal antibodies. The invention further relates to the use of such anti-MUC18 antibodies in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with increased activity of MUC18, in particular, tumors, such as melanomas.