Abstract:
High throughput screening of antibody candidates to identify those having desired functional effects on target cells is provided by contacting antibody candidates with plated target cells in the presence of a secondary, anti-antibody antibody.
Abstract:
Antibodies to antigen presenting cells may be utilized to interfere with the interaction of the antigen presenting cell and immune cells, including T cells, Peptides may be linked to said antibodies thereby generating an immune response to such peptides. Preferably peptides linked to the antibodies are associated with autoimmunity.
Abstract:
Antibodies or fragments thereof having at least two CDR regions replaced or fused with biologically active peptides are described. Compositions containing such antibodies or fragments thereof are useful in therapeutic and diagnostic modalities.
Abstract:
Hybrid antibodies and/or hybrid antibody fragments and methods of making them are provided. In one embodiment the hybrid antibodies and/or hybrid antibody fragments contain heavy and/or light variable regions that contain two or more framework regions derived from at least two antibodies. In another embodiment, at least two of the framework regions are classified in the same germline gene family. In one embodiment, at least two framework regions are classified in the same germline gene family member. The hybrid antibodies or hybrid antibody fragments may contain human framework regions and nonhuman CDRs.
Abstract:
Antibodies or fragments thereof having CDR regions replaced or fused with biologically active peptides are described. Flanking sequences may optionally be attached at one or both the carboxy-terminal and amino-terminal ends of the peptide in covalent association with adjacent framework regions. Compositions containing such antibodies or fragments thereof are useful in therapeutic and diagnostic modalities.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to methods of authorizing distribution of complement-inhibiting drugs to patients who have a complement-associated disorder in a manner to ensure that the patients are aware of the possible dangers of discontinuing treatment with the drugs. A database is prepared comprising patient information including experiencing adverse clinical events after discontinuing the drug treatment. The information in the database is collected and may be reported. The patients are given a warning as to adverse events that may occur if treatment with the complement inhibiting drugs is discontinued.
Abstract:
Methods for administering polypeptides, including antibodies, capable of binding to OX-2/CD200 and/or an OX-2/CD200 receptor are disclosed. These polypeptides are useful in treating disease states characterized by upregulated levels of OX-2/CD200, including cancer and CLL.
Abstract:
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria or other hemolytic diseases are treated using a compound which binds to or otherwise blocks the generation and/or the activity of one or more complement components, such as, for example, a complement-inhibiting antibody.
Abstract:
Methods of prolonging survival of allotransplanted cells, tissues or organs are presented. These methods are directed to administering to the allograft recipient an inhibitor of complement activity together with one or more immunosuppressants and/or immunosuppressive methods. The inhibitor of complement activity is administered chronically. These methods have been determined to aid in preventing chronic rejection of allografts. These methods can additionally be used in cases in which the recipient has been presensitized to the allograft or in which there is an ABO mismatch between the allograft and the recipient.