Abstract:
The invention relates to oligonucleotide compositions for use in reducing the expression and activity of VEGF pathway genes and unwanted neovascularization, including tumor angiogenesis, by RNA interference and methods and compositions comprising the oligonucleotides.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel antibodies, particularly antibodies directed against deletion mutants of epidermal growth factor receptor and particularly to the type III deletion mutant, EGFRvIII. The invention also relates to human monoclonal antibodies directed against deletion mutants of epidermal growth factor receptor and particularly to EGFRvIII. Diagnostic and therapeutic formulations of such antibodies, and immunoconjugates thereof, are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel antibodies, particularly antibodies directed against deletion mutants of epidermal growth factor receptor and particularly to the type III deletion mutant, EGFRvIII. The invention also relates to human monoclonal antibodies directed against deletion mutants of epidermal growth factor receptor and particularly to EGFRvIII. Diagnostic and therapeutic formulations of such antibodies, and immunoconjugates thereof, are also provided.
Abstract:
In accordance with the present invention, we have discovered that the molecule CD147 as expressed on certain cells, such as T-cells, B-cells, and/or monocytes, can be utilized for the treatment of a variety of diseases. In particular, we have demonstrated that antibodies that bind to CD147 and that result in the killing of such cells, for example, through the binding of complement, is efficacious in the treatment of diseases. Diseases in which such treatment appears efficacious include, without limitation: graft versus host disease (GVHD), organ transplant rejection diseases (including, without limitation, renal transplant, ocular transplant, and others), cancers (including, without limitation, cancers of the blood (i.e., leukemias and lymphomas), pancreatic, and others), autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and others.
Abstract:
The invention relates to oligonucleotide compositions for use in reducing the expression and activity of VEGF pathway genes and unwanted neovascularization, including tumor angiogenesis, by RNA interference and methods and compositions comprising the oligonucleotides.
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:
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:
In accordance with the present invention, we have discovered that the molecule CD147 as expressed on certain cells, such as T-cells, B-cells, and/or monocytes, can be utilized for the treatment of a variety of diseases. In particular, we have demonstrated that antibodies that bind to CD147 and that result in the killing of such cells, for example, through the binding of complement, is efficacious in the treatment of diseases. Diseases in which such treatment appears efficacious include, without limitation: graft versus host disease (GVHD), organ transplant rejection diseases (including, without limitation, renal transplant, ocular transplant, and others), cancers (including, without limitation, cancers of the blood (i.e., leukemias and lymphomas), pancreatic, and others), autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and others.
Abstract:
Polypeptides are provided. Antibodies or antigen binding domains are provided which bind such polypeptides. Also provided are methods of obtaining an antibody that binds tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand ("TRAIL") Receptor-2 (TR-2) comprising administering at least one of such polypeptides to an animal and obtaining an antibody that binds TR-2 from the animal. Antibodies reactive with TR-2 are provided. Also provided are cells producing antibodies reactive with TR-2, pharmaceutical compositions comprising antibodies reactive with TR-2, methods using antibodies reactive with TR-2, and kits comprising antibodies reactive with TR-2. Also provided are methods of decreasing or preventing binding of an antibody to TR-2 by administering such a polypeptide.