Disclosed herein are nanostructures and their use, where the nanostructures include
(a) a plurality of first assemblies, each first assembly comprising a plurality of identical first polypeptides;
(b) a plurality of second assemblies, each second assembly comprising a plurality of identical second polypeptides, wherein the second polypeptide differs from the first polypeptide;
wherein the plurality of first assemblies non-covalently interact with the plurality of second assemblies to form a nanostructure; and
wherein the nanostructure displays multiple copies of one or more paramyxovirus and/or pneumovirus F proteins or antigenic fragments thereof, on an exterior of the nanostructure.
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Servi (USA)
Institute for Research in Biomedicine (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Zhang, Baoshan
Stewart-Jones, Guillaume
Zhou, Tongqing
Mascola, John
Xu, Kai
Yang, Yongping
Thomas, Paul
Chuang, Gwo-Yu
Ou, Li
Kwong, Peter
Tsybovsky, Yaroslav
Kong, Wing-Pui
Druz, Aliaksandr
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Abrégé
Embodiments of a recombinant human Parainfluenza Virus (hPIV) F ectodomain trimer stabilized in a prefusion conformation are provided. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the hPIV F ectodomain trimer and methods of producing the hPIV F ectodomain trimer. Methods for inducing an immune response in a subject are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the method can be a method for treating or inhibiting a hPIV infection in a subject by administering a effective amount of the recombinant hPIV F ectodomain trimer to the subject.
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Servic (USA)
Institute For Research in Biomedicine (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Kwong, Peter
Joyce, Michael Gordon
Zhang, Baoshan
Yang, Yongping
Collins, Peter
Buchholz, Ursula
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Stewart-Jones, Guillaume
Abrégé
Metapneumovirus (MPV) F proteins stabilized in a prefusion conformation, nucleic acid molecules and vectors encoding these proteins, and methods of their use and production are disclosed. In several embodiments, the MPV F proteins and/or nucleic acid molecules can be used to generate an immune response to MPV in a subject. In additional embodiments, the therapeutically effective amount of the MPV F ectodomain trimers and/or nucleic acid molecules can be administered to a subject in a method of treating or preventing MPV infection.
A61K 39/155 - Paramyxoviridae, p. ex. virus de para-influenza
A61K 39/39 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps caractérisées par les additifs immunostimulants, p. ex. par les adjuvants chimiques
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
A61K 48/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant du matériel génétique qui est introduit dans des cellules du corps vivant pour traiter des maladies génétiquesThérapie génique
The present invention provides antibodies against chemokines, in particular to auto- antibodies against chemokines, nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and compositions comprising such antibodies. The present invention also provides a method for identifying (auto-)antibodies against chemokines, antibodies identified by said method and to the use of antibodies against chemokines as biomarkers, and for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des cytokines, des lymphokines ou des interférons
G01N 33/564 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour complexes immunologiques préexistants ou maladies auto-immunes
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p. ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
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ANTIBODIES AGAINST CHEMOKINES, METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING SAID ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF
The present disclosure provides antibodies against chemokines, in particular to auto-antibodies against chemokines, nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and compositions comprising such antibodies. The present disclosure also provides a method for identifying (auto-)antibodies against chemokines, antibodies identified by said method and to the use of antibodies against chemokines as biomarkers, and for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases, such as COVID-19.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des cytokines, des lymphokines ou des interférons
G01N 33/564 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour complexes immunologiques préexistants ou maladies auto-immunes
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p. ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
6.
COMBINATION OF AN ATP-HYDROLYZING ENZYME AND AN IMMUNE CHECKPOINT MODULATOR AND USES THEREOF
The present invention provides a combination of (i) an immune checkpoint modulator and (ii) an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme, a nucleic acid encoding an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme, or host cells, microorganisms or viral particles comprising such nucleic acids encoding an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme. The combination may be used in medicine, in particular in the treatment of cancer, for example in cancer immunotherapy.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
The present invention provides an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme, a nucleic acid encoding an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme, or host cells, microorganisms, such as bacteria, or viral particles comprising such nucleic acids encoding an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme for use in the treatment of dysbiosis or a dysbiosis-related disease.
A61K 31/546 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques thia-5 aza-1 bicyclo [4.2.0] octane, c.-à-d. composés contenant un système cyclique de formule , p. ex. céphalosporines, céfaclor, céphalexine contenant d'autres hétérocycles, p. ex. céphalotine
8.
ANTIBODIES BINDING TO TETANUS TOXIN AND USES THEREOF
The present invention relates to antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that bind to tetanus toxin. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode, and to cells that express such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies and antibody fragments in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infection with Clostridium tetanior tetanus.
The present invention relates to antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that bind to the spike (S) protein of coronaviruses. The antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, broadly target coronaviruses, including different alpha- and betacoronaviruses. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode, and to cells that express such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies and antibody fragments in the treatment and diagnosis of coronavirus infection. Furthermore, a recombinant peptide, polypeptide or protein comprising the epitope, to which the antibodies bind to, is provided, which may be useful in vaccination.
The present invention provides a method for rapid identification of a B cell capable of producing a cross-reactive antibody. Based thereon, the sequences of the variable regions of the cross-reactive antibody may be identified and cloned into an expression vector for expression of said cross-reactive antibody. The cross-reactive antibody may be used in the treatment of diseases. Furthermore, its epitope may be identified, e.g. to design vaccines eliciting an immune response comprising cross-reactive antibodies.
The present invention relates to antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that bind to the spike (S) protein of coronaviruses. The antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, broadly target coronaviruses, including different alpha- and betacoronaviruses. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode, and to cells that express such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies and antibody fragments in the treatment and diagnosis of coronavirus infection. Furthermore, a recombinant peptide, polypeptide or protein comprising the epitope, to which the antibodies bind to, is provided, which may be useful in vaccination.
The present invention provides a method for rapid identification of a B cell producing a cross- reactive antibody. Based thereon, the sequences of the variable regions of the cross-reactive antibody may be identified and cloned into an expression vector for expression of said cross- reactive antibody. The cross-reactive antibody may be used in the treatment of diseases. Furthermore, its epitope may be identified, e.g. to design vaccines eliciting an immune response comprising cross-reactive antibodies.
The present invention provides multispecific antibodies against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), in particular, multispecific antibodies binding to distinct epitopes of the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the spike (S) protein of SARS-CoV-2. The present invention also provides the use of such antibodies, e.g. for prophylaxis or treatment of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) or for (in-vitro) diagnostic purposes.
Disclosed herein are nanostructures and their use, where the nanostructures include (a) a plurality of first assemblies, each first assembly comprising a plurality of identical first polypeptides; (b) a plurality of second assemblies, each second assembly comprising a plurality of identical second polypeptides, wherein the second polypeptide differs from the first polypeptide; wherein the plurality of first assemblies non-covalently interact with the plurality of second assemblies to form a nanostructures; and wherein the nanostructure displays multiple copies of one or more paramyxovirus and/or pneumovirus F proteins or antigenic fragments thereof, on an exterior of the nanostructure.
C12N 7/00 - Virus, p. ex. bactériophagesCompositions les contenantLeur préparation ou purification
C12N 1/15 - ChampignonsLeurs milieux de culture modifiés par l'introduction de matériel génétique étranger
C12N 15/45 - Paramyxoviridae, p. ex. virus de la rougeole, virus des oreillons, virus de la maladie de Newcastle, virus de la maladie de Carré, virus de la peste bovine, virus respiratoires syncytiaux
The present invention provides novel peptides binding to HMGB1 and inhibiting the interaction of HMGB1 and CX-CL12. The present invention also provides proteins, virus-like particles, nanoparticles and compositions comprising such peptides and nucleic acids encoding such peptides. In addition, methods for using the peptides are provided. In particular, the peptides are useful in the treatment of inflammation and immune-related diseases.
C07K 14/47 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains provenant de vertébrés provenant de mammifères
A61K 38/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des peptides
C07K 7/06 - Peptides linéaires ne contenant que des liaisons peptidiques normales ayant de 5 à 11 amino-acides
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)
Institute for Research in Biomedicine (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Zhang, Baoshan
Stewart-Jones, Guillaume
Mascola, John
Xu, Kai
Chuang, Gwo-Yu
Ou, Li
Kwong, Peter
Tsybovsky, Yaroslav
Kong, Wing-Pui
Druz, Aliaksandr
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Abrégé
Embodiments of a recombinant human Parainfluenza Virus (hPIV) F ectodomain trimer stabilized in a prefusion conformation are provided. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the hPIV F ectodomain trimer and methods of producing the hPIV F ectodomain trimer. Methods for inducing an immune response in a subject are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the method can be a method for treating or inhibiting a hPIV infection in a subject by administering a effective amount of the recombinant hPIV F ectodomain trimer to the subject.
The present invention provides an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme, a nucleic acid encoding an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme, or host cells, microorganisms, such as bacteria, or viral particles comprising such nucleic acids encoding an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme for use in the treatment of dysbiosis or a dysbiosis-related disease.
A61K 31/43 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques thia-4 aza-1 bicyclo [3.2.0] heptane, c.-à-d. composés contenant un système cyclique de formule , p. ex. pénicillines, pénèmes
A61K 31/7088 - Composés ayant au moins trois nucléosides ou nucléotides
A61K 31/713 - Acides nucléiques ou oligonucléotides à structure en double-hélice
The present invention provides a combination of (i) an immune checkpoint modulator and (ii) an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme, a nucleic acid encoding an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme, or host cells, microorganisms or viral particles comprising such nucleic acids encoding an ATP hydrolyzing enzyme. The combination may be used in medicine, in particular in the treatment of cancer, for example in cancer immunotherapy.
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
C12N 15/113 - Acides nucléiques non codants modulant l'expression des gènes, p. ex. oligonucléotides anti-sens
A61K 39/39 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps caractérisées par les additifs immunostimulants, p. ex. par les adjuvants chimiques
Compounds, compositions, and methods for the treatment or prevention of symptoms, conditions, and diseases that may benefit from NMDAR modulation, including administering a compound of the morphinan family to a subject. The method may include administration of dextromorphine to a subject experiencing a symptom, condition, or disease that may benefit from NMDAR modulation, (except for the indications of pain and addiction), or may include administering dextrocodeine, dextrohydromorphone, dextrohydrocodone, dextrooxymorphone, dextrooxycodone, dextrooripavine, dextrothebaine, dextroethorphine, and dextrobuprenorphine to a subject experiencing a symptom, condition, or disease that may benefit from NMDAR modulation. Derivatives and stereoisomers of such compounds may also be used.
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)
Institute for Research in Biomedicine (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Kwong, Peter
Joyce, Michael Gordon
Zhang, Baoshan
Yang, Yongping
Collins, Peter
Buchholz, Ursula
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Stewart-Jones, Guillaume
Abrégé
Metapneumovirus (MPV) F proteins stabilized in a prefusion conformation, nucleic acid molecules and vectors encoding these proteins, and methods of their use and production are disclosed. In several embodiments, the MPV F proteins and/or nucleic acid molecules can be used to generate an immune response to MPV in a subject. In additional embodiments, the therapeutically effective amount of the MPV F ectodomain trimers and/or nucleic acid molecules can be administered to a subject in a method of treating or preventing MPV infection.
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
A61K 39/155 - Paramyxoviridae, p. ex. virus de para-influenza
A61K 39/39 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps caractérisées par les additifs immunostimulants, p. ex. par les adjuvants chimiques
A61K 48/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant du matériel génétique qui est introduit dans des cellules du corps vivant pour traiter des maladies génétiquesThérapie génique
The instant disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that are specific for Campylobacter and, in certain embodiments, are capable of neutralizing a Campylobacter infection in a subject. In certain embodiments, the antibody or antigen binding fragment comprises an IgA antibody, such as, for example, a secretory IgA antibody. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a disclosed antibody or antigen-binding fragment. Methods of using the antibodies, antigen-binding fragments, and compositions to treat or prevent a Campylobacter infection in a subject are also provided. In certain embodiments, recombinant secretory IgA antibodies of the instant disclosure are administered orally to a subject having or at risk of developing a Campylobacter infection.
The present invention provides a method for engineering B lymphocytes by utilizing activation-induced cytidine deaminase of the B lymphocyte. Thereby, use of engineered nucleases, such as Cas nuclease, can be avoided. Engineered B cells are useful to produce customized antibodies and for B cell therapy. Accordingly, the present invention also provides engineered B cells and customized antibodies produced by engineered B cells.
Methods and compositions for modifying the course and severity of neuropsychiatric disorders. The method includes administering a composition to a subject suffering from a neuropsychiatric disorder, wherein the composition includes a substance selected from dextromethadone, dextromethadone metabolites, d-methadol, d-alpha-acetylmethadol, d-alpha-normethadol, l-alpha-normethadol, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
C07C 221/00 - Préparation de composés contenant des groupes amino et des atomes d'oxygène, liés par des liaisons doubles, liés au même squelette carboné
C07C 213/00 - Préparation de composés contenant des groupes amino et hydroxy, amino et hydroxy éthérifiés ou amino et hydroxy estérifiés liés au même squelette carboné
C07C 225/16 - Composés contenant des groupes amino et des atomes d'oxygène, liés par des liaisons doubles, liés au même squelette carboné, au moins un des atomes d'oxygène, liés par des liaisons doubles, ne faisant pas partie d'un groupe —CHO, p. ex. aminocétones ayant des groupes amino liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques du squelette carboné le squelette carboné étant non saturé et contenant des cycles aromatiques à six chaînons
The present invention provides a method for rapid generation and cloning of a DNA molecule encoding a polypeptide of interest, such as an antibody. The method combines RACE for cDNA generation with circular polymerase extension cloning (CPEC) and is, thus, largely sequence independent. The present invention also provides methods for production and sequencing of a protein of interest, such as an antibody, as well as primers, vectors and cells useful in such methods.
The present invention provides a method for rapid generation and cloning of a DNA molecule encoding a polypeptide of interest, such as an antibody. The method combines RACE for cDNA generation with circular polymerase extension cloning (CPEC) and is, thus, largely sequence independent. The present invention also provides methods for production and sequencing of a protein of interest, such as an antibody, as well as primers, vectors and cells useful in such methods.
The present invention provides deimmunized antibodies binding to α4 integrin. In particular, modified versions of natalizumab are provided, in which the immunogenicity is reduced. The invention also provides nucleic acids that encode such antibodies. In addition, the invention provides the use of the antibodies of the invention in prophylaxis and treatment of various diseases including multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
A61P 1/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du tractus alimentaire ou de l'appareil digestif
A61P 25/28 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux des troubles dégénératifs du système nerveux central, p. ex. agents nootropes, activateurs de la cognition, médicaments pour traiter la maladie d'Alzheimer ou d'autres formes de démence
27.
Self-assembling protein nanostructures displaying paramyxovirus and/or pneumovirus F proteins and their use
Disclosed herein are nanostructures and their use, where the nanostructures include (a) a plurality of first assemblies, each first assembly comprising a plurality of identical first polypeptides; (b) a plurality of second assemblies, each second assembly comprising a plurality of identical second polypeptides, wherein the second polypeptide differs from the first polypeptide; wherein the plurality of first assemblies non-covalently interact with the plurality of second assemblies to form a nanostructures; and wherein the nanostructure displays multiple copies of one or more paramyxovirus and/or pneumovirus F proteins or antigenic fragments thereof, on an exterior of the nanostructure.
The present invention provides multispecific antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that potently neutralize a cytokine and that may thus be useful in the prevention and/or treatment of inflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases. In particular, the present invention provides a multispecific antibody, or an antigen binding fragment thereof, comprising at least two different domains specifically binding to at least two different, non-overlapping sites in a cytokine and an Fc moiety. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode such antibodies and antibody fragments and immortalized B cells and cultured plasma cells that produce such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies and antibody fragments of the invention in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment of inflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des cytokines, des lymphokines ou des interférons
The present invention provides engineered antibodies and antigen binding fragments, in which an additional functional domain is inserted into the elbow region of the antibody or antigen binding fragment. The present invention also provides nucleic acid molecules, such as vectors, encoding such antibodies and antigen binding fragments, host cells and compositions comprising such antibodies, antigen binding fragments or nucleic acid molecules and uses thereof. For example a multispecific antibody format is provided, in which an additional binding site (specificity) is inserted into the elbow region of an antibody or antigen binding fragment.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des cytokines, des lymphokines ou des interférons
C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus de virus à ARN
C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de bactéries
C07K 16/16 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de végétaux
30.
PEPTIDE INHIBITORS TARGETING THE CXCL12/HMGB1 INTERACTION AND USES THEREOF
The present invention provides novel peptides binding to HMGB1 and inhibiting the interaction of HMGB1 and CXCL12. The present invention also provides proteins, virus-like particles, nanoparticles and compositions comprising such peptides and nucleic acids encoding such peptides. In addition, methods for using the peptides are provided. In particular, the peptides are useful in the treatment of inflammation and immune-related diseases.
C07K 14/435 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains
31.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE COMPRISING SUBSTANCES WITH NEURAL PLASTICITY ACTIONS ADMINISTERED AT NON-PSYCHEDELIC/PSYCHOTOMIMETIC DOSAGES AND FORMULATIONS
Compositions and methods of use comprising serotonin (5-HT) receptor agonists and NMDAR modulating substances, including especially certain substances classified as 5-HT2A agonists presently disclosed to exert NMDAR modulating effects, administered as modulators of neural plasticity, at non- psychedelic / psychotomimetic dosages, posology and formulations, for treatment of diseases and conditions and for improving functions (neuroplastogens).
Aspects of the present invention are directed to structurally modified opioids (SMOs) that result in improved modulating activity at the NMDAR and improved PK and PD parameters over existing drugs with NMDAR modulating activity. The structural modifications of an opioid or opioid enantiomer that result in the SMOs can be obtained by starting the synthetic process de novo; by modifying the synthetic process for the opioid at any intermediate step during the synthesis of the racemate or of one enantiomer; or by modifying the structure of the opioid or opioid enantiomer after the synthesis. The nitric acid ester substitutions are of particular relevance, especially when associated to deuterated substitutions and/or halogen substitutions.
C07C 225/16 - Composés contenant des groupes amino et des atomes d'oxygène, liés par des liaisons doubles, liés au même squelette carboné, au moins un des atomes d'oxygène, liés par des liaisons doubles, ne faisant pas partie d'un groupe —CHO, p. ex. aminocétones ayant des groupes amino liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques du squelette carboné le squelette carboné étant non saturé et contenant des cycles aromatiques à six chaînons
C07C 219/22 - Composés contenant des groupes amino et hydroxy estérifiés liés au même squelette carboné ayant des groupes hydroxy estérifiés et des groupes amino liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques du même squelette carboné le squelette carboné étant non saturé et contenant des cycles aromatiques à six chaînons
C07C 225/18 - Composés contenant des groupes amino et des atomes d'oxygène, liés par des liaisons doubles, liés au même squelette carboné, au moins un des atomes d'oxygène, liés par des liaisons doubles, ne faisant pas partie d'un groupe —CHO, p. ex. aminocétones ayant des groupes amino liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques du squelette carboné le squelette carboné étant non saturé et contenant des cycles aromatiques à six chaînons le squelette carboné contenant aussi des cycles autres que des cycles aromatiques à six chaînons
C07C 323/29 - Thiols, sulfures, hydropolysulfures ou polysulfures substitués par des halogènes, des atomes d'oxygène ou d'azote ou par des atomes de soufre ne faisant pas partie de groupes thio contenant des groupes thio et des atomes d'azote, ne faisant pas partie de groupes nitro ou nitroso, liés au même squelette carboné ayant les atomes de soufre des groupes thio liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques du squelette carboné le squelette carboné contenant des cycles aromatiques à six chaînons
C07D 207/09 - Radicaux substitués par des atomes d'azote ne faisant pas partie d'un radical nitro
C07D 209/14 - Radicaux substitués par des atomes d'azote ne faisant pas partie d'un radical nitro
C07D 233/64 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles diazole-1, 3 ou diazole-1, 3 hydrogéné, non condensés avec d'autres cycles comportant deux liaisons doubles entre chaînons cycliques ou entre chaînons cycliques et chaînons non cycliques avec des radicaux hydrocarbonés substitués, liés aux atomes de carbone du cycle, p. ex. histidine
C07D 295/112 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles polyméthylène imine d'au moins cinq chaînons, des cycles aza-3 bicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine ou thiomorpholine, ne comportant que des atomes d'hydrogène liés directement aux atomes de carbone du cycle avec des radicaux hydrocarbonés substitués liés aux atomes d'azote du cycle substitués par des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre liés par des liaisons doubles avec les atomes d'azote du cycle et les atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre liés par des liaisons doubles séparés par des carbocycles ou par des chaînes carbonées interrompues par des carbocycles
C07D 295/145 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles polyméthylène imine d'au moins cinq chaînons, des cycles aza-3 bicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine ou thiomorpholine, ne comportant que des atomes d'hydrogène liés directement aux atomes de carbone du cycle avec des radicaux hydrocarbonés substitués liés aux atomes d'azote du cycle substitués par des atomes de carbone comportant trois liaisons à des hétéro-atomes avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, p. ex. radicaux ester ou nitrile avec les atomes d'azote du cycle et les atomes de carbone comportant trois liaisons à des hétéro-atomes liés à la même chaîne carbonée, qui n'est pas interrompue par des carbocycles
C07D 317/26 - Radicaux substitués par des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre, liés par des liaisons doubles, ou par deux de ces atomes liés au même atome de carbone par des liaisons simples
C07D 319/06 - Dioxanes-1, 3Dioxanes-1, 3 hydrogénés non condensés avec d'autres cycles
C07D 319/08 - Dioxanes-1, 3Dioxanes-1, 3 hydrogénés condensés avec des carbocycles ou avec des systèmes carbocycliques
C07D 333/22 - Radicaux substitués par des hétéro-atomes liés par une liaison double ou par deux hétéro-atomes, autres que des halogènes, liés au même atome de carbone par des liaisons simples
Aspects of the present invention are directed to structurally modified opioids (SMOs) that result in improved modulating activity at the NMDAR and improved PK and PD parameters over existing drugs with NMDAR modulating activity. The structural modifications of an opioid or opioid enantiomer that result in the SMOs can be obtained by starting the synthetic process de novo; by modifying the synthetic process for the opioid at any intermediate step during the synthesis of the racemate or of one enantiomer; or by modifying the structure of the opioid or opioid enantiomer after the synthesis. The nitric acid ester substitutions are of particular relevance, especially when associated to deuterated substitutions and/or halogen substitutions.
A61P 25/04 - Analgésiques centraux, p. ex. opioïdes
C07C 225/16 - Composés contenant des groupes amino et des atomes d'oxygène, liés par des liaisons doubles, liés au même squelette carboné, au moins un des atomes d'oxygène, liés par des liaisons doubles, ne faisant pas partie d'un groupe —CHO, p. ex. aminocétones ayant des groupes amino liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques du squelette carboné le squelette carboné étant non saturé et contenant des cycles aromatiques à six chaînons
C07C 229/12 - Composés contenant des groupes amino et carboxyle liés au même squelette carboné ayant des groupes amino et carboxyle liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques du même squelette carboné le squelette carboné étant acyclique et saturé ayant un seul groupe amino et un seul groupe carboxyle liés au squelette carboné l'atome d'azote du groupe amino étant lié de plus à des atomes de carbone acycliques ou à des atomes de carbone de cycles autres que des cycles aromatiques à six chaînons à des atomes de carbone de squelettes carbonés acycliques
34.
PLASMODIUM SPOROZOITE NPDP PEPTIDES AS VACCINE AND TARGET NOVEL MALARIA VACCINES AND ANTIBODIES BINDING TO
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL D/B/A SEATTLE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE (USA)
SCHWEIZERISCHES TROPEN- UND PUBLIC HEALTH-INSTITUT (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Tan, Joshua Hoong Yu
Daubenberger, Claudia
Sack, Brandon
Abrégé
The present invention provides a fragment of plasmodium circumsporozoite protein according to SEQ ID NO: 1, for example for use in a malaria vaccine. The present invention also provides nucleic acids encoding a fragment of plasmodium circumsporozoite protein according to SEQ ID NO: 1, compositions comprising a fragment of plasmodium circumsporozoite protein according to SEQ ID NO: 1 and antibodies binding to a fragment of plasmodium circumsporozoite protein according to SEQ ID NO: 1. The antibodies according to the present invention bind specifically to P. falciparum sporozoites and may be used in the treatment and/or prevention of malaria.
C07K 16/20 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains provenant de protozoaires
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Dept. of Health and Human Services (USA)
Institute for Research in Biomedicine (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Zhang, Baoshan
Stewart-Jones, Guillaume
Zhou, Tongqing
Mascola, John
Xu, Kai
Yang, Yongping
Thomas, Paul
Chuang, Gwo-Yu
Ou, Li
Kwong, Peter
Tsybovsky, Yaroslav
Kong, Wing-Pui
Druz, Aliaksandr
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Abrégé
Embodiments of a recombinant human Parainfluenza Virus (hPIV) F ectodomain trimer stabilized in a prefusion conformation are provided. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the hPIV F ectodomain trimer and methods of producing the hPIV F ectodomain trimer. Methods for inducing an immune response in a subject are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the method can be a method for treating or inhibiting a hPIV infection in a subject by administering a effective amount of the recombinant hPIV F ectodomain trimer to the subject.
The instant disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that are specific for Campylobacter and, in certain embodiments, are capable of neutralizing a Campylobacter infection in a subject. In certain embodiments, the antibody or antigen binding fragment comprises an IgA antibody, such as, for example, a secretory IgA antibody. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a disclosed antibody or antigen-binding fragment. Methods of using the antibodies, antigen-binding fragments, and compositions to treat or prevent a Campylobacter infection in a subject are also provided. In certain embodiments, recombinant secretory IgA antibodies of the instant disclosure are administered orally to a subject having or at risk of developing a Campylobacter infection.
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease.
A61K 38/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des peptides
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
A61K 39/42 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire viraux
A01D 34/71 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical avec des moyens pour décharger les produits fauchés
C07K 16/08 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
A01D 34/63 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical
This disclosure relates to binding agents that, in some embodiments, comprise one or more of SEQ ID NOS. 1-8, or conservatively substituted variants thereof, with binding specificity for HIV, preferably neutralizing activity, and to methods for using the same to treat, prevent and / or ameliorate HIV infection and/or AIDS.
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)
Institute for Research in Biomedicine (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Kwong, Peter
Joyce, Michael Gordon
Zhang, Baoshan
Yang, Yongping
Collins, Peter
Buchholz, Ursula
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Stewart-Jones, Guillaume
Abrégé
Metapneumovirus (MPV) F proteins stabilized in a prefusion conformation, nucleic acid molecules and vectors encoding these proteins, and methods of their use and production are disclosed. In several embodiments, the MPV F proteins and/or nucleic acid molecules can be used to generate an immune response to MPV in a subject. In additional embodiments, the therapeutically effective amount of the MPV F ectodomain trimers and/or nucleic acid molecules can be administered to a subject in a method of treating or preventing MPV infection.
A61K 39/155 - Paramyxoviridae, p. ex. virus de para-influenza
C07K 14/115 - Paramyxoviridae, p. ex. virus para-influenza
A61K 39/39 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps caractérisées par les additifs immunostimulants, p. ex. par les adjuvants chimiques
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
A61K 48/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant du matériel génétique qui est introduit dans des cellules du corps vivant pour traiter des maladies génétiquesThérapie génique
The present invention provides a method for engineering B lymphocytes by utilizing activation-induced cytidine deaminase of the B lymphocyte. Thereby, use of engineered nucleases, such as Cas nuclease, can be avoided. Engineered B cells are useful to produce customized antibodies and for B cell therapy. Accordingly, the present invention also provides engineered B cells and customized antibodies produced by engineered B cells.
The present invention provides a method for engineering B lymphocytes by utilizing activation-induced cytidine deaminase of the B lymphocyte. Thereby, use of engineered nucleases, such as Cas nuclease, can be avoided. Engineered B cells are useful to produce customized antibodies and for B cell therapy. Accordingly, the present invention also provides engineered B cells and customized antibodies produced by engineered B cells.
This disclosure relates to binding agents with specificity for HIV and to methods for using the same to treat, prevent and/or ameliorate HIV infection and/or AIDS.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Chen, Lei
Zhang, Baoshan
Kwong, Peter D.
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Taylor, Geraldine
Abrégé
The present invention provides immunogens comprising a recombinant Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) F protein stabilized in a prefusion conformation and nucleic acids encoding such immunogens. In particular the present invention provides polypeptides, polynucleotides, compositions, and uses thereof for eliciting an immune response to bovine respiratory syncytial virus (bRSV). Methods for generating an immune response in a subject are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the method is a method for treating or preventing a RSV infection in a subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of the antigen to the subject.
A61K 39/155 - Paramyxoviridae, p. ex. virus de para-influenza
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
A61P 31/14 - Antiviraux pour le traitement des virus ARN
A61K 39/39 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps caractérisées par les additifs immunostimulants, p. ex. par les adjuvants chimiques
A61K 45/06 - Mélanges d'ingrédients actifs sans caractérisation chimique, p. ex. composés antiphlogistiques et pour le cœur
C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus de virus à ARN
G01N 33/536 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet avec formation d'un complexe immunologique en phase liquide
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p. ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
The present invention provides novel uses and methods for T cell based immunotherapies. Specifically, the invention relates to novel ligands, targets and nucleic acids and vectors encoding said targets that are useful for modulating T cell responses.
A61K 31/198 - Alpha-amino-acides, p. ex. alanine ou acide édétique [EDTA]
A61K 35/17 - LymphocytesLymphocytes BLymphocytes TCellules tueuses naturellesLymphocytes activés par un interféron ou une cytokine
A61K 38/17 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains
A61K 38/18 - Facteurs de croissanceRégulateurs de croissance
C07K 14/47 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains provenant de vertébrés provenant de mammifères
A61K 48/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant du matériel génétique qui est introduit dans des cellules du corps vivant pour traiter des maladies génétiquesThérapie génique
45.
Neutralizing anti-influenza A virus antibodies and uses thereof
The invention relates to antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that specifically bind to an epitope in the stem region of an influenza A hemagglutinin trimer and neutralize a group 1 subtype and a group 2 subtype of influenza A virus. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode, immortalized B cells and cultured single plasma cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of influenza A virus infection.
C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus de virus à ARN
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p. ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
46.
ANTIBODIES WITH FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS IN THE ELBOW REGION BETWEEN VARIABLE AND CONSTANT DOMAIN
The present invention provides engineered antibodies and antigen binding fragments, in which an additional functional domain is inserted into the elbow region of the antibody or antigen binding fragment. The present invention also provides nucleic acid molecules, such as vectors, encoding such antibodies and antigen binding fragments, host cells and compositions comprising such antibodies, antigen binding fragments or nucleic acid molecules and uses thereof. For example a multispecific antibody format is provided, in which an additional binding site (specificity) is inserted into the elbow region of an antibody or antigen binding fragment.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des cytokines, des lymphokines ou des interférons
C07K 14/705 - RécepteursAntigènes de surface cellulaireDéterminants de surface cellulaire
C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux
C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus de virus à ARN
C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de bactéries
C07K 16/16 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de végétaux
47.
ANTIBODIES WITH FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS IN THE ELBOW REGION
The present invention provides engineered antibodies and antigen binding fragments, in which an additional functional domain is inserted into the elbow region of the antibody or antigen binding fragment. The present invention also provides nucleic acid molecules, such as vectors, encoding such antibodies and antigen binding fragments, host cells and compositions comprising such antibodies, antigen binding fragments or nucleic acid molecules and uses thereof. For example a multispecific antibody format is provided, in which an additional binding site (specificity) is inserted into the elbow region of an antibody or antigen binding fragment.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des cytokines, des lymphokines ou des interférons
C07K 16/16 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de végétaux
C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux
C07K 14/705 - RécepteursAntigènes de surface cellulaireDéterminants de surface cellulaire
C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus de virus à ARN
C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de bactéries
48.
ANTIBODIES WITH FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS IN THE ELBOW REGION BETWEEN VARIABLE AND CONSTANT DOMAIN
The present invention provides engineered antibodies and antigen binding fragments, in which an additional functional domain is inserted into the elbow region of the antibody or antigen binding fragment. The present invention also provides nucleic acid molecules, such as vectors, encoding such antibodies and antigen binding fragments, host cells and compositions comprising such antibodies, antigen binding fragments or nucleic acid molecules and uses thereof. For example a multispecific antibody format is provided, in which an additional binding site (specificity) is inserted into the elbow region of an antibody or antigen binding fragment.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des cytokines, des lymphokines ou des interférons
C07K 16/16 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de végétaux
C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux
C07K 14/705 - RécepteursAntigènes de surface cellulaireDéterminants de surface cellulaire
C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus de virus à ARN
C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de bactéries
Compositions capable of enhancing and/or eliciting an immune response in a subject and methods of using the compositions. The compositions are capable of enhancing an IgA immune response and/or an IgG immune response and comprise an agent capable of reducing the level of binding of ATP to a P2X7 receptor to a subject. The compositions are for oral administration.
A61K 39/39 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps caractérisées par les additifs immunostimulants, p. ex. par les adjuvants chimiques
C07K 16/20 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains provenant de protozoaires
A61K 38/03 - Peptides ayant jusqu'à 20 amino-acides dans une séquence indéterminée ou partiellement déterminéeLeurs dérivés
A61K 39/015 - Antigènes d'Hemosporidia, p. ex. antigènes de Plasmodium
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL D/B/A SEATTLE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE (USA)
SCHWEIZERISCHES TROPEN-UND PUBLIC HEALTH-INSTITUT (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Tan, Joshua Hoong Yu
Daubenberger, Claudia
Sack, Brandon
Abrégé
The present invention provides a fragment of piasmodium circumsporozoite protein according to SEQ ID NO: 1, for example for use in a malaria vaccine. The present invention also provides nucleic acids encoding a fragment of piasmodium circumsporozoite protein according to SEQ ID NO: 1, compositions comprising a fragment of piasmodium circumsporozoite protein according to SEQ ID NO: 1 and antibodies binding to a fragment of piasmodium circumsporozoite protein according to SEQ ID NO: 1. The antibodies according to the present invention bind specifically to P. falciparum sporozoites and may be used in the treatment and/or prevention of malaria.
C07K 16/20 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains provenant de protozoaires
A61K 38/03 - Peptides ayant jusqu'à 20 amino-acides dans une séquence indéterminée ou partiellement déterminéeLeurs dérivés
A61K 39/015 - Antigènes d'Hemosporidia, p. ex. antigènes de Plasmodium
Disclosed herein are nanostructures and their use, where the nanostructures include (a) a plurality of first assemblies, each first assembly comprising a plurality of identical first polypeptides; (b) a plurality of second assemblies, each second assembly comprising a plurality of identical second polypeptides, wherein the second polypeptide differs from the first polypeptide; wherein the plurality of first assemblies non-covalently interact with the plurality of second assemblies to form a nanostructures; and wherein the nanostructure displays multiple copies of one or more paramyxovirus and/or pneumovirus F proteins or antigenic fragments thereof, on an exterior of the nanostructure.
Disclosed herein are nanostructures and their use, where the nanostructures include (a) a plurality of first assemblies, each first assembly comprising a plurality of identical first polypeptides; (b) a plurality of second assemblies, each second assembly comprising a plurality of identical second polypeptides, wherein the second polypeptide differs from the first polypeptide; wherein the plurality of first assemblies non-covalently interact with the plurality of second assemblies to form a nanostructures; and wherein the nanostructure displays multiple copies of one or more paramyxovirus and/or pneumovirus F proteins or antigenic fragments thereof, on an exterior of the nanostructure.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Chen, Lei
Zhang, Baoshan
Kwong, Peter D.
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Taylor, Geraldine
Abrégé
The present invention provides immunogens comprising a recombinant Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) F protein stabilized in a prefusion conformation and nucleic acids encoding such immunogens. In particular the present invention provides polypeptides, polynucleotides, compositions, and uses thereof for eliciting an immune response to bovine respiratory syncytial virus (bRSV). Methods for generating an immune response in a subject are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the method is a method for treating or preventing a RSV infection in a subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of the antigen to the subject.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Chen, Lei
Zhang, Baoshan
Kwong, Peter D.
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Taylor, Geraldine
Abrégé
The present invention provides immunogens comprising a recombinant Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) F protein stabilized in a prefusion conformation and nucleic acids encoding such immunogens. In particular the present invention provides polypeptides, polynucleotides, compositions, and uses thereof for eliciting an immune response to bovine respiratory syncytial virus (bRSV). Methods for generating an immune response in a subject are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the method is a method for treating or preventing a RSV infection in a subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of the antigen to the subject.
The present invention provides multispecific antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that potently neutralize a cytokine and that may thus be useful in the prevention and/or treatment of inflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases. In particular, the present invention provides a multispecific antibody, or an antigen binding fragment thereof, comprising at least two different domains specifically binding to at least two different, non-overlapping sites in a cytokine and an Fc moiety. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode such antibodies and antibody fragments and immortalized B cells and cultured plasma cells that produce such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies and antibody fragments of the invention in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment of inflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des cytokines, des lymphokines ou des interférons
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (USA)
INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN BIOMEDICINE (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Zhang, Baoshan
Tsybovsky, Yaroslav
Xu, Kai
Kwong, Peter
Zhou, Tongqing
Chuang, Gwo-Yu
Corti, Davide
Yang, Yongping
Kong, Wing-Pui
Mascola, John
Druz, Aliaksandr
Stewart-Jones, Guillaume
Ou, Li
Thomas, Paul
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Abrégé
Embodiments of a recombinant human Parainfluenza Virus (hPIV) F ectodomain trimer stabilized in a prefusion conformation are provided. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the hPIV F ectodomain trimer and methods of producing the hPIV F ectodomain trimer. Methods for inducing an immune response in a subject are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the method can be a method for treating or inhibiting a hPIV infection in a subject by administering a effective amount of the recombinant hPIV F ectodomain trimer to the subject.
The present invention provides novel uses and methods for T cell based immunotherapies. Specifically, the invention relates to novel ligands, targets and nucleic acids and vectors encoding said targets that are useful for modulating T cell responses.
A61K 31/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des ingrédients actifs organiques
A61K 48/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant du matériel génétique qui est introduit dans des cellules du corps vivant pour traiter des maladies génétiquesThérapie génique
A61K 31/198 - Alpha-amino-acides, p. ex. alanine ou acide édétique [EDTA]
A61K 35/17 - LymphocytesLymphocytes BLymphocytes TCellules tueuses naturellesLymphocytes activés par un interféron ou une cytokine
C07K 14/47 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains provenant de vertébrés provenant de mammifères
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease.
A01D 34/71 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical avec des moyens pour décharger les produits fauchés
A61K 38/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des peptides
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
A61K 39/42 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire viraux
A01D 34/63 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
C07K 16/08 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)
Institute for Research in Biomedicine (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Kwong, Peter
Joyce, Michael Gordon
Zhang, Baoshan
Yang, Yongping
Collins, Peter
Buchholz, Ursula
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Stewart-Jones, Guillaume
Abrégé
Metapneumovirus (MPV) F proteins stabilized in a prefusion conformation, nucleic acid molecules and vectors encoding these proteins, and methods of their use and production are disclosed. In several embodiments, the MPV F proteins and/or nucleic acid molecules can be used to generate an immune response to MPV in a subject. In additional embodiments, the therapeutically effective amount of the MPV F ectodomain trimers and/or nucleic acid molecules can be administered to a subject in a method of treating or preventing MPV infection.
A61K 39/155 - Paramyxoviridae, p. ex. virus de para-influenza
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
A61K 39/39 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps caractérisées par les additifs immunostimulants, p. ex. par les adjuvants chimiques
A61K 48/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant du matériel génétique qui est introduit dans des cellules du corps vivant pour traiter des maladies génétiquesThérapie génique
Compositions capable of enhancing and/or eliciting an immune response in a subject and methods of using the compositions. The compositions are capable of enhancing an IgA immune response and/or an IgG immune response and comprise an agent capable of reducing the level of binding of ATP to a P2X7 receptor to a subject. The compositions are for oral administration.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
62.
COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN ATP-HYDROLYSING ENZYME THAT ELICIT OR ENHANCE IGA/OR IGG IMMUNE RESPONSES AND THEIR USE
Compositions capable of enhancing and/or eliciting an immune response in a subject and methods of using the compositions. The compositions are capable of enhancing an IgA immune response and/or an IgG immune response and comprise an agent capable of reducing the level of binding of ATP to a P2X7 receptor to a subject. The compositions are for oral administration.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
This disclosure relates to binding agents with specificity for HIV and to methods for using the same to treat, prevent and / or ameliorate HIV infection and/or AIDS.
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease.
The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition, for example a vaccine, which comprises a RIFIN, which is able to bind to a mutated LAIR-1 fragment, which broadly binds to erythrocytes infected with Plasmodium falciparum. Such a RIFIN may be useful in the prevention and/or treatment of malaria.
The present invention provides a protein comprising a mutated LAIR-1 fragment, which broadly binds to erythrocytes infected with Plasmodium falciparum. The protein comprising the mutated LAIR-1 fragment may be useful in the prevention and/or treatment of malaria. The present invention furthermore provides a nucleic acid encoding a mutated LAIR-1 fragment, a vector comprising such a nucleic acid as well as a respective pharmaceutical composition.
A61K 38/17 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
A61K 39/015 - Antigènes d'Hemosporidia, p. ex. antigènes de Plasmodium
C07K 16/20 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains provenant de protozoaires
67.
ULTRA-POTENT NEUTRALIZATION OF CYTOKINES BY MULTISPECIFIC ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF
The present invention provides multispecific antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that potently neutralize a cytokine and that may thus be useful in the prevention and/or treatment of inflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases. In particular, the present invention provides a multispecific antibody, or an antigen binding fragment thereof, comprising at least two different domains specifically binding to at least two different, non- overlapping sites in a cytokine and an Fc moiety. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode such antibodies and antibody fragments and immortalized B cells and cultured plasma cells that produce such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies and antibody fragments of the invention in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment of inflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases.
C07K 16/22 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des facteurs de croissance
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des cytokines, des lymphokines ou des interférons
68.
ULTRA-POTENT NEUTRALIZATION OF CYTOKINES BY MULTISPECIFIC ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF
The present invention provides multispecific antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that potently neutralize a cytokine and that may thus be useful in the prevention and/or treatment of inflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases. In particular, the present invention provides a multispecific antibody, or an antigen binding fragment thereof, comprising at least two different domains specifically binding to at least two different, non- overlapping sites in a cytokine and an Fc moiety. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode such antibodies and antibody fragments and immortalized B cells and cultured plasma cells that produce such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies and antibody fragments of the invention in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment of inflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases.
C07K 16/22 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des facteurs de croissance
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des cytokines, des lymphokines ou des interférons
69.
Human cytomegalovirus neutralizing antibodies and use thereof
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease.
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease.
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
A61K 39/42 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire viraux
A61K 38/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des peptides
A01D 34/71 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical avec des moyens pour décharger les produits fauchés
C07K 16/08 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus
A01D 34/63 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical
71.
RECOMBINANT METAPNEUMOVIRUS F PROTEINS AND THEIR USE
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as represented by THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (USA)
INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN BIOMEDICINE (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Kwong, Peter
Joyce, Michael Gordon
Zhang, Baoshan
Yang, Yongping
Collins, Peter
Buchholz, Ursula
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Stewart-Jones, Guillaume
Abrégé
Metapneumovirus (MPV) F proteins stabilized in a prefusion conformation, nucleic acid molecules and vectors encoding these proteins, and methods of their use and production are disclosed. In several embodiments, the MPV F proteins and/or nucleic acid molecules can be used to generate an immune response to MPV in a subject. In additional embodiments, the therapeutically effective amount of the MPV F ectodomain trimers and/or nucleic acid molecules can be administered to a subject in a method of treating or preventing MPV infection.
A61K 39/155 - Paramyxoviridae, p. ex. virus de para-influenza
C07K 14/115 - Paramyxoviridae, p. ex. virus para-influenza
A61K 39/39 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps caractérisées par les additifs immunostimulants, p. ex. par les adjuvants chimiques
A61K 48/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant du matériel génétique qui est introduit dans des cellules du corps vivant pour traiter des maladies génétiquesThérapie génique
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (USA)
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (USA)
HUMABS BIOMED SA (Suisse)
INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN BIOMEDICINE (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Sullivan, Nancy
Mulangu, Sabue
Graham, Barncy
Muyembe-Tamfun, Jean-Jacques
Trefry, John
Ledgerwood, Julie
Stanley, Daphne
Corti, Davide
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Abrégé
Neutralizing antibodies and antigen binding fragments that specifically bind to Ebola virus glycoprotein are disclosed. Nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, vectors and host cells are also provided. Methods for detecting Ebola virus using the antibodies and antigen binding fragments are disclosed. The antibodies, antigen binding fragments, nucleic acids, and vectors, can be used, for example, to prevent and/or treat Ebola virus infection in a subject.
The present invention provides for a vector and a gene expression system for producing a soluble pentameric protein complex comprising the HCMV glycoproteins UL128, UL130, UL131, gH and gL or sequence variants thereof, as well as vaccine compositions comprising the same. The present invention further provides for a vaccine composition for use in prophylactically or therapeutically vaccinating against HCMV infections. Also disclosed are methods of producing the inventive vaccine. Furthermore, the present invention pertains to methods of vaccination of humans with the inventive vaccine composition.
The present invention provides for a vector and a gene expression system for producing a soluble pentameric protein complex comprising the HCMV glycoproteins UL128, UL130, UL131, gH and gL or sequence variants thereof, as well as vaccine compositions comprising the same. The present invention further provides for a vaccine composition for use in prophylactically or therapeutically vaccinating against HCMV infections. Also disclosed are methods of producing the inventive vaccine. Furthermore, the present invention pertains to methods of vaccination of humans with the inventive vaccine composition.
THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN BIOMEDICINE (Suisse)
Inventeur(s)
Lanzavecchia, Antonio
Abrégé
The invention relates to antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that specifically bind to an epitope in the stem region of an influenza A hemagglutinin trimer and neutralize a group 1 subtype and a group 2 subtype of influenza A virus. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode, immortalized B cells and cultured single plasma cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of influenza A virus infection.
C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus de virus à ARN
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p. ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
76.
Human cytomegalovirus neutralizing antibodies and use thereof
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease.
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies which are specific for human cytomegalovirus and bind with high affinity as well as immortalized B cells that produce such antibodies. The invention also relates to the epitopes that the antibodies bind to as well as the use of the antibodies and the epitopes in screening methods as well as the diagnosis and therapy of disease.
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease.
Antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that specifically bind to an epitope in the stem region of an influenza A hemagglutinin trimer and neutralize a group 1 subtype and a group 2 subtype of influenza A virus. Nucleic acids that encode, immortalized B cells and cultured single plasma cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of influenza A virus infection.
Antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that specifically bind to an epitope in the stem region of an influenza A hemagglutinin trimer and neutralize a group 1 subtype and a group 2 subtype of influenza A virus. Nucleic acids that encode, immortalized B cells and cultured single plasma cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of influenza A virus infection.
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease.
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease.
The invention relates to antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof and to cocktails of antibodies and antigen binding fragments that neutralize dengue virus infection without contributing to antibody-dependent enhancement of dengue virus infection. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antigen binding fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antigen binding fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis and therapy of dengue virus infection.
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease.
M. tuberculosis is described. A mouse that models a human pathogen infection that is poorly modeled in mice is described, e.g., a mouse that models a human mycobacterial infection, wherein the mouse develops one or more granulomas comprising human immune cells. A mouse that comprises a human hematopoietic malignancy that originates from an early human hematopoietic cells is described, e.g., a myeloid leukemia or a myeloproliferative neoplasia.
The invention relates to antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that neutralize HIV-1 infection. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode, immortalized B cells and cultured plasma cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HIV-1 infection.
The invention relates to methods of producing antibodies, including monoclonal antibodies, comprising culturing a limited number of plasma cells. It also relates to methods of identifying antibodies by performing assays on the antibodies produced by the cultured plasma cells to determine their function, binding specificity, epitope specificity, and/or their ability to neutralize a toxin or a pathogen. The invention also relates to antibodies and antibody fragments produced by the methods of the invention as well as methods of using the antibodies and antibody fragments.
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
C12N 5/02 - Propagation de cellules individuelles ou de cellules en suspensionLeur conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
The invention relates to methods of producing antibodies, including monoclonal antibodies, comprising culturing a limited number of plasma cells. It also relates to methods of identifying antibodies by performing assays on the antibodies produced by the cultured plasma cells to determine their function, binding specificity, epitope specificity, and/or their ability to neutralize a toxin or a pathogen. The invention also relates to antibodies and antibody fragments produced by the methods of the invention as well as methods of using the antibodies and antibody fragments.
The invention relates to methods of producing antibodies, including monoclonal antibodies, comprising culturing a limited number of plasma cells. It also relates to methods of identifying antibodies by performing assays on the antibodies produced by the cultured plasma cells to determine their function, binding specificity, epitope specificity, and/or their ability to neutralize a toxin or a pathogen. The invention also relates to antibodies and antibody fragments produced by the methods of the invention as well as methods of using the antibodies and antibody fragments.
The invention relates to antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof and to cocktails of antibodies and anti-gen binding fragments that neutralize dengue virus infection without contributing to antibody-dependent enhancement of dengue virus infection. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antigen binding fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antigen binding fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis and therapy of dengue virus infection.
The invention relates to antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof and to cocktails of antibodies and antigen binding fragments that neutralize dengue virus infection without contributing to antibody-dependent enhancement of dengue virus infection. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antigen binding fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antigen binding fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis and therapy of dengue virus infection.
The invention relates to antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof, that bind to hemagglutinin and neutralize infection of at least two different group 1 subtypes or at least two different group 2 subtypes of influenza A virus. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode, immortalized B cells and cultured single plasma cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of influenza A virus infection.
C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux
A61K 39/42 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire viraux
C07H 21/00 - Composés contenant au moins deux unités mononucléotide comportant chacune des groupes phosphate ou polyphosphate distincts liés aux radicaux saccharide des groupes nucléoside, p. ex. acides nucléiques
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
C12N 15/00 - Techniques de mutation ou génie génétiqueADN ou ARN concernant le génie génétique, vecteurs, p. ex. plasmides, ou leur isolement, leur préparation ou leur purificationUtilisation d'hôtes pour ceux-ci
93.
Neutralizing anti-influenza A virus antibodies and uses thereof
The invention relates to antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that bind to hemagglutinin and neutralize a group 1 subtype and a group 2 subtype of influenza A virus. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode, immortalized B cells and cultured single plasma cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of influenza A virus infection.
The invention relates to antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that bind to hemagglutinin and neutral-ize a group 1 subtype and a group 2 subtype of influenza A virus The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode, immor-talized B cells and cultured single plasma cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to such antibodies and antibody fragments In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of influenza A virus infection
The invention relates to antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof, that bind to hemagglutinin and neutralize infection of at least two different group 1 subtypes or at least two different group 2 subtypes of influenza A virus. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode, immortalized B cells and cultured single plasma cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of influenza A virus infection.
The invention relates to antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, that bind to hemagglutinin and neutralize a group 1 subtype and a group 2 subtype of influenza A virus. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode, immortalized B cells and cultured single plasma cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of influenza A virus infection.
The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies, and antibody fragments thereof, having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for one, or a combination of two or more, hCMV gene UL products. The invention also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disease.
Neutralising antibodies which are specific for human cytomegalovirus and bind with high affinity as well as immortalised B cells that produce such antibodies. The antibodies also have a high potency for the neutralisation of infection. Characterization of the epitopes that the antibodies bind to as well as the use of the antibodies and the epitopes in screening methods as well as the diagnosis and therapy of disease.
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