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Compositions of retroviruses and methods of using the same for gene delivery are disclosed, wherein the retroviruses comprise a viral envelope protein comprising at least one mutation that diminishes its native function, a non-viral membrane-bound protein comprising a membrane-bound domain and an extracellular targeting domain.

The invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer by using immune effector cells (e.g., T cells, NK cells) engineered to conditionally express an agent which enhances the immune effector response of an immune effector cell that expresses a Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR). The conditional agents described herein include agents that target a cancer associated antigen, e.g., a CAR, agents that inhibit one or more checkpoint inhibitors of the immune response, and a cytokine.

Recombinant NK cells, and especially recombinant NK-92 cells express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having an intracellular domain of FcεRIγ. Notably, CAR constructs with an intracellular domain of FcεRIγ had a substantially prolonged duration of expression and significantly extended cytotoxicity over time. The CAR may be expressed from RNA and DNA, preferably as a tricistronic construct that further encodes CD16 and a cytokine to confer autocrine growth support. Advantageously, such constructs also enable high levels of transfection and expression of the recombinant proteins and provide a convenient selection marker to facilitate rapid production of recombinant NK / NK-92 cells.

The present disclosure provides recombinant molecules, compositions and methods for modulating the IL-23 axis. In certain embodiments, these recombinant molecules are used in methods of treating and / or preventing treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory disorders associated with the IL-23 axis and signaling.

The present disclosure provides lipid nanoparticle compositions comprising a nucleic acid encoding a therapeutic polypeptide. The disclosure also provides novel IL-15 polypeptides, fusion proteins comprising the IL-15 polypeptides, and nucleic acids encoding the IL-15 polypeptides and the fusion proteins.

The present disclosure provides a nucleic acid molecule (e.g., a plasmid or vector) comprising: a nucleic acid sequence encoding a bicistronic or polycistronic LAMP construct comprising a specific fragment of an LAMP endodomain and an antigen domain heterologous to the LAMP protein to provide at least one antigen for eliciting an immune response, wherein the antigen expressed by the construct is optionally processed and presented to a class II MHC molecule; and a nucleic acid sequence encoding an immune response enhancing polypeptide, optionally secreted from a host cell. The nucleic acid molecules can be used, for example, for the treatment of diseases, in particular allergy, infectious diseases, diabetes, hyperproliferative disorders and / or cancer.

Fusion proteins are provided that consist of essential elements such as one or more proteins / polypeptides capable of transporting into the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and fragments or variants of interleukin 18 (IL-18) or IL-18. The proteins / polypeptides capable of transporting into the ER include, but are not limited to, immune globular proteins (e.g., Fc regions, VHH antibodies, and scFv), and globular proteins (e.g., serum albumin). In some embodiments, the IL-18 may be a pro-IL-18 similar to a natural precursor cytokine, wherein IL-18 is fused to the C-terminus of a propeptide or a propeptide variant thereof. In some embodiments, the fusion protein may further comprise a cleavable peptide linker.

The disclosure provides interleukin 21 (IL-21) variants that have (i) decreased or no binding to a human interleukin 21 receptor (IL-21R) as compared to a wild-type human IL-21 polypeptide; or (ii) increased stability as compared to a wild-type human IL-21 polypeptide; or (iii) decreased or no binding to a human interleukin 21 receptor (IL-21R) as compared to a wild-type human IL-21 polypeptide and increased stability as compared to a wild-type human IL-21 polypeptide. The disclosure also provides fusion proteins including an antibody or fragment thereof bound, e.g., covalently linked, to an IL-21 variant.

Disclosed herein are compositions of retroviruses and methods of using the same for gene delivery, wherein the retroviruses comprise a viral envelope protein comprising at least one mutation that diminishes its native function, a non-viral membrane-bound protein comprising a membrane-bound domain and an extracellular targeting domain.

An antigen targeting, anti-CD16A, and immune effector cell activating trifunctional fusion protein has a CD16A binding region that specifically binds to CD16A, a tumor-associated antigen (TAA) binding region that specifically binds to a TAA, an IL-15 / IL-15Ra complex formed by combining IL-15 and IL-15Ra, and an Fc domain. A designed tumor-targeting innate immune cell activation molecule, i.e., an anti-TAA, anti-CD 16A, and cytokine IL 15 trifunctional fusion protein targets NK cells to a tumor by simultaneously binding to a TAA on tumor cells and CD16A on NK cells, so that the NK cells release perforin and granzymes to induce apoptosis and cause tumor cell death. The cytokine IL15 expands and maintains the function of the NK cells, stimulates immune cell proliferation, and changes the immune microenvironment of the tumor.

The invention discloses an anti-human inflammatory factor interleukin 6 monoclonal antibody and an application thereof. When the monoclonal antibody is prepared, an adopted immunogen is a human inflammatory factor interleukin 6 antigen, and an amino acid sequence of the human inflammatory factor interleukin 6 antigen comprises a sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1. A group of monoclonal antibodies specifically combined with antigens is constructed based on the IL-6 antigens. The IL-6 monoclonal antibody has strong binding capacity with an IL-6 antigen in a clinical sample, has no cross reaction with other proteins, has good specificity and affinity compared with a commercial antigen, can be effectively applied to ELISA and a dry-type immunofluorescence method, has good detection linearity, precision, stability and accuracy, and can be widely applied to the field of immunoassay. The antibody can be combined with the antigen to serve as a detection reagent raw material combination, and has clinical detection advantages.

Provided herein, among other things, are polynucleotides comprising a nucleic acid encoding an anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and natural killer cells expressing the polynucleotides.

The present disclosure relates to IL12 receptor agonists with improved therapeutic profiles.

A specific antibody and an antigen binding fragment thereof against a CD228 protein, used for testing and treating multiple tumors, such as melanoma, mesothelioma, and colorectal cancer. An antibody binding fragment facilitates the diagnosis and treatment of cancer by specifically binding to CD228. The present invention further comprises antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in which drugs bind to antibodies by means of linkers, aiming to improve the treatment effect and reduce the impact on normal cells. Additionally, the present invention provides a nucleic acid encoding an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof, so as to produce a recombinant antibody or fragment. In addition, the present invention further provides a kit, used for laboratory research, clinical diagnosis and treatment effect monitoring, facilitating determination of whether tissues or cells express CD228, providing a new strategy for personalized and accurate treatment of cancer.

The present application provides fusion proteins that comprise a cytokine fused to an albumin binding moiety. The fusion proteins may further comprise an antigen binding moiety such as a therapeutic antibody. The present application also provides methods of making and using the fusion proteins. The present application also provides methods of treatment comprises administering a fusion protein comprising a cytokine fused to a half-life extending domain and a second agent.

In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides an engineered cell having a first chimeric antigen receptor polypeptide including a first antigen recognition domain, a first signal peptide, a first hinge region, a first transmembrane domain, a first co-stimulatory domain, and a first signaling domain; and a second chimeric antigen receptor polypeptide including a second antigen recognition domain, a second signal peptide, a second hinge region, a second transmembrane domain, a second co-stimulatory domain, and a second signaling domain; wherein the first antigen recognition domain is different than the second antigen recognition domain.

The invention relates to an engineered natural killer cell, in particular to a natural killer cell with enhanced tumor killing performance, a polynucleotide for coding CAR19 and a polynucleotide for coding IL-24 are integrated in a genome of the natural killer cell, and the engineered natural killer cell simultaneously expresses CAR19 and IL-24.

An immunogenic fusion protein used for active immunization or a bivalent vaccine in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in a subject and a method thereof. The immunogenic fusion protein includes a IL31 polypeptide and at least one substance P polypeptide (SP). The invention is particularly useful for treating and / or preventing AD and symptoms related to AD including pruritus in mammals.

The present disclosure relates to fusion immunocytokines comprising antibodies or antigen binding fragments specific for immune cell associated antigens, such as PD-1, and IL- 18 polypeptides. Also provided herein are methods of treatment with and methods of manufacture of such fusion immunocytokines.

Disclosed herein are extracellular vesicles comprising an immunomodulating component. Also provided are methods for producing the extracellular vesicles and methods for using the extracellular vesicles for treating cancer, GvHD, and autoimmune diseases.

The present disclosure provides chimeric antigen receptors, compostions, and methods thereof. In one embodiment the present disclosure provides a method of treating autoimmune diseases, asthma, and preventing or mediating organ rejection in a subject.

The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for purifying the desired species from a mixture of desired heterodimer and contaminating homodimer immunoglobulin variants by modifying the isoelectric point(s) of the individual chains.

Provided are nucleic acids that encode decoy-resistant interleukin 18 (DR-18) polypeptides, as well as vectors and cells comprising such nucleic acids and cells that comprise such vectors. Cells encoding DR-18 polypeptides may be referred to as DR-18 armored cells. The nucleic acids may further encode a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) or multiple CARs, including CARs that bind to antigens described herein. Methods are also provided, including methods of making the nucleic acids, vectors, and / or cells, as well as methods of use, such as employing the nucleic acids, vectors, and / or cells, in the treatment of a subject having cancer.

Provided herein are a fusion protein comprising an interleukin-22 domain and an albumin binding domain, and a pharmaceutical composition thereof. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of an inflammatory disease.

The invention belongs to the technical field of biology, and particularly relates to antibacterial peptide based on large yellow croaker CXCL8 protein and application of the antibacterial peptide. The preparation method comprises the following steps: by taking a large yellow croaker CXCL8 protein as a template, intercepting a linear polypeptide of 13 amino acids, and carrying out carboxyl terminal amidation modification, so as to obtain the antibacterial peptide AVV13N, and the amino acid sequence of the antibacterial peptide AVV13N is Ala-Arg-Trp-Val-Arg-Arg-Val-Leu-Lys-Lys-Met-Val-NH2; the antibacterial peptide AVK13N is obtained by interchanging lysine at the 11th site and valine at the 13th site in an amino acid sequence of the antibacterial peptide AVV13N, and the amino acid sequence of the antibacterial peptide AVK13N is Ala-Arg-Trp-Val-Arg-Arg-Val-Leu-Lys-Lys-Val-Met-Lys-NH2. The molecular weights of the antibacterial peptides AVV13N and AVK13N are both 1669.12 Da, the isoelectric points of the antibacterial peptides AVV13N and AVK13N are both 12.44, and the antibacterial peptides AVV13N and AVK13N are both alkaline polypeptides. The antibacterial peptides AVV13N and AVK13N have broad-spectrum bactericidal activity and can be used for specifically killing gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria. In addition, the antibacterial peptides AVV13N and AVK13N have relatively weak hemolytic activity, relatively low cytotoxicity and good temperature stability, pH value stability and salt ion stability. The antibacterial peptides AVV13N and AVK13N provided by the invention can replace antibiotics and are applied to prevention and treatment of bacterial diseases.

Compositions of retroviruses and methods of using the same for gene delivery, wherein the retroviruses comprise a viral envelope protein comprising at least one mutation that diminishes its native function, a non-viral membrane-bound protein comprising a membrane-bound domain and an extracellular targeting domain.

The present invention is directed to novel IL-15 / IL-15Rα heterodimeric Fc fusion proteins and uses thereof. The IL-15 / IL-15Rα heterodimeric Fc fusion proteins can be administered to a patient to treat cancer. In some cases, the IL-15 / IL-15Rα heterodimeric Fc fusion protein is administered in combination with a checkpoint blockage antibody such as a PD-1 antibody.

The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for purifying the desired species from a mixture of desired heterodimer and contaminating homodimer immunoglobulin variants by modifying the isoelectric point(s) of the individual chains.

The present invention provides compositions and methods comprising an activator of interleukin-18 (IL-18) activity for use in therapeutic and non-therapeutic applications. The activator provides IL-18 signaling activity even in the presence of an inhibitory molecule 5 such as IL-18 binding protein (IL-18BP).