Methods of using bispecific antigen-binding construct targeting her2 for treatment of biliary tract cancers

Abstract

To provide a method of treating biliary tract cancer.SOLUTION: Described herein is a method of treating biliary tract cancer (BTC), comprising administering to a subject a bispecific antigen-binding construct targeting HER2 or a bispecific antigen-binding construct targeting HER2 linked to an auristatin analogue (ADC).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

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[0001] Sequence Listing This application contains a Sequence Listing, which has been submitted via EFS-Web and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The ASCII copy was created on May 31, 2019, is named ZWI063sequencelisting.txt, and is 99,000 bytes in size. [Background technology]

[0002] background Biliary tract cancer (BTC), including gallbladder cancer and cholangiocarcinoma, is a rare malignant tumor with a poor prognosis. The estimated annual incidence is 10,650 cases in the United States (Siegel R, Ma J, Zou Z, Jemal A. Cancer statistics, 2014. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. 2014;64(1):9-29 (Non-Patent Document 1)). Most BTCs are diagnosed at an advanced stage, and only about 25% are operable. The 5-year overall survival rate is less than 10% (Anderson CD, Pinson CW, Berlin J, Chari RS. Diagnosis and treatment of cholangiocarcinoma. Oncologist. 2004;9(1):43-57 (Non-Patent Document 2); de Groen PC, Gores GJ, LaRusso NF, Gunderson LL, Nagorney DM. Biliary tract cancers. N Engl J Med. 1999;341(18):1368-78 (Non-Patent Document 3)). HER2 is overexpressed in 3-25% of biliary tract cancers (Benavides M, Anton A, Gallego J, Gomez MA, Jimenez-Gordo A, La Casta A, et al. Biliary tract cancers: SEOM clinical guidelines. Clinical and Translational Oncology. 2015;17(12):982-7 (Non-Patent Document 4)).

[0003] First-line treatment for inoperable BTC includes systemic chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus cisplatin, which improves overall survival compared with gemcitabine alone [11.7 months vs. 8.1 months, respectively]). Alternative first-line treatments include pembrolizumab for MSI-H / dMMR tumors, fluoropyrimidine-based chemoradiation, radiation therapy without additional chemotherapy, investigational agents, or best supportive care. Evidence supporting second-line chemotherapy in BTC is lacking, and clinical trials are recommended (NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines: Hepatobiliary Cancers. Version 2.2019).

[0004] There remains a need for treatments for biliary tract cancer.

[0005] International Patent Publication No. WO2015 / 077891 (Patent Document 1) describes bispecific anti-HER2 antibodies directed against two different HER2 epitopes within ECD4 and ECD2, the same epitopes bound by trastuzumab and pertuzumab. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] International Patent Publication No. WO2015 / 077891 [Non-patent literature]

[0007] [Non-Patent Document 1] Siegel R, Ma J, Zou Z, Jemal A. Cancer statistics,2014.CA:A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.2014;64(1):9-29 [Non-patent document 2] Anderson CD,Pinson CW,Berlin J,Chari RS.Diagnosis and treatment of cholangiocarcinoma.Oncologist.2004;9(1):43-57 [Non-patent document 3] de Groen PC, Gores GJ, LaRusso NF, Gunderson LL, Nagorney DM. Biliary Tract Cancers. N Engl J Med. 1999;341(18):1368-78 [Non-patent document 4] Benavides M, Anton A, Gallego J, Gomez MA, Jimenez-Gordo A, La Casta A, et al.Biliary tract cancers:SEOM clinical guidelines.Clinical and Translational Oncology.2015;17(12):982-7 [Non-patent document 5] NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines:Hepatobiliary Cancers.Version 2.2019 Summary of the Invention

[0008] overview

[0003] Methods of using a bispecific antigen-binding construct that targets HER2 for the treatment of biliary tract cancer are described herein. In one aspect of the present disclosure, a method of treating a subject with biliary tract cancer (BTC) is provided, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or antibody-drug conjugate (ADC).

[0009] In some embodiments, the BTC is resectable, partially resectable, or unresectable.

[0010] In some embodiments, the BTC is progressive.

[0011] In some embodiments, the BTC is HER2 3+, HER2 2+, or HER2 1+ as determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and gene amplification.

[0012] In some embodiments, the BTC is HER2 3+, HER2 2+, or HER2 1+ as measured by immunohistochemistry (IHC) without HER2 gene amplification.

[0013] In some embodiments, the BTC is gallbladder cancer.

[0014] In some embodiments, the BTC is cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).

[0015] In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises heavy chain H1, heavy chain H2, and light chain L1, wherein a) heavy chain H1 comprises the CDR sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO:39, SEQ ID NO:40, and SEQ ID NO:41; b) heavy chain H2 comprises the CDR sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO:67, SEQ ID NO:68, SEQ ID NO:69, SEQ ID NO:70, SEQ ID NO:71, and SEQ ID NO:72; and c) heavy chain L1 comprises the CDR sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO:27, SEQ ID NO:28, and SEQ ID NO:29.

[0016] In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a heavy chain H1 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 36, a heavy chain H2 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 63, and a light chain L1 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 24.

[0017] In some embodiments, the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 10 mg / kg / week.

[0018] In some embodiments, the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 20 mg / kg every two weeks.

[0019] In some embodiments, the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 30 mg / kg every three weeks.

[0020] In some embodiments, administering the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct to a subject results in a complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or stable disease (SD) in the subject.

[0021] In some embodiments, the disease control rate in subjects treated with the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is greater than 60%, 70%, or 80%.

[0022] In some embodiments, the overall response rate in subjects treated with the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, or 80%.

[0023] In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered after at least one, two, or three first-line therapies.

[0024] In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered as a first-line monotherapy.

[0025] In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered as an adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy.

[0026] In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered with one or more chemotherapeutic agents.

[0027] In some embodiments, the one or more chemotherapeutic agents is gemcitabine and / or cisplatin.

[0028] In another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a use of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or antibody drug conjugate (ADC) in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of biliary tract cancer (BTC).

[0029] In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a use of an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC for the treatment of BTC in a subject. [The present invention 1001] 1. A method of treating a subject having biliary tract cancer (BTC), comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or antibody drug conjugate (ADC). [The present invention 1002] 1001. The method of claim 1001, wherein said BTC is resectable, partially resectable, or unresectable. [The present invention 1003] 1001. The method of claim 1001, wherein said BTC is progressive. [The present invention 1004] The method of any one of claims 1001 to 1003, wherein said BTC is HER2 3+, HER2 2+, or HER2 1+ as determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and gene amplification. [The present invention 1005] The method of any one of claims 1001 to 1003, wherein said BTC is HER2 3+, HER2 2+, or HER2 1+ as measured by immunohistochemistry (IHC) in the absence of HER2 gene amplification. [The present invention 1006] The method according to any one of claims 1001 to 1005, wherein said BTC is gallbladder cancer. [The present invention 1007] The method of any one of claims 1001 to 1005, wherein said BTC is cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). [The present invention 1008] the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a heavy chain H1, a heavy chain H2, and a light chain L1; a) heavy chain H1 comprises the CDR sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO: 39, SEQ ID NO: 40, and SEQ ID NO: 41; b) heavy chain H2 comprises the CDR sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO: 67, SEQ ID NO: 68, SEQ ID NO: 69, SEQ ID NO: 70, SEQ ID NO: 71, and SEQ ID NO: 72; c) heavy chain L1 comprises the CDR sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO: 27, SEQ ID NO: 28, and SEQ ID NO: 29; Any of the methods 1001 to 1007 of the present invention. [The present invention 1009] 1007. The method of any of claims 1001 to 1007, wherein the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a heavy chain H1 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 36, a heavy chain H2 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 63, and a light chain L1 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 24. [The present invention 1010] 1009. The method of any one of claims 1008 to 1009, wherein said effective amount of said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 10 mg / kg / week. [The present invention 1011] 1009. The method of any one of claims 1008 to 1009, wherein said effective amount of said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 20 mg / kg every two weeks. [The present invention 1012] 1009. The method of any one of claims 1008 to 1009, wherein said effective amount of said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 30 mg / kg every three weeks. [The present invention 1013] 1013. The method of any of claims 1001 to 1012, wherein administering said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct to said subject results in a complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or stable disease (SD) in said subject. [The present invention 1014] The method of any of claims 1001 to 1012, wherein the disease control rate in subjects treated with said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is greater than 60%, 70%, or 80%. [The present invention 1015] 13. The method of any of claims 1001 to 1012, wherein the overall response rate in a group of subjects treated with said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, or 80%. [The present invention 1016] 1013. The method of any of claims 1001 to 1012, wherein said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered after at least one, two, or three first-line therapies. [The present invention 1017] The method of any of claims 1001 to 1012, wherein said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered as first-line monotherapy. [The present invention 1018] The method of any of claims 1001 to 1017, wherein said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered as an adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy. [The present invention 1019] The method of any of claims 1001 to 1017, wherein said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered in combination with one or more chemotherapeutic agents. [The present invention 1020] 1019. The method of claim 10, wherein said one or more chemotherapeutic agents is gemcitabine and / or cisplatin. [The present invention 1021] 1. Use of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or antibody drug conjugate (ADC) in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of biliary tract cancer (BTC). [The present invention 1022] The use of the present invention 1021, wherein said BTC is resectable, partially resectable, or unresectable. [The present invention 1023] The use of the present invention 1021, wherein said BTC is progressive. [The present invention 1024] The use of any of claims 1021 to 1023, wherein the BTC is HER2 3+, HER2 2+, or HER2 1+ as determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and gene amplification. [The present invention 1025] The use of any of claims 1021 to 1023, wherein said BTC is HER2 3+, HER2 2+, or HER2 1+ as measured by immunohistochemistry (IHC) without HER2 gene amplification. [The present invention 1026] The use of any of claims 1021 to 1025, wherein the BTC is gallbladder cancer. [The present invention 1027] The use of any of claims 1021 to 1025, wherein the BTC is cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). [The present invention 1028] the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a heavy chain H1, a heavy chain H2, and a light chain L1; a) heavy chain H1 comprises the CDR sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO: 39, SEQ ID NO: 40, and SEQ ID NO: 41; b) heavy chain H2 comprises the CDR sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO: 67, SEQ ID NO: 68, SEQ ID NO: 69, SEQ ID NO: 70, SEQ ID NO: 71, and SEQ ID NO: 72; c) heavy chain L1 comprises the CDR sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO: 27, SEQ ID NO: 28, and SEQ ID NO: 29; Use of any of inventions 1021 to 1027. [The present invention 1029] 10. The use of any of claims 1021 to 1027, wherein the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a heavy chain H1 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 36, a heavy chain H2 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 63, and a light chain L1 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 24. [The present invention 1030] The use of claim 1028 or 1029, wherein said effective amount of said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 10 mg / kg / week. [The present invention 1031] The use of claim 1028 or 1029, wherein said effective amount of said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 20 mg / kg every two weeks. [The present invention 1032] The use of claim 1028 or 1029, wherein said effective amount of said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 30 mg / kg every 3 weeks. [The present invention 1033] The use of any of claims 1021 to 1032, wherein administering said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct to said subject results in a complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or stable disease (SD) in said subject. [The present invention 1034] The use of any of claims 1021 to 1032, wherein the disease control rate in a group of subjects treated with said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is greater than 60%, 70%, or 80%. [This invention 1035] The use of any of claims 1021 to 1032, wherein the overall response rate in a group of subjects treated with said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, or 80%. [The present invention 1036] The use of any of claims 1021 to 1032, wherein said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered after at least one, two, or three first-line therapies. [This invention 1037] The use of any of claims 1021 to 1032, wherein said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered as first-line monotherapy. [The present invention 1038] The use of any of claims 1021 to 1037, wherein said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered as an adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy. [This invention 1039] The use of any of claims 1021 to 1037, wherein said bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered in combination with one or more chemotherapeutic agents. [The present invention 1040] The use of 1039 according to the present invention, wherein said one or more chemotherapeutic agents are gemcitabine and / or cisplatin. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0030] [Figure 1] 1 shows a representation of an exemplary bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct in Fab / scFv format. [Figure 2] 1 shows the duration of treatment and maximum reduction in sum of diameters (SOD) in subjects with BTC treated with v10000. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] Detailed Description Described herein are methods for treating biliary tract cancer (BTC) in a subject, comprising administering to the patient a bispecific antigen-binding construct that targets HER2. In some embodiments, the HER2-targeting bispecific antigen-binding construct is conjugated to an auristatin analog (referred to herein as an antibody-drug conjugate or ADC). In some embodiments, the HER2-targeting bispecific antigen-binding construct may be used in methods for treating gallbladder cancer or cholangiocarcinoma. In other embodiments, when administered to a subject with BTC, the HER2-targeting bispecific antigen-binding construct may result in a reduction in tumor or lesion size in the subject. In still other embodiments, administration of the HER2-targeting bispecific antigen-binding construct may result in a complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or stable disease (SD) in the subject, as measured by RECIST 1.1 guidelines.

[0032] Also described herein are methods of treating BTC, comprising administering to a subject a bispecific antigen-binding construct that targets HER2, together with one or more chemotherapeutic agents.

[0033] definition Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0034] As used herein, the term "about," unless otherwise indicated, refers to about a + / - 10% variation from a given value. It is to be understood that such a variation is always included in any given value provided herein, whether or not it is specifically referred to.

[0035] The use of the words "a" or "an" when used herein in conjunction with the term "comprising" can mean "one," but it also, in certain embodiments, coincides with the meaning of "one or more," "at least one," or "one or more than one."

[0036] As used herein, the terms "comprising," "having," "including," and "contain- ing," as well as grammatical variations thereof, are inclusive or open-ended and do not exclude additional, unrecited elements and / or method steps. The term "consisting essentially of," when used herein in connection with a composition, use, or method, means that additional elements and / or method steps may be present, but that these additions do not materially affect the manner in which the recited composition, method, or use functions. The term "consisting of," when used herein in connection with a composition, use, or method, excludes the presence of additional elements and / or method steps. A composition, use, or method described herein as including particular elements and / or steps may, in certain embodiments, consist essentially of those elements and / or steps, and may consist of those elements and / or steps in other embodiments, regardless of whether those embodiments are specifically mentioned.

[0037] It is contemplated that any embodiment discussed in this specification can be implemented with respect to any method, use, or composition disclosed herein.

[0038] Particular features, structures and / or characteristics described in connection with an embodiment disclosed herein may be combined in any suitable manner with features, structures and / or characteristics described in connection with other embodiments disclosed herein to provide one or more additional embodiments.

[0039] It should also be understood that the express recitation of a feature in one embodiment serves as a basis for excluding that feature in alternative embodiments. For example, where a list of alternatives is presented for a given embodiment or claim, it should be understood that one or more alternatives may be deleted from that list, and the shortened list may form an alternative embodiment, regardless of whether such alternative embodiment is specifically mentioned.

[0040] Bispecific antigen-binding constructs that bind to HER2 Bispecific antigen-binding constructs that bind to HER2 (also referred to as bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs) are described below.

[0041] The term "antigen-binding construct" refers to a substance, e.g., a polypeptide or polypeptide complex, capable of binding to an antigen. In some embodiments, the antigen-binding construct is a polypeptide that specifically binds to an antigen of interest. The antigen-binding construct can be a monomer, dimer, multimer, protein, peptide, or protein or peptide complex; an antibody, antibody fragment, or antigen-binding fragment thereof; an scFv, etc. The antigen-binding construct can be a monospecific, bispecific, or multispecific polypeptide construct. In some embodiments, the antigen-binding construct can comprise, for example, one or more antigen-binding components (e.g., Fab or scFv) linked to one or more Fc. Further examples of antigen-binding constructs are described below and provided in the Examples.

[0042] The term "bispecific" is intended to include any substance, e.g., antigen-binding construct, having two antigen-binding moieties (e.g., antigen-binding polypeptide constructs), each with its own unique binding specificity. For example, a first antigen-binding moiety binds to an epitope on a first antigen, and a second antigen-binding moiety binds to an epitope on a second antigen. The term "biparatopic" as used herein refers to a bispecific antibody in which the first antigen-binding moiety and the second antigen-binding moiety bind to different epitopes on the same antigen. A biparatopic bispecific antibody may bind to two epitopes on the same antigen molecule or to epitopes on two different antigen molecules.

[0043] A monospecific antigen-binding construct refers to an antigen-binding construct that has one binding specificity. In other words, both antigen-binding sites bind to the same epitope on the same antigen. Examples of monospecific antigen-binding constructs include trastuzumab and pertuzumab, which bind to HER2.

[0044] The antigen-binding construct may be an antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. As used herein, "antibody" or "immunoglobulin" refers to a polypeptide substantially encoded by an immunoglobulin gene or genes, or a fragment thereof, that specifically binds to and recognizes an analyte (e.g., an antigen). Recognized immunoglobulin genes include the kappa, lambda, alpha, gamma, delta, epsilon, and mu constant region genes, as well as numerous immunoglobulin variable region genes. Light chains are classified as either kappa or lambda. The "class" of an antibody or immunoglobulin refers to the type of constant domain or region possessed by its heavy chain. There are five major classes of antibodies: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM, several of which may be further divided into subclasses (isotypes), e.g., IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4, IgA1, and IgA2. The heavy-chain constant domains that correspond to the different classes of immunoglobulins are called α, δ, ε, γ, and μ, respectively.

[0045] An exemplary immunoglobulin (antibody) structural unit consists of two pairs of polypeptide chains, each pair having one "light" chain (approximately 25 kD) and one "heavy" chain (approximately 50-70 kD). The N-terminal domain of each chain defines a variable region of approximately 100-110 or more amino acids primarily responsible for antigen recognition. The terms "variable light chain (VL)" and "variable heavy chain (VH)" refer to these light and heavy chain domains, respectively. An IgG1 heavy chain comprises, from N- to C-terminus, VH, CH1, CH2, and CH3 domains, respectively. A light chain comprises, from N- to C-terminus, VL and CL domains. An IgG1 heavy chain comprises a hinge between the CH1 and CH2 domains. In certain embodiments, an immunoglobulin construct comprises at least one immunoglobulin domain from IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, or IgE linked to a therapeutic polypeptide. In some embodiments, the immunoglobulin domains found in the antigen-binding constructs provided herein are derived from or derived from immunoglobulin-based constructs, such as diabodies or nanobodies. In certain embodiments, the immunoglobulin constructs described herein comprise at least one immunoglobulin domain from a heavy chain antibody, such as a camelid antibody. In certain embodiments, the immunoglobulin constructs provided herein comprise at least one immunoglobulin domain from a mammalian antibody, such as a bovine antibody, a human antibody, a camelid antibody, a murine antibody, or any chimeric antibody.

[0046] "Complementarity-determining regions" or "CDRs" are amino acid sequences that contribute to antigen-binding specificity and affinity. "Framework" regions (FRs) can help maintain the proper conformation of CDRs to promote binding between the antigen-binding region and the antigen. Structurally, framework regions can be located within an antibody between the CDRs. Variable regions typically exhibit the same general structure of relatively conserved framework regions (FRs) connected by three hypervariable regions, also known as CDRs. The CDRs from heavy and light chain variable domains are typically aligned by the framework regions, which can enable binding to a specific epitope. From the N-terminus to the C-terminus, both the light chain variable domain and the heavy chain variable domain typically comprise the domains FR1, CDR1, FR2, CDR2, FR3, CDR3, and FR4. The assignment of amino acids to each domain typically follows the Kabat Sequences of Proteins of Immunological Interest (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. (1987 and 1991)) unless otherwise specified. Typically, there are three heavy chain CDRs and three light chain CDRs (or CDR regions) in the variable portion of an immunoglobulin. The three heavy chain CDRs are referred to herein as CDRH1, CDRH2, and CDRH3, and the three light chain CDRs are referred to as CDRL1, CDRL2, and CDRL3. Thus, as used herein, "CDR" can refer to all three heavy chain CDRs or all three light chain CDRs (or both all heavy chain CDRs and all light chain CDRs, as appropriate). CDRs provide the majority of contact residues for antibody binding to an antigen or epitope. Often, three heavy chain CDRs and three light chain CDRs are required for antigen binding. However, in some cases, even a single variable domain can confer antigen-binding specificity. Moreover, as is known in the art, in some cases, antigen binding can also occur via a combination of at least one or more CDRs selected from the VH and / or VL domains, e.g., CDRH3.

[0047] Several different definitions of CDR sequences are commonly used, including those described by Kabat et al. (1983, Sequences of Proteins of Immunological Interest, NIH Publication No. 369-847, Bethesda, MD), those described by Chothia et al. (1987, J Mol Biol, 196:901-917), and those of IMGT, AbM (University of Bath) and Contact (MacCallum RM and Martin ACR and Thornton JM, (1996), Journal of Molecular Biology, 262(5), 732-745). As examples, the CDR definitions according to Kabat, Chothia, IMGT, AbM and Contact are provided in Table 1 below. Therefore, as will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, the exact numbering and arrangement of CDRs may vary based on the numbering system used. However, it should be understood that the disclosure herein of a VH includes disclosure of the associated (unique) heavy chain CDRs (HCDRs), as defined by any known numbering system. Similarly, the disclosure herein of a VL includes disclosure of the associated (unique) light chain CDRs (LCDRs), as defined by any known numbering system.

[0048] (Table 1) General CDR definitions 1 TIFF2025129192000002.tif75166 1 For all definitions except Contact, which uses Chothia numbering, either the Kabat or Chothia numbering system can be used for HCDR2, HCDR3, and the light chain CDRs. 2Kabat numbering is used. Because Kabat places these extra-CDR insertions at positions 35A and 35B, the positions in the Kabat numbering scheme that delimit the ends of the CDR-H1 loops of Chothia and IMGT vary depending on the length of the loop. However, the CDR-H1 loops of IMGT and Chothia can be unambiguously defined using Chothia numbering. CDR-H1 definition using Chothia numbering: Kabat H31-H35, Chothia H26-H32, AbM H26-H35, IMGT H26-H33, Contact H30-H35.

[0049] As used herein, the term "single chain" refers to a molecule comprising amino acid monomers linked in a linear chain by peptide bonds. In certain embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs is a single-chain Fv molecule (scFv). As described in more detail herein, an scFv has a light chain variable domain (VL) connected from its C-terminus to the N-terminus of a heavy chain variable domain (VH) by a polypeptide chain. Alternatively, an scFv can be a polypeptide chain in which the C-terminus of the VH is connected to the N-terminus of the VL by a polypeptide chain.

[0050] Antigen-binding polypeptide constructs The bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises two antigen-binding polypeptide constructs, each of which binds to a specific domain or epitope of HER2. In one embodiment, each antigen-binding polypeptide construct binds to an extracellular domain of HER2, such as ECD2 or ECD4. The antigen-binding polypeptide constructs may be, for example, Fab or scFv, depending on the application.

[0051] The format of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct determines the functional characteristics of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct. In one embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct has an scFv-Fab format (i.e., one antigen-binding polypeptide construct is an scFv and the other antigen-binding polypeptide construct is a Fab, also referred to as a Fab-scFv format). In another embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct has an scFv-scFv format (i.e., both antigen-binding polypeptide constructs are scFv).

[0052] The "Fab fragment" (also called fragment antigen binding) contains the constant domain of the light chain (CL) and the first constant domain of the heavy chain (CH1), together with the variable domains VL and VH on the light and heavy chains, respectively. The variable domains contain the complementarity-determining loops (CDRs, also called hypervariable regions) involved in antigen binding. Fab' fragments differ from Fab fragments by the addition of a few residues at the carboxy terminus of the heavy chain CH1 domain, including one or more cysteines from the antibody hinge region.

[0053] A "single-chain Fv" or "scFv" comprises the VH and VL domains of an antibody, wherein these domains are present in a single polypeptide chain. In one embodiment, the Fv polypeptide further comprises a polypeptide linker between the VH and VL domains, which enables the scFv to form the desired structure for antigen binding. For a review of scFvs, see Pluckthun in *The Pharmacology of Monoclonal Antibodies*, vol. 113, Rosenburg and Moore eds., Springer-Verlag, New York, pp. 269-315 (1994). HER2 antibody scFv fragments are described in WO 93 / 16185, U.S. Patent No. 5,571,894, and U.S. Patent No. 5,587,458.

[0054] Form and Function of Antigen-Binding Constructs Provided herein is a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct having two antigen-binding polypeptide constructs, a first of which specifically binds to HER2 ECD2 and a second of which specifically binds to HER2 ECD4. The bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is formatted such that at least one of the first or second antigen-binding polypeptides is an scFv. The bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct may be formatted as scFv-scFv, Fab-scFv, or scFv-Fab (first antigen-binding polypeptide construct - second antigen-binding polypeptide, respectively).

[0055] In certain embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs exhibit anti-tumor activities in vitro, such as (i) the ability to inhibit cancer cell growth both in the presence and absence of stimulation with epidermal growth factor or heregulin, (ii) the ability to be internalized in cancer cells (by binding to and internalizing the HER2 antigen), and (iii) the ability to mediate antibody-directed effector cell killing (ADCC). These in vitro activities are observed for both naked bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs and bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs conjugated to auristatin analogs, at various levels of HER2 expression (1+, 2+, and 3+).

[0056] The format (scFv / scFv, scFv / Fab, or Fab / Fab) of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is important in determining its functional profile, as described in International Patent Publication No. WO 2015 / 077891. In certain embodiments, the anti-HER2 binding construct exhibits an increased ability to be internalized by HER2-expressing tumor cells compared to a reference antigen-binding construct in which both the ECD2-binding polypeptide construct and the ECD4-binding polypeptide construct are Fabs. It is contemplated that the degree of internalization of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct can be further improved by increasing the affinity of one or both antigen-binding polypeptide constructs for ECD2 or ECD4. In one embodiment in which the ECD2-binding polypeptide is a Fab and the ECD4-binding polypeptide is an scFv, the construct is internalized to a greater extent by high- and low-HER2-expressing tumor cells compared to constructs of comparable affinity having a Fab / Fab format and to a similar extent as constructs of comparable affinity having an scFv / scFv format. Easily internalized embodiments are good candidates for antibody-drug conjugates that require internalization by tumor cells to effect killing. Conversely, in certain embodiments, bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs that are not readily internalized exhibit increased efficacy in ADCC killing of tumor cells expressing low levels of HER2 compared to constructs of comparable affinity having a Fab / Fab format. In one embodiment, a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct having a Fab / scFv format is more potent at ADCC killing of tumor cells expressing low levels of HER2 (HER20-1+ or 1+) than an anti-HER2 construct having a Fab / Fab format (which is more potent than a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct having an scFv / scFv format). The enhanced ADCC capabilities of some embodiments may be due to 1) an increased ability to avidly bind to cells with low HER2 receptor density and subsequently cluster HER2 receptors on the target cell surface and mediate downstream cell-mediated killing, and / or 2) an increased ability to remain on the cell surface (rather than undergo internalization); therefore, they are more available for cell-mediated effector killing.

[0057] HER2 The bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein comprise antigen-binding polypeptide constructs that bind to the ECD2 and ECD4 of HER2.

[0058] The terms "ErbB2" and "HER2" are used interchangeably herein and refer to human HER2, as described, for example, in Semba et al., PNAS (USA) 82:6497-6501 (1985) and Yamamoto et al. Nature 319:230-234 (1986) (Genebank accession number X03363). The terms "erbB2" and "neu" refer to the gene encoding the human ErbB2 protein. p185 or p185neu refers to the protein product of the neu gene.

[0059] HER2 is a HER receptor. A "HER receptor" is a receptor protein tyrosine kinase that belongs to the human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER) family, which includes EGFR, HER2, HER3, and HER4 receptors. HER receptors generally contain an extracellular domain capable of binding to a HER ligand, a lipophilic transmembrane domain, a conserved intracellular tyrosine kinase domain, and a carboxyl-terminal signaling domain bearing several tyrosine residues that can be phosphorylated. A "HER ligand" refers to a polypeptide that binds to and / or activates a HER receptor.

[0060] The extracellular (ecto) domain of HER2 contains four domains: domain I (ECD1, approximately 1-195 amino acid residues), domain II (ECD2, approximately 196-319 amino acid residues), domain III (ECD3, approximately 320-488 amino acid residues), and domain IV (ECD4, approximately 489-630 amino acid residues) (residue numbering excluding the signal peptide). See Garrett et al. Mol. Cell. 11:495-505 (2003), Cho et al. Nature 421:756-760 (2003), Franklin et al. Cancer Cell 5:317-328 (2004), Tse et al. Cancer Treat Rev. 2012 Apr;38(2):133-42 (2012), or Plowman et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 90:1746-1750 (1993).

[0061] The sequence of HER2 is as follows, with ECD boundaries of domain I: 1-165, domain II: 166-322, domain III: 323-488, and domain IV: 489-607. TIFF2025129192000003.tif71170

[0062] "Epitope 2C4" is the region within the extracellular domain of HER2 to which antibody 2C4 binds. Epitope 2C4 includes residues from domain II within the extracellular domain of HER2. 2C4 and pertuzumab bind to the extracellular domain of HER2 at the junction of domains I, II, and III. Franklin et al. Cancer Cell 5:317-328 (2004). To screen for antibodies that bind to the 2C4 epitope, a routine cross-blocking assay can be performed, such as that described in Antibodies, A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Ed Harlow and David Lane (1988). Alternatively, using methods known in the art, epitope mapping can be performed to assess whether the antibody binds to the 2C4 epitope of HER2, and / or antibody-HER2 conformations can be examined to determine which domain(s) of HER2 are bound by the antibody (Franklin et al. Cancer Cell 5:317-328 (2004)).

[0063] "Epitope 4D5" is the region within the extracellular domain of HER2 to which antibody 4D5 (ATCC CRL 10463) and trastuzumab bind. This epitope is close to the transmembrane domain of HER2 and within domain IV of HER2. To screen for antibodies that bind to the 4D5 epitope, a routine cross-blocking assay, such as that described in *Antibodies, A Laboratory Manual*, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Ed Harlow and David Lane (1988), can be performed. Alternatively, epitope mapping can be performed to assess whether the antibody binds to the 4D5 epitope of HER2 (e.g., any one or more residues in the region from about residue 529 to about residue 625, inclusive; see Figure 1 of U.S. Patent Publication No. 2006 / 0018899).

[0064] "Specifically binds," "specific binding," or "selective binding" means that the binding is selective for the antigen and can be distinguished from undesired or nonspecific interactions. The ability of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct to bind to a specific antigenic determinant can be measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or other techniques familiar to those skilled in the art, such as surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology (analyzed on a BIAcore instrument) (Liljeblad et al., Glyco J 17, 323-329 (2000)) and conventional binding assays (Heeley, Endocr Res 28, 217-229 (2002)). In one embodiment, the extent of binding of the antigen-binding moiety to an unrelated protein is less than about 10% of the binding of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct to the antigen, as measured, for example, by SPR. In certain embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct, or an antigen-binding molecule comprising an antigen-binding portion thereof, binds to an antigen with a specific binding affinity of <1 μM, <100 nM, <10 nM, <1 nM, <0.1 nM, <0.01 nM, or <0.001 nM (e.g., 10 ~8 M or less, e.g., 10 ~8 M~10 ”13 M, e.g., 10 ”9 M~10 ”13 Dissociation constant (K D )

[0065] "Heregulin" (HRG), as used herein, refers to the polypeptide encoded by the heregulin gene product as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,641,869 or Marchionni et al., Nature, 362:312-318 (1993). Examples of heregulins include heregulin-α, heregulin-β1, heregulin-β2, and heregulin-β3 (Holmes et al., Science, 256:1205-1210 (1992); and U.S. Patent No. 5,641,869); neu differentiation factor (NDF) (Peles et al., Cell, 69:205-216 (1992)); acetylcholine receptor-inducing activity (ARIA) (Falls et al., Cell, 72:801-815 (1993)); glial growth factor (GGF) (Marchionni et al., Nature, 362:312-318 (1993)); sensory and motor neuron-derived factor (SMDF) (Ho et al., J. Biol. Chem., 270:14523-14532 (1995)); γ-heregulin (Schaefer et al. al. Oncogene 15:1385-1394 (1997)). The term includes biologically active fragments and / or amino acid sequence variants of a native sequence HRG polypeptide, such as an EGF-like domain fragment thereof (e.g., HRGβ1177-244).

[0066] "HER2 activation" or "HER2 activation" refers to the activation or phosphorylation of any one or more HER receptors, or HER2 receptors. Generally, HER activation results in signal transduction (e.g., caused by the intracellular kinase domain of a HER receptor phosphorylating a tyrosine residue within the HER receptor or a substrate polypeptide). HER activation can be mediated by HER ligand binding to a HER dimer containing the HER receptor of interest. HER ligand binding to a HER dimer can activate the kinase domain of one or more of the HER receptors within the dimer, thereby resulting in phosphorylation of tyrosine residues in one or more of the HER receptors and / or phosphorylation of tyrosine residues in additional substrate polypeptide(s), such as Akt or MAPK intracellular kinases.

[0067] "Humanized" forms of non-human (e.g., rodent) antibodies are chimeric antibodies that contain minimal sequence derived from non-human immunoglobulin. Most commonly, humanized antibodies are human immunoglobulins (recipient antibody) in which residues from a hypervariable region of the recipient are replaced by residues from a hypervariable region of a non-human species (donor antibody) such as mouse, rat, rabbit, or non-human primate having the desired specificity, affinity, and capacity. In some instances, framework region (FR) residues of the human immunoglobulin are replaced by corresponding non-human residues. Furthermore, humanized antibodies may comprise residues that are not found in the recipient antibody or the donor antibody. These modifications are made to further refine antibody performance. In general, humanized antibodies comprise substantially all of at least one, and typically two, variable domains, in which all or substantially all of the hypervariable loops correspond to those of a non-human immunoglobulin and all or substantially all of the FRs are those of a human immunoglobulin sequence. The humanized antibody optionally also will comprise at least a portion of an immunoglobulin constant region (Fc), typically that of a human immunoglobulin. For further details, see Jones et al., Nature, 321:522-525 (1986); Riechmann et al., Nature, 332:323-329 (1988); and Presta, Curr. Op. Struct. Biol. 2:593-596 (1992).

[0068] Fc of bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein comprise an Fc, eg, a dimeric Fc.

[0069] The term "Fc domain" or "Fc region" herein is used to define the C-terminal region of an immunoglobulin heavy chain containing at least a portion of the constant region. This term includes native-sequence Fc regions and variant Fc regions. Unless otherwise specified herein, the numbering of amino acid residues in an Fc region or constant region is according to the EU numbering system, also referred to as the EU index, as described in Kabat et al., "Sequences of Proteins of Immunological Interest," 5th Ed. Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 1991. As used herein, the "Fc polypeptide" of a dimeric Fc refers to one of the two polypeptides that form the dimeric Fc domain, i.e., the polypeptide that contains the C-terminal constant region of an immunoglobulin heavy chain capable of stable self-association. For example, the Fc polypeptide of a dimeric IgG Fc contains the IgG CH2 and IgG CH3 constant domain sequences.

[0070] The Fc domain contains either a CH3 domain or a CH3 and CH2 domain. The CH3 domain contains two CH3 sequences, one from each of the two Fc polypeptides of the dimeric Fc. The CH2 domain contains two CH2 sequences, one from each of the two Fc polypeptides of the dimeric Fc.

[0071] In some embodiments, the Fc comprises at least one or two CH3 sequences. In some embodiments, the Fc is coupled to the first antigen-binding polypeptide construct and / or the second antigen-binding polypeptide construct with or without one or more linkers. In some embodiments, the Fc is a human Fc. In some embodiments, the Fc is a human IgG or IgG1 Fc. In some embodiments, the Fc is a heterodimeric Fc. In some embodiments, the Fc comprises at least one or two CH2 sequences.

[0072] In some embodiments, the Fc comprises one or more modifications in at least one of the CH3 sequences. In some embodiments, the Fc comprises one or more modifications in at least one of the CH2 sequences. In some embodiments, the Fc is a single polypeptide. In some embodiments, the Fc is multiple peptides, e.g., two polypeptides.

[0073] In some embodiments, the Fc is the Fc described in patent application PCT / CA2011 / 001238, filed November 4, 2011, or PCT / CA2012 / 050780, filed November 2, 2012, the entire disclosures of each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all purposes.

[0074] Modified CH3 domain In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein comprise a heterodimeric Fc comprising an asymmetrically modified modified CH3 domain. The heterodimeric Fc can comprise two heavy chain constant domain polypeptides, a first Fc polypeptide and a second Fc polypeptide, which can be used interchangeably, provided that the Fc comprises one first Fc polypeptide and one second Fc polypeptide. Generally, the first Fc polypeptide comprises a first CH3 sequence, and the second Fc polypeptide comprises a second CH3 sequence.

[0075] Two CH3 sequences containing one or more asymmetrically introduced amino acid modifications generally result in a heterodimeric Fc rather than a homodimer when the two CH3 sequences dimerize. As used herein, "asymmetric amino acid modification" refers to any modification in which an amino acid at a specific position on a first CH3 sequence is different from the amino acid at the same position on a second CH3 sequence, such that the first and second CH3 sequences preferentially pair to form a heterodimer rather than a homodimer. This heterodimerization can be the result of modification of only one of the two amino acids at the same respective amino acid position on each sequence, or modification of both amino acids at the same respective position on each of the first and second CH3 sequences. The first and second CH3 sequences of a heterodimeric Fc can contain one or more asymmetric amino acid modifications.

[0076] Table 2 provides the amino acid sequence of the human IgG1 Fc sequence, which corresponds to amino acids 231 to 447 of the full-length human IgG1 heavy chain. The CH3 sequence includes amino acids 341 to 447 of the full-length human IgG1 heavy chain.

[0077] Typically, an Fc can comprise two contiguous heavy chain sequences (A and B) capable of dimerization. In some embodiments, one or both sequences of the Fc comprise one or more mutations or modifications at the following positions: L351, F405, Y407, T366, K392, T394, T350, S400, and / or N390, using EU numbering. In some embodiments, an Fc comprises a mutant sequence shown in Table 2. In some embodiments, an Fc comprises the mutations of variants 1A-B. In some embodiments, an Fc comprises the mutations of variants 2A-B. In some embodiments, an Fc comprises the mutations of variants 3A-B. In some embodiments, an Fc comprises the mutations of variants 4A-B. In some embodiments, an Fc comprises the mutations of variants 5A-B.

[0078] Table 2: IgG1 Fc sequence TIFF2025129192000004.tif112157

[0079] The first and second CH3 sequences can comprise the amino acid mutations described herein with reference to amino acids 231-447 of a full-length human IgG1 heavy chain. In one embodiment, the heterodimeric Fc comprises a modified CH3 domain in which the first CH3 sequence has amino acid modifications at positions F405 and Y407, and the second CH3 sequence has an amino acid modification at position T394. In one embodiment, the heterodimeric Fc comprises a modified CH3 domain in which the first CH3 sequence has one or more amino acid modifications selected from L351Y, F405A, and Y407V, and the second CH3 sequence has one or more amino acid modifications selected from T366L, T366I, K392L, K392M, and T394W.

[0080] In one embodiment, the heterodimeric Fc comprises modified CH3 domains, wherein the first CH3 sequence has amino acid modifications at positions L351, F405, and Y407, the second CH3 sequence has amino acid modifications at positions T366, K392, and T394, and one of the first or second CH3 sequences further comprises an amino acid modification at position Q347, and the other CH3 sequence further comprises an amino acid modification at position K360. In another embodiment, the heterodimeric Fc comprises modified CH3 domains wherein a first CH3 sequence has amino acid modifications at positions L351, F405, and Y407, and a second CH3 sequence has amino acid modifications at positions T366, K392, and T394, and one of the first or second CH3 sequences further comprises an amino acid modification at position Q347, and the other CH3 sequence further comprises an amino acid modification at position K360, and one or both of the CH3 sequences further comprises the amino acid modification T350V.

[0081] In one embodiment, the heterodimeric Fc comprises modified CH3 domains, wherein a first CH3 sequence has amino acid modifications at positions L351, F405, and Y407, and a second CH3 sequence has amino acid modifications at positions T366, K392, and T394, wherein one of the first or second CH3 sequences further comprises an amino acid modification of D399R or D399K, and the other CH3 sequence comprises one or more of T411E, T411D, K409E, K409D, K392E, and K392D. In another embodiment, the heterodimeric Fc comprises modified CH3 domains wherein a first CH3 sequence has amino acid modifications at positions L351, F405, and Y407, and a second CH3 sequence has amino acid modifications at positions T366, K392, and T394, wherein one of the first or second CH3 sequences further comprises the amino acid modification D399R or D399K, and the other CH3 sequence comprises one or more of T411E, T411D, K409E, K409D, K392E, and K392D, and wherein one or both of the CH3 sequences further comprises the amino acid modification T350V.

[0082] In one embodiment, the heterodimeric Fc comprises a modified CH3 domain in which a first CH3 sequence has amino acid modifications at positions L351, F405, and Y407, and a second CH3 sequence has amino acid modifications at positions T366, K392, and T394, and one or both of the CH3 sequences further comprises the amino acid modification T350V.

[0083] In one embodiment, the heterodimeric Fc comprises a modified CH3 domain comprising the following amino acid modifications, where "A" represents an amino acid modification relative to a first CH3 sequence and "B" represents an amino acid modification relative to a second CH3 sequence: A: L351Y_F405A_Y407V, B: T366L_K392M_T394W, A: L351Y_F405A_Y407V, B: T366L_K392L_T394 W, A:T350V_L351Y_F405A_Y407V, B:T350V_T366L_K392L_T394W, A:T350V_L351Y_F405A_Y407V, B:T350V_T366L_K392M_T394W, A:T350V_L351Y_S400E_F405A_Y407V, and / or B:T350V_T366L_N390R_K392M_T394W.

[0084] The one or more asymmetric amino acid modifications can promote the formation of heterodimeric Fc domains in which the heterodimeric CH3 domain has stability comparable to that of a wild-type homodimeric CH3 domain. In one embodiment, the one or more asymmetric amino acid modifications promote the formation of heterodimeric Fc domains in which the heterodimeric Fc domain has stability comparable to that of a wild-type homodimeric Fc domain. In one embodiment, the one or more asymmetric amino acid modifications promote the formation of heterodimeric Fc domains in which the heterodimeric Fc domain has stability as observed by melting temperature (Tm) in a differential scanning calorimetry study, the melting temperature being within 4°C of the melting temperature observed for the corresponding symmetric wild-type homodimeric Fc domain. In some embodiments, the Fc comprises one or more modifications in at least one of the CH3 sequences that promote the formation of heterodimeric Fc domains with stability comparable to that of a wild-type homodimeric Fc.

[0085] Exemplary Bispecific Anti-HER2 Antigen-Binding Constructs In certain embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is one of the biparatopic antibodies described in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016 / 0289335 or International Patent Publication No. WO2015 / 077891. In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717 (see Tables 3, 4, 5, and the Sequence Listing). In some embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a VH sequence and a VL sequence from the ECD2-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717. In some embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises the VH and VL sequences from an ECD2-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717, and the other antigen-binding polypeptide construct comprises the VH and VL sequences from an ECD4-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717.

[0086] In some embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises CDR sequences from an ECD2-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717. In some embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises CDR sequences from an ECD2-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717, and the other antigen-binding polypeptide construct comprises CDR sequences from an ECD4-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717.

[0087] Those skilled in the art will understand that a limited number of amino acid substitutions can be introduced into the CDR sequences or VH or VL sequences of a known antibody without losing the ability of the antibody to bind to its target. Candidate amino acid substitutions can be identified by computer modeling or techniques known in the art, such as alanine scanning, and the resulting mutants are tested for binding activity by standard techniques. Thus, in certain embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a set of CDRs (i.e., heavy chain CDR1, CDR2, and CDR3, and light chain CDR1, CDR2, and CDR3) that have 90% or more, 95% or more, 98% or more, 99% or more, or 100% sequence identity to the set of CDRs from the ECD2-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717, and the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD2. In certain embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises variants of these CDR sequences containing 1 to 10 amino acid substitutions across the six CDRs, e.g., 1 to 7 amino acid substitutions, 1 to 5 amino acid substitutions, 1 to 4 amino acid substitutions, 1 to 3 amino acid substitutions, 1 to 2 amino acid substitutions, or 1 amino acid substitution across the CDRs (i.e., the CDRs may be modified by including up to 10 amino acid substitutions with any combination of modified CDRs), wherein the variant retains the ability to bind to ECD2. Typically, such amino acid substitutions are conservative amino acid substitutions. In certain embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a set of CDRs (i.e., heavy chain CDR1, CDR2, and CDR3, and light chain CDR1, CDR2, and CDR3) that have 90% or more, 95% or more, 98% or more, 99% or more, or 100% sequence identity to the set of CDRs from the ECD2-binding arm of v10000, and the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD2.

[0088] In certain embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a VH sequence that is at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identical to the VH sequence from the ECD2-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717, and wherein the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD2. In some embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a VL sequence that is at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identical to the VL sequence from the ECD2-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717, and wherein the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD2.

[0089] In certain embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a VH sequence that is at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identical to the VH sequence from the ECD2-binding arm of v10000, and wherein the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD2. In some embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a VL sequence that is at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identical to the VL sequence from the ECD2-binding arm of v10000, and wherein the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD2.

[0090] In certain embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a set of CDRs (i.e., heavy chain CDR1, CDR2, and CDR3, and light chain CDR1, CDR2, and CDR3) that have 90% or more, 95% or more, 98% or more, 99% or more, or 100% sequence identity to the set of CDRs from the ECD4-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717, and the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD4. In certain embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises variants of these CDR sequences containing 1 to 10 amino acid substitutions across the six CDRs, e.g., 1 to 7 amino acid substitutions, 1 to 5 amino acid substitutions, 1 to 4 amino acid substitutions, 1 to 3 amino acid substitutions, 1 to 2 amino acid substitutions, or 1 amino acid substitution across the CDRs (i.e., the CDRs may be modified by including up to 10 amino acid substitutions with any combination of modified CDRs), wherein the variant retains the ability to bind to ECD4. Typically, such amino acid substitutions are conservative amino acid substitutions. In certain embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a set of CDRs (i.e., heavy chain CDR1, CDR2, and CDR3, and light chain CDR1, CDR2, and CDR3) that have 90% or more, 95% or more, 98% or more, 99% or more, or 100% sequence identity to the set of CDRs from the ECD4-binding arm of v10000, and the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD4.

[0091] In certain embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a VH sequence that is at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identical to the VH sequence from the ECD4-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717, and wherein the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD4. In some embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a VL sequence that is at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identical to the VL sequence from the ECD4-binding arm of one of v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903, or v6717, and wherein the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD4.

[0092] In certain embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a VH sequence that is at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identical to the VH sequence from the ECD4-binding arm of v10000, and wherein the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD4. In some embodiments, one of the antigen-binding polypeptide constructs of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a VL sequence that is at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identical to the VL sequence from the ECD4-binding arm of v10000, and wherein the antigen-binding polypeptide construct retains the ability to bind to ECD4.

[0093] Table 3. Exemplary bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs TIFF2025129192000005.tif176166TIFF2025129192000006.tif227166*Kabat(Kabat et al.,Sequences of proteins of immunological interest,5 th Numbering of Fab or variable domains according to the NIH Publication No. 91-3242, p. 647, 1991. § The numbering of CH3 follows the EU index as in Kabat (Edelman et al., 1969, PNAS USA, 63:78-85).

[0094] Table 4. CDR sequences of the ECD2 binding arms of variants v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903 and v6717 TIFF2025129192000007.tif73167

[0095] Table 5. CDR sequences of the ECD4 binding arms of variants v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6902, v6903 and v6717 TIFF2025129192000008.tif37166

[0096] Preparation of bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs The bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein can be produced using recombinant methods and compositions, for example, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,816,567 or International Patent Publication No. WO2015 / 077891.

[0097] In one embodiment, isolated nucleic acids encoding the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein are provided. Such nucleic acids may encode an amino acid sequence comprising the VL and / or the VH of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct (e.g., the light and / or heavy chains of the antigen-binding construct). In a further embodiment, one or more vectors (e.g., expression vectors) comprising such nucleic acids are provided. As is known in the art, many amino acids are encoded by more than one codon, and therefore, multiple nucleic acids may encode a single polypeptide sequence. Exemplary nucleic acids are provided herein for each polypeptide of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct; however, it should be understood that other nucleic acids may be used to prepare the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein.

[0098] In one embodiment, the nucleic acid is provided in a multicistronic vector. In a further embodiment, a host cell comprising such a nucleic acid is provided. In one such embodiment, the host cell comprises (e.g., has been transformed with) (1) a vector comprising a nucleic acid encoding an amino acid sequence comprising the VL of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct and an amino acid sequence comprising the VH of an antigen-binding polypeptide construct, or (2) a first vector comprising a nucleic acid encoding an amino acid sequence comprising the VL of an antigen-binding polypeptide construct and a second vector comprising a nucleic acid encoding an amino acid sequence comprising the VH of an antigen-binding polypeptide construct. In one embodiment, the host cell is a eukaryote, such as a Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell, or a human embryonic kidney (HEK) cell, or a lymphoid cell (e.g., a Y0, NS0, or Sp20 cell). In one embodiment, a method of making a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is provided, the method comprising culturing a host cell comprising nucleic acid encoding the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct, as described above, under conditions suitable for expression of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct, and optionally recovering the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct from the host cell (or host cell culture medium).

[0099] For recombinant production of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct, e.g., as described above, nucleic acids encoding the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct are isolated and inserted into one or more vectors for further cloning and / or expression in host cells. Such nucleic acids can be readily isolated and sequenced using conventional procedures (e.g., by using oligonucleotide probes capable of specifically binding to genes encoding the heavy and light chains of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct).

[0100] The term "substantially purified" refers to a construct described herein or variant thereof that may be substantially or essentially free from components that normally accompany or interact with the protein as found in its naturally occurring environment, i.e., in a native cell, or, in the case of recombinantly produced bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs, in a host cell, and in certain embodiments is substantially free of cellular material, including preparations of the protein having less than about 30%, less than about 25%, less than about 20%, less than about 15%, less than about 10%, less than about 5%, less than about 4%, less than about 3%, less than about 2%, or less than about 1% (by dry weight) of contaminating protein. When the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is recombinantly produced by a host cell, in certain embodiments, the protein is present at no more than about 30%, about 25%, about 20%, about 15%, about 10%, about 5%, about 4%, about 3%, about 2%, or about 1% of the dry weight of the cell. When the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is recombinantly produced by a host cell, in certain embodiments, the protein is present in the culture medium at about 5 g / L, about 4 g / L, about 3 g / L, about 2 g / L, about 1 g / L, about 750 mg / L, about 500 mg / L, about 250 mg / L, about 100 mg / L, about 50 mg / L, about 10 mg / L, or about 1 mg / L or less of the dry weight of the cells. In certain embodiments, a "substantially purified" bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct produced by the methods described herein has a purity level of at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, particularly at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, more particularly at least about 90%, at least about 95%, at least about 99% or greater, as measured by suitable methods such as SDS / PAGE analysis, RP-HPLC, SEC, and capillary electrophoresis.

[0101] Suitable host cells for cloning or expressing vectors encoding the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs include prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells described herein.

[0102] A "recombinant host cell" or "host cell" refers to a cell that contains an exogenous polynucleotide, regardless of the method used for insertion, e.g., direct uptake, transduction, F mating, or other methods known in the art for producing recombinant host cells. The exogenous polynucleotide may be maintained as a non-integrated vector, e.g., a plasmid, or alternatively, may be integrated into the host genome.

[0103] As used herein, the term "eukaryote" refers to organisms belonging to the phylogenetic domain Eukaryote, such as animals (including but not limited to mammals, insects, reptiles, birds, etc.), ciliates, plants (including but not limited to monocots, dicots, algae, etc.), fungi, yeasts, flagellates, microsporidia, and protozoa.

[0104] As used herein, the term "prokaryote" refers to a prokaryotic organism. For example, non-eukaryotic organisms include those from the phylogenetic domains Eubacteria (including, but not limited to, Escherichia coli, Thermus thermophilus, Bacillus stearothermophilus, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, etc.), or Archaea (including, but not limited to, Methanococcus jannaschii, Methanobacterium thermoautotrophicum, Halobacterium, e.g., Haloferax volcanii, and Halobacterium species). It can belong to the phylogenetic domain (including NRC-1, Archaeoglobus fulgidus, Pyrococcus furiosus, Pyrococcus horikoshii, Aeuropyrum pernix, etc.).

[0105] For example, bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs can be produced in bacteria, particularly if glycosylation and Fc effector functions are not required. For expression of fragments and polypeptides of bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs in bacteria, see, e.g., U.S. Patent Nos. 5,648,237, 5,789,199, and 5,840,523. (See also Charlton, Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 248 (BKC Lo, ed., Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 2003), pp. 245-254, which describes the expression of antibody fragments in E. coli.) After expression, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct can be isolated from the bacterial cell paste in a soluble fraction and further purified.

[0106] In addition to prokaryotes, eukaryotic microbes such as filamentous fungi or yeast are suitable cloning or expression hosts for vectors encoding bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs, including fungal and yeast strains in which the glycosylation pathway has been "humanized," resulting in the production of bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs with partially or fully human glycosylation patterns. See Gerngross, Nat. Biotech. 22:1409-1414 (2004), and Li et al., Nat. Biotech. 24:210-215 (2006).

[0107] Suitable host cells for expressing glycosylated bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs are also derived from multicellular organisms (invertebrates and vertebrates). Examples of invertebrate cells include plant cells and insect cells. In particular, many baculovirus strains have been identified that can be used with insect cells for transfection of Spodoptera frugiperda cells.

[0108] Plant cell cultures can also be used as hosts. See, e.g., U.S. Patent Nos. 5,959,177, 6,040,498, 6,420,548, 7,125,978, and 6,417,429 (which describe PLANTIBODIES™ technology for producing antigen-binding constructs in transgenic plants).

[0109] Vertebrate cells can also be used as hosts. For example, mammalian cell lines adapted to grow in suspension can be useful. Other examples of useful mammalian host cell lines include SV40 (COS-7) transformed monkey kidney CV1 line, human embryonic kidney lines (e.g., 293 or 293 cells as described in Graham et al., J. GenVirol. 36:59 (1977)), baby hamster kidney cells (BHK), mouse Sertoli cells (e.g., TM4 cells as described in Mather, Biol. Reprod. 23:243-251 (1980)), monkey kidney cells (CV1), African green monkey kidney cells ( VERO-76), human cervical carcinoma cells (HELA), canine kidney cells (MDCK), buffalo rat liver cells (BRL3A), human lung cells (W138), human liver cells (HepG2), mouse mammary tumor (MMT060562), TRI cells, MRC5 cells, and FS4 cells (e.g., as described in Mathematical Annals, NY Acad. Sci. 383:44-68 (1982)). Other useful mammalian host cell lines include Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, such as DHFR cells. - These include CHO cells (Urlaub et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 77:4216 (1980)), and myeloma cell lines such as Y0, NS0, and Sp2 / 0. For a review of specific mammalian host cell lines suitable for the production of antigen-binding constructs, see, e.g., Yazaki and Wu, Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 248 (BKC Lo, ed., Humana Press, Totowa, NJ), pp. 255-268 (2003).

[0110] In one embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein are produced in stable mammalian cells by a method comprising transfecting at least one stable mammalian cell with nucleic acids encoding the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct in a predetermined ratio, and expressing the nucleic acids in the at least one mammalian cell. In some embodiments, the predetermined ratio of nucleic acids is determined in a transient transfection experiment to determine the relative ratios of input nucleic acids that result in the highest proportion of bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct in the expression product.

[0111] In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is produced in stable mammalian cells, and the expression product of at least one stable mammalian cell comprises a greater proportion of the desired glycosylated bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct compared to monomeric heavy or light chain polypeptides or other antibodies. In some embodiments, identification of the glycosylated bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is performed by one or both of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.

[0112] If necessary, bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs can be purified or isolated after expression. Proteins can be isolated or purified by a variety of methods known to those skilled in the art. Standard purification methods include chromatographic techniques, including ion exchange, hydrophobic interaction, affinity, sizing or gel filtration, and reversed phase, performed at atmospheric or elevated pressure using systems such as FPLC and HPLC. Purification methods also include electrophoretic, immunological, precipitation, dialysis, and chromatofocusing techniques. Ultrafiltration and diafiltration techniques, in conjunction with protein concentration, are also useful. As is well known in the art, various natural proteins bind to Fc and antibodies, and these proteins can be used to purify the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein. For example, bacterial proteins A and G bind to the Fc region. Similarly, bacterial protein L binds to the Fab region of some antibodies. Purification is often enabled by specific fusion partners. For example, antibodies can be bound to glutathione resins when GST fusions are used, or Ni-based resins when His tags are used. +2 Purification may be performed using affinity chromatography, or, if a Flag tag is used, using immobilized anti-Flag antibodies. For general guidance in suitable purification techniques, see, e.g., Protein Purification: Principles and Practice, 3, incorporated by reference in its entirety. rd See Ed. Scopes, Springer-Verlag, NY, 1994. The degree of purification required will vary depending on the use of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct. In some cases, no purification is necessary.

[0113] In certain embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is purified using anion exchange chromatography, including but not limited to, chromatography on Q-Sepharose, DEAE Sepharose, poros HQ, poros DEAF, Toyopearl Q, Toyopearl QAE, Toyopearl DEAE, Resource / Source Q and DEAE, Fractogel Q and DEAE columns.

[0114] In specific embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein are purified using cation exchange chromatography, including but not limited to, SP-Sepharose, CM Sepharose, poros HS, poros CM, Toyopearl SP, Toyopearl CM, Resource / Source S and CM, Fractogel S and CM columns, and their equivalents and derivatives.

[0115] In addition, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein can be chemically synthesized using techniques known in the art (see, for example, Creighton, 1983, Proteins: Structures and Molecular Principles, W.H. Freeman & Co., NY and Hunkapiller et al. Nature, 310:105-111 (1984)). For example, a polypeptide corresponding to a fragment of a polypeptide can be synthesized using a peptide synthesizer. Furthermore, if desired, non-classical amino acids or chemical amino acid analogs can be introduced as a substitution or addition into the polypeptide sequence. Non-classical amino acids include, but are not limited to, D-isomers of the common amino acids, 2,4-diaminobutyric acid, α-aminoisobutyric acid, 4-aminobutyric acid, Abu, 2-aminobutyric acid, γ-Abu, ε-Ahx, 6-aminohexanoic acid, Aib, 2-aminoisobutyric acid, 3-aminopropionic acid, ornithine, norleucine, norvaline, hydroxyproline, sarcosine, citrulline, homocitrulline, cysteic acid, t-butylglycine, t-butylalanine, phenylglycine, cyclohexylalanine, β-alanine, fluoro-amino acids, designer amino acids such as β-methyl amino acids, Cα-methyl amino acids, Nα-methyl amino acids, and amino acid analogs in general. Furthermore, amino acids can be D (dextrorotatory) or L (levorotatory).

[0116] Post-translational modifications: In certain embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein are differentially modified during or after translation.

[0117] The term "modified," as used herein, refers to any alteration made to a given polypeptide, for example, alterations to the length of the polypeptide, the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide, the chemical structure, co-translational modifications, or post-translational modifications. The "(modified)" form of the term means that the polypeptide being discussed is optionally modified, i.e., the polypeptide of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct may or may not be modified.

[0118] The term "post-translationally modified" refers to any modification of a natural or unnatural amino acid that occurs after such amino acid is incorporated into a polypeptide chain. This term includes, by way of example only, co-translational in vivo modifications, co-translational in vitro modifications (e.g., in a cell-free translation system), post-translational in vivo modifications, and post-translational in vitro modifications.

[0119] In some embodiments, the modification is at least one of glycosylation, acetylation, phosphorylation, amidation, derivatization with known protecting / blocking groups, proteolytic cleavage, and conjugation to an antibody molecule or bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or other cellular ligand. In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is chemically modified by known techniques, including, but not limited to, specific chemical cleavage with cyanogen bromide, trypsin, chymotrypsin, papain, V8 protease, NaBH4; acetylation, formylation, oxidation, reduction; and metabolic synthesis in the presence of tunicamycin.

[0120] Additional post-translational modifications of bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs include, for example, N- or O-linked glycosylation, N- or C-terminal processing, conjugation of chemical moieties to the amino acid backbone, chemical modification of N- or O-linked glycosylation, and addition or deletion of N-terminal methionine residues as a result of prokaryotic host cell expression. The bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein are modified with a detectable label, such as an enzymatic, fluorescent, isotopic, or affinity label, to allow for detection and isolation of the protein. In certain embodiments, examples of suitable enzyme labels include horseradish peroxidase, alkaline phosphatase, β-galactosidase, or acetylcholinesterase; examples of suitable prosthetic group complexes include streptavidin biotin and avidin / biotin; examples of suitable fluorescent materials include umbelliferone, fluorescein, fluorescein isothiocyanate, rhodamine, dichlorotriazinylamine fluorescein, dansyl chloride, or phycoerythrin; examples of luminescent materials include luminol; examples of bioluminescent materials include luciferase, luciferin, and aequorin; and examples of suitable radioactive materials include iodine, carbon, sulfur, tritium, indium, technetium, thallium, gallium, palladium, molybdenum, xenon, and fluorine.

[0121] In a specific embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein are conjugated to a macrocyclic chelator that associates with a radioactive metal ion.

[0122] In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein are modified either by natural processes, such as post-translational processing, or by chemical modification techniques well known in the art. In certain embodiments, the same type of modification may be present to the same or varying degrees at several sites within a given polypeptide. In certain embodiments, polypeptides from the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein are branched, for example, as a result of ubiquitination, and in some embodiments, are cyclic, with or without branching. Cyclic, branched, and branched cyclic polypeptides result from post-translational natural processes or are made by synthetic methods. Modifications include acetylation, acylation, ADP-ribosylation, amidation, covalent attachment of flavin, covalent attachment of a heme moiety, covalent attachment of a nucleotide or nucleotide derivative, covalent attachment of a lipid or lipid derivative, covalent attachment of phosphotidylinositol, cross-linking, cyclization, disulfide bond formation, demethylation, formation of covalent cross-links, formation of cysteine, formation of pyroglutamate, formylation, gamma-carboxylation, glycosylation, formation of a GPI anchor, hydroxylation, iodination, methylation, myristylation, oxidation, pegylation, proteolytic processing, phosphorylation, prenylation, racemization, selenation, sulfation, transfer RNA-mediated addition of amino acids to proteins, e.g., arginylation, and ubiquitination. (See, e.g., PROTEINS--STRUCTURE AND MOLECULAR PROPERTIES, 2nd Ed., TECreighton, W.H. Freeman and Company, New York (1993); POST-TRANSLATIONAL COVALENT MODIFICATION OF PROTEINS, B.C. Johnson, Ed., Academic Press, New York, pp. 1-12 (1983); Seifter et al., Meth. Enzymol. 182:626-646 (1990); Rattan et al., Ann. NY Acad. Sci. 663:48-62 (1992)).

[0123] Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) Certain embodiments relate to methods of treating BTC using antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) comprising a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct conjugated to an auristatin analog at a low average drug-antibody ratio (DAR). As used herein, "low average DAR" refers to an average DAR of <3.9. Of particular use in the described methods are ADCs comprising a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct conjugated to an auristatin analog with an average DAR of about 2.5 or less, such as about 1.8-2.5. In certain embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct included in the ADC is v10000.

[0124] In certain embodiments, the auristatin analog comprised by the ADC for use in the methods described herein may be an auristatin analog as described in International Patent Application Publication No. WO2016 / 041082. In certain embodiments, the auristatin analog comprised by the ADC for use in the methods described herein is a compound of general formula (I): TIFF2025129192000009.tif42128In formula, R 1 teeth Selected from TIFF2025129192000010.tif17148.

[0125] In certain embodiments, in compounds of formula (I), R 1 teeth, TIFF2025129192000011.tif17128.

[0126] In certain embodiments, in compounds of formula (I), R 1 teeth, TIFF2025129192000012.tif14128.

[0127] In certain embodiments, in compounds of formula (I), R 1 teeth, TIFF2025129192000013.tif12128.

[0128] In certain embodiments, the compound of formula (I) is Selected from TIFF2025129192000014.tif138130.

[0129] Compounds of general formula (I) can be prepared from commercially available starting materials by standard synthetic organic chemistry protocols. Exemplary synthetic methods are provided in International Patent Application Publication No. WO2016 / 041082.

[0130] In certain embodiments, an ADC for use in the methods described herein comprises a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct conjugated to an auristatin analog (toxin) via a linker (L), wherein the linker-toxin has the general formula (II): TIFF2025129192000015.tif43128 formula, R 1 teeth, Selected from TIFF2025129192000016.tif17148 L is a cleavable linker, TIFF2025129192000017.tif7128 depicts the attachment points of the linker-toxin to the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen binding construct.

[0131] In some embodiments, in the linker-toxin of general formula (II), R 1 teeth, TIFF2025129192000018.tif17128.

[0132] In some embodiments, in the linker-toxin of general formula (II), R 1 teeth, TIFF2025129192000019.tif14128.

[0133] In some embodiments, in the linker-toxin of general formula (II), R 1 teeth, TIFF2025129192000020.tif12128.

[0134] In some embodiments, in the linker-toxin of general formula (II), L is a peptide-containing linker.

[0135] In some embodiments, in the linker-toxin of general formula (II), L is a protease-cleavable linker.

[0136] In certain embodiments, an ADC for use in the methods described herein comprises a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct conjugated to an auristatin analog (toxin) via a linker (L), and has the general formula (III): TIFF2025129192000021.tif48128In formula, R 1 and L is as defined for general formula (II), n is the mean drug-antibody ratio (DAR) less than 3.9; The Ab is a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct.

[0137] In some embodiments, in the ADC of general formula (III), R 1 teeth, TIFF2025129192000022.tif17128.

[0138] In some embodiments, in the ADC of general formula (III), R 1 teeth, TIFF2025129192000023.tif14128.

[0139] In some embodiments, in the ADC of general formula (III), R 1 teeth, TIFF2025129192000024.tif12128.

[0140] In some embodiments, in the ADC of general formula (III), L is a peptide-containing linker.

[0141] In some embodiments, in the ADC of general formula (III), L is a protease-cleavable linker.

[0142] In some embodiments, in the ADC of general formula (III), n is 0.5 to 3.8.

[0143] In some embodiments, in the ADC of general formula (III), n is about 1.0 to 3.8, about 1.0 to 3.5, about 1.0 to 3.0, or about 1.0 to 2.5.

[0144] In some embodiments, in the ADC of general formula (III), n is about 1.5 to 3.8, about 1.5 to 3.5, about 1.5 to 3.0, or about 1.5 to 2.5.

[0145] In some embodiments, in the ADC of general formula (III), n is about 1.8 to 2.8, or about 1.8 to 2.5.

[0146] In some embodiments, in the ADC of general formula (III), Ab is v10000.

[0147] Any combination of the above-described embodiments for ADCs of general formula (III) is contemplated, with each combination forming a separate embodiment for purposes of this disclosure.

[0148] In the ADCs described herein, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is linked to an auristatin analog (toxin) via a linker. The linker is a bifunctional or multifunctional moiety that can bind one or more toxin molecules to an antibody. A bifunctional (or monovalent) linker binds a single drug to a single site on an antibody, while a multifunctional (or multivalent) linker binds more than one toxin molecule to a single site on an antibody. A linker that can bind one toxin molecule to two or more sites on an antibody can also be considered multifunctional.

[0149] Attachment of the linker to the antibody can be achieved in a variety of ways, such as through surface lysines on the antibody, by reductive coupling to oxidized carbohydrates on the antibody, or through cysteine ​​residues on the antibody that have been liberated by reducing interchain disulfide bonds. Alternatively, attachment of a linker to an antibody can be achieved by modifying the antibody to include additional cysteine ​​residues (see, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,521,541, 8,455,622, and 9,000,130), or unnatural amino acids that provide reactive handles, such as selenomethionine, p-acetylphenylalanine, formylglycine, or p-azidomethyl-L-phenylalanine (see, e.g., Hofer et al., Biochemistry, 48:12047-12057 (2009); Axup et al., PNAS, 109:16101-16106 (2012); Wu et al., PNAS, 106:3000-3005 (2009); Zimmerman ... al., Bioconj. Chem., 25:351-361(2014)), enabling site-specific conjugation.

[0150] The linker comprises a functional group capable of reacting with one or more targeting groups on the antibody and one or more functional groups capable of reacting with targeting groups on the toxin. Suitable functional groups are known in the art and include, for example, those described in Bioconjugate Technics (G.T. Hermanson, 2013, Academic Press).

[0151] Non-limiting examples of functional groups for reacting with free cysteines or thiols include maleimides, haloacetamides, haloacetyls, activated esters such as succinimide esters, 4-nitrophenyl esters, pentafluorophenyl esters, tetrafluorophenyl esters, anhydrides, acid chlorides, sulfonyl chlorides, isocyanates, and isothiocyanates. Also useful in this context are the "self-stabilizing" maleimides described in Lyon et al., Nat. Biotechnol., 32:1059-1062 (2014).

[0152] Non-limiting examples of functional groups for reacting with surface lysines on antibodies or free amines on toxins include activated esters, such as N-hydroxysuccinamide (NHS) esters, sulfo-NHS esters, imidoesters, such as Traut's reagent, isothiocyanates, aldehydes, and acid anhydrides, such as diethylenetriaminepentaacetic anhydride (DTPA). Other examples include succinimide-1,1,3,3-tetra-methyluronium tetrafluoroborate (TSTU) and benzotriazol-1-yl-oxytripyrrolidinophosphonium hexafluorophosphate (PyBOP).

[0153] Non-limiting examples of functional groups capable of reacting with electrophilic groups (such as aldehyde or ketone carbonyl groups) on an antibody or toxin include hydrazide, oxime, amino, hydrazine, thiosemicarbazone, hydrazine carboxylate, and arylhydrazide.

[0154] Other linkers include those with functional groups that allow for cross-linking of two interchain cysteines on the antibody, such as the ThioBrigh™ linker (Badescu et al., Bioconjug. Chem., 25:1124-1136 (2014)), dithiomaleimide (DTM) linker (Behrens et al., Mol. Pharm., 12:3986-3998 (2015)), dithioaryl (TCEP) pyridazinedione-based linkers (Lee et al. Chem. Sci., 7:799-802 (2016)), dibromopyridazinedione-based linkers (Maruani et al., Nat. Commun., 6:6645 (2015)), and others known in the art.

[0155] The linker may comprise a variety of linker components. Typically, the linker comprises two or more linker components. Exemplary linker components include a functional group for reaction with an antibody, a functional group for reaction with a toxin, a stretcher, a peptide component, a self-immolative group, a self-eliminating group, a hydrophilic moiety, and the like. Various linker components are known in the art, some of which are described below.

[0156] Certain useful linker components can be obtained from a variety of commercial sources, such as Pierce Biotechnology, Inc. (now Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, MA) and Molecular Biosciences Inc. (Boluder, CO), or can be synthesized according to procedures described in the art (e.g., Toki et al., J. Org. Chem., 67:1866-1872 (2002); Dubowchik, et al., Tetrahedron Letters, 38:5257-60 (1997); Walker, MA, J. Org. Chem., 60:5352-5355 (1995); Frisch, et al., Bioconjugates, 1999). Chem., 7:180-186 (1996), U.S. Patent Nos. 6,214,345 and 7,553,816, and International Patent Application Publication No. WO 02 / 088172).

[0157] The linker used in the ADCs described herein is a cleavable linker. Cleavable linkers are typically susceptible to cleavage under intracellular conditions, for example, via lysosomal processing. Examples include protease-sensitive, acid-sensitive, reduction-sensitive, or photolabile linkers.

[0158] Suitable cleavable linkers include, for example, linkers containing two or more amino acids and a peptide moiety that can be cleaved by an intracellular protease, such as a lysosomal or endosomal protease. The peptide moiety can contain naturally occurring amino acid residues and / or minor amino acids and / or non-naturally occurring amino acid analogs such as citrulline. The peptide moiety can be designed and optimized for enzymatic cleavage by a specific enzyme, such as a tumor-associated protease, cathepsin B, C, or D, or a plasmin protease.

[0159] In certain embodiments, the linker included in the ADC may be a dipeptide-containing linker, such as a linker containing valine-citrulline (Val-Cit) or phenylalanine-lysine (Phe-Lys). Other examples of dipeptides suitable for inclusion in the linker include Val-Lys, Ala-Lys, Me-Val-Cit, Phe-homoLys, Phe-Cit, Leu-Cit, Ile-Cit, Trp-Cit, Phe-Arg, Ala-Phe, Val-Ala, Met-Lys, Asn-Lys, Ile-Pro, Ile-Val, Asp-Val, His-Val, Met-(D)Lys, Asn-(D)Lys, Val-(D)Asp, NorVal-(D)Asp, Ala-(D)Asp, Me3Lys-Pro, PhenylGly-(D)Lys, Met-(D)Lys, Asn-(D)Lys, Pro-(D)Lys, and Met-(D)Lys. Cleavable linkers may also include longer peptide moieties such as tripeptides, tetrapeptides, or pentapeptides. Examples include, but are not limited to, the tripeptides Met-Cit-Val, Gly-Cit-Val, (D)Phe-Phe-Lys, and (D)Ala-Phe-Lys, and the tetrapeptides Gly-Phe-Leu-Gly and Ala-Leu-Ala-Leu.

[0160] Further examples of cleavable linkers include disulfide-containing linkers, such as N-succinimidyl-4-(2-pyridyldithio)butanoate (SPBD) and N-succinimidyl-4-(2-pyridyldithio)-2-sulfobutanoate (sulfo-SPBD). Disulfide-containing linkers can optionally include additional groups, such as geminal dimethyl groups, to provide steric hindrance adjacent to the disulfide bond to improve the extracellular stability of the linker. Other suitable linkers include linkers that are hydrolyzable at a specific pH or within a pH range, such as hydrazone linkers. Linkers containing a combination of these functional groups can also be useful; for example, linkers containing both hydrazones and disulfides are known in the art.

[0161] A further example of a cleavable linker is a linker containing a β-glucuronide that can be cleaved by the enzyme β-glucuronidase, which is present in lysosomes and tumor stroma (see, e.g., De Graaf et al., Curr. Pharm. Des., 8:1391-1403 (2002)).

[0162] The cleavable linker may optionally further comprise one or more additional components, such as a self-immolative or self-leaving group, a stretcher, or a hydrophilic moiety.

[0163] Self-immolative and self-eliminating groups used in linkers include, for example, p-aminobenzyloxycarbonyl (PABC) and p-aminobenzyl ether (PABE) groups, as well as methylated ethylenediamine (MED). Other examples of self-immolative groups include, but are not limited to, heterocyclic derivatives, such as aromatic compounds electronically similar to PABC or PABE groups, such as 2-aminoimidazole-5-methanol derivatives as described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,375,078. Other examples include groups that undergo cyclization upon amide bond hydrolysis, such as substituted and unsubstituted 4-aminobutyric acid amides (Rodrigues et al., Chemistry, Biology, 2:223-227 (1995)) and 2-aminophenylpropionic acid amides (Amsberry, et al., J. Org. Chem., 55:5867-5877 (1990)).

[0164] Stretchers used in linkers for ADCs include alkylene groups and aliphatic acid, dibasic acid, amine, or diamine-based stretchers, such as diglycolate, malonic acid, caproic acid, and caproamide. Other stretchers include, for example, glycine-based stretchers, polyethylene glycol (PEG) stretchers, and monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (mPEG) stretchers. PEG and mPEG stretchers can also function as hydrophilic moieties.

[0165] In certain embodiments, the linker included by the ADCs for use with methides described herein is a peptide-based linker having the general formula (IV): TIFF2025129192000025.tif21128In formula, Z is a functional group capable of reacting with a targeting group on the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen binding construct; Str is a stretcher AA1 and AA2 are each independently an amino acid, and AA1-[AA2] m forms a protease cleavage site, X is a self-immolative group, D is the point of attachment to the auristatin analog; s is 0 or 1, m is an integer from 1 to 4, o is 0, 1 or 2.

[0166] In some embodiments, in general formula (IV), Z is TIFF2025129192000026.tif22128.

[0167] In some embodiments, in general formula (IV), Str is Selected from TIFF2025129192000027.tif44130, During the ceremony, R is H or C1-C6 alkyl; p is an integer from 2 to 10; q is an integer of 1 to 10.

[0168] In some embodiments, in general formula (IV), Str is TIFF2025129192000028.tif12156, where p and q are as defined above.

[0169] In some embodiments, in general formula (IV), Str is TIFF2025129192000029.tif11128, During the ceremony, p is an integer from 2 to 6, q is an integer of 2 to 8.

[0170] In some embodiments, in general formula (IV), AA1-[AA2] m are Val-Lys, Ala-Lys, Phe-Lys, Val-Cit, Phe-Cit, Leu-Cit, Ile-Cit, Trp-Cit, Phe-Arg, Ala-Phe, Val-Ala, Met-Lys, Asn-Lys, Ile-Pro, Ile-Val, Asp-Val, His-Val, Met-(D)Lys, Asn-(D)Lys, Val-(D)Asp, NorVal-(D) Asp, Ala-(D)Asp, Me3Lys-Pro, PhenylGly-(D)Lys, Met-(D)Lys, Asn-(D)Lys, Pro-(D)Lys, Met-(D)Lys, Met -Cit-Val, Gly-Cit-Val, (D)Phe-Phe-Lys, (D)Ala-Phe-Lys, Gly-Phe-Leu-Gly and Ala-Leu-Ala-Leu.

[0171] In some embodiments, in general formula (IV), m is 1 (i.e., AA1-[AA2] m is a dipeptide).

[0172] In some embodiments, in general formula (IV), AA1-[AA2] m is a dipeptide selected from Val-Lys, Ala-Lys, Phe-Lys, Val-Cit, Phe-Cit, Leu-Cit, Ile-Cit and Trp-Cit.

[0173] In some embodiments, m is 1, 2, or 3 in general formula (IV).

[0174] In some embodiments, in general formula (IV), s is 1.

[0175] In some embodiments, in general formula (IV), o is 0.

[0176] In some embodiments, in general formula (IV): Z is TIFF2025129192000030.tif22128, STR is TIFF2025129192000031.tif12128, In the formula, p is an integer of 2 to 6, and q is an integer of 2 to 8. m is 1, and AA1-[AA2] m is a dipeptide selected from Val-Lys, Ala-Lys, Phe-Lys, Val-Cit, Phe-Cit, Leu-Cit, Ile-Cit and Trp-Cit, s is 1, o is 0.

[0177] In certain embodiments, a linker included in an ADC for use in the methods described herein has the general formula (V): TIFF2025129192000032.tif46128In formula, AS- is the point of attachment to the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct; Y is one or more additional linker moieties or is absent; D is the point of attachment to the auristatin analog.

[0178] In certain embodiments, a linker included in an ADC for use in the methods described herein has the general formula (VI): TIFF2025129192000033.tif45128In formula, AS- is the point of attachment to the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct; Y is one or more additional linker moieties or is absent, and D is the point of attachment to the auristatin analog.

[0179] In certain embodiments, the ADCs for use in the methods described herein comprise an auristatin analog of general formula (I) conjugated to v10000 with a low average DAR via a linker having general formula (IV), (V), or (VI).

[0180] In certain embodiments, an ADC for use in the methods described herein comprises v10000 conjugated at a low average DAR to a linker-toxin of general formula (II), wherein the linker (L) has the general formula (IV), (V), or (VI).

[0181] In certain embodiments, the ADCs for use in the methods described herein have the general formula (III) shown above, comprising v10000, and wherein the linker (L) has the general formula (IV), (V), or (VI).

[0182] In certain embodiments, an ADC for use in the methods described herein comprises an auristatin analog conjugated to v10000 with a low average DAR via a linker having the general formula (IV), (V), or (VI), where the auristatin analog is Compound 16, Compound 17, or Compound 18.

[0183] In certain embodiments, an ADC for use in the methods described herein comprises a linker-toxin having the structure: TIFF2025129192000034.tif41157 where AS- is the point of attachment to the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct.

[0184] Preparation of antibody drug conjugates ADCs for use in the methods described herein can be prepared by one of several routes known in the art using organic chemistry reactions, conditions, and reagents known to those of skill in the art (see, e.g., Bioconjugate Technics (G.T. Hermanson, 2013, Academic Press, and the examples provided herein). For example, conjugation can be achieved by (1) reacting a nucleophilic or electrophilic group on an antibody with a bifunctional linker to form an antibody-linker intermediate Ab-L via a covalent bond, followed by reaction with an activated auristatin analog (D), or (2) reacting a nucleophilic or electrophilic group on an auristatin analog with a linker to form a linker-toxin DL via a covalent bond, followed by reaction with a nucleophilic or electrophilic group on an antibody.

[0185] As mentioned above, auristatin analogs can be conjugated to various groups on antibodies via suitable linkers to provide ADCs.For example, conjugation can be carried out via surface lysines, via oxidized carbohydrates, or via cysteine ​​residues released by reducing one or more interchain disulfide bonds.Alternatively, antibodies can be modified to include additional cysteine ​​residues or unnatural amino acids that provide reactive handles, such as selenomethionine, p-acetylphenylalanine, formylglycine, or p-azidomethyl-L-phenylalanine. Such modifications are well known in the art (see, e.g., U.S. Patent Nos. 7,521,541, 8,455,622, and 9,000,130; Hofer et al., Biochemistry, 48:12047-12057 (2009); Axup et al., PNAS, 109:16101-16106 (2012); Wu et al., PNAS, 106:3000-3005 (2009); Zimmerman et al., Bioconj. Chem., 25:351-361 (2014)).

[0186] In certain embodiments, ADCs for use in the methods described herein comprise an auristatin analog conjugated via a suitable linker to cysteine ​​residues on a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct that has been liberated by reducing one or more interchain disulfide bonds.

[0187] In the ADCs described herein, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs are conjugated to a toxin via a linker at a low average drug-antibody ratio (DAR), specifically less than 3.9 but greater than 0.5, e.g., in certain embodiments, an average DAR of about 1.5 to about 2.5.

[0188] Various methods for preparing ADCs with low average DARs are known in the art (see, e.g., reviews by McCombs and Owen, The AAPS Journal, 17(2):339-351 (2015) and references therein; Boutureira & Bernardes, Chem. Rev., 115:2174-2195 (2015)).

[0189] For example, for conjugation to cysteine ​​residues, partial reduction of the antibody interchain disulfide bond can be performed, followed by conjugation to the linker-toxin. Partial reduction can be achieved by limiting the amount of reducing agent used in the reduction reaction (see, for example, Lyon et al., Methods in Enzymology, 502:123-138 (2012), and the examples therein, and the examples provided herein). Suitable reducing agents are known in the art, and include, for example, dithiothreitol (DTT), tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP), 2-mercaptoethanol, cysteamine, and some water-soluble phosphines. Alternatively, or in addition, a lower equivalent amount of linker-toxin can be used to obtain a lower average DAR.

[0190] Alternatively, an antibody can be used that has been engineered so that one or more of the cysteine ​​residues that make up the interchain disulfide bond are replaced with serine residues, leaving fewer cysteine ​​residues available for conjugation (see McDonagh et al., Protein Eng. DES. Sel. PEDS, 19(7):299-307). The engineered antibody can then be treated with a reducing agent and conjugated to a linker-toxin.

[0191] Another approach is to use a bis-thiol linker to bridge the two cysteines that normally constitute the interchain disulfide bond. When all four interchain disulfide bonds are reduced and replaced with a bis-thiol linker, the use of a bis-thiol linker carrying only one toxin molecule produces an ADC with a maximum DAR of 4 for the full-size antibody. To further reduce the DAR, partial reduction of the interchain disulfide bonds and / or the use of a fewer equivalent linker may be used with the bis-thiol linker. A variety of bis-thiol linkers are known in the art (see, e.g., Badescu et al., Bioconjug. Chem., 25(6):1124-1136 (2014); Behrens et al., Mol. Pharm., 12:3986-3998 (2015); Lee et al. Chem. Sci., 7:799-802 (2016); Maruani et al., Nat. Commun., 6:6645 (2015)).

[0192] Cysteine ​​engineering approaches can be used to generate ADCs with low average DAR. Such approaches involve genetically engineering solvent-accessible cysteines into antibodies to provide site-specific handles for conjugation. Several suitable sites for the introduction of cysteine ​​residues have been identified based on IgG structure, including those described in Junutula, et al., J. Immunol Methods, 332(1-2):41-52(2008); Junutula, et al., Nat. Biotechnol., 26(8), 925-932(2008), and U.S. Patent Nos. 9,315,581, 9,000,130, 8,455,622, 8,507,654, and 7,52,541.

[0193] ADCs with low average DAR can also be prepared by lysine conjugation using a limited amount of activated linker-toxin.Selective reaction at the N-terminal amino acid of antibody can also be used.For example, N-terminal serine can be oxidized with periodate to aldehyde and then reacted with linker-toxin (see, for example, Thompson, et al., Biocong. Chem., 26(10):2085-2096(2015)).Similarly, N-terminal cysteine ​​residues can be selectively reacted with aldehyde to obtain thiazolidinone (see, for example, Bernardes, et al., Nature, Protocols, 8:2079-2089).

[0194] Another approach involves genetically engineering antibodies to contain one or more unnatural amino acids, such as p-acetylphenylalanine (pAcPhe) or selenocysteine ​​(Sec). The keto group in pAcPhe can be reacted with a linker-toxin containing a terminal alkoxyamine or hydrazide to form an oxime or hydrazone bond (see, e.g., Axup, et al., PNAS USA, 109:16101-16106 (2012)). Sec-containing antibodies can be reacted with a linker-toxin containing maleimide or iodoacetamide to form a selenoether conjugate (see, e.g., Hofer, et al., Biochemistry, 48:12047-12057 (2009)).

[0195] Antibodies can also be engineered to contain peptide tags recognized by specific enzymes, allowing enzyme-catalyzed conjugation. For example, sortase A (SortA) recognizes the sequence LPXTG. This pentapeptide can be engineered into the N- or C-terminus of an antibody to allow SortA-mediated conjugation (see, e.g., U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016 / 0136298; Kornberger and Skerra, mAbs, 6(2):354-366 (2014)). Transglutaminases have also been used to generate ADCs of DAR2 by using antibodies deglycosylated at position N297 (exposing Q295 for enzyme conjugation) or by engineering antibodies to contain a "glutamine tag" (LLQG) (see Jeger, et al., Angew. Chem., 49:9995-9997 (2010); Strop, et al. Chem. Biol., 20(2):161-167 (2013)). In another approach, formylglycine residues can be introduced into antibodies by engineering the appropriate consensus sequence into the antibody and co-expressing the engineered antibody with formylglycine generating enzyme (FGE). The introduced aldehyde functionality of formylglycine can then be used as a handle for the conjugation of toxins (e.g., Drake, et al., Bioconjug. Chem., 25(7):1331-1341 (2014)).

[0196] Another approach used to generate ADCs of DAR2 is by conjugating a linker-toxin to the natural sugar found on glycosylated antibodies. Conjugation to glycosylated antibodies can be achieved, for example, by periodate oxidation of terminal sugar residues to generate aldehydes, which can then be conjugated to an appropriate linker-toxin, or by a glycoengineering approach in which natural sugars are modified with terminal sialic acid residues, which are then oxidized to generate aldehydes for conjugation to linker-toxins (Zhou, et al., Bioconjug. Chem., 25(3):510-520(2014)).

[0197] The use of UV crosslinking for the conjugation of active moieties to antibodies has also been reported. This method uses a nucleotide-binding site (NBS) for site-specific covalent functionalization of antibodies bearing reactive thiol moieties. Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA)-conjugated cysteine ​​was used to site-specifically photocrosslink the reactive thiol moiety to the antibody with NBS. The thiol moiety can then be used to conjugate a linker-toxin bearing a thiol-reactive group (Alves, et al., Bioconjug. Chem., 25(7):1198-1202 (2014)).

[0198] Alternatively, ADCs with low average DARs may be isolated from ADC preparations containing a mixture of DAR species using chromatographic separation techniques such as hydrophobic interaction chromatography (see, e.g., Hamblett, et al., Clin. Cancer Res., 10:7063-7070 (2004); Sun, et al. Bioconj Chem., 28:1371-81 (2017); U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014 / 0286968).

[0199] ADCs with low average DARs can also be produced by adding unconjugated (i.e., DAR0) antibodies to preparations of ADCs with an average DAR of 3.9 or greater. As is known in the art, most conjugation methods result in ADC preparations containing various DAR species, and the reported DAR is the average of the individual DAR species. In certain embodiments, ADCs containing a certain proportion of DAR0 species may be advantageous. In some embodiments, ADCs for use in the methods described herein that have an average DAR of less than 3.9 contain at least 5% DAR0 species. In some embodiments, ADCs for use in the methods described herein contain at least 10% DAR0 species, for example, at least 15% DAR0 species or at least 20% DAR0 species. In some embodiments, an ADC for use in the methods described herein comprises about 5% to about 50% DAR0 species, e.g., about 10% to about 50% DAR0 species, about 10% to about 40%, or about 10% to about 30% DAR0 species.

[0200] The average DAR of an ADC can be determined by standard techniques, such as UV / VIS spectroscopy, ELISA-based techniques, chromatographic techniques, e.g., hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC), UV-MALDI mass spectrometry (MS), and MALDI-TOF MS. In addition, the distribution of drug-conjugated forms (e.g., fractions of DAR0, DAR1, DAR2 species, etc.) may be analyzed by various techniques known in the art, including MS (with or without an accompanying chromatographic separation step), hydrophobic interaction chromatography, reverse-phase HPLC, or isoelectric focusing gel electrophoresis (IEF) (see, e.g., Sun et al., Bioconj Chem., 28:1371-81 (2017); Wakankar et al., mAbs, 3:161-172 (2011)).

[0201] In certain embodiments, the average DAR of the ADC is determined by hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) technology.

[0202] After conjugation, the ADC can be purified and separated from unconjugated reactants and / or any conjugate aggregates by purification methods known in the art, including, but not limited to, size exclusion chromatography (SEC), hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC), ion exchange chromatography, chromatofocusing, ultrafiltration, centrifugal ultrafiltration, and combinations thereof.

[0203] Pharmaceutical Compositions Also provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct described herein. The pharmaceutical composition comprises the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

[0204] The term "pharmaceutically acceptable" means approved by a federal or state regulatory agency or listed in the United States Pharmacopeia or other generally recognized pharmacopeia for use in animals, especially humans. The term "carrier" refers to a diluent, adjuvant, excipient, or vehicle with which a therapeutic agent is administered. Such pharmaceutical carriers can be sterile liquids, such as water and oils, including those of petroleum, animal, vegetable, or synthetic origin, such as peanut oil, soybean oil, mineral oil, sesame oil, and the like. In some embodiments, the carrier is an artificial carrier not found in nature. Water can be used as a carrier when a pharmaceutical composition is administered intravenously. Saline solutions and aqueous dextrose and glycerol solutions can also be used as liquid carriers, particularly for injectable solutions. Suitable pharmaceutical excipients include starch, glucose, lactose, sucrose, gelatin, malt, rice, flour, chalk, silica gel, sodium stearate, sodium monostearate, talc, sodium chloride, nonfat dry milk, glycerol, propylene, glycol, water, ethanol, etc. If desired, the compositions can also contain minor amounts of wetting or emulsifying agents, or pH buffering agents. These compositions can take the form of solutions, suspensions, emulsions, tablets, pills, capsules, powders, sustained-release formulations, etc. The compositions can also be formulated as suppositories with traditional binders and carriers such as triglycerides. Oral formulations can include standard carriers such as pharmaceutical grades of mannitol, lactose, starch, magnesium stearate, sodium saccharin, cellulose, magnesium carbonate, etc. Examples of suitable pharmaceutical carriers are described in "Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences" by E.W. Martin. Such compositions will contain a therapeutically effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct, preferably in purified form, together with a suitable amount of carrier so as to provide the form for proper administration to the patient. The formulation should suit the mode of administration.

[0205] In certain embodiments, a composition comprising a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is formulated according to routine procedures as a pharmaceutical composition adapted for intravenous administration to humans. Typically, compositions for intravenous administration are solutions in sterile isotonic aqueous buffer. If necessary, the composition may also include a solubilizing agent and a local anesthetic, such as lignocaine, to alleviate pain at the injection site. Generally, the ingredients are supplied separately or mixed together in unit dosage form as a lyophilized powder or water-free concentrate in a hermetically sealed container, such as an ampoule or sachet, indicating the quantity of active agent. When the composition is administered by infusion, it can be dispensed using an infusion bottle containing sterile pharmaceutical-grade water or saline. When the composition is administered by injection, an ampoule of sterile water for injection or saline may be provided so that the ingredients can be mixed prior to administration.

[0206] In certain embodiments, the compositions described herein are formulated as neutral or salt forms. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts include salts formed with anions such as those derived from hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, acetic acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, etc., and salts formed with cations such as those derived from sodium, potassium, ammonium, calcium, ferric hydroxide, isopropylamine, triethylamine, 2-ethylaminoethanol, histidine, procaine, etc.

[0207] Treatment methods for biliary tract cancer (BTC) Described herein are methods of treating biliary tract cancer (BTC), comprising administering to a subject with BTC a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC described herein in an amount effective to treat, prevent, or ameliorate the disease or disorder. In specific embodiments of the methods described herein, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is v10000. In other specific embodiments of the methods described herein, the ADC is v10000 conjugated to an auristatin analog.

[0208] "Disorder" or "disease" refers to any condition that would benefit from treatment with the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or methods described herein. This includes chronic and acute disorders or diseases, and includes pathological conditions that predispose a mammal to the disorder. In the embodiments described herein, the disorder or disease is biliary tract cancer, which is described in more detail below.

[0209] The term "subject" or "patient" refers to an animal, and in some embodiments a mammal, that is the object of treatment, observation, or experiment. The animal may be a human, a non-human primate, a companion animal (e.g., dog, cat, etc.), a farm animal (e.g., cow, sheep, pig, horse, etc.), or a laboratory animal (e.g., rat, mouse, guinea pig, etc.).

[0210] The term "mammal" as used herein includes, but is not limited to, humans, non-human primates, canines, felines, murines, bovines, equines, and porcines.

[0211] "Treatment" refers to a clinical intervention that seeks to alter the natural history of the treated individual or cell and can be performed in clinical pathology settings. Desirable effects of treatment include, but are not limited to, prevention of disease recurrence, alleviation of symptoms, reduction of any direct or indirect pathological consequences of the disease, prevention of metastasis, reduction in the rate of disease progression, improvement or palliation of the disease state, and remission or improved prognosis. In some embodiments, bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs may be used to delay disease onset or delay disease progression. In some embodiments, bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs may be used to delay the development of BTC. In one embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs, ADCs, and methods described herein may affect the inhibition of BTC tumor / cancer growth. In another embodiment, bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs may be used to delay the progression of BTC.

[0212] The term "effective amount," as used herein, refers to the amount of bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct administered that achieves the recited method goal, e.g., relieves to some extent one or more of the symptoms of the disease, condition, or disorder being treated. The amount of bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct effective in treating or inhibiting a disease or disorder can be determined by standard clinical techniques. In addition, in vitro assays may optionally be employed to help identify optimal dosage ranges. The precise dose to be employed in a formulation will also depend on the route of administration and the severity of BTC, and should be decided according to the judgment of the practitioner and each patient's circumstances. Effective doses can be extrapolated from dose-response curves derived from in vitro or animal model test systems.

[0213] The terms "first-line therapy," "primary treatment," or "primary therapy" refer to a therapeutic regimen generally accepted as the initial treatment for a patient, taking into account the type and stage of cancer. The term "second-line therapy" or "second-line treatment" refers to a therapeutic regimen typically administered when the first-line therapy does not provide the desired efficacy.

[0214] The term "neoadjuvant therapy" refers to treatment given as a first step to shrink a tumor before the main treatment, usually surgery, is performed. Examples of neoadjuvant therapy include, but are not limited to, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy. Neoadjuvant therapy can be considered a first-line therapy.

[0215] The term "adjuvant therapy" refers to additional cancer treatment given after first-line treatment to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. Adjuvant therapy includes, but is not limited to, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy (typically small molecule drugs or antibodies that target specific types of cancer cells rather than normal cells), or biologic therapy (e.g., vaccines, cytokines, antibodies, or gene therapy).

[0216] An "advanced cancer" is a cancer that cannot be safely removed or has progressed to the point where the likelihood of cure or long-term remission is very low. Cancers progress by growing adjacent to structures that prevent their removal, or by spreading from where they began, across tissue lines, or to other parts of the body, such as lymph nodes or other organs. Advanced cancers may be locally advanced, meaning that they have spread outside the organ of origin but have not yet spread to distant sites. Advanced cancers may be metastatic, meaning that cancer cells have spread from the site where the cancer began (primary site) to other, more distant parts of the body (secondary sites).

[0217] A "resectable" cancer is one that can be treated with surgery. An "unresectable" cancer is one that cannot be treated with surgery, typically because the cancer has spread to tissues surrounding the main tumor. Certain cancers may be assessed by a physician as "partially resectable" based on the extent of spread to surrounding tissues.

[0218] Bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs can be administered to a subject according to known methods. Various delivery systems are known and can be used to administer the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct formulations described herein, including, for example, encapsulation in liposomes, microparticles, microcapsules, recombinant cells capable of expressing the compound, receptor-mediated endocytosis (e.g., Wu and Wu, J. Biol. Chem. 262:4429-4432 (1987)), and construction of nucleic acids as part of retroviruses or other vectors. Methods of introduction include, but are not limited to, intradermal, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, intravenous, subcutaneous, intranasal, epidural, and oral routes. Bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs can be administered by any convenient route, for example, by infusion or bolus injection, by absorption through epithelial or mucocutaneous linings (e.g., oral mucosa, rectal, and intestinal mucosa, etc.), and may be administered together with other bioactive agents. Administration can be systemic or local. Additionally, in certain embodiments, it may be desirable to introduce the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein into the central nervous system by any suitable route, including intraventricular and intrathecal injection, which may be facilitated, for example, by an intraventricular catheter attached to a reservoir such as an Ommaya reservoir. Pulmonary administration may also be employed, for example, by use of an inhaler or nebulizer and formulation with an aerosolizing agent. In specific embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs may be administered intravenously (IV).

[0219] In certain embodiments, it may be desirable to administer the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs described herein locally to the area in need of treatment, which can be achieved, for example, but not limited to, by local infusion during surgery, by topical application, e.g., in conjunction with wound dressing after surgery, by injection, by catheter, by suppository, or by implant, which can be a porous, non-porous, or gel-like material, including a membrane such as a silastic membrane, or a fiber. Preferably, when administering a protein such as a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct, care must be taken to use a material to which the protein does not adsorb.

[0220] In another embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC can be delivered in a vesicle, in particular a liposome (Langer, Science 249:1527-1533 (1990); Treat et al., in Liposomes in the Therapy of Infectious Disease and Cancer, Lopez-Berestein and Fidler (eds.), Liss, New York, pp. 353-365 (1989); Lopez-Berestein, ibid., pp. 317-327; see ibid. generally).

[0221] In yet another embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC can be delivered in a controlled release system. In one embodiment, a pump can be used (see Langer, supra; Sefton, CRC Crit. Ref. Biomed. Eng. 14:201 (1987); Buchwald et al. Surgery, 88:507 (1980); Saudek et al. N. Engl. J. Med. 321:574 (1989)). In another embodiment, polymeric materials can be used (see Medical Applications of Controlled Release, Langer and Wise (eds.), CRC Pres., Boca Raton, Fla. (1974); Controlled Drug Bioavailability, Drug Product Design and Performance, Smolen and Ball (eds.), Wiley, New York (1984); Ranger and Peppas, J., Macromol. Sci. Rev. Macromol. Chem. 23:61 (1983). See also Levy et al., Science 228:190 (1985); During et al., Ann. Neurol. 25:351 (1989); Howard et al., J. Neurosurg. 71:105 (1989)). In yet another embodiment, a controlled release system can be placed near the therapeutic target, thus requiring only a fraction of the systemic dose (see, e.g., Goodson, in Medical Applications of Controlled Release, vol. 2, pp. 115-138 (1984)).

[0222] The bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be administered alone or in combination with other types of treatment (e.g., radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and anti-tumor agents). Generally, administration of products of species origin or species reactivity (in the case of antibodies) that is the same species as that of the patient is preferred. Thus, in one embodiment, a human or humanized bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct, fragment derivative, analog, or nucleic acid is administered to a human patient for treatment or prophylaxis.

[0223] Biliary tract cancer (BTC, also referred to as "biliary cancer") includes gallbladder cancer, ampullary carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and cystic duct adenocarcinoma. Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) can also be classified as intrahepatic or extrahepatic CCA. In one embodiment, a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC described herein can be used in a method for treating BTC. In one embodiment, a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC described herein can be used in a method for treating advanced unresectable BTC. In other embodiments, a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC described herein can be used in a method for treating gallbladder cancer, ampullary carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, or cystic duct adenocarcinoma. In other embodiments, a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC described herein can be used in a method for treating intrahepatic or extrahepatic CCA.

[0224] In one embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be used to treat a subject with a BTC that exhibits HER2 expression, amplification, or activation. A BTC that "exhibits HER2 expression, amplification, or activation" is one that expresses (including overexpresses) the HER2 receptor, has an amplified HER2 gene, and / or otherwise exhibits HER2 receptor activation or phosphorylation in a diagnostic test.

[0225] A BTC that "indicates HER2 activation" is one that exhibits HER2 receptor activation or phosphorylation in a diagnostic test. Such activation can be determined directly (e.g., by measuring HER2 phosphorylation by ELISA) or indirectly (e.g., by gene expression profiling). In one embodiment, a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC can be used to treat a subject with a BTC that exhibits HER2 expression.

[0226] BTCs with "HER2 receptor overexpression or amplification" have significantly higher levels of HER2 receptor protein or gene compared to noncancerous cells of the same tissue type. Such overexpression can be caused by gene amplification or increased transcription or translation. HER2 receptor overexpression or amplification can be determined in diagnostic or prognostic assays by assessing increased levels of HER2 protein present on the surface of cells (e.g., by immunohistochemistry; IHC). In one embodiment, HER2 overexpression can be analyzed by IHC, for example, using HERCEPTEST® (Dako). Paraffin-embedded tissue sections from tumor biopsies can be subjected to IHC assays, and HER2 protein staining intensity criteria can be met as follows: Score 0: no staining or membranous staining observed in less than 10% of tumor cells. Score 1+: Faint / barely perceptible membrane staining is detected in more than 10% of the tumor cells. Cells are stained only in part of their membrane. Score 2+: Weak to moderate complete membrane staining is observed in more than 10% of the tumor cells. Score 3+: Moderate to intense complete membrane staining is observed in more than 10% of the tumor cells.

[0227] Tumors with a HER2 overexpression assessment score of 0 or 1+ can be characterized as not overexpressing HER2, while tumors with a score of 2+ or 3+ can be characterized as overexpressing HER2. In one embodiment, bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs can be used to treat subjects with BTCs that exhibit HER2 overexpression and / or amplification.

[0228] Alternatively, or additionally, the level of nucleic acid encoding HER2 in cells can be measured by in situ hybridization (ISH), including, for example, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH; see WO98 / 45479 published October 1998) and chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH; see, e.g., Tanner et al., Am. J. Pathol. 157(5):1467-1472 (2000); Bella et al., J. Clin. Oncol. 26:(May 20 suppl; abstr 22147) (2008)), Southern blotting, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques, such as quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), or next-generation sequencing (NGS). The evaluation of HER2 gene amplification using these methods is typically reported as positive (+) or negative (-), for example, FISH+ for HER2 gene-amplified cancers and FISH- for cancers that are not HER2 gene-amplified. The evaluation of HER2 gene amplification by NGS can also be reported in terms of the number of HER2 gene copies. In normal cells, there are two copies of the HER2 gene. Therefore, if a cancer has more than two copies of the HER2 gene, it can be considered a HER2 gene-amplified cancer.

[0229] Described herein are methods for treating a subject with a BTC exhibiting HER2 expression, amplification, or activation, comprising providing the subject with an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC described herein. In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be used to treat a subject with HER2 3+ gene-amplified BTC. In other embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be used to treat a subject with HER2 2+ gene-amplified BTC. In other embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be used to treat a subject with HER2 1+ gene-amplified BTC. In other embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be used to treat a BTC evaluated as HER2 3+ without HER2 gene amplification. In other embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be used to treat a BTC evaluated as HER2 2+ without HER2 gene amplification. In other embodiments, bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs may be used to treat BTC assessed as HER2 1+ without HER2 gene amplification.

[0230] In some embodiments, the subject being treated may have not received prior treatment for BTC, and the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC is administered as first-line treatment. In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be used as adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy to treat subjects with resectable or partially resectable cancer. In other embodiments, the subject being treated may have received one or more prior treatments for BTC, and the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC is administered as second-line treatment. The one or more prior treatments for BTC may include gemcitabine alone or a treatment selected from systemic chemotherapy such as platinum-based chemotherapy, fluoropyrimidine-based chemoradiotherapy, radiation therapy without additional chemotherapy, antibodies (including, but not limited to, anti-HER2 targeted antibodies), and investigational agents (i.e., those currently undergoing clinical trials but not yet approved by the FDA). Platinum-based chemotherapy may include cisplatin or oxaliplatin. In one embodiment, the systemic chemotherapy comprises gemcitabine and cisplatin, or gemcitabine and oxaliplatin.

[0231] An exemplary effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC that can be administered to a subject with BTC can be between 0.1 mg / kg and 100 mg / kg of patient body weight. In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC is administered at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, or 100 mg / kg of patient body weight.

[0232] In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered weekly, every other week (Q2W), every three weeks (Q3W), or every four weeks (Q4W). An exemplary effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct for weekly administration ranges from about 1 mg / kg to about 30 mg / kg. An exemplary effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct for biweekly administration ranges from about 10 mg / kg to about 50 mg / kg. An exemplary effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct for every three weeks administration ranges from about 15 mg / kg to about 50 mg / kg. An exemplary effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct for every four weeks administration ranges from about 40 mg / kg to about 70 mg / kg.

[0233] In some embodiments, the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 5, 10, or 15 mg / kg weekly. In some embodiments, the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 10 mg / kg weekly. In some embodiments, the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 20, 25, or 30 mg / kg every two weeks. In other embodiments, the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 20 mg / kg every two weeks. In an alternative embodiment, the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 20 mg / kg every three weeks. In yet other embodiments, the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 30 mg / kg every three weeks. In a further embodiment, the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 40 mg / kg every four weeks. In some embodiments, the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is an initial dose of 20, 25, or 30 mg / kg, followed by lower doses of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct.

[0234] As is known in the art, ADCs can be administered to subjects at lower doses than those used with bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs. In some embodiments, an ADC described herein (i.e., a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct conjugated to an auristatin analog) is administered weekly, every other week (Q2W), every three weeks (Q3W), or every four weeks (Q4W). In some embodiments, an effective amount of an ADC that can be administered to a subject with BTC is about 1 to about 15 mg / kg weekly, every two weeks, or every three weeks.

[0235] As described above, in specific embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be administered intravenously. In one embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct may be administered by IV infusion in 0.9% saline over 120-150 minutes. In one embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct may be administered by IV infusion in 0.9% saline over 90 minutes. In one embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct may be administered by IV infusion in 0.9% saline over 60 minutes. In a related embodiment, the infusion rate should not exceed 250 mL of saline per hour.

[0236] Also provided herein are methods for treating a subject with BTC, comprising administering an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC together with an additional anti-tumor treatment. The additional anti-tumor treatment may be selected from one or more treatments for BTC, including gemcitabine alone or systemic chemotherapy such as platinum-based chemotherapy, fluoropyrimidine-based chemoradiotherapy, radiation therapy without additional chemotherapy, and investigational drugs (i.e., drugs currently undergoing clinical trials but not yet approved by the FDA). In one embodiment, the method for treating a subject with BTC comprises administering an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC together with gemcitabine and cisplatin, or gemcitabine and oxaliplatin. In one embodiment, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be administered together with a fluoropyrimidine drug and a platinum-based drug. Examples of fluoropyrimidine drugs include, but are not limited to, fluorouracil (5-FU), capecitabine, or gemcitabine. Examples of platinum-based drugs include, but are not limited to, cisplatin or oxaliplatin. In other embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be administered with 5-FU, oxaliplatin, and leucovorin. In yet other embodiments, if a subject has BTC that is MSI-H / dMMR (high level of microsatellite instability / mismatch repair deficient), the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC may be administered with an immune checkpoint inhibitor, such as the anti-PD1 antibody pembrolizumab (Keytruda™) or the anti-PD-L1 antibody atezolizumab (TECENTRIQ®).

[0237] Additional anti-tumor therapeutic agents for BTC are known in the art, such as those listed in Table 2 of Simile et al. (2019) Medicina 55:42. One of skill in the art would be able to identify which of these treatments can be administered with the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs described herein.

[0238] The additional anti-tumor therapeutic agent described in the preceding paragraph may be administered simultaneously with the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC, or may be administered sequentially.

[0239] In some embodiments, the result of providing an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct to a subject with BTC is shrinking the lesion(s), inhibiting the growth of the lesion(s), increasing the progression-free time of the lesion(s), prolonging the subject's disease-free survival, reducing metastasis, increasing the subject's progression-free survival, or increasing the overall survival of the subject or increasing the overall survival of a group of treated subjects. In related embodiments, the result of providing an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct to a subject is a partial response (PR) or stable disease (SD) in the subject, as measured by the revised Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) guidelines (version 1.1) [Eur J Ca 45:228-247, 2009]. In subjects with metastatic disease who experience either a CR or a PR, duration of response may also be measured.

[0240] As used herein, the term "progression" (PD) refers to the appearance of one or more new lesions and / or overt progression of existing non-target lesions. PD may be declared based on "overt progression" when the overall tumor burden increases significantly enough to require a change in treatment; in most cases, a slight increase in size of one or more non-target lesions is not sufficient to meet the requirement (especially in the presence of SD or PR in target disease).

[0241] As used herein, the term "partial response" (PR) refers to at least a 30% reduction in the sum of the diameters of target lesions (including the short axis of any target lymph nodes) relative to the baseline sum of the diameters.

[0242] As used herein, the term "complete response" (CR) refers to the disappearance of all non-target lesions, normalization of tumor marker levels (if tumor markers are measured and initially above the upper limit of normal, they must normalize for the patient to be considered in clinical complete response), and all lymph nodes must be <10 mm (short axis).

[0243] As used herein, the term "stable disease" (SD) refers to neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify as PR nor sufficient increase to qualify as PD, based on the smallest sum of diameters since treatment began.

[0244] As used herein, the term "objective response rate" (ORR) is the proportion of all randomized patients receiving any amount of investigational drug who have a PR or CR by RECIST v1.1 from the start of treatment until disease progression / recurrence (the criterion for PD is the smallest measurement recorded since starting treatment).

[0245] As used herein, the term "overall survival" (OS) refers to the time from the date of randomization to the date of death from any cause.

[0246] As used herein, the term "progression-free survival" (PFS) refers to patients who are still alive without cancer progression or worsening.In one embodiment, PFS is defined as the time from randomization in the study to the first radiographically documented objective progression as defined by RECIST (version 1.1) or death from any cause.Patients who die without previous progression are considered to have progressed on the day of death.Patients who have not progressed or are lost to follow-up are censored on the date of the last radiographic tumor assessment.

[0247] As used herein, the term "disease-free survival" (DFS) refers to the length of time a patient lives without signs or symptoms of cancer after primary treatment for the cancer has ended. DFS may also be referred to as "recurrence-free survival" (RFS).

[0248] As used herein, the term "time to progression" (TTP) refers to the length of time from the date of cancer diagnosis or the start of treatment until the cancer begins to get worse or spread to other parts of the body.

[0249] As used herein, the term "disease control rate" (DCR) refers to the absence and rate of disease progression. It refers to the group of patients with a best overall response classified as CR, PR, or SD (specifically excluding patients with PD), where the best overall response is the best response recorded from the start of treatment to PD.

[0250] As used herein, the term "duration of overall response" (DOR) refers to the time from meeting the measurement criteria for complete or partial response (whichever is first recorded) to the first date of objectively confirmed relapse or disease progression, based on the smallest measurement recorded since the start of treatment.

[0251] In some embodiments, the result of providing an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC to subjects with BTC is to increase the disease control rate (DCR) in a group of subjects. DCR can be useful for measuring the effectiveness of a therapy that has a tumor-suppressing effect rather than a tumoricidal effect. DCR is calculated as the percentage of patients with BTC who experience CR, PR, or SD after treatment with the bispecific anti-HER2 or ADC. In one embodiment, administering an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC to a subject results in a DCR of greater than 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95%. In other embodiments, administration of an effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC to a subject results in a DCR of greater than 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95%.

[0252] PFS (progression-free survival) and ORR (overall response rate) can also be used to determine the efficacy of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC and are measured according to the revised RECIST 1.1 guidelines described above. PFS is defined as the time from randomization to objective tumor progression or death. ORR is defined as the proportion of subjects with BTC who have a partial or complete response to therapy with the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC. ORR can be used as a measure of the tumoricidal activity of a drug. In some embodiments, the result of providing an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC to subjects with BTC is to increase the progression-free survival (PFS) in a group of subjects. In some embodiments, the result of providing an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC to subjects with BTC is an increase in the overall response rate (ORR). In one embodiment, administration of an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC to a subject results in an ORR of greater than 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95%. In yet another embodiment, administration of an effective amount of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC to a subject results in an ORR of greater than 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95%.

[0253] Overall survival, time to progression, and duration of response (DOR) can also be used to determine the efficacy of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC.

[0254] When the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC is administered as an adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy, disease-free survival may be measured to determine the efficacy of the therapy.

[0255] Kits and manufactured products Also described herein are kits containing one or more bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs. The individual components of the kit are packaged in separate containers, and associated with such containers may be a notice in a format prescribed by a government agency regulating the manufacture, use, or sale of pharmaceuticals or biological products, indicating approval of the manufacture, use, or sale by that agency. The kit may optionally include instructions or instructions outlining the use or administration regimen of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs or ADCs.

[0256] Where one or more components of the kit are provided as a liquid solution, e.g., an aqueous solution, or a sterile aqueous solution, the container means itself may be an inhaler, syringe, pipette, eyedropper, or other similar device from which the solution may be administered to a subject, or applied to and mixed with the other components of the kit.

[0257] The components of the kit may also be provided in dry or lyophilized form, and the kit may further comprise a solvent suitable for reconstituting the lyophilized components. Regardless of the number or type of container, the kit described herein may also comprise a device for assisting in administering the composition to patients. Such a device may be an inhaler, a nasal spray device, a syringe, a pipette, tweezers, a measuring spoon, an eye dropper, or similar medically approved delivery vehicle.

[0258] In another aspect described herein, an article of manufacture containing materials useful for the treatment, prevention, and / or diagnosis of BTC is provided. The article of manufacture includes a container and a label or package insert on or associated with the container. Suitable containers include, for example, bottles, vials, syringes, IV solution bags, etc. The container can be formed from a variety of materials, such as glass or plastic. The container contains a composition effective for the treatment, prevention, and / or diagnosis of a condition, either by itself or in combination with another composition, and can have a sterile access port (e.g., the container can be an IV solution bag or vial with a stopper pierceable by a hypodermic needle). The label or package insert indicates that the composition is used to treat the selected condition. Additionally, the article of manufacture can include (a) a first container containing a composition comprising a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct or ADC described herein, and (b) a second container containing a composition comprising an additional cytotoxic or other therapeutic agent. The article of manufacture in the present embodiments described herein may further include a package insert indicating that the composition can be used to treat BTC. Alternatively, or additionally, the article of manufacture may further include a second (or third) container containing a pharmaceutically acceptable buffer, such as bacteriostatic water for injection (BWFI), phosphate-buffered saline, Ringer's solution, and dextrose solution. Other materials desirable from a commercial and user standpoint may be included, including other buffers, diluents, filters, needles, and syringes.

[0259] Polypeptides and Polynucleotides The bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs described herein comprise at least one polypeptide. Polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides described herein are also described. The bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs are typically isolated.

[0260] As used herein, "isolated" means a material (e.g., a polypeptide or polynucleotide) that has been identified and separated and / or recovered from components of its natural cell culture environment. Contaminant components of its natural environment are materials that would interfere with diagnostic or therapeutic uses for the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct, and may include enzymes, hormones, and other proteinaceous or non-proteinaceous solutes. Isolated also refers to material that has been produced synthetically, for example, by human intervention.

[0261] The terms "polypeptide," "peptide," and "protein" are used interchangeably herein to refer to a polymer of amino acid residues. That is, a description of a polypeptide applies equally to a description of a peptide and a description of a protein, and vice versa. These terms apply to naturally occurring amino acid polymers as well as to amino acid polymers in which one or more amino acid residues are non-naturally encoded amino acids. As used herein, these terms encompass amino acid chains of any length, including full-length proteins, in which the amino acid residues are joined by covalent peptide bonds.

[0262] The term "amino acid" refers to naturally occurring and non-naturally occurring amino acids, as well as amino acid analogs and amino acid mimetics that function in a manner similar to naturally occurring amino acids. Naturally encoded amino acids are the 20 common amino acids (alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamine, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, praline, serine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, and valine), as well as pyrrolysine and selenocysteine. Amino acid analogs refer to compounds that have the same basic chemical structure as naturally occurring amino acids, i.e., carbons bonded to hydrogen, carboxyl groups, amino groups, and R groups such as homoserine, norleucine, methionine sulfoxide, and methionine methylsulfonium. Such analogs have modified R groups (e.g., norleucine) or modified peptide backbones, but retain the same basic chemical structure as naturally occurring amino acids. Reference to amino acids includes, for example, naturally occurring proteinogenic L-amino acids; D-amino acids, chemically modified amino acids, e.g., amino acid variants and derivatives; naturally occurring non-proteinogenic amino acids, e.g., β-alanine, ornithine, etc.; and chemically synthesized compounds having properties known in the art to be characteristic of amino acids. Examples of non-naturally occurring amino acids include, but are not limited to, α-methylamino acids (e.g., α-methylalanine), D-amino acids, histidine-like amino acids (e.g., 2-amino-histidine, β-hydroxy-histidine, homohistidine), amino acids with an extra methylene in the side chain ("homo" amino acids), and amino acids in which the carboxylic acid functional group in the side chain is replaced with a sulfonic acid group (e.g., cysteic acid). Incorporation of synthetic non-natural amino acids, substituted amino acids, or non-natural amino acids, including one or more D-amino acids, into the proteins described herein can be advantageous in several different respects. D-amino acid-containing peptides and the like exhibit increased stability in vitro or in vivo compared to their L-amino acid-containing counterparts. Thus, constructing peptides that incorporate D-amino acids, etc., can be particularly useful when greater intracellular stability is desired or required.More specifically, D-peptides and the like are resistant to endogenous peptidases and proteases, thereby providing improved bioavailability and extended in vivo lifespan of the molecule when such properties are desirable. In addition, D-peptides and the like cannot be efficiently processed for presentation to major histocompatibility complex class II-restricted T helper cells and are therefore less likely to induce a humoral immune response in the whole organism.

[0263] Amino acids may be referred to herein by either their commonly known three letter symbols or by the one-letter symbols recommended by the IUPAC-IUB Biochemical Nomenclature Commission. Nucleotides, likewise, may be referred to by their commonly accepted single-letter codes.

[0264] Also described herein is a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct. The term "polynucleotide" or "nucleotide sequence" is intended to refer to a continuous stretch of two or more nucleotide molecules. The nucleotide sequence can be of genomic, cDNA, RNA, semisynthetic or synthetic origin, or any combination thereof.

[0265] The term "nucleic acid" refers to deoxyribonucleotides, deoxyribonucleosides, ribonucleosides, or ribonucleotides, and polymers thereof in either single- or double-stranded form. Unless specifically limited, the term encompasses nucleic acids containing known analogs of natural nucleotides that have similar binding properties as the reference nucleic acid and are metabolized in a manner similar to naturally occurring nucleotides. Unless specifically limited otherwise, the term also refers to oligonucleotide analogs, including PNAs (peptide nucleic acids), and analogs of DNA used in antisense technology (phosphorothioates, phosphoramidates, etc.). Unless otherwise indicated, a particular nucleic acid sequence also implicitly encompasses conservatively modified variants thereof (including, but not limited to, degenerate codon substitutions) and complementary sequences, as well as the sequence explicitly indicated. Specifically, degenerate codon substitutions can be achieved by generating sequences in which the third position of one or more selected (or all) codons is substituted with mixed-base and / or deoxyinosine residues (Batzer et al., Nucleic Acid Res. 19:5081 (1991); Ohtsuka et al., J. Biol. Chem. 260:2605-2608 (1985); Rossolini et al., Mol. Cell. Probes 8:91-98 (1994)).

[0266] "Conservatively modified variants" applies to both amino acid and nucleic acid sequences. With respect to a particular nucleic acid sequence, "conservatively modified variants" refers to nucleic acids that encode identical or essentially identical amino acid sequences, or, if the nucleic acid does not encode an amino acid sequence, to an essentially identical sequence. Due to the degeneracy of the genetic code, a large number of functionally identical nucleic acids encode any given protein. For example, the codons GCA, GCC, GCG, and GCU all encode the amino acid alanine. Thus, at every position where alanine is specified by a codon, the codon can be altered to any of the corresponding codons described without altering the encoded polypeptide. Such nucleic acid variations are "silent variations," a species of conservatively modified variation. Every nucleic acid sequence herein that encodes a polypeptide also describes all possible silent variations of the nucleic acid. Those skilled in the art will recognize that each codon in a nucleic acid (except AUG, which is usually the only codon for methionine, and TGG, which is usually the only codon for tryptophan) can be modified to obtain a functionally identical molecule. Thus, each silent variation of a nucleic acid that encodes a polypeptide is implicit in each described sequence.

[0267] With respect to amino acid sequences, those skilled in the art will recognize that individual substitutions, deletions, or additions to nucleic acid, peptide, polypeptide, or protein sequences that alter, add, or delete a single amino acid or a small percentage of amino acids in the encoded sequence are "conservatively modified variants," where the alteration results in the deletion of an amino acid, the addition of an amino acid, or the substitution of an amino acid with a chemically similar amino acid. Conservative substitution tables providing functionally similar amino acids are known to those of skill in the art. Such conservatively modified variants are in addition to, and do not exclude, polymorphic variants, interspecies homologs, and alleles described herein.

[0268] Conservative substitution tables providing functionally similar amino acids are known to those of skill in the art. The following eight groups each contain amino acids that are conservative substitutions for one another: 1) alanine (A), glycine (G), 2) aspartic acid (D), glutamic acid (E), 3) asparagine (N), glutamine (Q), 4) arginine (R), lysine (K), 5) isoleucine (I), leucine (L), methionine (M), valine (V), 6) phenylalanine (F), tyrosine (Y), tryptophan (W), 7) serine (S), threonine (T), and 8) cysteine ​​(C), methionine (M) (see, e.g., Creighton, Proteins: Structures and Molecular Properties (W.H. Freeman & Co.; 2nd edition (December 1993)).

[0269] With respect to two or more nucleic acid or polypeptide sequences, the term "identical" or percent "identity" refers to two or more sequences or subsequences that are the same. Sequences are "substantially identical" if they have a percentage of amino acid residues or nucleotides that are the same (i.e., 60% identity, about 65%, about 70%, about 75%, about 80%, about 85%, about 90%, or 95% identity over a designated region) when compared and aligned for maximum correspondence over a comparison window, or designated region, as measured using one of the sequence comparison algorithms below (or other algorithms available to those of skill in the art) or by manual alignment and visual inspection. This definition also refers to the complement of a test sequence. Identity can exist over a region that is at least about 50 amino acids or nucleotides in length, or over a region that is 75-100 amino acids or nucleotides in length, or, if unspecified, over the entire polynucleotide or polypeptide sequence. Polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides described herein, including homologs from species other than human, can be obtained by a process comprising screening a library under stringent hybridization conditions with a labeled probe having a polynucleotide sequence described herein, or a fragment thereof, and isolating full-length cDNA and genomic clones containing the polynucleotide sequence. Such hybridization techniques are well known to those skilled in the art.

[0270] In the case of sequence comparison, typically, one sequence serves as a reference sequence to which test sequence is compared.When using sequence comparison algorithm, test sequence and reference sequence are input into computer, and if necessary, subsequence coordinates are designated, and sequence algorithm program parameters are designated.Default program parameters can be used, or alternative parameters can be designated.The sequence comparison algorithm then calculates the percent sequence identity of test sequence to reference sequence based on program parameters.

[0271] "Comparison window," as used herein, includes reference to any segment of a number of contiguous positions selected from the group consisting of 20 to 600, usually about 50 to about 200, more usually about 100 to about 150, within which a sequence can be compared to a reference sequence of the same number of contiguous positions after the two sequences are optimally aligned. Methods for aligning sequences for comparison are known to those skilled in the art. Optimal alignment of sequences for comparison can be performed, without limitation, by the local homology algorithm of Smith and Waterman (1970) Adv. Appl. Math. 2:482c, by the homology alignment algorithm of Needleman and Wunsch (1970) J. Mol. Biol. 48:443, by the search for similarity algorithm of Pearson and Lipman (1988) Proc. Nat'l. Acad. Sci. USA 85:2444, by computer implementations of these algorithms (GAP, BESTFIT, FASTA, and TFASTA in the Wisconsin Genetics Software Package, Genetics Computer Group, 575 Science Dr., Madison, Wis.), or by manual alignment and visual inspection (see, e.g., Ausubel et al., Current Protocols in Molecular Biology (1995 supplement)).

[0272] Examples of suitable algorithms for determining percent sequence identity and sequence similarity are the BLAST and BLAST 2.0 algorithms, which are described in Altschul et al. (1997) Nuc. Acids Res. 25:3389-3402 and Altschul et al. (1990) J. Mol. Biol. 215:403-410, respectively. Software for performing BLAST analyses is publicly available through the National Center for Biotechnology Information, available at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. The BLAST algorithm parameters W, T, and X determine the sensitivity and speed of the alignment. The BLASTN program (for nucleotide sequences) uses as defaults a word length (W) of 11, an expectation (E) of 10, M=5, N=-4, and a comparison of both strands. For amino acid sequences, the BLASTP program uses as defaults a word length of 3, an expectation (E) of 10, and the BLOSUM62 scoring matrix (see Henikoff and Henikoff (1992) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 89:10915)) of 50 alignments (B), 10 expectation (E), M=5, N=-4, and a comparison of both strands. The BLAST algorithm is typically run with the "low complexity" filter turned off.

[0273] BLAST algorithm also performs statistical analysis of the similarity between two sequences (see, for example, Karlin and Altschul (1993) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90:5873-5787). One measure of similarity provided by BLAST algorithm is the minimum total probability (P(N)), which provides an indication of the probability that a match between two nucleotide or amino acid sequences occurs by chance. For example, if the minimum total probability in the comparison between the test nucleic acid and the reference nucleic acid is less than about 0.2, or less than about 0.01, or less than about 0.001, the nucleic acid is considered to be similar to the reference sequence.

[0274] The phrase "selectively (or specifically) hybridize" refers to binding, duplex formation, or hybridization of a molecule with only a particular nucleotide sequence when that sequence is present in a complex mixture (including, but not limited to, total cellular or library DNA or RNA) under stringent hybridization conditions.

[0275] The phrase "stringent hybridization conditions" refers to hybridization of sequences of DNA, RNA, or other nucleic acids, or combinations thereof, under conditions of low ionic strength and high temperature, as known in the art. Typically, under stringent conditions, a probe will hybridize to its target sequence in a complex mixture of nucleic acids (including, but not limited to, whole cell or library DNA or RNA), but will not hybridize to other sequences in the complex mixture. Stringent conditions are sequence-dependent and will be different in different circumstances. Longer sequences hybridize specifically at higher temperatures. An extensive guide to nucleic acid hybridization can be found in Tijssen, Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology—Hybridization with Nucleic Probes, "Overview of principles of hybridization and the strategy of nucleic acid assays" (1993).

[0276] As used herein, the terms "genetically engineered, genetically engineered, genetic engineering" are intended to include any manipulation of the peptide backbone or post-translational modification of a naturally occurring or recombinant polypeptide or fragment thereof. Genetically engineered proteins include modifications of the amino acid sequence, glycosylation pattern, or side groups of individual amino acids, as well as combinations of these approaches. Genetically engineered proteins are expressed and produced by standard molecular biology techniques.

[0277] The term "isolated nucleic acid molecule or polynucleotide" refers to a nucleic acid molecule, DNA, or RNA, removed from its natural environment. For example, a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide contained in a vector is considered isolated. Further examples of isolated polynucleotides include recombinant polynucleotides maintained in heterologous host cells or polynucleotides in a purified (partially or substantially) solution. Isolated polynucleotides include polynucleotide molecules contained in cells that normally contain the polynucleotide molecule, but where the polynucleotide molecule is present extrachromosomally or at a chromosomal location different from its natural chromosomal location. Isolated RNA molecules include in vivo or in vitro RNA transcripts, as well as positive- and negative-strand forms, and double-stranded forms. Isolated polynucleotides or nucleic acids described herein further include such molecules produced synthetically, for example, via PCR or chemical synthesis. In addition, in certain embodiments, the polynucleotide or nucleic acid comprises a regulatory element, such as a promoter, a ribosome binding site, or a transcription terminator.

[0278] The term "polymerase chain reaction" or "PCR" generally refers to a method for amplifying a desired nucleotide sequence in vitro, as described, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 4,683,195. Generally, PCR involves repeated cycles of primer extension synthesis using oligonucleotide primers capable of preferentially hybridizing to a template nucleic acid.

[0279] A nucleic acid or polynucleotide having a nucleotide sequence that is at least, for example, 95% "identical" to the reference nucleotide sequence of the present invention is intended to mean that the nucleotide sequence of the polynucleotide is identical to the reference sequence, except that the polynucleotide sequence may contain up to 5 point mutations per 100 nucleotides of the reference nucleotide sequence.In other words, to obtain a polynucleotide having a nucleotide sequence that is at least 95% identical to the reference nucleotide sequence, up to 5% of the nucleotides in the reference sequence may be deleted or replaced with other nucleotides, or up to 5% of the total nucleotides in the reference sequence may be inserted into the reference sequence.These changes to the reference sequence may be made at the 5' or 3' end position of the reference nucleotide sequence, or anywhere between these end positions, and may be individually interspersed between the residues of the reference sequence or between one or more consecutive groups within the reference sequence. As a practical matter, whether any particular polynucleotide sequence is at least 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% identical to a nucleotide sequence of the present invention can be routinely determined using known computer programs such as those described above for polypeptides (e.g., ALIGN-2).

[0280] A derivative or variant of a polypeptide is said to share "homology" with, or be "homologous" to, a peptide if the amino acid sequence of the derivative or variant has at least 50% identity with the sequence of 100 amino acids from the original peptide. In certain embodiments, a derivative or variant is at least 75% identical to either a peptide or a fragment of a peptide having the same number of amino acid residues as the derivative. In certain embodiments, a derivative or variant is at least 85% identical to either a peptide or a fragment of a peptide having the same number of amino acid residues as the derivative. In certain embodiments, the amino acid sequence of a derivative is at least 90% identical to either a peptide or a fragment of a peptide having the same number of amino acid residues as the derivative. In certain embodiments, the amino acid sequence of a derivative is at least 95% identical to either a peptide or a fragment of a peptide having the same number of amino acid residues as the derivative. In certain embodiments, a derivative or variant is at least 99% identical to either a peptide or a fragment of a peptide having the same number of amino acid residues as the derivative.

[0281] The term "modified," as used herein, refers to any alteration made to a given polypeptide, for example, alterations to the length of the polypeptide, the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide, chemical structure, co-translational modifications, or post-translational modifications. The "(modified)" form of the term means that the polypeptide being discussed is optionally modified, i.e., the polypeptide being discussed may or may not be modified.

[0282] In some embodiments, the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises an amino acid sequence that is at least 80, 85, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, or 100% identical to the relevant amino acid sequence, or a fragment thereof, set forth in the table(s) or accession number(s) disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the isolated bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises an amino acid sequence encoded by a polynucleotide that is at least 80, 85, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, or 100% identical to the relevant nucleotide sequence, or a fragment thereof, set forth in the table(s) or accession number(s) disclosed herein.

[0283] It is understood that the present disclosure is not limited to particular protocols, and that the cell lines, constructs, and reagents described herein may accordingly vary. It is also understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0284] All publications and patents mentioned herein are incorporated by reference for the purpose of describing and disclosing, for example, the constructs and methodologies described therein that may be used in connection with the constructs described herein. The publications discussed herein are provided solely for their disclosure prior to the filing date of the present application. Nothing herein should be construed as an admission that the inventors are not entitled to antedate such disclosure by prior invention or for any other reason.

[0285] Sequence Listing Sequence Listing Table 6: Clone numbers of mutants v5019, v5020, v7091, v10000, v6903, v6902, and v6717 TIFF2025129192000035.tif61157

[0286] Table 7. Sequences of variants v5019, v5020, v7091, v1000, v6903, v6902, and v6717 by clone number TIFF2025129192000036.tif129168TIFF2025129192000037.tif222168TIFF20251291920 00038.tif223168TIFF2025129192000039.tif230168TIFF2025129192000040.tif224168 TIFF2025129192000041.tif216168TIFF2025129192000042.tif229168TIFF20251291920 00043.tif223168TIFF2025129192000044.tif229168TIFF2025129192000045.tif220168 TIFF2025129192000046.tif229168TIFF2025129192000047.tif229168TIFF20251291920 00048.tif229168TIFF2025129192000049.tif229168TIFF2025129192000050.tif229168 TIFF2025129192000051.tif229168TIFF2025129192000052.tif229168TIFF20251291920 00053.tif229168TIFF2025129192000054.tif229168TIFF2025129192000055.tif203168 [Example]

[0287] Examples of specific embodiments for making and using the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding constructs and ADCs described herein are provided below. The examples are provided for illustrative purposes only and in no way limit the scope of the disclosure. Efforts have been made to ensure accuracy with respect to numbers used (e.g., amounts, temperature, etc.), but some experimental error and deviation should, of course, be allowed for.

[0288] The constructs and methods described herein, unless otherwise indicated, can be prepared and performed using conventional methods of protein chemistry, biochemistry, recombinant DNA technology, and pharmacology, within the skill of the art. Such techniques are fully explained in the literature, see, for example, T.E. Creighton, Proteins: Structures and Molecular Properties (W.H. Freeman and Company, 1993); A.L. Lehninger, Biochemistry (Worth Publishers, Inc., current addition); Sambrook, et al., Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual (2nd Edition, 1989); Methods In Enzymology (S. Colowick and N. Kaplan eds., Academic Press, Inc.); Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 18th Edition (Easton, Pennsylvania: Mack Publishing Company, 1990); Carey and Sundberg Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 rd Ed. (Plenum Press) Vols A and B (1992).

[0289] Example 1: Description and preparation of variant 10000 (v10000) v10000 is a humanized bispecific antibody that recognizes two non-overlapping epitopes in the ECD of the human HER2 antigen. The IgG1-like Fc region of v10000 contains complementary mutations in each CH3 domain that confer selective pairing to generate heterodimeric molecules and accordingly disfavor homodimer formation. Figure 1 shows a representation of a format of v10000 that includes an scFv in which heavy chain A and light chain A' form the ECD2-binding portion of the antibody and heavy chain B forms the ECD4-binding portion of the antibody. Variant 10000 includes a heavy chain H1 (corresponding to heavy chain A in Figure 1) comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 36, a heavy chain H2 (corresponding to heavy chain B in Figure 1) comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 63, and a light chain L1 (corresponding to light chain A') comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 24. Methods for preparing v10000 are described in detail in International Patent Publication No. WO 2015 / 077891.

[0290] V10000 was manufactured in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements for human clinical trials and formulated at 15 mg / mL in a biocompatible aqueous buffer for IV infusion at ambient temperature. V10000 was supplied in vials containing 300 mg of V10000 in 20 mL of buffer. V10000 vials were shipped frozen and stored at -20°C (+ / - 5°C) until ready for use. Vials were thawed at ambient temperature prior to use. The thawed solution in the vial was stored at ambient temperature for up to 24 hours or refrigerated (2°C-8°C) for up to 72 hours and used before the labeled expiration date.

[0291] Example 2: Phase I Clinical Trial of v10000 in Patients with Locally Advanced (Unresectable) and / or Metastatic HER2-Expressing Cancer This is an ongoing first-in-human study to investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and preliminary antitumor activity of v10000 monotherapy in patients with locally advanced (unresectable) and / or metastatic human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-expressing cancer.

[0292] Part 1 of the study was a 3+3 dose escalation study, identifying 20 mg / kg Q2W single agent as the recommended dose (RD). Part 2 is ongoing and is evaluating the RD of v10000 in additional patients, including those with HER2-high BTC. Patients eligible for Parts 1 and 2 must have progressed after all therapies known to provide clinical benefit. Tumor response was assessed by investigator review according to RECIST v1.1 Q8W.

[0293] the purpose The primary objective of Part 1 of the clinical trial was to determine the MTD (maximum tolerated dose), OBD (optimal biological dose), or RD of v10000 monotherapy. Secondary objectives of Part 1 of the clinical trial were to (1) characterize the safety and tolerability of v10000, (2) characterize the serum PK profile of v10000, and (3) explore the potential antitumor effects of v10000 in eligible patients with HER2-expressing cancers.

[0294] The primary objective of Part 2 of the clinical trial was to characterize the safety and tolerability of v10000 monotherapy in specific tumor types. Secondary objectives of Part 2 of the clinical trial were to (1) characterize the serum PK profile of v10000 monotherapy and (2) explore the potential antitumor efficacy of v10000 at the MTD, OBD, or RD in selected eligible patients with HER2-expressing locally advanced (unresectable) and / or metastatic cancer.

[0295] patient Male or female patients aged 18 years or older with an ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status of 0 or 1 and a life expectancy of at least 3 months in the opinion of the clinical investigator were included in the trial.

[0296] In Part 1, cohorts 1–3 included patients with locally advanced (unresectable) and / or metastatic HER2-expressing (HER2 1+, 2+, or 3+ by IHC) cancer (including, but not limited to, breast, gastric, ovarian, colorectal, and non-small cell lung) that had progressed after receiving all therapies known to confer clinical benefit. Cohorts 4–6 included patients with HER2 IHC 2+ / FISH- breast cancer or gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA); and patients with HER2 IHC 3+ or HER2 IHC 2+ / FISH+ breast cancer or GEA. Cohorts 4-6 also included patients with any other HER2 IHC 3+ or FISH+ cancer. The cancers were HER2-overexpressing (IHC 3+) or HER2-2+. FISH+ breast cancers must have progressed after prior treatment with trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and T-DM1; the cancers were HER2-overexpressing (IHC 3+) or HER2-2+; FISH+ GEA cancers must have progressed after prior treatment with trastuzumab; colorectal cancer patients were KRAS wild-type; or patients with NSCLC were ALK wild-type, EGFR wild-type, and ROS1 fusion-negative as measured by standard methods. Cohort 7 included patients enrolled at selected sites with HER2 IHC 3+, HER2 IHC 2+ / FISH+, or HER2 IHC 2+ / FISH- breast cancer.

[0297] In Part 2, cohort expansion using v10000 administered at the MTD, OBD, or RD from Part 1 of the study included patients with locally advanced (unresectable) and / or metastatic cancer that had progressed after all therapies known to provide clinical benefit (unless ineligible to receive the specific therapy), including: Cohort 1: HER2 IHC 2+ / FISH- breast cancer Cohort 2: HER2 IHC 3+ or HER2 IHC 2+ / FISH+ breast cancer Cohort 3: HER2 IHC 2+ / FISH-GEA Cohort 4: HER2 IHC 3+ or HER2 IHC 2+ / FISH+GEA Cohort 5: Any other HER2 IHC 3+ or IHC 2+ / FISH+ cancer, including: Cohort 5a: Non-GEA HER2 IHC 3+ or IHC 2+ / FISH+ GI (gastrointestinal) cancers, with colorectal cancer patients being KRAS wild-type. Cohort 5b: Any other HER2 IHC 3+ or IHC 2+ / FISH+ solid tumor type that is not breast or GI cancer; NSCLC patients must be ALK wild-type, EGFR wild-type, and ROS1 fusion negative as measured by standard methods; ovarian cancer patients must be KRAS wild-type.

[0298] Additional criteria for patients in Parts 1 and 2 included: (1) HER2 IHC 3+ or IHC 2+ / FISH+ breast cancer must have progressed after prior treatment with trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and T-DM1; (2) HER2 IHC 3+ or IHC 2+ / FISH+GEA must have progressed after prior treatment with trastuzumab; (3) colorectal cancer patients must be Kirsten rat sarcoma (KRAS) wild-type; and (4) NSCLC patients must be anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) wild-type, EGFR wild-type, and receptor tyrosine kinase (ROS1) fusion negative as measured by standard methods.

[0299] Patients were excluded from the study if they met one or more of the following criteria: 1. Have received any experimental therapy within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of v10000. 2. Has received other cancer therapy, not otherwise specified, within 4 weeks prior to V10000 administration. 3. Treatment with an anthracycline or a total lifetime dose of 300 mg / m within 90 days prior to the first dose of v10000 2 have been treated with more than 10 doses of Adriamycin or equivalent drugs. 4. Received treatment with trastuzumab, pertuzumab, lapatinib, or T-DM1 within 3 weeks prior to the first dose of v10000. 5. Untreated brain metastases (patients with treated brain metastases, who are not taking steroids, and whose disease has been stable for at least 1 month at the time of screening are eligible). All breast cancer patients should be screened before starting treatment. Patients found to have untreated brain metastases may be rescreened after appropriate therapy. 6. Clinically assessed leptomeningeal disease (LMD). If LMD is radiographically documented on baseline MRI but not clinically suspected by the investigator, the patient is eligible if they do not have neurological symptoms of LMD as confirmed by the investigator. 7. Major surgery or radiation therapy within 3 weeks prior to the first administration of v10000 8. Pregnant or breastfeeding women 9. History of life-threatening hypersensitivity to the monoclonal antibody, or to any recombinant protein or excipient in the formulation 10. Any other cancer within 3 years prior to the first dose of v10000, except for contralateral breast cancer, adequately treated in situ cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, or adequately treated basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or any other cancer that has received definitive treatment as approved by the sponsor's medical monitor. 11. Acute or chronic uncontrolled renal disease, pancreatitis or liver disease (excluding patients with Gilbert's syndrome, asymptomatic gallstones, liver metastases, or stable chronic liver disease according to investigator assessment) 12. Peripheral neuropathy: Grade 2 or greater according to NCI-CTCAE version 4.03 (July 14, 2010) 13. Clinically significant interstitial lung disease 14. History of non-compliance with medical regimens 15. Failure or inability to adhere to the protocol 16. Known active hepatitis B or C, or known infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 17. Use of corticosteroids administered at doses equivalent to prednisone / >15 mg / day within 2 weeks of the first dose of v10000 unless otherwise approved by the study medical monitor. 18. QTc Fridericia (QTcF) > 450ms 19. Have had previous cancer therapy-related toxicities that have not resolved to Grade 1 or less, with the following exceptions: alopecia, neuropathy (must have resolved to Grade 2 or less), and congestive heart failure (CHF), which must have been Grade 1 or less in severity at the time of onset and have fully resolved. 20. Have clinically significant cardiac disease, such as ventricular arrhythmias requiring treatment, uncontrolled hypertension, or any history of symptomatic CHF. 21. Known myocardial infarction or unstable angina within 6 months prior to the first dose of v10000.

[0300] treatment V10000 as a single agent (monotherapy) was administered as an intravenous infusion (IV) in Parts 1 and 2. V10000 was administered via IV infusion in 0.9% saline over 120–150 minutes. In certain patients who tolerated the first two doses well, the infusion duration could be shortened to 90 minutes. If the next two doses were well tolerated, the infusion duration could be shortened to 60 minutes. The infusion rate did not exceed 250 mL / hour of 0.9% saline. (Example: If a V10000 dose was diluted in a 250 mL bag of saline, the infusion should be administered over at least 60 minutes. If a V10000 dose was diluted in a 500 mL bag, the infusion should be administered over at least 120 minutes.) The dose of study drug was calculated based on the patient's weight on Day 1 of Cycle 1. The dose was recalculated only if there was a 10% change in weight from the assessment on Day 1 of Cycle 1.

[0301] In Part 1, dose levels for dose escalation were 5, 10, and 15 mg / kg administered once weekly (QW). Dosing every other week (Q2W) was also evaluated. Dose levels for Q2W dosing were 20, 25, or 30 mg / kg. For Q2W dosing, an initial loading dose (not exceeding 20, 25, or 30 mg / kg) was used, followed by v10000 at lower dose levels than recommended by the SMC. Additionally, dosing using 30 mg / kg every three weeks (Q3W) was investigated.

[0302] The dose level in Part 2 was the MTD, OBD, or RD determined in Part 1. The MTD was defined as the highest dose level at which 1 out of 6 patients experienced a DLT during the first 4 weeks of treatment. The OBD was defined as the dose of v10000 that resulted in a trough (7 days post-dose) serum concentration of v10000 that was at least 10-fold greater than the maximum binding capacity of v10000 on cell lines exhibiting HER2-3+ tumor histology. The RD was any other dose that did not exceed the MTD. Based on the results of Part 1, the majority of patients in Part 2 were treated using the RD of 20 mg / kg Q2W. Some patients were treated with 10 mg / kg weekly.

[0303] Depending on the arm, cohort, or TG in which the patient was enrolled, patients participated in a minimum of two cycles of 3 or 4 weeks each. Treatment may have continued for additional cycles unless there was evidence of clinical progression, unacceptable toxicity, or progression as defined by RECIST version 1.1. Clinical progression was defined as worsening or recurrence of existing symptoms related to the underlying cancer, or the development of new symptoms that could not be attributed to study drug toxicity or alternative causes. Patients who, in the opinion of the clinical investigator, demonstrated continuing clinical benefit despite radiological progression may have continued treatment after consultation with and approval from the sponsor's medical monitor. In Part 3, patients may have continued treatment with v10000 if chemotherapy was discontinued due to toxicity unrelated to v10000. Patients who discontinued v10000 treatment for any reason were discontinued from the study.

[0304] Efficacy evaluation Antitumor activity was assessed using the new international criteria proposed by the revised Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) guidelines (version 1.1) [EurJCa45:228-247, 2009]. The changes in the longest diameter of the tumor lesion (unidimensional measurement) and the shortest diameter in the case of malignant lymph nodes were used as criteria in RECIST version 1.1. Clinical response as CR, PR, SD, or progressive disease (PD) was determined by the investigator at each evaluation. PD included progression according to RECIST version 1.1 and clinical disease progression according to the investigator. Clinical progression was defined as worsening or recurrence of existing symptoms related to the underlying cancer or the emergence of new symptoms that could not be attributed to the toxicity of the investigational drug or alternative causes.

[0305] Objective response rate (ORR) is defined as the proportion of patients who had at least one overall tumor response of either CR or PR before any evidence of progression, as defined by RECIST version 1.1. Patients are said to have achieved disease control if they have a tumor response of CR, PR, or SD according to RECIST version 1.1 criteria. Disease control rates are assessed every 8 weeks after initiation of v10000 therapy. PFS time is defined as the time from the first dose of v10000 to confirmed disease progression by RECIST version 1.1, clinical progression, or death from any cause. Patients who are alive and not progressing at the time of analysis are censored at the time of CR, PR, or SD at their last tumor assessment.

[0306] Tumor response was assessed based on CT and / or MRI scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis (using the same methodology for each scan of the same patient) as well as additional areas with known or suspected tumor lesions (e.g., brain, extremities).

[0307] Objective response and tumor progression were assessed locally. Scans were collected for all subjects for central review, performed at the sponsor's discretion. Local assessment was used for all treatment-related decisions.

[0308] For some patients, tumor volume may be calculated centrally.

[0309] Adverse effects An AE (adverse effect) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical trial patient receiving a medicinal product that does not necessarily have a causal relationship to this treatment. Thus, an AE can be any untoward and unintended sign (including abnormal laboratory findings), symptom, or disease transiently associated with the use of a medicinal product (investigational drug), whether or not related to the medicinal product (investigational drug). This includes exacerbation of a pre-existing condition or event, an intercurrent illness, a drug interaction, or a significant worsening of an investigational indication not documented elsewhere in the CRF under a specific efficacy assessment. Safety assessments were conducted based on NCI-CTCAE version 4.03, dated July 14, 2010.

[0310] Early results: As of June 2018, treatment with v10000 reduced the sum of longest diameters (SLD) of target lesions by approximately 40% in one patient with gallbladder cancer. This patient subsequently demonstrated an approximately 50% reduction in target lesions as measured by SOD (sum of longest diameters).

[0311] As of November 2018, one patient with CCA had observed an approximately 40% reduction in target lesions, as measured by SOD, after treatment with v10000.

[0312] Intermediate results: As of April 22, 2019, 89 patients across all indications had been enrolled and treated with single-agent v10000 in Parts 1 and 2 of v10000 (23 patients in Part 1 and 66 patients in Part 2) (Table C). Tumor types evaluated included breast (n = 42), gastroesophageal (n = 20), colorectal (n = 11), biliary tract (n = 6), and other cancers (n = 10). Among patients with BTC, the median number of prior systemic regimens was 4 (range 1-8), including trastuzumab in one patient.

[0313] In parts 1 and 2 of the study, the majority of AEs were grade 1 or 2 in severity (Table D). Grade 3 AEs associated with v10000 included fatigue (n=3, including one event reported as an SAE), diarrhea (n=2), arthralgia (n=1), and hypophosphatemia (n=1).

[0314] Preliminary efficacy data for patients with BTC are shown in Table E, Table F, and Figure 2.

[0315] (Table C) Key demographic and baseline characteristics by cancer type in Parts 1 and 2 TIFF2025129192000056.tif40163

[0316] Table D. Summary of v10000-related adverse events by cancer type in Parts 1 and 2 TIFF2025129192000057.tif23164

[0317] (Table E) Summary of best responses in Part 1 and Part 2 measurable disease analysis sets TIFF2025129192000058.tif28155 a Measurable Disease Analysis Set - all patients in the Safety Analysis Set with measurable disease by RECIST 1.1; b Safety analysis set - all patients who received at least one dose of study drug. CI = confidence interval, DCR = disease control rate, NE = not evaluable, ORR = overall response rate, PFS = progression-free survival, PR = partial response, SD = stable disease

[0318] (Table F) Previous regimens and disease response in patients with BTC TIFF2025129192000059.tif51161 a All BTC patients were HER2+ (3+ or FISH+); b Patients received trastuzumab concomitantly with six of the eight systemic regimens; c Final DOR pending additional disease evaluation. NA = Not applicable NE = Not evaluable, pending disease evaluation with follow-up GBC=gallbladder cancer;CC=cholangiocellular carcinoma

[0319] These data suggest that v10000 demonstrated a disease control rate of 83.3% and an ORR of 66.7% in patients with HER2 3+ or FISH+ BTC.

[0320] Example 3: Preparation of Linker-Toxin 001 Linker-toxin 001 was prepared as described below: Linker-toxin 001 may also be prepared as described in International Patent Application Publication No. WO2016 / 041082. TIFF2025129192000060.tif46150

[0321] A. Ethyl (2R,3R)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-((S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl)propanoate (Compound 1) TIFF2025129192000061.tif25128

[0322] To a stirred solution of (2R,3R)-3-((S)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoic acid (Boc-Dap-OH, 4.31 g, 15.0 mmol) in absolute ethanol (27.0 mL) was added thionyl chloride (3.0 mL) dropwise at 0 °C. The resulting solution was warmed to room temperature and progress was monitored by HPLC-MS. After 18 h, no remaining starting material was detected, and the solution was concentrated to dryness under reduced pressure. The resulting oil was suspended in toluene (10 mL) and concentrated twice under reduced pressure, then suspended in diethyl ether (5 mL) and concentrated twice under reduced pressure to give a white solid foam (3.78 g, % quantitative yield). MS m / z found = 216.5 (M+1).

[0323] B. (3R,4S,5S)-4-((S)-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-N,3-dimethylbutanamido)-3-methoxy-5-methylheptanoic acid (compound 3) TIFF2025129192000062.tif22128

[0324] Compound 2 was prepared as described in International Patent Application Publication No. WO2016 / 041082.

[0325] To a stirred solution of compound 2 (6.965 g, 14.14 mmol) in dichloromethane (20 mL) was added trifluoroacetic acid (5.0 mL). The reaction was monitored for completion by HPLC-MS; after 40 h, no starting material remained. The reaction was concentrated under reduced pressure and coevaporated with toluene (2 × 10 mL) and dichloromethane (2 × 10 mL) to give a foamy white solid (6.2 g, quantitative yield, containing residual TFA). This material was dissolved in 200 mL of hot 1:3 EtOAc:hexane and cooled to room temperature. Upon cooling, a precipitate formed along with a few small crystals. 5 mL of EtOAc was added, and the suspension was heated again to completely dissolve the precipitate. Upon cooling to room temperature, more crystals formed, and the flask was placed at −30°C overnight. The next morning, the mother liquor was decanted, and the crystals were rinsed with 2 × 50 mL of hexane and dried under high vacuum. 5.67 g of crystalline product was recovered. MS m / z found = 405.7 (M+1).

[0326] C. Ethyl (2R,3R)-3-((S)-1-((3R,4S,5S)-4-((S)-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-N,3-dimethylbutanamido)-3-methoxy-5-methylheptanoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoate (Compound 4) TIFF2025129192000063.tif23165

[0327] To a stirred solution of compound 3 (6.711 g, 15.37 mmol, 1.025 equiv.) in a mixture of dichloromethane (5.0 mL) and N,N-dimethylformamide (5.0 mL), HATU (5.732 g, 15.07 mmol, 1.005 equiv.) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (7.84 mL, 3 equiv.) were added at room temperature. After stirring for 30 min at room temperature, a solution of compound 1 (3.776 g, 15.00 mmol, 1.0 equiv.) in a mixture of dichloromethane (1.0 mL) and N,N-dimethylformamide (1.0 mL) was added dropwise, and the remaining compound 1 was rinsed in with an additional 3 mL of 1:1 dichloromethane:N,N-dimethylformamide. The reaction was monitored by HPLC-MS; after 15 min, no remaining compound 1 was observed. The reaction was concentrated under reduced pressure, diluted with ethyl acetate (approximately 125 mL), and the organic phase was extracted with 1 M HCl (2 × 50 mL), 1 × dH2O (1 × 50 mL), saturated NaHCO3 (3 × 50 mL), and brine (25 mL). Both the acidic and basic aqueous layers were washed with 25 mL of EtOAc. All organics were then pooled, dried over MgSO4, filtered, and concentrated to give a red oil. The residue was dissolved in a minimal amount of dichloromethane (approximately 10 mL) and loaded onto a Biotage® SNAP Ultra 360 g silica gel column (Isolera™ Flash System; Biotage AB, Sweden) for purification (20–100% EtOAc in hexanes over 10 column volumes). Fractions containing pure product were pooled, and 7.9 g of a foamy white solid was recovered. The impure fractions were subjected to a second purification on a Biotage® SNAP Ultra 100 g silica gel column and pooled with the pure product to recover a white foamy solid (8.390 g, 88.3%). MS m / z found=634.7 (M+1).

[0328] D. (2R,3R)-3-((S)-1-((3R,4S,5S)-4-((S)-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-N,3-dimethylbutanamido)-3-methoxy-5-methylheptanoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoic acid (Compound 5) TIFF2025129192000064.tif26164

[0329] To a stirred solution of compound 4 (8.390 g, 13.24 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (158 mL) was added dHO (39.7 mL) and lithium hydroxide monohydrate (1 M in HO, 39.7 mL, 3 equiv.). The reaction was stirred at 4 °C and monitored by HPLC-MS for consumption of starting material, which took 3 days until only traces of compound 4 remained. Over the course of the reaction, a small proportion of a new product was formed, corresponding to the loss of methanol (β-loss, <2%), in addition to the desired material. The reaction was acidified by the addition of 1 M aqueous HCl (50 mL) and concentrated under reduced pressure to remove dioxane. The remaining reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (4 × 50 mL), and the organic phases were pooled, washed with brine (15 mL + 2 mL of 2 M HCl), dried over MgSO, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a pale oil. The oil was redissolved in diethyl ether (approximately 50 mL) and concentrated under reduced pressure (three times) to aid in the removal of residual dioxane, affording the title product as a thick oil (7.81 g, 97% yield, containing some residual dioxane and compound 4). MS m / z found = 606.7 (M+1).

[0330] E. Benzyl ((S)-1-(((3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-((S)-2-((1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-((4-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetamido)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl)(methyl)amino)-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate (Compound 7) TIFF2025129192000065.tif26165

[0331] Compound 6 was prepared as described in International Patent Application Publication No. WO2016 / 041082.

[0332] To a stirred solution of compound 5 (7.12 g, 11.754 mmol) in dichloromethane (20 mL), 2,2,2-trifluoro-N-(4-sulfamoylphenyl)acetamide (compound 6, 4.095 g, 1.3 equiv., dissolved in 3 mL of DMF), N,N-dimethylpyridine (1.867 g, 1.3 equiv.), and N,N-dimethylformamide (1.5 mL) were added, producing a pale yellow suspension. Addition of an additional 5 mL of DMF did not clear the solution. N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDCI) (2.817 g, 1.25 equiv.) was added in one portion, and the reaction was monitored by HPLC-MS. After 48 h, the reaction had stopped proceeding, and an additional 400 mg of EDCI was added. After 18 h, no remaining starting material was observed, and the reaction was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a yellow oil. The oil was dissolved in ethyl acetate (ca. 150 mL) and 1 M HCl (20 mL), and the organic phase was washed with cold 2 M HCl (2 × 10 mL), saturated NaHCO (1 × 10 mL), and brine (20 mL + 5 mL of 2 M HCl). The acidic and basic aqueous fractions were extracted with EtOAc (1 × 20 mL), and all organic fractions were pooled, dried over MgSO, and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude oily solid (13 g). The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (ca. 10 mL) and loaded onto a Biotage® SNAP Ultra 360 g silica gel column and purified with a gradient of 10–100% EtOAc (2% AcOH) in hexanes over 12 column volumes, followed by a three-column-volume plateau at 50% EtOAc. Fractions containing pure product were pooled, concentrated under reduced pressure, dissolved, and concentrated from toluene (2 × 10 mL) and diethyl ether (2 × 10 mL) to give 7.1 g of the desired product as a white foamy solid. Impure fractions were repeatedly purified using a Biotage® SNAP Ultra 100 g silica gel column on an Isolera™ instrument under shallower gradient conditions. All pure fractions were pooled, and the pure product was recovered as a white foamy solid (8.60 g, 86%). MS m / z found = 856.7 (M+1).

[0333] F. (S)-2-Amino-N-((3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-((S)-2-((1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-((4-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetamido)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl)-N,3-dimethylbutanamide (Compound 7a) TIFF2025129192000066.tif23165

[0334] Compound 7 (3.71 g, 4.33 mmol) was dissolved in 10% N,N-dimethylformamide in ethyl acetate (30 mL) in a round-bottom flask equipped with a magnetic stirrer and a three-way gas line adapter. The vessel was evacuated under reduced pressure twice and backfilled with nitrogen. 10% palladium on carbon (0.461 g, 0.1 equiv.) was added in one portion, a three-way adapter was attached to the flask, a hydrogen balloon was attached to the adapter, and the vessel was evacuated under reduced pressure twice and backfilled with hydrogen. The reaction was stirred for 2 days, during which time the hydrogen balloon was refilled occasionally. After approximately 48 h, HPLC-MS analysis indicated no starting material remained. The reaction was diluted with methanol (20 mL) and filtered through a plug of Celite. The Celite was washed with methanol (2 × 50 mL). All filtrates were pooled and concentrated under reduced pressure to dissolve the resulting oil, which was concentrated from dichloromethane. After drying under vacuum, the title compound was isolated as a colorless powder (3.10 g, 99%). MS m / z found = 722.6 (M+1).

[0335] G. (S)-2-((S)-2-(dimethylamino)-3-methylbutanamide)-N-((3R,4S,5S)-3-methoxy-1-((S)-2-((1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-((4-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetamido)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl)-N,3-dimethylbutanamide (Compound 8) TIFF2025129192000067.tif23165

[0336] To a stirred solution of N,N-(L)-dimethylvaline (1.696 g, 9.35 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (10 mL) was added HATU (3.216 g, 8.46 mmol) and diisopropylethylamine (3.10 mL, 17.8 mmol). After 5 min, a clear yellow solution resulted. Stirring was continued for an additional 10 min, and then compound 7a (3.213 g, 4.45 mmol) was added in one portion. After stirring for an additional 1 h, HPLC-MS indicated that traces of compound 7a remained, and the reaction was at 16 h. The reaction was then concentrated under reduced pressure, diluted with ethyl acetate (120 mL) and 40 mL of 1:1 NaHCO3 (saturated):5% LiCl, and transferred to a separatory funnel. The aqueous layer was removed, and the organic phase was washed with LiCl (1 × 20 mL) and NaHCO3 (saturated, 2 × 20 mL). The aqueous layers were pooled and extracted with EtOAc (3 × 50 mL). The organic layers were pooled, washed with brine (1 × 20 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated to a DMF-containing oil, which was then concentrated via rotary evaporation to remove residual DMF, yielding 7 g of a straw-colored crude oil. The oil was dissolved in a minimal amount of 10% methanol in dichloromethane (approximately 11 mL) and loaded onto a Biotage® SNAP Ultra 360 g silica gel column for purification (2–20% MeOH in CHCl over 15 column volumes, approximately 10–13% elution product). Fractions containing the desired product were pooled and concentrated under reduced pressure to yield the title compound as a colorless foam. Impure fractions were combined, evaporated, and subjected to repeated purification on a Biotage® SNAP Ultra 100 g silica gel column on an Isolea™ instrument, which, combined with the pure product from the first column, yielded 3.78 g of a colorless foamy solid. MS m / z found = 850.6 (M+1).

[0337] H. (S)—N-((3R,4S,5R)-1-((S)-2-((1R,2R)-3-((4-aminophenyl)sulfonamido)-1-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxopropyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-oxoheptan-4-yl)-2-((S)-2-(dimethylamino)-3-methylbutanamide)-N,3-dimethylbutanamide (Compound 9) TIFF2025129192000068.tif23165

[0338] To a stirred solution of compound 8 (0.980 g, 1.154 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL) was added water (3.5 mL) and 1 M lithium hydroxide monohydrate (3 equivalents, 3.46 mL). The resulting light suspension was stirred at 4 °C and monitored for consumption of the starting material by HPLC-MS. Upon completion of the conversion (approximately 5 days), the reaction was neutralized with 3.46 mL of 1 M HCl and concentrated under reduced pressure to remove dioxane. The resulting aqueous phase was diluted with 60 mL of EtOAc and 5 mL of brine, then extracted with ethyl acetate (2 × 30 mL). The organic fractions were pooled, dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and evaporated to give the title compound as a light brown solid (0.930 g). R f = 0.5 (8% MeOH in CH2Cl2). MS m / z found = 753.7 (M+1).

[0339] I. 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl 3-(2-(2-(2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)propanoate (Compound 15) TIFF2025129192000069.tif27128

[0340] In a dry 50 mL conical flask, 3-(2-(2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)propanoic acid (compound 14, 1.000 g, 4.52 mmol) and maleic anhydride (0.443 g, 4.52 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide (5 mL). The reaction was stirred under N at room temperature for 6 hours, at which point it was cooled to 0 °C and cyn-collidine (1.263 mL, 2.1 equiv.) was added dropwise. In a separate dry 50 mL conical flask, tetrafluorophenol (3.002 g, 4 equiv.) was dissolved in anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide (10 mL). The flask was cooled to 0 °C in an ice bath and trifluoroacetic anhydride (2.548 mL, 4 equiv.) was added dropwise. The flask was stirred for 15 minutes, at which point cyn-collidine (2.407 mL, 4 equiv.) was added dropwise. The flask was stirred for an additional 15 minutes, and then the contents were added dropwise to the first flask via syringe. The reaction was allowed to warm to room temperature and continued stirring under N2. The reaction was monitored by HPLC-MS for consumption of starting material. After 6 days, the reaction was complete with the complete consumption of 14, leaving only 15 and a small amount (approximately 5%) of the bis-TFP maleamide intermediate. The reaction was transferred to a separatory funnel, diluted with diethyl ether (75 mL), and washed with 5% LiCl (1 × 20 mL), 1 M HCl (2 × 20 mL), saturated NaHCO3 (5 × 20 mL), and brine (1 × 20 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and evaporated to give a crude brown oil containing residual DMF. The crude oil was dissolved in 8 mL of 1:1 DMF:HO + 0.1% TFA and loaded onto a 60 g Biotage® SNAP Ultra C18 column (Biotage AB, Uppsala, Sweden) and purified with a linear gradient of ACN / HO + 0.1% TFA from 30 to 100% over 8 column volumes. Pure fractions were pooled, diluted with brine (20 mL), and then extracted with 3 × 50 mL of EtO. The pooled organics were dried over MgSO4, filtered, and evaporated to recover a pale yellow oil (yield 1.34 g, 66%).

[0341] J. tert-Butyl ((S)-1-(((S)-1-((4-(N-((2R,3R)-3-((S)-1-((3R,4S,5S)-4-((S)-2-((dimethylamino)-3-methylbutanamido)-N,3-dimethylbutanamido)-3-methoxy-5-methylheptanoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoyl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)amino)-1-oxo-5-ureidopentan-2-yl)amino)-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate (Compound 12) TIFF2025129192000070.tif78136

[0342] Compound 11 was prepared as described in International Patent Application Publication No. WO2016 / 041082.

[0343] To an empty 25 mL pear-shaped flask were added compound 11 (1.342 g, 3.58 mmol, 3.0 equiv.), 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (0.664 g, 3.46 mmol, 2.9 equiv.), and 7-hydroxyazabenzotriazole (HOAT) (0.472 g, 3.46 mmol, 2.9 equiv.). These solids were dissolved in a mixture of N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL) and dichloromethane (4.5 mL) over 30 minutes at room temperature with stirring. Separately, compound 9 (0.900 g, 1.20 mmol) was dissolved in a mixture of N,N-dimethylformamide (0.2 mL) and dichloromethane (1.8 mL), added to the pear-shaped flask, and rinsed with dichloromethane (1.0 mL). The stirring speed was increased to 1000 rpm to create a vortex. Within 2 minutes of adding compound 9, copper(II) chloride (0.514 g, 3.83 mmol, 3.2 equiv.) was added in one portion through a fine powder funnel directly to the center of the vortex. The pale yellow solution initially became a dark brown suspension, which changed to a dark green suspension over 10 minutes. Completion of the reaction was monitored by HPLC-MS, and no change in reaction progress was observed between samples taken at 30 minutes and 1 hour (approximately 95% completion). The reaction was stirred overnight at room temperature, and then 2-(2-aminoethylamino)ethanol (0.483 mL, 4.781 mmol, 4 equiv.), EtOAc (10 mL), and dH2O (5 mL) were added to the stirred suspension, resulting in a color change to dark blue. The suspension was stirred vigorously for 4 hours as the suspended solids gradually dissolved to form a biphasic mixture. The mixture was transferred to a separatory funnel, diluted with EtOAc (100 mL) and brine (10 mL), and the aqueous layer was extracted with 10% IpOH / EtOAc (4 × 50 mL). The organic layers were pooled, washed with brine (10 mL), dried over NaSO, and evaporated to give a crude faintly blue solid. This crude solid was dissolved in a mixture of methanol (0.5 mL) and dichloromethane (6 mL) and purified on a Biotage® SNAP Ultra 100 g silica gel column (2–20% MeOH in CHCl over 10 column volumes, followed by an 8-column volume plateau of 20% MeOH). The product eluted as a broad peak after 1–2 column volumes at approximately 20% MeOH in CHCl.Fractions containing the desired material were pooled and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound as a white solid (1.105 g, 83%). MS m / z found = 555.9 ((M+2) / 2), 1109.8 (M+1).

[0344] K. (S)-2-((S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanamido)-N-(4-(N-((2R,3R)-3-((S)-1-((3R,4S,5R)-4-((S)-2-(dimethylamino)-3-methylbutanamido)-N,3-dimethylbutanamido)-3-methoxy-5-methylheptanoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoyl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)-5-ureidopentanamide (Compound 13) TIFF2025129192000071.tif87128

[0345] To a solution of compound 12 (0.926 g, 0.834 mmol) was added a mixture of dichloromethane (10 mL) and trifluoroacetic acid (2.0 mL). The reaction was monitored by HPLC-MS for consumption of the starting material (approximately 45 min). The reaction was coevaporated under reduced pressure with acetonitrile (2 × 10 mL) and dichloromethane (2 × 10 mL) to remove excess trifluoroacetic acid. The resulting residue was dissolved in a minimum amount of dichloromethane and methanol (3:1, v / v, approximately 2 mL) and added dropwise via pipette to a stirred solution of diethyl ether (200 mL) and hexane (100 mL), producing a suspension of a pale white solid. The solid was filtered and dried under vacuum to give the title compound as a trifluoroacetic acid salt in the form of a white powder (1.04 g, quantitative yield, including some residual solvent). MS m / z found = 505.8 ((M + 2) / 2).

[0346] L. (S)-N-(4-(N-((2R,3R)-3-((S)-1-((3R,4S,5R)-4-((S)-2-((S)-(dimethylamino)-3-methylbutanamido)-N,3-dimethylbutanamido)-3-methoxy-5-methylheptanoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylpropanoyl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)-2-((S)-1-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-14-isopropyl-12-oxo-3,6,9-trioxa-13-azapentadecanamido)-5-ureidopentanamide (Linker-Toxin 001) TIFF2025129192000072.tif86139

[0347] To a stirred solution of compound 13 (0.722 g, 0.584 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (4 mL) was added compound 15 (0.314 g, 1.2 equiv.) and diisopropylethylamine (0.305 mL, 3.0 equiv.). HPLC-MS analysis after 2 hours indicated no remaining starting material. The reaction was acidified with TFA (300 μL) and then diluted with diH2O + 0.1% TFA (9 mL). The resulting solution was loaded onto a 120 g Biotage® SNAP Ultra C18 column (Biotage, Uppsala, Sweden) and purified with an ACN / H2O + 0.1% TFA gradient: 20–60% ACN over 10 column volumes, 60–100% ACN over 5 column volumes. The product eluted near 40% ACN. Pure fractions identified by LCMS were pooled and lyophilized. A white powder solid was recovered from the freeze-dryer. Repeated lyophilization at a higher concentration (approximately 50 mg / mL in 2:1 HO / ACN) in a vial produced a denser, less aggregated lyophilized solid (754.2 mg, 91%). MS m / z found = 647.4 ((M+2) / 2), 1292.8 (M+1).

[0348] Example 4: Preparation of v10000 conjugated to linker-toxin 001 A solution (138.9 mL) of antibody v10000 (2.0 g) in 10 mM sodium acetate, 9% (w / v) sucrose, pH 4.5, was adjusted to pH 4.5 by adding 200 mM NaHPO, pH 8.9 (15.4 mL). After adding DTPA solution (44 mL in PBS, pH 7.4, final concentration 1.0 mM), reduction of interchain disulfides was initiated by adding 10 mM aqueous TCEP (1.68 mL, 1.05 equiv.). After 90 min at 37 °C, the reaction was cooled on ice and then excess linker-toxin 001 (4.81 mL; 6 equiv.) from a 20 mM DMSO stock solution was added. The conjugation reaction was quenched after 90 min by adding excess 20 mM N-acetylcysteine ​​solution (4.81 mL, 6 equiv.).

[0349] The quenched antibody drug conjugate (ADC) solution was filtered through a Pellicon® XL Ultrafiltration Module (Ultracel® 30 kDa 0.005 m 2 The ADCs were purified on a Millipore Labscale™ Tangential Flow Filtration instrument using a Sigma-Aldrich (Millipore) centrifuge with 9-15 diavolumes of 10 mM sodium acetate, 9% (w / v) sucrose, pH 4.5. The eluted ADCs were sterile filtered (0.22 μm). Small-scale produced ADCs were purified on a 40 KDa MWCO ZEBA™ column (ThermoFisher Scientific, Waltham, MA) preconditioned with either PBS or 10 mM sodium acetate, 9% (w / v) sucrose, pH 4.5.

[0350] After purification, the concentration of ADC was determined by BCA assay with reference to a standard curve generated from v10000. Alternatively, the concentration of ADC was determined by 280 nm (ε = 195065 M -1 cm -1 The concentration was estimated by measuring the absorption at 1000 kJ / cm2.

[0351] A sample of the ADC was evaluated by non-reducing and reducing SDS-PAGE, and no extra bands were observed.

[0352] The antibody and ADC were analyzed by hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) to estimate the drug-antibody ratio (DAR). Chromatography was performed at a flow rate of 1 mL / min (MPA = 1.5 M (NH4)2SO4, 25 mM Na x PO4, and MPB = 75% 25mM Na x PO4, 25% isopropanol) on a Proteomix® HIC ethyl column (7.8 × 50 mm, 5 μm) (Sepax Technologies Inc., Newark, DE) using a gradient of 80 MPA / 20% MPB to 35% MPA / 65% MPB over 13.5 min.

[0353] The average drug-antibody ratio (DAR) of an ADC can vary depending on the number of disulfide bonds released during antibody reduction. A single conjugation reaction resulting in an ADC with a particular average DAR contains a mixture of species. v10000 conjugated to linker-toxin 001 produced a mixture of four species: unconjugated antibody, an ADC with a DAR of 2, an ADC with a DAR of 4, and an ADC with a DAR of 6.

[0354] HIC results showed that the ADC containing v10000 conjugated to linker-toxin 001 had an average DAR of 2.07. The individual contributions of the DAR0, DAR2, DAR4, and DAR6 species to the average DAR of the purified ADC were assessed by integration of the HPLC-HIC chromatograms. Each peak in the HIC chromatogram was isolated by preparative chromatography, and the identity of the peak was verified by LC-MS. The % content of each individual DAR species (as determined by HIC) for each variant is shown in Table G.

[0355] Table G. DAR distribution of ADCs containing V10000 and linker-toxin 001 TIFF2025129192000073.tif49128

[0356] Sequence information SEQUENCE LISTING <110> ZYMEWORKS BC INC. <120> METHODS OF USING A BISPECIFIC ANTIGEN-BINDING CONSTRUCT TARGETING HER2 FOR THE TREATMENT OF BILIARY TRACT CANCERS <160> 72 <170> PatentIn version 3.5 <210> 1 <211> 607 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> HER2 <400> 1 Thr Gln Val Cys Thr Gly Thr Asp Met Lys Leu Arg Leu Pro Ala Ser 1 5 10 15 Pro Glu Thr His Leu Asp Met Leu Arg His Leu Tyr Gln Gly Cys Gln 20 25 30 Val Val Gln Gly Asn Leu Glu Leu Thr Tyr Leu Pro Thr Asn Ala Ser 35 40 45 Leu Ser Phe Leu Gln Asp Ile Gln Glu Val Gln Gly Tyr Val Leu Ile 50 55 60 Ala His Asn Gln Val Arg Gln Val Pro Leu Gln Arg Leu Arg Ile Val 65 70 75 80 Arg Gly Thr Gln Leu Phe Glu Asp Asn Tyr Ala Leu Ala Val Leu Asp 85 90 95 Asn Gly Asp Pro Leu Asn Asn Thr Thr Pro Val Thr Gly Ala Ser Pro 100 105 110 Gly Gly Leu Arg Glu Leu Gln Leu Arg Ser Leu Thr Glu Ile Leu Lys 115 120 125 Gly Gly Val Leu Ile Gln Arg Asn Pro Gln Leu Cys Tyr Gln Asp Thr 130 135 140 Ile Leu Trp Lys Asp Ile Phe His Lys Asn Asn Gln Leu Ala Leu Thr 145 150 155 160 Leu Ile Asp Thr Asn Arg Ser Arg Ala Cys His Pro Cys Ser Pro Met 165 170 175 Cys Lys Gly Ser Arg Cys Trp Gly Glu Ser Ser Glu Asp Cys Gln Ser 180 185 190 Leu Thr Arg Thr Val Cys Ala Gly Gly Cys Ala Arg Cys Lys Gly Pro 195 200 205 Leu Pro Thr Asp Cys Cys His Glu Gln Cys Ala Ala Gly Cys Thr Gly 210 215 220 Pro Lys His Ser Asp Cys Leu Ala Cys Leu His Phe Asn His Ser Gly 225 230 235 240 Ile Cys Glu Leu His Cys Pro Ala Leu Val Thr Tyr Asn Thr Asp Thr 245 250 255 Phe Glu Ser Met Pro Asn Pro Glu Gly Arg Tyr Thr Phe Gly Ala Ser 260 265 270 Cys Val Thr Ala Cys Pro Tyr Asn Tyr Leu Ser Thr Asp Val Gly Ser 275 280 285 Cys Thr Leu Val Cys Pro Leu His Asn Gln Glu Val Thr Ala Glu Asp 290 295 300 Gly Thr Gln Arg Cys Glu Lys Cys Ser Lys Pro Cys Ala Arg Val Cys 305 310 315 320 Tyr Gly Leu Gly Met Glu His Leu Arg Glu Val Arg Ala Val Thr Ser 325 330 335 Ala Asn Ile Gln Glu Phe Ala Gly Cys Lys Lys Ile Phe Gly Ser Leu 340 345 350 Ala Phe Leu Pro Glu Ser Phe Asp Gly Asp Pro Ala Ser Asn Thr Ala 355 360 365 Pro Leu Gln Pro Glu Gln Leu Gln Val Phe Glu Thr Leu Glu Glu Ile 370 375 380 Thr Gly Tyr Leu Tyr Ile Ser Ala Trp Pro Asp Ser Leu Pro Asp Leu 385 390 395 400 Ser Val Phe Gln Asn Leu Gln Val Ile Arg Gly Arg Ile Leu His Asn 405 410 415 Gly Ala Tyr Ser Leu Thr Leu Gln Gly Leu Gly Ile Ser Trp Leu Gly 420 425 430 Leu Arg Ser Leu Arg Glu Leu Gly Ser Gly Leu Ala Leu Ile His His 435 440 445 Asn Thr His Leu Cys Phe Val His Thr Val Pro Trp Asp Gln Leu Phe 450 455 460 Arg Asn Pro His Gln Ala Leu Leu His Thr Ala Asn Arg Pro Glu Asp 465 470 475 480 Glu Cys Val Gly Glu Gly Leu Ala Cys His Gln Leu Cys Ala Arg Gly 485 490 495 His Cys Trp Gly Pro Gly Pro Thr Gln Cys Val Asn Cys Ser Gln Phe 500 505 510 Leu Arg Gly Gln Glu Cys Val Glu Glu Cys Arg Val Leu Gln Gly Leu 515 520 525 Pro Arg Glu Tyr Val Asn Ala Arg His Cys Leu Pro Cys His Pro Glu 530 535 540 Cys Gln Pro Gln Asn Gly Ser Val Thr Cys Phe Gly Pro Glu Ala Asp 545 550 555 560 Gln Cys Val Ala Cys Ala His Tyr Lys Asp Pro Pro Phe Cys Val Ala 565 570 575 Arg Cys Pro Ser Gly Val Lys Pro Asp Leu Ser Tyr Met Pro Ile Trp 580 585 590 Lys Phe Pro Asp Glu Glu Gly Ala Cys Gln Pro Cys Pro Ile Asn 595 600 605 <210> 2 <211> 217 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> Human IgG1 Fc <400> 2 Ala Pro Glu Leu Leu Gly Gly Pro Ser Val Phe Leu Phe Pro Pro Lys 1 5 10 15 Pro Lys Asp Thr Leu Met Ile Ser Arg Thr Pro Glu Val Thr Cys Val 20 25 30 Val Val Asp Val Ser His Glu Asp Pro Glu Val Lys Phe Asn Trp Tyr 35 40 45 Val Asp Gly Val Glu Val His Asn Ala Lys Thr Lys Pro Arg Glu Glu 50 55 60 Gln Tyr Asn Ser Thr Tyr Arg Val Val Ser Val Leu Thr Val Leu His 65 70 75 80 Gln Asp Trp Leu Asn Gly Lys Glu Tyr Lys Cys Lys Val Ser Asn Lys 85 90 95 Ala Leu Pro Ala Pro Ile Glu Lys Thr Ile Ser Lys Ala Lys Gly Gln 100 105 110 Pro Arg Glu Pro Gln Val Tyr Thr Leu Pro Pro Ser Arg Asp Glu Leu 115 120 125 Thr Lys Asn Gln Val Ser Leu Thr Cys Leu Val Lys Gly Phe Tyr Pro 130 135 140 Ser Asp Ile Ala Val Glu Trp Glu Ser Asn Gly Gln Pro Glu Asn Asn 145 150 155 160 Tyr Lys Thr Thr Pro Pro Val Leu Asp Ser Asp Gly Ser Phe Phe Leu 165 170 175 Tyr Ser Lys Leu Thr Val Asp Lys Ser Arg Trp Gln Gln Gly Asn Val 180 185 190 Phe Ser Cys Ser Val Met His Glu Ala Leu His Asn His Tyr Thr Gln 195 200 205 Lys Ser Leu Ser Leu Ser Pro Gly Lys 210 215 <210> 3 <211> 448 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 3468 Full <400> 3 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Thr Phe Thr Asp Tyr 20 25 30 Thr Met Asp Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Ala Asp Val Asn Pro Asn Ser Gly Gly Ser Ile Tyr Asn Gln Arg Phe 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Leu Ser Val Asp Arg Ser Lys Asn Thr Leu Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 100 105 110 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser Ala Ser Thr Lys Gly Pro Ser Val Phe 115 120 125 Pro Leu Ala Pro Ser Ser Lys Ser Thr Ser Gly Gly Thr Ala Ala Leu 130 135 140 Gly Cys Leu Val Lys Gly Tyr Phe Pro Glu Pro Val Thr Val Ser Trp 145 150 155 160 Asn Ser Gly Ala Leu Thr Ser Gly Val His Thr Phe Pro Ala Val Leu 165 170 175 Lys Ser Ser Gly Leu Tyr Ser Leu Ser Ser Val Val Thr Val Pro Ser 180 185 190 Ser Ser Leu Gly Thr Gln Thr Tyr Ile Cys Asn Val Asn His Lys Pro 195 200 205 Ser Asn Thr Lys Val Asp Lys Lys Val Glu Pro Lys Ser Cys Asp Lys 210 215 220 Thr His Thr Cys Pro Pro Cys Pro Ala Pro Glu Leu Leu Gly Gly Pro 225 230 235 240 Ser Val Phe Leu Phe Pro Pro Lys Pro Lys Asp Thr Leu Met Ile Ser 245 250 255 Arg Thr Pro Glu Val Thr Cys Val Val Val Asp Val Ser His Glu Asp 260 265 270 Pro Glu Val Lys Phe Asn Trp Tyr Val Asp Gly Val Glu Val His Asn 275 280 285 Ala Lys Thr Lys Pro Arg Glu Glu Gln Tyr Asn Ser Thr Tyr Arg Val 290 295 300 Val Ser Val Leu Thr Val Leu His Gln Asp Trp Leu Asn Gly Lys Glu 305 310 315 320 Tyr Lys Cys Lys Val Ser Asn Lys Ala Leu Pro Ala Pro Ile Glu Lys 325 330 335 Thr Ile Ser Lys Ala Lys Gly Gln Pro Arg Glu Pro Gln Val Tyr Val 340 345 350 Leu Pro Pro Ser Arg Asp Glu Leu Thr Lys Asn Gln Val Ser Leu Leu 355 360 365 Cys Leu Val Lys Gly Phe Tyr Pro Ser Asp Ile Ala Val Glu Trp Glu 370 375 380 Ser Asn Gly Gln Pro Glu Asn Asn Tyr Leu Thr Trp Pro Pro Val Leu 385 390 395 400 Asp Ser Asp Gly Ser Phe Phe Leu Tyr Ser Lys Leu Thr Val Asp Lys 405 410 415 Ser Arg Trp Gln Gln Gly Asn Val Phe Ser Cys Ser Val Met His Glu 420 425 430 Ala Leu His Asn His Tyr Thr Gln Lys Ser Leu Ser Leu Ser Pro Gly 435 440 445 <210> 4 <211> 1344 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 3468 Full <400> 4 gaagtgcagc tggtcgaatc tggaggagga ctggtgcagc caggagggtc cctgcgcctg 60 tcttgcgccg ctagtggctt cacttttacc gactacacca tggattgggt gcgacaggca 120 cctggaaagg gcctggagtg ggtcgccgat gtgaacccaa atagcggagg ctccatctac 180 aaccagcggt tcaagggccg gttcaccctg tcagtggacc ggagcaaaaa caccctgtat 240 ctgcagatga atagcctgcg agccgaagat actgctgtgt actattgcgc ccggaatctg 300 gggccctcct tctactttga ctattggggg cagggaactc tggtcaccgt gagctccgcc 360 tccaccaagg gaccttctgt gttcccactg gctccctcta gtaaatccac atctggggga 420 actgcagccc tgggctgtct ggtgaagggc tacttcccag agcccgtcac agtgtcttgg 480 aacagtggcg ctctgacttc tggggtccac acctttcctg cagtgctgaa gtcaagcggg 540 ctgtacagcc tgtcctctgt ggtcaccgtg ccaagttcaa gcctgggaac acagacttat 600 atctgcaacg tgaatcacaa gccatccaat acaaaagtcg acaagaaagt ggaacccaag 660 tcttgtgata aaacccatac atgcccccct tgtcctgcac cagagctgct gggaggacca 720 agcgtgttcc tgtttccacc caagcctaaa gatacactga tgattagtag gaccccagaa 780 gtcacatgcg tggtcgtgga cgtgagccac gaggaccccg aagtcaagtt taactggtac 840 gtggacggcg tcgaggtgca taatgccaag actaaaccca gggaggaaca gtacaacagt 900 acctatcgcg tcgtgtcagt cctgacagtg ctgcatcagg attggctgaa cgggaaagag 960 tataagtgca aagtgagcaa taaggctctg cccgcaccta tcgagaaaac aatttccaag 1020 gcaaaaggac agcctagaga accacaggtg tacgtgctgc ctccatcaag ggatgagctg 1080 acaaagaacc aggtcagcct gctgtgtctg gtgaaaggat tctatccctc tgacattgct 1140 gtggagtggg aaagtaatgg ccagcctgag aacaattacc tgacctggcc ccctgtgctg 1200 gactcagatg gcagcttctt tctgtatagc aagctgaccg tcgacaaatc ccggtggcag 1260 caggggaatg tgtttagttg ttcagtcatg cacgaggcac tgcacaacca ttacacccag 1320 aagtcactgt cactgtcacc aggg 1344 <210> 5 <211> 119 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 3468 VH <400> 5 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Thr Phe Thr Asp Tyr 20 25 30 Thr Met Asp Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Ala Asp Val Asn Pro Asn Ser Gly Gly Ser Ile Tyr Asn Gln Arg Phe 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Leu Ser Val Asp Arg Ser Lys Asn Thr Leu Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 100 105 110 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser 115 <210> 6 <211> 8 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 3057,3317 CDRH1, H2 clone 3468,3041 CDRH1 <400> 6 Gly Phe Thr Phe Thr Asp Tyr Thr 1 5 <210> 7 <211> 12 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 3057,3317 CDRH3, H2 clone 3468,3041 CDRH3 <400> 7 Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr 1 5 10 <210> 8 <211> 8 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 3057,3317 CDRH2, H2 clone 3468,3041 CDRH2 <400> 8 Val Asn Pro Asn Ser Gly Gly Ser 1 5 <210> 9 <211> 214 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L2 clone 1811 Full <400> 9 Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Lys Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Ser Ile Gly 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Tyr Arg Tyr Thr Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Gly Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln Tyr Tyr Ile Tyr Pro Tyr 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys Arg Thr Val Ala Ala 100 105 110 Pro Ser Val Phe Ile Phe Pro Pro Ser Asp Glu Gln Leu Lys Ser Gly 115 120 125 Thr Ala Ser Val Val Cys Leu Leu Asn Asn Phe Tyr Pro Arg Glu Ala 130 135 140 Lys Val Gln Trp Lys Val Asp Asn Ala Leu Gln Ser Gly Asn Ser Gln 145 150 155 160 Glu Ser Val Thr Glu Gln Asp Ser Lys Asp Ser Thr Tyr Ser Leu Ser 165 170 175 Ser Thr Leu Thr Leu Ser Lys Ala Asp Tyr Glu Lys His Lys Val Tyr 180 185 190 Ala Cys Glu Val Thr His Gln Gly Leu Ser Ser Pro Val Thr Lys Ser 195 200 205 Phe Asn Arg Gly Glu Cys 210 <210> 10 <211> 642 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L2 Clone 1811 Full <400> 10 gatattcaga tgacccagtc cccaagctcc ctgagtgcct cagtgggcga ccgagtcacc 60 atcacatgca aggctccca ggatgtgtct attggagtcg catggtacca gcagaagcca 120 ggcaagcac ccaagctgct gatctatagc gcctcctacc ggtataccgg cgtgccctct 180 agattctctg gcagtgggtc aggaacagac tttactctga ccatctctag tctgcagcct 240 gaggatttcg ctacctacta ttgccagcag tactatatct acccatatac ctttggccag 300 gggacaaaag tggagatcaa gaggactgtg gccgctccct ccgtcttcat ttttccccct 360 tctgacgaac agctgaaaag tggcacagcc agcgtggtct gtctgctgaa caatttctac 420 cctcgcgaag ccaaagtgca gtggaaggtc gataacgctc tgcagagcgg caacagccag 480 gagtctgtga ctgaacagga cagtaaagat tcaacctata gcctgtcaag cacactgact 540 ctgagcaagg cagactacga gaagcacaaa gtgtatgcct gcgaagtcac acatcagggg 600 ctgtcctctc ctgtgactaa gagctttaac agaggagagt gt 642 <210> 11 <211> 107 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L2 clone 1811 VL <400> 11 Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Lys Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Ser Ile Gly 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Tyr Arg Tyr Thr Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Gly Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln Tyr Tyr Ile Tyr Pro Tyr 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys 100 105 <210> 12 <211> 6 <212> PRT <213> Artificial sequence <220> <223> L2 clones 1811, 3904 CDRL1 and H1 clone 3317 CDRL1 <400> 12 Gln Asp Val Ser Ile Gly 1 5 <210> 13 <211> 9 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L3 clones 1811, 3904 CDRL3 and H1 clone 3317 CDRL3 <400> 13 Gln Gln Tyr Tyr Ile Tyr Pro Tyr Thr 1 5 <210> 14 <211> 3 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L2 clones 1811, 3904 CDRL2 and H1 clone 3317 CDRL2 <400> 14 Ser Ala Ser 1 <210> 15 <211> 222 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 5034 Full <400> 15 Asp Tyr Lys Asp Asp Asp Asp Lys Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro 1 5 10 15 Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Arg 20 25 30 Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Asn Thr Ala Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro 35 40 45 Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile Tyr Ser Ala Ser Phe Leu Tyr Ser 50 55 60 Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly Ser Arg Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr 65 70 75 80 Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Gln Gln His Tyr Thr Thr Pro Pro Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val 100 105 110 Glu Ile Lys Arg Thr Val Ala Ala Pro Ser Val Phe Ile Phe Pro Pro 115 120 125 Ser Asp Glu Arg Leu Lys Ser Gly Thr Ala Ser Val Val Cys Leu Leu 130 135 140 Asn Asn Phe Tyr Pro Arg Glu Ala Lys Val Gln Trp Lys Val Asp Asn 145 150 155 160 Ala Leu Gln Ser Gly Asn Ser Gln Glu Ser Val Thr Glu Gln Asp Ser 165 170 175 Lys Asp Ser Thr Tyr Ser Leu Ser Ser Thr Leu Thr Leu Ser Lys Ala 180 185 190 Asp Tyr Glu Lys His Lys Val Tyr Ala Cys Glu Val Thr His Gln Gly 195 200 205 Leu Ser Ser Pro Val Thr Lys Ser Phe Asn Arg Gly Glu Cys 210 215 220 <210> 16 <211> 666 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 5034 Full <400> 16 gactacaaag acgacgatga caaagatatc cagatgaccc agtcccctag ctccctgtcc 60 gcttctgtgg gcgatagggt cactattacc tgccgcgcat ctcaggacgt gaacaccgca 120 gtcgcctggt accagcagaa gcctgggaaa gctccaaagc tgctgatcta cagtgcatca 180 ttcctgtatt caggagtgcc cagccggttt agcggcagca gatctggcac cgatttcaca 240 ctgactattt ctagtctgca gcctgaggac tttgccacat actattgcca gcagcactat 300 accacacccc ctactttcgg ccaggggacc aaagtggaga tcaagcgaac tgtggccgct 360 ccaagtgtct tcatttttcc acccagcgat gaaagactga agtccggcac agcttctgtg 420 gtctgtctgc tgaacaattt ttaccccaga gaggccaaag tgcagtggaa ggtcgacaac 480 gctctgcaga gtggcaacag ccaggagagc gtgacagaac aggattccaa agactctact 540 tatagtctgt caagcaccct gacactgagc aaggcagact acgaaaagca taaagtgtat 600 gcctgtgagg tcacacatca ggggctgtca tcaccagtca ccaaatcatt caatcggggg 660 gagtgc 666 <210> 17 <211> 107 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 5034 VL <400> 17 Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Arg Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Asn Thr Ala 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Phe Leu Tyr Ser Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Arg Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln His Tyr Thr Thr Pro Pro 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys 100 105 <210> 18 <211> 222 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 cone 5037 Full <400> 18 Asp Tyr Lys Asp Asp Asp Asp Lys Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro 1 5 10 15 Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Arg 20 25 30 Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Asn Thr Ala Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro 35 40 45 Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile Tyr Ser Ala Ser Phe Leu Tyr Ser 50 55 60 Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly Ser Arg Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr 65 70 75 80 Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Gln Gln His Tyr Thr Thr Pro Pro Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val 100 105 110 Glu Ile Lys Arg Thr Val Ala Ala Pro Ser Val Phe Ile Phe Pro Pro 115 120 125 Ser Asp Glu Arg Leu Lys Ser Gly Thr Ala Ser Val Val Cys Leu Leu 130 135 140 Asn Asn Phe Tyr Pro Arg Glu Ala Lys Val Gln Trp Lys Val Asp Asn 145 150 155 160 Only Leu Gln Ser Gly Asn Ser Lys Glu Ser Val Thr Glu Gln Asp Ser 165 170 175 Lys Asp Ser Thr Tyr Ser Leu Ser Arg Ser Leu Ser Leu Ser Lys Ala 180 185 190 Asp Tyr Glu Lys Lys Val Tyr Ala Cys Glu Val Thr His Gln Gly 195 200 205 Leu Ser Ser Pro Val Thr Lys Ser Phe Asn Arg Gly Glu Cys 210 215 220 <210> 19 <211> 666 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 5037 Full <400> 19 gactacaaag acgacgatga gaacatac cagatgaccc agtcccctag ctccctgtcc 60 gcttctgtgg gcgatagggt cactattacc tgccgcgcat ctcaggacgt gaacaccgca 120 gtcgcctggt accagcagaa gcctgggaaa gctccaagc tgctgatcta cagtgcatca 180 ttcctgtatt caggagtgcc cagccggtttt agcggcagca gatctggcac cgatttcaca 240 ctgactattt ctagtctgca gcctgaggac ttgccacat actattgcca gcagcactat 300 accacacccc ctactttcgg aaagtggaga tcaggcgac tgtggccgct 360 ccaagtgtct tcattttcc acccagcgat gaaagactga agtccggcac agctctgtg 420 gtctgtctgc tgaacaattt ttaccccaga gaggccaag tgcagtggaa ggtcgacaac 480 gctctgcaga gtggcacag caaggagagc gtgacagac aggattccaa agactctact 540 tatagtctgt caagcagact xactgagc aaggcagact acgaaagca taagtgtat 600 gcctgtgagg ggggctgtca box 660 gagtgc 666 <210> 20 <211> 107 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 5037 VL <400> 20 Asp With Gln Met Thr Gln Serving Pro Serving Leu Serving Ala Serving Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Is Thr Is Thr Cys Arg Is Only Gln Asp Is Only Thr 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Phe Leu Tyr Ser Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Arg Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln His Tyr Thr Thr Pro Pro 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys 100 105 <210> 21 <211> 6 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 5037 CDRL1 <400> 21 Gln Asp Val Asn Thr Ala 1 5 <210> 22 <211> 9 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 5037 CDRL3 <400> 22 Gln Gln His Tyr Thr Thr Pro Pro Thr 1 5 <210> 23 <211> 3 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 5037 CDRL2 <400> 23 Ser Ala Ser 1 <210> 24 <211> 214 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 3382 Full <400> 24 Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Lys Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Ser Ile Gly 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Tyr Arg Tyr Thr Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Gly Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln Tyr Tyr Ile Tyr Pro Ala 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys Arg Thr Val Ala Ala 100 105 110 Pro Ser Val Phe Ile Phe Pro Pro Ser Asp Glu Gln Leu Lys Ser Gly 115 120 125 Thr Ala Ser Val Val Cys Leu Leu Asn Asn Phe Tyr Pro Arg Glu Ala 130 135 140 Lys Val Gln Trp Lys Val Asp Asn Ala Leu Gln Ser Gly Asn Ser Gln 145 150 155 160 Glu Ser Val Thr Glu Gln Asp Ser Lys Asp Ser Thr Tyr Ser Leu Ser 165 170 175 Ser Thr Leu Thr Leu Ser Lys Ala Asp Tyr Glu Lys His Lys Val Tyr 180 185 190 Ala Cys Glu Val Thr His Gln Gly Leu Ser Ser Pro Val Thr Lys Ser 195 200 205 Phe Asn Arg Gly Glu Cys 210 <210> 25 <211> 642 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 3382 Full <400> 25 gatattcaga tgacccagtc cccaagctcc ctgagtgcct cagtgggcga ccgagtcacc 60 atcacatgca aggcttccca ggatgtgtct attggagtcg catggtacca gcagaagcca 120 ggcaaagcac ccaagctgct gatctatac gcctcctacc ggtataccgg cgtgccctct 180 agattctctg gcagtgggtc aggaacagac tttactctga ccatctctag tctgcagcct 240 gaggattcg ctacctacta ttgccagcag tactatatct acccagccac cttttggccag 300 gggacaaaag tggagatcaa gaggactgtg gccgctccct ccgtcttcat ttttccccct 360 tctgacgaac agctgaaaag tggcacagcc agcgtggtct gtctgctgaa caatttctac 420 cctcgcgaag ccaaagtgca gtggaaggtc gataacgctc tgcagagcgg caacagccag 480 gagtctgtga ctgaacagga cagtaaagat tcaacctata gcctgtcaag cacactgact 540 ctgagcaagg cagactacga gaagcacaaa gtgtatgcct gcgaagtcac acatcagggg 600 ctgtcctctc ctgtgactaa gagctttaac agaggagagt gt 642 <210> 26 <211> 107 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 3382 VL <400> 26 Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Lys Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Ser Ile Gly 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Tyr Arg Tyr Thr Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Gly Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln Tyr Tyr Ile Tyr Pro Ala 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys 100 105 <210> 27 <211> 6 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 3382 CDRL1 <400> 27 Gln Asp Val Ser Ile Gly 1 5 <210> 28 <211> 9 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 3382 CDRL3 <400> 28 Gln Gln Tyr Tyr Ile Tyr Pro Ala Thr 1 5 <210> 29 <211> 3 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L1 clone 3382 CDRL2 <400> 29 Ser Ala Ser 1 <210> 30 <211> 449 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 5065 Full <400> 30 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Asn Ile Lys Asp Thr 20 25 30 Tyr Ile His Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Ala Arg Ile Tyr Pro Thr Asn Gly Tyr Thr Arg Tyr Ala Asp Ser Val 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Ile Ser Ala Asp Thr Ser Lys Asn Thr Ala Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ser Arg Trp Gly Gly Asp Gly Phe Tyr Ala Met Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln 100 105 110 Gly Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser Ala Ser Thr Lys Gly Pro Ser Val 115 120 125 Phe Pro Leu Ala Pro Ser Ser Lys Ser Thr Ser Gly Gly Thr Ala Ala 130 135 140 Leu Gly Cys Glu Val Thr Asp Tyr Phe Pro Glu Pro Val Thr Val Ser 145 150 155 160 Trp Asn Ser Gly Ala Leu Thr Ser Gly Val His Thr Phe Pro Ala Val 165 170 175 Leu Gln Ser Ser Gly Leu Tyr Ser Leu Ser Ser Val Val Thr Val Pro 180 185 190 Ser Ser Ser Leu Gly Thr Gln Thr Tyr Ile Cys Asn Val Asn His Lys 195 200 205 Pro Ser Asn Thr Lys Val Asp Lys Lys Val Glu Pro Lys Ser Cys Asp 210 215 220 Lys Thr His Thr Cys Pro Pro Cys Pro Ala Pro Glu Leu Leu Gly Gly 225 230 235 240 Pro Ser Val Phe Leu Phe Pro Pro Lys Pro Lys Asp Thr Leu Met Ile 245 250 255 Ser Arg Thr Pro Glu Val Thr Cys Val Val Val Asp Val Ser His Glu 260 265 270 Asp Pro Glu Val Lys Phe Asn Trp Tyr Val Asp Gly Val Glu Val His 275 280 285 Asn Ala Lys Thr Lys Pro Arg Glu Glu Gln Tyr Asn Ser Thr Tyr Arg 290 295 300 Val Val Ser Val Leu Thr Val Leu His Gln Asp Trp Leu Asn Gly Lys 305 310 315 320 Glu Tyr Lys Cys Lys Val Ser Asn Lys Ala Leu Pro Ala Pro Ile Glu 325 330 335 Lys Thr Ile Ser Lys Ala Lys Gly Gln Pro Arg Glu Pro Gln Val Tyr 340 345 350 Val Tyr Pro Pro Ser Arg Asp Glu Leu Thr Lys Asn Gln Val Ser Leu 355 360 365 Thr Cys Leu Val Lys Gly Phe Tyr Pro Ser Asp Ile Ala Val Glu Trp 370 375 380 Glu Ser Asn Gly Gln Pro Glu Asn Asn Tyr Lys Thr Thr Pro Pro Val 385,390,395,400 Leu Asp Ser Asp Gly Ser Phe Ala Leu Val Ser Lys Leu Thr Val Asp 405 410 415 Lys Ser Arg Trp Gln Gln Gly Asn Val Phe Ser Cys Ser Val Met His 420 425 430 Glu Ala Leu His Asn His Tyr Thr Gln Lys Ser Leu Ser Leu Ser Pro 435 440 445 Gly <210> 31 <211> 1347 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 5065 Full <400> 31 gaggtgcagc tggtcgaaag cggaggagga ctggtgcagc caggagggtc actgcgactg 60 agctgcgcag cttccggctt caacatcaag gacacctaca ttcactgggt ccgccaggct 120 cctggaaaag gcctggagtg ggtggcacga atctatccaa ctaatggata cacccggtat 180 gccgactccg tgaagggccg gttcaccatt tctgcagata caagtaaaaa cactgcctac 240 ctgcagatga acagcctgcg agccgaagat acagccgtgt actattgcag ccgatgggga 300 ggcgacggct tctacgctat ggattattgg gggcagggaa ccctggtcac agtgagctcc 360 gcatcaacaa aggggcctag cgtgtttcca ctggccccct ctagtaaatc cacctctggg 420 ggaacagcag ccctgggatg tgaggtgacc gactacttcc cagagcccgt cactgtgagc 480 tggaactccg gcgccctgac atctggggtc catacttttc ctgctgtgct gcagtcaagc 540 ggcctgtaca gcctgtcctc tgtggtcact gtgccaagtt caagcctggg gactcagacc 600 tatatctgca acgtgaatca caagccatcc aataccaaag tcgacaagaa agtggaaccc 660 aagtcttgtg ataaaacaca tacttgcccc ccttgtcctg caccagagct gctgggagga 720 ccaagcgtgt tcctgtttcc acccaagcct aaagacaccc tgatgattag taggactcca 780 gaagtcacct gcgtggtcgt ggacgtgagc cacgaggacc ccgaagtcaa gttcaactgg 840 tacgtggatg gcgtcgaggt gcataatgcc aagacaaaac ccagggagga acagtacaac 900 tccacttatc gcgtcgtgtc tgtcctgacc gtgctgcacc aggactggct gaacggcaag 960 gagtataagt gcaaagtgag caataaggct ctgcccgcac ctatcgagaa aacaatttcc 1020 <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">aaggctaaag ggcagcctag agaaccacag gtgtacgtgt accctccatc tagggacgag 1080<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> ctgaccaaga accaggtcag tctgacatgt ctggtgaaag ggttctatcc cagcgatatc 1140<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> gcagtggagt gggaatccaa tggacagcct gagaacaatt acaagaccac accccctgtg 1200<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> ctggactctg atggaagttt cgccctggtg agtaagctga ccgtcgataa atcacggtgg 1260<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> cagcagggca acgtgttcag ctgttcagtg atgcacgaag cactgcacaa ccactacacc 1320<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> cagaaaagcc tgtccctgtc ccccggc 1347<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <210> 32<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <211> 120<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <212> PRT<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <213> Artificial Sequence<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <220><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <223> H1 clone 5065 VH<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <400> 32<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 1 5 10 15<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Asn Ile Lys Asp Thr<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 20 25 30<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Tyr Ile His Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 35 40 45<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ala Arg Ile Tyr Pro Thr Asn Gly Tyr Thr Arg Tyr Ala Asp Ser Val 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Ile Ser Ala Asp Thr Ser Lys Asn Thr Ala Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ser Arg Trp Gly Gly Asp Gly Phe Tyr Ala Met Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln 100 105 110 Gly Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser 115 120 <210> 33 <211> 8 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clones 5065, 719 CDRH1 and H2 clone 720 CDRH1 <400> 33 Gly Phe Asn Ile Lys Asp Thr Tyr 1 5 <210> 34 <211> 13 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clones 5065, 719 CDRH3 and H2 clone 720 CDRH3 <400> 34 Ser Arg Trp Gly Gly Asp Gly Phe Tyr Ala Met Asp Tyr 1 5 10 <210> 35 <211> 8 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clones 5065, 719 CDRH2 and H2 clone 720 CDRH2 <400> 35 Ile Tyr Pro Thr Asn Gly Tyr Thr 1 5 <210> 36 <211> 448 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 6586 Full <400> 36 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Thr Phe Ala Asp Tyr 20 25 30 Thr Met Asp Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Gly Asp Val Asn Pro Asn Ser Gly Gly Ser Ile Tyr Asn Gln Arg Phe 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Phe Ser Val Asp Arg Ser Lys Asn Thr Leu Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 100 105 110 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser Ala Ser Thr Lys Gly Pro Ser Val Phe 115 120 125 Pro Leu Ala Pro Ser Ser Lys Ser Thr Ser Gly Gly Thr Ala Ala Leu 130 135 140 Gly Cys Leu Val Lys Asp Tyr Phe Pro Glu Pro Val Thr Val Ser Trp 145 150 155 160 Asn Ser Gly Ala Leu Thr Ser Gly Val His Thr Phe Pro Ala Val Leu 165 170 175 Gln Ser Ser Gly Leu Tyr Ser Leu Ser Ser Val Val Thr Val Pro Ser 180 185 190 Ser Ser Leu Gly Thr Gln Thr Tyr Ile Cys Asn Val Asn His Lys Pro 195 200 205 Ser Asn Thr Lys Val Asp Lys Lys Val Glu Pro Lys Ser Cys Asp Lys 210 215 220 Thr His Thr Cys Pro Pro Cys Pro Ala Pro Glu Leu Leu Gly Gly Pro 225 230 235 240 Ser Val Phe Leu Phe Pro Pro Lys Pro Lys Asp Thr Leu Met Ile Ser 245 250 255 Arg Thr Pro Glu Val Thr Cys Val Val Val Asp Val Ser His Glu Asp 260 265 270 Pro Glu Val Lys Phe Asn Trp Tyr Val Asp Gly Val Glu Val His Asn 275 280 285 Ala Lys Thr Lys Pro Arg Glu Glu Gln Tyr Asn Ser Thr Tyr Arg Val 290 295 300 Val Ser Val Leu Thr Val Leu His Gln Asp Trp Leu Asn Gly Lys Glu 305 310 315 320 Tyr Lys Cys Lys Val Ser Asn Lys Ala Leu Pro Ala Pro Ile Glu Lys 325 330 335 Thr Ile Ser Lys Ala Lys Gly Gln Pro Arg Glu Pro Gln Val Tyr Val 340 345 350 Tyr Pro Pro Ser Arg Asp Glu Leu Thr Lys Asn Gln Val Ser Leu Thr 355 360 365 Cys Leu Val Lys Gly Phe Tyr Pro Ser Asp Ile Ala Val Glu Trp Glu 370 375 380 Serving Asn Gly Gln Pro Glu Asn Asn Tyr Lys Thr Thr Pro Pro Val Leu 385 390 395 400 Asp Ser Asp Gly Ser Phe Ala Leu Val Ser Leu Thr Val Asp Lys 405 410 415 Ser Arg Trp Gln Gln Gly Asn Val Phe Ser Cys Ser Val Met His Glu 420 425 430 Only Leu His Asn His Tyr Thr Gln Lys Served Leu Ser Leu Served Pro Gly 435 440 445 <210> 37 <211> 1344 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 6586 Whole <400> 37 gaggtgcagc tggtggaatc aggaggggc ctggtgcagc ccggaggtc tctgcgactg 60 tcatgtgccg cttctgggtt cacttcgca gactacacaa tggattggtt gcgacaggcc 120 cccggaaagg gactggagtg ggtgggcgat gtcaacccta attctggcgg gagtatctac 180 aaccagcggt tcaggggag attcactttt tcagtggaca gagcaaaaa caccctgtat 240 ctgcagatga acagcctgag ggccgaagat accgctgtct actattgcgc tcgcaatctg 300 ggccccagtt tctactttga ctattggggg cagggaaccc tggtgacagt cagctccgct 360 agcactaagg ggccttccgt gtttccactg gctccctcta gtaaatccac ctctggaggc 420 acagctgcac tgggatgtct ggtgaaggat tacttccctg aaccagtcac agtgagttgg 480 aactcagggg ctctgacaag tggagtccat acttttcccg cagtgctgca gtcaagcgga 540 ctgtactccc tgtcctctgt ggtcaccgtg cctagttcaa gcctgggcac ccagacatat 600 atctgcaacg tgaatcacaa gccatcaaat acaaaagtcg acaagaaagt ggagcccaag 660 agctgtgata aaactcatac ctgcccacct tgtccggcgc cagaactgct gggaggacca 720 agcgtgttcc tgtttccacc caagcctaaa gacaccctga tgatttcccg gactcctgag 780 gtcacctgcg tggtcgtgga cgtgtctcac gaggaccccg aagtcaagtt caactggtac 840 gtggatggcg tcgaagtgca taatgccaag accaaacccc gggaggaaca gtacaactct 900 acctatagag tcgtgagtgt cctgacagtg ctgcaccagg actggctgaa tgggaaggag 960 tataagtgta aagtgagcaa caaagccctg cccgccccaa tcgaaaaaac aatctctaaa 1020 gcaaaaggac agcctcgcga accacaggtc tacgtctacc ccccatcaag agatgaactg 1080 acaaaaaatc aggtctctct gacatgcctg gtcaaaggat tctacccttc cgacatcgcc 1140 gtggagtggg aaagtaacgg ccagcccgag aacaattaca agaccacacc ccctgtcctg 1200 gactctgatg ggagtttcgc tctggtgtca aagctgaccg tcgataaaag ccggtggcag 1260 cagggcaatg tgtttagctg ctccgtcatg cacgaagccc tgcacaatca ctacacacag 1320 aagtccctga gcctgagccc tggc 1344 <210> 38 <211> 119 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 6586 VH <400> 38 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Thr Phe Ala Asp Tyr 20 25 30 Thr Met Asp Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Gly Asp Val Asn Pro Asn Ser Gly Gly Ser Ile Tyr Asn Gln Arg Phe 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Phe Ser Val Asp Arg Ser Lys Asn Thr Leu Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 100 105 110 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser 115 <210> 39 <211> 8 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 6586 CDRH1 <400> 39 Gly Phe Thr Phe Ala Asp Tyr Thr 1 5 <210> 40 <211> 12 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 6586 CDRH3 <400> 40 Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr 1 5 10 <210> 41 <211> 8 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 6586 CDRH2 <400> 41 Val Asn Pro Asn Ser Gly Gly Ser 1 5 <210> 42 <211> 226 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L2 clone 3904 Full <400> 42 Tyr Pro Tyr Asp Val Pro Asp Tyr Ala Thr Gly Ser Asp Ile Gln Met 1 5 10 15 Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly Asp Arg Val Thr 20 25 30 Ile Thr Cys Lys Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Ser Ile Gly Val Ala Trp Tyr 35 40 45 Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile Tyr Ser Ala Ser 50 55 60 Tyr Arg Tyr Thr Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly Ser Gly Ser Gly 65 70 75 80 Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro Glu Asp Phe Ala 85 90 95 Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln Tyr Tyr Ile Tyr Pro Tyr Thr Phe Gly Gln 100 105 110 Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys Arg Thr Val Ala Ala Pro Ser Val Phe 115 120 125 Ile Phe Pro Pro Ser Asp Glu Glu Leu Lys Ser Gly Thr Ala Ser Val 130 135 140 Val Cys Leu Leu Asn Asn Phe Tyr Pro Arg Glu Ala Lys Val Gln Trp 145 150 155 160 Lys Val Asp Asn Ala Leu Gln Ser Gly Asn Ser Glu Glu Ser Val Thr 165 170 175 Glu Gln Asp Ser Lys Asp Ser Thr Tyr Ser Leu Ser Ser Thr Leu Glu 180 185 190 Leu Ser Lys Ala Asp Tyr Glu Lys His Lys Val Tyr Ala Cys Glu Val 195 200 205 Thr His Gln Gly Leu Ser Ser Pro Val Thr Lys Ser Phe Asn Arg Gly 210 215 220 Glu Cys 225 <210> 43 <211> 678 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L2 clone 3904 Full <400> 43 tatccctacg atgtgcctga ctacgctact ggctccgata tccagatgac ccagtctcca 60 agctccctga gtgcatcagt gggggaccga gtcaccatca catgcaaggc ttcccaggat 120 gtgtctattg gagtcgcatg gtaccagcag aagccaggca aagcacccaa gctgctgatc 180 tacagcgcct cctaccggta tactggggtg ccttccagat tctctggcag tgggtcagga 240 accgacttta ctctgaccat ctctagtctg cagcccgagg atttcgccac ctactattgc 300 cagcagtact atatctaccc ttataccttt ggccagggga caaaagtgga gatcaagagg 360 acagtggccg ctccaagtgt cttcattttt cccccttccg acgaagagct gaaaagtgga 420 actgcttcag tggtctgtct gctgaacaat ttctaccccc gcgaagccaa agtgcagtgg 480 aaggtcgata acgctctgca gagcggcaat tccgaggagt ctgtgacaga acaggacagt 540 aaagattcaa cttatagcct gtcaagcaca ctggagctgt ctaaggcaga ctacgagaag 600 cacaaagtgt atgcctgcga agtcacccat caggggctgt cctctcccgt gacaaagagc 660 ttaacagag gagagtgt 678 <210> 44 <211> 107 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> L2 clone 3904 VL <400> 44 Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Lys Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Ser Ile Gly 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Tyr Arg Tyr Thr Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Gly Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln Tyr Tyr Ile Tyr Pro Tyr 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys 100 105 <210> 45 <211> 481 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 719 Full <400> 45 Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Arg Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Asn Thr Ala 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Phe Leu Tyr Ser Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Arg Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln His Tyr Thr Thr Pro Pro 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys Gly Gly Ser Gly Gly 100 105 110 Gly Ser Gly Gly Gly Ser Gly Gly Gly Ser Gly Gly Gly Ser Gly Glu 115 120 125 Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly Ser 130 135 140 Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Asn Ile Lys Asp Thr Tyr 145 150 155 160 Ile His Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val Ala 165 170 175 Arg Ile Tyr Pro Thr Asn Gly Tyr Thr Arg Tyr Ala Asp Ser Val Lys 180 185 190 Gly Arg Phe Thr Ile Ser Ala Asp Thr Ser Lys Asn Thr Ala Tyr Leu 195 200 205 Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys Ser 210 215 220 Arg Trp Gly Gly Asp Gly Phe Tyr Ala Met Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 225 230 235 240 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser Ala Ala Glu Pro Lys Ser Ser Asp Lys 245 250 255 Thr His Thr Cys Pro Pro Cys Pro Ala Pro Glu Leu Leu Gly Gly Pro 260 265 270 Ser Val Phe Leu Phe Pro Pro Lys Pro Lys Asp Thr Leu Met Ile Ser 275 280 285 Arg Thr Pro Glu Val Thr Cys Val Val Val Asp Val Ser His Glu Asp 290 295 300 Pro Glu Val Lys Phe Asn Trp Tyr Val Asp Gly Val Glu Val His Asn 305 310 315 320 Ala Lys Thr Lys Pro Arg Glu Glu Gln Tyr Asn Ser Thr Tyr Arg Val 325 330 335 Val Ser Val Leu Thr Val Leu His Gln Asp Trp Leu Asn Gly Lys Glu 340 345 350 Tyr Lys Cys Lys Val Ser Asn Lys Ala Leu Pro Ala Pro Ile Glu Lys 355 360 365 Thr Ile Ser Lys Ala Lys Gly Gln Pro Arg Glu Pro Gln Val Tyr Thr 370 375 380 Tyr Pro Pro Ser Arg Asp Glu Leu Thr Lys Asn Gln Val Ser Leu Thr 385 390 395 400 Cys Leu Val Lys Gly Phe Tyr Pro Ser Asp Ile Ala Val Glu Trp Glu 405 410 415 Ser Asn Gly Gln Pro Glu Asn Asn Tyr Lys Thr Thr Pro Pro Val Leu 420 425 430 Asp Glu Asp Gly Ser Phe Ala Leu Val Ser Lys Leu Thr Val Asp Lys 435 440 445 Ser Arg Trp Gln Gln Gly Asn Val Phe Ser Cys Ser Val Met His Glu 450 455 460 Ala Leu His Asn His Tyr Thr Gln Lys Ser Leu Ser Leu Ser Pro Gly 465,470,475,480 Lys <210> 46 <211> 1443 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 719 Full <400> 46 gacatccaga tgacccagtc tccatcctcc ctgtctgcat ctgtaggaga cagagtcacc 60 atcacttgcc gggcaagtca ggacgttaac accgctgtag cttggtatca gcagaaacca 120 gggaaagccc ctaagctcct gatctattct gcatcctttt tgtacagtgg ggtcccatca 180 aggttcagtg gcagtcgatc tgggacagat ttcactctca ccatcagcag tctgcaacct 240 gaagattttg caacttacta ctgtcaacag cattacacta ccccacccac ttcggccaa 300 gggaccaaag tggagatcaa aggtggttct ggtggtggtt ctggtggtgg ttctggtggt 360 ggttctggtg gtggttctgg tgaagtgcag ctggtggagt ctgggggagg cttggtacag 420 cctggcgggt ccctgagact ctcctgtgca gcctctggat tcaacattaa agatacttat 480 atccactggg tccggcaagc tccagggaag ggcctggagt gggtcgcacg tatttatccc 540 acaaatggtt acacacggta tgcggactct gtgaagggcc gattcaccat ctccgcagac 600 660 tattactgtt caagatgggg cggagacggt ttctacgcta tggactactg gggccaaggg 720 accctggtca ccgtctctc agccgccgag cccaagagca gcgataagac ccacacctgc 780 cctccctgtc cagctccaga actgctggga ggacctagcg tgttcctgtt tccccctaag 840 ccaaaagaca ctctgatgat ttccaggact cccgaggtga cctgcgtggt ggtggacgtg 900 tctcacgagg accccgaagt gaagttcaac tggtacgtgg atggcgtgga agtgcataat 960 gctaaagacaa aaccaagaga ggaacagtac aactccactt atcgcgtcgt gagcgtgctg 1020 accgtgctgc accaggactg gctgaacggg aaggagtata agtgcaaagt footataag 1080 gccctgcctg ctccaatcga aaaaaccatc tctaaggcca aaggccagcc aagggagccc 1140 caggtgtaca catacccacc cagcagagac gaactgacca agaaccaggt gtccctgaca 1200 <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">tgtctggtga aaggcttcta tcctagtgat attgctgtgg agtgggaatc aaatggacag 1260<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> ccagagaaca attacaagac cacacctcca gtgctggacg aggatggcag cttcgccctg 1320<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> gtgtccaagc tgacagtgga taaatctcga tggcagcagg ggaacgtgtt tagttgttca 1380<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> gtgatgcatg aagccctgca caatcattac actcagaaga gcctgtccct gtctcccggc 1440<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> aaa 1443<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <210> 47<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <211> 107<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <212> PRT<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <213> Artificial Sequence<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <220><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <223> H1 clone 719 VL<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <400> 47<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 1 5 10 15<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Arg Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Asn Thr Ala<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 20 25 30<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 35 40 45<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Tyr Ser Ala Ser Phe Leu Tyr Ser Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 50 55 60<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ser Arg Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln His Tyr Thr Thr Pro Pro 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys 100 105 <210> 48 <211> 120 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 719 VH <400> 48 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Asn Ile Lys Asp Thr 20 25 30 Tyr Ile His Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Ala Arg Ile Tyr Pro Thr Asn Gly Tyr Thr Arg Tyr Ala Asp Ser Val 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Ile Ser Ala Asp Thr Ser Lys Asn Thr Ala Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ser Arg Trp Gly Gly Asp Gly Phe Tyr Ala Met Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln 100 105 110 Gly Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser 115 120 <210> 49 <211> 481 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 720 Full <400> 49 Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Arg Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Asn Thr Ala 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Phe Leu Tyr Ser Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Arg Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln His Tyr Thr Thr Pro Pro 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys Gly Gly Ser Gly Gly 100 105 110 Gly Ser Gly Gly Gly Ser Gly Gly Gly Ser Gly Gly Gly Ser Gly Glu 115 120 125 Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly Ser 130 135 140 Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Asn Ile Lys Asp Thr Tyr 145 150 155 160 Ile His Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val Ala 165 170 175 Arg Ile Tyr Pro Thr Asn Gly Tyr Thr Arg Tyr Ala Asp Ser Val Lys 180 185 190 Gly Arg Phe Thr Ile Ser Ala Asp Thr Ser Lys Asn Thr Ala Tyr Leu 195 200 205 Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys Ser 210 215 220 Arg Trp Gly Gly Asp Gly Phe Tyr Ala Met Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 225 230 235 240 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser Ala Ala Glu Pro Lys Ser Ser Asp Lys 245 250 255 Thr His Thr Cys Pro Pro Cys Pro Ala Pro Glu Leu Leu Gly Gly Pro 260 265 270 Ser Val Phe Leu Phe Pro Pro Lys Pro Lys Asp Thr Leu Met Ile Ser 275 280 285 Arg Thr Pro Glu Val Thr Cys Val Val Val Asp Val Ser His Glu Asp 290 295 300 Pro Glu Val Lys Phe Asn Trp Tyr Val Asp Gly Val Glu Val His Asn 305 310 315 320 Ala Lys Thr Lys Pro Arg Glu Glu Gln Tyr Asn Ser Thr Tyr Arg Val 325 330 335 Val Ser Val Leu Thr Val Leu His Gln Asp Trp Leu Asn Gly Lys Glu 340 345 350 Tyr Lys Cys Lys Val Ser Asn Lys Ala Leu Pro Ala Pro Ile Glu Lys 355 360 365 Thr Ile Ser Lys Ala Lys Gly Gln Pro Arg Glu Pro Gln Val Tyr Thr 370 375 380 Leu Pro Pro Ser Arg Asp Glu Leu Thr Lys Asn Gln Val Ser Leu Ile 385 390 395 400 Cys Leu Val Lys Gly Phe Tyr Pro Ser Asp Ile Ala Val Glu Trp Glu 405 410 415 Ser Asn Gly Gln Pro Glu Asn Arg Tyr Met Thr Trp Pro Pro Val Leu 420 425 430 Asp Ser Asp Gly Ser Phe Phe Leu Tyr Ser Lys Leu Thr Val Asp Lys 435 440 445 Ser Arg Trp Gln Gln Gly Asn Val Phe Ser Cys Ser Val Met His Glu 450 455 460 Ala Leu His Asn His Tyr Thr Gln Lys Ser Leu Ser Leu Ser Pro Gly 465 470 475 480 Lys <210> 50 <211> 1443 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 720 Full <400> 50 gacatccaga tgacccagtc tccatcctcc ctgtctgcat ctgtaggaga cagagtcacc 60 atcacttgcc gggcaagtca ggacgttaac accgctgtag cttggtatca gcagaaacca 120 gggaaagccc ctaagctcct gatctattct gcatcctttt tgtacagtgg ggtcccatca 180 aggttcagtg gcagtcgatc tgggacagat ttcactctca ccatcagcag tctgcaacct 240 gaagattttg caacttacta ctgtcaacag cattacacta ccccacccac tttcggccaa 300 gggaccaaag tggagatcaa aggtggttct ggtggtggtt ctggtggtgg ttctggtggt 360 ggttctggtg gtggttctgg tgaagtgcag ctggtggagt ctgggggagg cttggtacag 420 cctggcgggt ccctgagact ctcctgtgca gcctctggat tcaacattaa agatacttat 480 atccactggg tccggcaagc tccagggaag ggcctggagt gggtcgcacg tatttatccc 540 acaaatggtt acacacggta tgcggactct gtgaagggcc gattcaccat ctccgcagac 600 acttccaaga acaccgcgta tctgcaaatg aacagtctga gagctgagga cacggccgtt 660 tattactgtt caagatgggg cggagacggt ttctacgcta tggactactg gggccaaggg 720 accctggtca ccgtctcctc agccgccgag cccaagagca gcgataagac ccacacctgc 780 cctccctgtc cagctccaga actgctggga ggacctagcg tgttcctgtt tccccctaag 840 ccaaaagaca ctctgatgat ttccaggact cccgaggtga cctgcgtggt ggtggacgtg 900 tctcacgagg accccgaagt gaagttcaac tggtacgtgg atggcgtgga agtgcataat 960 <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">gctaagacaa aaccaagaga ggaacagtac aactccactt atcgcgtcgt gagcgtgctg 1020<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> accgtgctgc accaggactg gctgaacggg aagggagtata agtgcaaagt cagtaataag 1080<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> gccctgcctg ctccaatcga aaaaaccatc tctaaggcca aaggccagcc aagggagccc 1140<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> caggtgtaca cactgccacc cagcagagac gaactgacca agaaccaggt gtccctgatc 1200<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> tgtctggtga aaggcttcta tcctagtgat attgctgtgg agtgggaatc aaatggacag 1260<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> ccagagaaca gatacatgac ctggcctcca gtgctggaca gcgatggcag cttcttcctg 1320<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> tattccaagc tgacagtgga taaatctcga tggcagcagg ggaacgtgtt tagttgttca 1380<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> gtgatgcatg aagccctgca caatcattac actcagaaga gcctgtccct gtctcccggc 1440<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> aaa 1443<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <210> 51<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <211> 107<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <212> PRT<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <213> Artificial Sequence<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <220><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <223> H2 clone 720 VL<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <400> 51<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 1 5 10 15<h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Arg Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Asn Thr Ala 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Phe Leu Tyr Ser Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Arg Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln His Tyr Thr Thr Pro Pro 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys 100 105 <210> 52 <211> 120 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 720 VH <400> 52 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Asn Ile Lys Asp Thr 20 25 30 Tyr Ile His Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Ala Arg Ile Tyr Pro Thr Asn Gly Tyr Thr Arg Tyr Ala Asp Ser Val 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Ile Ser Ala Asp Thr Ser Lys Asn Thr Ala Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ser Arg Trp Gly Gly Asp Gly Phe Tyr Ala Met Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln 100 105 110 Gly Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser 115 120 <210> 53 <211> 448 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 3041 Full <400> 53 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Thr Phe Thr Asp Tyr 20 25 30 Thr Met Asp Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Ala Asp Val Asn Pro Asn Ser Gly Gly Ser Ile Tyr Asn Gln Arg Phe 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Leu Ser Val Asp Arg Ser Lys Asn Thr Leu Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 100 105 110 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser Ala Ser Thr Lys Gly Pro Ser Val Phe 115 120 125 Pro Leu Ala Pro Ser Ser Lys Ser Thr Ser Gly Gly Thr Ala Ala Leu 130 135 140 Gly Cys Leu Val Lys Asp Tyr Phe Pro Glu Pro Val Thr Val Ser Trp 145 150 155 160 Asn Ser Gly Ala Leu Thr Ser Gly Val His Thr Phe Pro Ala Val Leu 165 170 175 Gln Ser Ser Gly Leu Tyr Ser Leu Ser Ser Val Val Thr Val Pro Ser 180 185 190 Ser Ser Leu Gly Thr Gln Thr Tyr Ile Cys Asn Val Asn His Lys Pro 195 200 205 Ser Asn Thr Lys Val Asp Lys Lys Val Glu Pro Lys Ser Cys Asp Lys 210 215 220 Thr His Thr Cys Pro Pro Cys Pro Ala Pro Glu Leu Leu Gly Gly Pro 225 230 235 240 Ser Val Phe Leu Phe Pro Pro Lys Pro Lys Asp Thr Leu Met Ile Ser 245 250 255 Arg Thr Pro Glu Val Thr Cys Val Val Val Asp Val Ser His Glu Asp 260 265 270 Pro Glu Val Lys Phe Asn Trp Tyr Val Asp Gly Val Glu Val His Asn 275 280 285 Ala Lys Thr Lys Pro Arg Glu Glu Gln Tyr Asn Ser Thr Tyr Arg Val 290 295 300 Val Ser Val Leu Thr Val Leu His Gln Asp Trp Leu Asn Gly Lys Glu 305 310 315 320 Tyr Lys Cys Lys Val Ser Asn Lys Ala Leu Pro Ala Pro Ile Glu Lys 325 330 335 Thr Ile Ser Lys Ala Lys Gly Gln Pro Arg Glu Pro Gln Val Tyr Val 340 345 350 Leu Pro Pro Ser Arg Asp Glu Leu Thr Lys Asn Gln Val Ser Leu Leu 355 360 365 Cys Leu Val Lys Gly Phe Tyr Pro Ser Asp Ile Ala Val Glu Trp Glu 370 375 380 Ser Asn Gly Gln Pro Glu Asn Asn Tyr Leu Thr Trp Pro Pro Val Leu 385 390 395 400 Asp Ser Asp Gly Ser Phe Phe Leu Tyr Ser Lys Leu Thr Val Asp Lys 405 410 415 Ser Arg Trp Gln Gln Gly Asn Val Phe Ser Cys Ser Val Met His Glu 420 425 430 Ala Leu His Asn His Tyr Thr Gln Lys Ser Leu Ser Leu Ser Pro Gly 435 440 445 <210> 54 <211> 1344 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 3041 Full <400> 54 gaagtgcagc tggtcgaatc tggaggagga ctggtgcagc caggagggtc cctgcgcctg 60 tcttgcgccg ctagtggctt cacttttacc gactacacca tggattgggt gcgacaggca 120 cctggaaagg gcctggagtg ggtcgccgat gtgaacccaa atagcggagg ctccatctac 180 aaccagcggt tcaagggccg gttcaccctg tcagtggacc ggagcaaaaa caccctgtat 240 ctgcagatga atagcctgcg agccgaagat actgctgtgt actattgcgc ccggaatctg 300 gggccctcct tctactttga ctattggggg cagggaactc tggtcaccgt gagctccgcc 360 tccaccaagg gaccttctgt gttcccactg gctccctcta gtaaatccac atctggggga 420 actgcagccc tgggctgtct ggtgaaggac tacttcccag agcccgtcac agtgtcttgg 480 aacagtggcg ctctgacttc tggggtccac acctttcctg cagtgctgca gtcaagcggg 540 ctgtacagcc tgtcctctgt ggtcaccgtg ccaagttcaa gcctgggaac acagacttat 600 atctgcaacg tgaatcacaa gccatccaat acaaaagtcg acaagaaagt ggaacccaag 660 tcttgtgata aaacccatac atgcccccct tgtcctgcac cagagctgct gggaggacca 720 agcgtgttcc tgtttccacc caagcctaaa gatacactga tgattagtag gaccccagaa 780 gtcacatgcg tggtcgtgga cgtgagccac gaggaccccg aagtcaagtt taactggtac 840 gtggacggcg tcgaggtgca taatgccaag actaaaccca gggaggaaca gtacaacagt 900 acctatcgcg tcgtgtcagt cctgacagtg ctgcatcagg attggctgaa cgggaaagag 960 tataagtgca aagtgagcaa taaggctctg cccgcaccta tcgagaaaac aatttccaag 1020 gcaaaaggac agcctagaga accacaggtg tacgtgctgc ctccatcaag ggatgagctg 1080 acaaagaacc aggtcagcct gctgtgtctg gtgaaaggat tctatccctc tgacattgct 1140 gtggagtggg aaagtaatgg ccagcctgag aacaattacc tgacctggcc ccctgtgctg 1200 gactcagatg gcagcttctt tctgtatagc aagctgaccg tcgacaaatc ccggtggcag 1260 caggggaatg tgtttagttg ttcagtcatg cacgaggcac tgcacaacca ttacacccag 1320 aagtcactgt cactgtcacc aggg 1344 <210> 55 <211> 119 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 3041 VH <400> 55 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Thr Phe Thr Asp Tyr 20 25 30 Thr Met Asp Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Ala Asp Val Asn Pro Asn Ser Gly Gly Ser Ile Tyr Asn Gln Arg Phe 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Leu Ser Val Asp Arg Ser Lys Asn Thr Leu Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 100 105 110 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser 115 <210> 56 <211> 448 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 3057 Full <400> 56 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Thr Phe Thr Asp Tyr 20 25 30 Thr Met Asp Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Ala Asp Val Asn Pro Asn Ser Gly Gly Ser Ile Tyr Asn Gln Arg Phe 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Leu Ser Val Asp Arg Ser Lys Asn Thr Leu Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 100 105 110 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser Ala Ser Thr Lys Gly Pro Ser Val Phe 115 120 125 Pro Leu Ala Pro Ser Ser Lys Ser Thr Ser Gly Gly Thr Ala Ala Leu 130 135 140 Gly Cys Leu Val Lys Asp Tyr Phe Pro Glu Pro Val Thr Val Ser Trp 145 150 155 160 Asn Ser Gly Ala Leu Thr Ser Gly Val His Thr Phe Pro Ala Val Leu 165 170 175 Gln Ser Ser Gly Leu Tyr Ser Leu Ser Ser Val Val Thr Val Pro Ser 180 185 190 Ser Ser Leu Gly Thr Gln Thr Tyr Ile Cys Asn Val Asn His Lys Pro 195 200 205 Ser Asn Thr Lys Val Asp Lys Lys Val Glu Pro Lys Ser Cys Asp Lys 210 215 220 Thr His Thr Cys Pro Pro Cys Pro Ala Pro Glu Leu Leu Gly Gly Pro 225 230 235 240 Ser Val Phe Leu Phe Pro Pro Lys Pro Lys Asp Thr Leu Met Ile Ser 245 250 255 Arg Thr Pro Glu Val Thr Cys Val Val Val Asp Val Ser His Glu Asp 260 265 270 Pro Glu Val Lys Phe Asn Trp Tyr Val Asp Gly Val Glu Val His Asn 275 280 285 Ala Lys Thr Lys Pro Arg Glu Glu Gln Tyr Asn Ser Thr Tyr Arg Val 290 295 300 Val Ser Val Leu Thr Val Leu His Gln Asp Trp Leu Asn Gly Lys Glu 305 310 315 320 Tyr Lys Cys Lys Val Ser Asn Lys Ala Leu Pro Ala Pro Ile Glu Lys 325 330 335 Thr Ile Ser Lys Ala Lys Gly Gln Pro Arg Glu Pro Gln Val Tyr Val 340 345 350 Tyr Pro Pro Ser Arg Asp Glu Leu Thr Lys Asn Gln Val Ser Leu Thr 355 360 365 Cys Leu Val Lys Gly Phe Tyr Pro Ser Asp Ile Ala Val Glu Trp Glu 370 375 380 Ser Asn Gly Gln Pro Glu Asn Asn Tyr Lys Thr Thr Pro Pro Val Leu 385 390 395 400 Asp Ser Asp Gly Ser Phe Ala Leu Val Ser Lys Leu Thr Val Asp Lys 405 410 415 Ser Arg Trp Gln Gln Gly Asn Val Phe Ser Cys Ser Val Met His Glu 420 425 430 Ala Leu His Asn His Tyr Thr Gln Lys Ser Leu Ser Leu Ser Pro Gly 435 440 445 <210> 57 <211> 1344 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 3057 Full <400> 57 gaagtgcagc tggtcgaatc tggaggagga ctggtgcagc caggagggtc cctgcgcctg 60 tcttgcgccg ctagtggctt cacttttacc gactacacca tggattgggt gcgacaggca 120 cctggaaagg gcctggagtg ggtcgccgat gtgaacccaa atagcggagg ctccatctac 180 aaccagcggt tcaagggccg gttcaccctg tcagtggacc ggagcaaaaa caccctgtat 240 ctgcagatga atagcctgcg agccgaagat actgctgtgt actattgcgc ccggaatctg 300 gggccctcct tctactttga ctattggggg cagggaactc tggtcaccgt gagctccgcc 360 tccaccaagg gaccttctgt gttcccactg gctccctcta gtaaatccac atctggggga 420 actgcagccc tgggctgtct ggtgaaggac tacttcccag agcccgtcac agtgtcttgg 480 aacagtggcg ctctgacttc tggggtccac acctttcctg cagtgctgca gtcaagcggg 540 ctgtacagcc tgtcctctgt ggtcaccgtg ccaagttcaa gcctgggaac acagacttat 600 atctgcaacg tgaatcacaa gccatccaat acaaaagtcg acaagaaagt ggaacccaag 660 tcttgtgata aaacccatac atgcccccct tgtcctgcac cagagctgct gggaggacca 720 agcgtgttcc tgtttccacc caagcctaaa gatacactga tgattagtag gaccccagaa 780 gtcacatgcg tggtcgtgga cgtgagccac gaggaccccg aagtcaagtt taactggtac 840 gtggacggcg tcgaggtgca taatgccaag actaaaccca gggaggaaca gtacaacagt 900 acctatcgcg tcgtgtcagt cctgacagtg ctgcatcagg attggctgaa cgggaaagag 960 tataagtgca aagtgagcaa taaggctctg cccgcaccta tcgagaaaac aatttccaag 1020 gcaaaaggac agcctagaga accacaggtg tacgtgtatc ctccatcaag ggatgagctg 1080 acaaagaacc aggtcagcct gacttgtctg gtgaaaggat tctatccctc tgacattgct 1140 gtggagtggg aaagtaatgg ccagcctgag aacaattaca agaccacacc ccctgtgctg 1200 gactcagatg gcagcttcgc gctggtgagc aagctgaccg tcgacaaatc ccggtggcag 1260 caggggaatg tgtttagttg ttcagtcatg cacgaggcac tgcacaacca ttacacccag 1320 aagtcactgt cactgtcacc aggg 1344 <210> 58 <211> 119 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 3057 VH <400> 58 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Thr Phe Thr Asp Tyr 20 25 30 Thr Met Asp Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Ala Asp Val Asn Pro Asn Ser Gly Gly Ser Ile Tyr Asn Gln Arg Phe 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Leu Ser Val Asp Arg Ser Lys Asn Thr Leu Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 100 105 110 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser 115 <210> 59 <211> 475 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 3317 Full <400> 59 Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Lys Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Ser Ile Gly 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Tyr Arg Tyr Thr Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Gly Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln Tyr Tyr Ile Tyr Pro Tyr 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys Gly Gly Gly Gly Ser 100 105 110 Gly Gly Gly Gly Ser Gly Gly Gly Gly Ser Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu 115 120 125 Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys 130 135 140 Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Thr Phe Thr Asp Tyr Thr Met Asp Trp Val Arg 145 150 155 160 Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val Ala Asp Val Asn Pro Asn 165 170 175 Ser Gly Gly Ser Ile Tyr Asn Gln Arg Phe Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Leu 180 185 190 Ser Val Asp Arg Ser Lys Asn Thr Leu Tyr Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu 195 200 205 Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro 210 215 220 Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser 225 230 235 240 Ser Ala Ala Glu Pro Lys Ser Ser Asp Lys Thr His Thr Cys Pro Pro 245 250 255 Cys Pro Ala Pro Glu Leu Leu Gly Gly Pro Ser Val Phe Leu Phe Pro 260 265 270 Pro Lys Pro Lys Asp Thr Leu Met Ile Ser Arg Thr Pro Glu Val Thr 275 280 285 Cys Val Val Val Asp Val Ser His Glu Asp Pro Glu Val Lys Phe Asn 290 295 300 Trp Tyr Val Asp Gly Val Glu Val His Asn Ala Lys Thr Lys Pro Arg 305 310 315 320 Glu Glu Gln Tyr Asn Ser Thr Tyr Arg Val Val Ser Val Leu Thr Val 325 330 335 Leu His Gln Asp Trp Leu Asn Gly Lys Glu Tyr Lys Cys Lys Val Ser 340 345 350 Asn Lys Ala Leu Pro Ala Pro Ile Glu Lys Thr Ile Ser Lys Ala Lys 355 360 365 Gly Gln Pro Arg Glu Pro Gln Val Tyr Val Tyr Pro Pro Ser Arg Asp 370 375 380 Glu Leu Thr Lys Asn Gln Val Ser Leu Thr Cys Leu Val Lys Gly Phe 385 390 395 400 Tyr Pro Ser Asp Ile Ala Val Glu Trp Glu Ser Asn Gly Gln Pro Glu 405 410 415 Asn Asn Tyr Lys Thr Thr Pro Pro Val Leu Asp Ser Asp Gly Ser Phe 420 425 430 Ala Leu Val Ser Lys Leu Thr Val Asp Lys Ser Arg Trp Gln Gln Gly 435 440 445 Asn Val Phe Ser Cys Ser Val Met His Glu Ala Leu His Asn His Tyr 450 455 460 Thr Gln Lys Ser Leu Ser Leu Ser Pro Gly Lys 465 470 475 <210> 60 <211> 1425 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 3317 Full <400> 60 gacattcaga tgacccagag ccctagctcc ctgagtgcct cagtcgggga cagggtgact 60 atcacctgca aggcttcaca ggatgtcagc attggcgtgg catggtacca gcagaagcca 120 gggaaagcac ccaagctgct gatctatagc gcctcctaca ggtatacagg cgtgccatcc 180 cgcttctctg gcagtgggtc aggaactgac tttacactga ctatttctag tctgcagccc 240 gaagatttcg ccacatacta ttgccagcag tactatatct acccttatac ttttggccag 300 gggaccaaag tggagattaa gggcggagga ggctccggag gaggagggtc tggaggagga 360 ggaagtgagg tccagctggt ggaatctgga ggaggactgg tgcagccagg agggtccctg 420 aggctgtctt gtgccgctag tggcttcacc tttacagact acacaatgga ttgggtgcgc 480 caggcaccag gaaagggact ggaatgggtc gctgatgtga accctaatag cggaggctcc 540 atctacaacc agcggttcaa aggacggttc accctgtcag tggaccggag caagaacacc 600 ctgtatctgc agatgaacag cctgagagcc gaggatactg ctgtgtacta ttgcgccagg 660 aatctgggcc caagcttcta ctttgactat tgggggcagg gaacactggt cactgtgtca 720 agcgcagccg aacccaatc ctctgataag actcacacct gcccaccttg tccagctcca 780 gagctgctgg gaggacctag cgtgttcctg tttccacca agccaaaga cactctgatg 840 atttctgaa cccctgaagt gatagtgtg gtcgtggacg tcagtcacga ggaccccgaa 900 gtcaaattca actggtacgt ggatggcgtc gaggtgcata atgccagac caaccccga 960 gaggacagt acaaccac ctatcgggtc gtgagcgtcc tgacagtgct gcatcaggac 1020 tggctgaacg gcaggagta taagtgcaa gtgagcaca aggctctgcc tgcaccaatc 1080 gagaagacca tttccaggc taaagggcag ccccgcgaac ctcaggtcta cgtgtatcct 1140 ccaagccgag atgagctgac aaaaaaccag gtctccctga cttgtctggt gaaggttt 1200 tacccaagtg acatcgcagt ggagtgggaa tcaatggcc agcccgaaaa caattataag 1260 accacccc ctgtgctgga ctctgatggg agttcgcac tggtctccaa actgaccgtg 1320 gandaagtctc ggtggcagca gggaaacgtc tttagctt ccgtgatgca cgaggccctg 1380 cacaatcatt acacacagaa atctctgagt ctgtcacctg gcaag 1425 <210> 61 <211> 107 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 3317 VL <400> 61 Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Lys Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Ser Ile Gly 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Tyr Arg Tyr Thr Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Gly Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln Tyr Tyr Ile Tyr Pro Tyr 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys 100 105 <210> 62 <211> 119 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 3317 VH <400> 62 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Thr Phe Thr Asp Tyr 20 25 30 Thr Met Asp Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Ala Asp Val Asn Pro Asn Ser Gly Gly Ser Ile Tyr Asn Gln Arg Phe 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Leu Ser Val Asp Arg Ser Lys Asn Thr Leu Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ala Arg Asn Leu Gly Pro Ser Phe Tyr Phe Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 100 105 110 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser 115 <210> 63 <211> 480 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 5244 Full <400> 63 Asp Ile Gln Met Thr Gln Ser Pro Ser Ser Leu Ser Ala Ser Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Val Thr Ile Thr Cys Arg Ala Ser Gln Asp Val Asn Thr Ala 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Phe Leu Tyr Ser Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Arg Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thr Tyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln His Tyr Thr Thr Pro Pro 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys Gly Gly Ser Gly Gly 100 105 110 Gly Ser Gly Gly Gly Ser Gly Gly Gly Ser Gly Gly Gly Ser Gly Glu 115 120 125 Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly Ser 130 135 140 Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Asn Ile Lys Asp Thr Tyr 145 150 155 160 Ile His Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val Ala 165 170 175 Arg Ile Tyr Pro Thr Asn Gly Tyr Thr Arg Tyr Ala Asp Ser Val Lys 180 185 190 Gly Arg Phe Thr Ile Ser Ala Asp Thr Ser Lys Asn Thr Ala Tyr Leu 195 200 205 Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys Ser 210 215 220 Arg Trp Gly Gly Asp Gly Phe Tyr Ala Met Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln Gly 225 230 235 240 Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser Ala Ala Glu Pro Lys Ser Ser Asp Lys 245 250 255 Thr His Thr Cys Pro Pro Cys Pro Ala Pro Glu Leu Leu Gly Gly Pro 260 265 270 Ser Val Phe Leu Phe Pro Pro Lys Pro Lys Asp Thr Leu Met Ile Ser 275 280 285 Arg Thr Pro Glu Val Thr Cys Val Val Val Asp Val Ser His Glu Asp 290 295 300 Pro Glu Val Lys Phe Asn Trp Tyr Val Asp Gly Val Glu Val His Asn 305 310 315 320 Ala Lys Thr Lys Pro Arg Glu Glu Gln Tyr Asn Ser Thr Tyr Arg Val 325 330 335 Val Ser Val Leu Thr Val Leu His Gln Asp Trp Leu Asn Gly Lys Glu 340 345 350 Tyr Lys Cys Lys Val Ser Asn Lys Ala Leu Pro Ala Pro Ile Glu Lys 355 360 365 Thr Ile Ser Lys Ala Lys Gly Gln Pro Arg Glu Pro Gln Val Tyr Val 370 375 380 Leu Pro Pro Ser Arg Asp Glu Leu Thr Lys Asn Gln Val Ser Leu Leu 385 390 395 400 Cys Leu Val Lys Gly Phe Tyr Pro Ser Asp Ile Ala Val Glu Trp Glu 405 410 415 Ser Asn Gly Gln Pro Glu Asn Asn Tyr Leu Thr Trp Pro Pro Val Leu 420 425 430 Asp Ser Asp Gly Ser Phe Phe Leu Tyr Ser Lys Leu Thr Val Asp Lys 435 440 445 Ser Arg Trp Gln Gln Gly Asn Val Phe Ser Cys Ser Val Met His Glu 450 455 460 Ala Leu His Asn His Tyr Thr Gln Lys Ser Leu Ser Leu Ser Pro Gly 465 470 475 480 <210> 64 <211> 1440 <212> DNA <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 5244 Full <400> 64 gacattcaga tgacacagag ccccagctcc ctgagtgctt cagtcggcga cagggtgact 60 atcacctgcc gcgcatccca ggatgtcaac accgctgtgg catggtacca gcagaagcct 120 ggaaaagccc caaagctgct gatctacagc gcttccttcc tgtattctgg cgtgccaagt 180 cggttttctg gaagtagatc aggcactgac ttcacactga ctatctctag tctgcagccc 240 gaagattttg ccacctacta ttgccagcag cactatacca caccccctac attcggacag 300 ggcactaaag tggagattaa gggcgggtca ggcggaggga gcggaggagg gtccggagga 360 gggtctggag gagggagtgg agaggtccag ctggtggaat ctggaggagg actggtgcag 420 cctggaggct cactgcgact gagctgtgcc gcttccggct ttaacatcaa agacacatac 480 attcattggg tcaggcaggc accagggaag ggactggaat gggtggcccg catctatccc 540 acaaatgggt acactcgata tgccgacagc gtgaaaggac ggtttaccat ttctgctgat 600 accagtaaga acacagcata cctgcagatg aacagcctgc gcgcagagga tacagccgtg 660 tactattgca gtcgatgggg gggagacggc ttctacgcca tggattattg gggccagggg 720 actctggtca ccgtgtcaag cgcagccgaa ctaaatcct ctgacaagac ccacacatgc 780 ccaccctgtc ctgctccaga gctgctggga ggaccatccg tgttcctgtt tcctccaaag 840 cctaaagata cactgatgat tagccgcact cccgaagtca cctgtgtggt cgtggacgtg 900 tcccacgagg accccgaagt caagttcaac tggtacgtgg acggcgtcga ggtgcataat 960 gccaagacta aaccaagaga ggaacagtac aattcaacct atagggtcgt gagcgtcctg 1020 acagtgctgc atcaggattg gctgaacggc aaggagtata agtgcaaagt gtctaacaag 1080 gccctgcccg ctcctatcga gaagactatt agcaaggcaa aagggcagcc acggggaaccc 1140 caggctacg tgctgccccc tagcagagac gagctgacca aaaaccaggt ctccctgctg 1200 tgtctggtga agggctttta tcctagtgat atcgctgtgg agtgggaatc aaatgggcag 1260 ccagaaaaca attacctgac atggccacc gtgctggaca gcgatgggtc cttctttctg 1320 tattccaac tgactgtgga caagtctaga tggcagcagg gaacgtctt cagctgttcc 1380 gtgatgcacg aggccctgca caatcattac acccagaagt ctctgagtct gtcaccccggc 1440 <210> 65 <211> 107 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 5244 VL <400> 65 Asp With Gln Met Thr Gln Serving Pro Serving Leu Serving Ala Serving Val Gly 1 5 10 15 Asp Arg Is Thr Is Thr Cys Arg Is Only Gln Asp Is Only Thr 20 25 30 Val Ala Trp Tyr Gln Gln Lys Pro Gly Lys Ala Pro Lys Leu Leu Ile 35 40 45 Tyr Ser Ala Ser Phe Leu Tyr Ser Gly Val Pro Ser Arg Phe Ser Gly 50 55 60 Ser Arg Ser Gly Thr Asp Phe Thr Leu Thr Ile Ser Ser Leu Gln Pro 65 70 75 80 Glu Asp Phe Ala Thyr Tyr Cys Gln Gln His Tyr Thyr Thr Pro Pro 85 90 95 Thr Phe Gly Gln Gly Thr Lys Val Glu Ile Lys 100 105 <210> 66 <211> 120 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 5244 VH <400> 66 Glu Val Gln Leu Val Glu Ser Gly Gly Gly Leu Val Gln Pro Gly Gly 1 5 10 15 Ser Leu Arg Leu Ser Cys Ala Ala Ser Gly Phe Asn Ile Lys Asp Thr 20 25 30 Tyr Ile His Trp Val Arg Gln Ala Pro Gly Lys Gly Leu Glu Trp Val 35 40 45 Ala Arg Ile Tyr Pro Thr Asn Gly Tyr Thr Arg Tyr Ala Asp Ser Val 50 55 60 Lys Gly Arg Phe Thr Ile Ser Ala Asp Thr Ser Lys Asn Thr Ala Tyr 65 70 75 80 Leu Gln Met Asn Ser Leu Arg Ala Glu Asp Thr Ala Val Tyr Tyr Cys 85 90 95 Ser Arg Trp Gly Gly Asp Gly Phe Tyr Ala Met Asp Tyr Trp Gly Gln 100 105 110 Gly Thr Leu Val Thr Val Ser Ser 115 120 <210> 67 <211> 6 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clones 5244,720 CDRL1 and L1 clone 5034 CDRL1 and H1 clone 719 CDRL1 <400> 67 Gln Asp Val Asn Thr Ala 1 5 <210> 68 <211> 3 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clones 5244,720 CDRL2 and L1 clone 5034 CDRL2 and H1 clone 719 CDRL2 <400> 68 Ser Ala Ser 1 <210> 69 <211> 9 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clones 5244,720 CDRL3 and L1 clone 5034 CDRL3 and H1 clone 719 CDRL3 <400> 69 Gln Gln His Tyr Thr Thr Pro Pro Thr 1 5 <210> 70 <211> 8 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H1 clone 5244 CDRH1 <400> 70 Gly Phe Asn Ile Lys Asp Thr Tyr 1 5 <210> 71 <211> 8 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H2 clone 5244 CDRH2 <400> 71 Ile Tyr Pro Thr Asn Gly Tyr Thr 1 5 <210> 72 <211> 13 <212> PRT <213> Artificial Sequence <220> <223> H3 clone 5244 CDRH3 <400> 72 Ser Arg Trp Gly Gly Asp Gly Phe Tyr Ala Met Asp Tyr 1 5 10

Claims

1. 1. Use of a bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of biliary tract cancer (BTC), wherein the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a first binding moiety comprising a heavy chain H1 and a light chain L1, and a second binding moiety comprising a heavy chain H2; a) the heavy chain H1 comprises a CDR H1 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 39, a CDR H3 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 40, and a CDR H2 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 41; b) the heavy chain H2 comprises CDR L1 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 67, CDR L2 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 68, CDR L3 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 69, CDR H1 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 70, CDR H2 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 71, and CDR H3 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 72; c) The use, wherein the light chain L1 comprises a CDR L1 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 27, a CDR L3 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 28, and a CDR L2 comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:

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2. 2. The use of claim 1, wherein the BTC is resectable, partially resectable, or unresectable.

3. 2. The use of claim 1, wherein the BTC is locally aggressive.

4. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the BTC is metastatic BTC.

5. The use of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the BTC has amplified HER2 gene and is HER2 3+, HER2 2+, or HER2 1+ as determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC).

6. 5. The use of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the BTC is HER2 3+, HER2 2+, or HER2 1+ as measured by immunohistochemistry (IHC) without HER2 gene amplification.

7. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the BTC is gallbladder cancer.

8. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the BTC is cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).

9. 9. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct comprises a heavy chain H1 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 36, a heavy chain H2 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 63, and a light chain L1 comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:

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10. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 10 mg / kg / week.

11. The use of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 20 mg / kg every two weeks.

12. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the effective amount of the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is 30 mg / kg every three weeks.

13. 13. The use of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein administering the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct to a subject results in a complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or stable disease (SD) in the subject.

14. 13. The use of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the disease control rate in subjects treated with the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is greater than 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95%.

15. 13. The use of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the overall response rate in subjects treated with the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is greater than 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95%.

16. The use of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered after at least one, two, or three first-line therapies.

17. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered as first-line monotherapy.

18. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered as an adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy.

19. The use of any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is administered in combination with one or more chemotherapeutic agents.

20. 20. The use according to claim 19, wherein the one or more chemotherapeutic agents are gemcitabine and / or cisplatin.

21. A kit for use according to any one of claims 1 to 20, comprising the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct and instructions for their use.

22. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the bispecific anti-HER2 antigen-binding construct is comprised in an antibody drug conjugate (ADC).

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