The present invention provides isolated
monoclonal antibodies, particularly human
monoclonal antibodies, that specifically bind to PD-1 with high affinity.
Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies of the invention, expression vectors, host cells and methods for expressing the antibodies of the invention are also provided. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The invention also provides methods for detecting PD-1, as well as methods for treating various diseases, including
cancer and infectious diseases, using anti-PD-1 antibodies. The present invention further provides methods for using a combination
immunotherapy, such as the combination of anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1 antibodies, to treat hyperproliferative
disease, such as
cancer. The invention also provides methods for altering adverse events related to treatment with such antibodies individually.