IL-5Rα×CD3ε Bispecific Antibody for T Cell-Mediated Eosinophil Depletion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current bispecific antibodies targeting IL-5Rα for eosinophil reduction have limitations in efficacy, toxicity, and availability, and there is a need for pharmaceuticals that can induce more potent eosinophil reduction without increasing IL-5 half-life or causing resistance.

Innovation Solution

Development of IL-5Rα×CD3ε T cell-engaging bispecific antibodies using heterodimeric Fc technology, combining the 5R65.7 antibody targeting IL-5Rα with high affinity and the SP34 antibody targeting CD3ε, to induce T cell-mediated cytotoxicity against eosinophils.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If current bispecific antibodies targeting IL-5Rα are used for eosinophil reduction, then eosinophil depletion is achieved, but efficacy is limited and IL-5 half-life increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeosinophil reductionVSAvoidIL-5 half-life
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces T cells as intermediary effector cells that mediate eosinophil depletion through cytotoxicity. The bispecific antibody acts as a mediator that bridges IL-5Rα-expressing eosinophils and CD3-expressing T cells, enabling T cell-mediated killing without directly interacting with IL-5, thus avoiding the side effect of prolonged IL-5 half-life while achieving effective eosinophil depletion

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the eosinophil depletion function from the IL-5/IL-5Rα binding interaction itself and transfers it to a T cell-mediated cytotoxicity mechanism. By separating the target recognition (anti-IL-5Rα) from the effector mechanism (T cell engagement via anti-CD3), the patent achieves eosinophil reduction without the adverse effect of increased IL-5 half-life that occurs with direct IL-5 neutralization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Quantity of substance

If current bisspecific antibodies targeting IL-5Rα are used, then eosinophil depletion is achieved, but resistance develops and toxicity occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeosinophil reductionVSAvoidresistance and toxicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses T cells as intermediary effector cells that provide a more reliable and sustainable mechanism for eosinophil depletion. By engaging the robust T cell immune system rather than relying solely on direct antibody-antigen neutralization, the patent reduces the likelihood of resistance development and minimizes toxicity associated with direct IL-5 pathway blockade

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent harnesses the body's own T cell immune system to perform eosinophil depletion autonomously. Once the bisspecific antibody bridges T cells and eosinophils, the T cells self-organize and execute cytotoxicity without requiring continuous external intervention, providing a reliable and sustainable depletion mechanism that is less prone to resistance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Quantity of substance

If T cell-mediated cytotoxicity is induced through bispecific antibody, then eosinophil reduction is enhanced, but antibody complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeosinophil reductionVSAvoidantibody structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a bisspecific antibody that performs multiple functions: it recognizes IL-5Rα on eosinophils, recruits CD3-expressing T cells, and enables T cell-mediated cytotoxicity. This multi-functional molecule achieves enhanced eosinophil reduction while consolidating multiple therapeutic mechanisms into a single antibody structure, managing complexity through functional integration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The bispecific antibodies effectively induce T cell-mediated cytotoxicity, leading to enhanced eosinophil reduction and potential therapeutic benefits for allergic and inflammatory diseases.

Implementation Method 1

The present invention relates to a T cell engaging bispecific antibody. More specifically, the present invention relates to a humanized antibody that simultaneously binds to a human T cell marker (CD3) and human IL-5 receptor alpha subunit (IL-5Rα)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAntigen-antibody binding:

Data Source

PatentEP4707301A1Il-5ra×CD3e t cell engaging bispecific antibody and uses thereof
Publication Date: 2026.03.11 AJOU UNIV IND ACADEMIC COOP FOUND
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a T cell engaging bispecific antibody. More particularly, the present invention relates to: a bispecific antibody that simultaneously binds to human interleukin-5 (IL-5) receptor alpha subunit (IL-5Rα), which is a receptor of human IL-5, and CD3ε, which is a human T cell marker; a nucleic acid encoding same; a vector comprising the nucleic acid; a cell transformed with the vector; a method for producing the bispecific antibody or; a composition comprising same for the prevention or treatment of allergic diseases, inflammatory diseases, and/or diseases caused by an increase in eosinophils; and a composition comprising same for the diagnosis of allergic diseases, inflammatory diseases, and/or diseases caused by an increase in eosinophils.