Abstract:
The present invention relates to dimers comprising a first polypeptide and a second polypeptide, wherein each of said first and second polypeptide comprises at least one immunoglobulin single variable domain (1ISVD) and a C-terminal extension comprising a cysteine moiety (preferably at the C-terminus), wherein said first polypeptide and said second polypeptide are covalently linked via a disulfide bond between the cysteine moiety of said first polypeptide and the cysteine moiety of said second polypeptide, in which the dimer outperformed the benchmark constructs, e.g. cognate multivalent and multispecific constructs, in various assays. The present invention provides methods for making the dimers of the invention.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method to achieve radioisotopic localization at tumor sites, i.e., a method of enhancing radiolabeled ligand localization to a tumor in an individual in need of such treatment, comprising the steps of: transducing said tumor with a gene encoding a membrane expressed protein unique to said tumor; and administering to said individual a radiolabeled ligand which specifically binds to said protein. The use of gene therapy technology to induce expression of high affinity membrane molecules/receptors can enhance the specificity of radioisotope localization while the use of radioactive isotopes with the ability to deliver radiation damage across several cell diameters will compensate for less than perfect transduction efficiency.
Abstract:
Provided herein are antagonists or binding agents of an abnormal vasopressin receptor V2 (e.g., AbnV2), such as antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof specific for the receptor, for identifying and targeting cancer cells expressing such abnormal vasopressin receptor V2. Additionally provided are methods of using said antagonists or binding agents, for example, to image cancer cells or in biological samples, or diagnose cancers, both in vivo and in vitro. The antagonists or binding agents may also be used for treating patients suffering from a cancer expressing the abnormal vasopressin receptor V2, such as small cell lung cancer (SCLC), breast cancer, or ovarian cancer.
Abstract:
Provided herein are antagonists or binding agents of an abnormal vasopressin receptor V2 (e.g., AbnV2), such as antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof specific for the receptor, for identifying and targeting cancer cells expressing such abnormal vasopressin receptor V2. Additionally provided are methods of using said antagonists or binding agents, for example, to image cancer cells or in biological samples, or diagnose cancers, both in vivo and in vitro. The antagonists or binding agents may also be used for treating patients suffering from a cancer expressing the abnormal vasopressin receptor V2, such as small cell lung cancer (SCLC), breast cancer, or ovarian cancer.
Abstract:
Provided are methods and compositions for detecting and treating normal, hypoplastic, ectopic or remnant tissue, organ or cells in a mammal. The method comprises parenterally injecting a mammalian subject, at a locus and by a route providing access to said tissue or organ, with an composition comprising antibody/fragment which specifically binds to targeted organ, tissue or cell. The antibody/fragment may be administered alone, or labeled or conjugated with an imaging, therapeutic, cytoprotective or activating agent.
Abstract:
Provided are methods and compositions for detecting and treating normal, hypoplastic, ectopic or remnant tissue, organ or cells in a mammal. The method comprises parenterally injecting a mammalian subject, at a locus and by a route providing access to said tissue or organ, with an composition comprising antibody/fragment which specifically binds to targeted organ, tissue or cell. The antibody/fragment may be administered alone, or labeled or conjugated with an imaging, therapeutic, cytoprotective or activating agent.
Abstract:
Provided are methods and compositions for detecting and treating normal, hypoplastic, ectopic or remnant tissue, organ or cells in a mammal. The method comprises parenterally injecting a mammalian subject, at a locus and by a route providing access to above-mentioned tissue or organ, with an composition comprising antibody/fragment which specifically binds to targeted organ, tissue or cell. The antibody/fragment may be administered alone, or labeled or conjugated with an imaging, therapeutic, cytoprotective or activating agent.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method to achieve radioisotopic localization at tumor sites, i.e., a method of enhancing radiolabeled ligand localization to a tumor in an individual in need of such treatment, comprising the steps of: transducing the tumor with a gene encoding a membrane expressed protein unique to the tumor; and administering to said individual a radiolabeled ligand which specifically binds to the protein. The use of gene therapy technology to induce expression of high affinity membrane molecules/receptors can enhance the specificity of radioisotope localization while the use of radioactive isotopes with the ability to deliver radiation damage across several cell diameters will compensate for less than perfect transduction efficiency.
Abstract:
Provided are methods and compositions for detecting and treating normal, hypoplastic, ectopic or remnant tissue, organ or cells in a mammal. The method comprises parenterally injecting a mammalian subject, at a locus and by a route providing access to said tissue or organ, with an composition comprising antibody/fragment which specifically binds to targeted organ, tissue or cell. The antibody/fragment may be administered alone, or labeled or conjugated with an imaging, therapeutic, cytoprotective or activating agent.
Abstract:
Provided herein are antagonists or binding agents of an abnormal vasopressin receptor V2 (e.g., AbnV2), such as antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof specific for the receptor, for identifying and targeting cancer cells expressing such abnormal vasopressin receptor V2. Additionally provided are methods of using said antagonists or binding agents, for example, to image cancer cells or in biological samples, or diagnose cancers, both in vivo and in vitro. The antagonists or binding agents may also be used for treating patients suffering from a cancer expressing the abnormal vasopressin receptor V2, such as small cell lung cancer (SCLC), breast cancer, or ovarian cancer.