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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160137744 | MET-BINDING AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to binding agents that specifically bind human MET, binding agents that specifically bind one or more components of the WNT pathway, bispecific agents that bind both human MET and one or more components of the WNT pathway, and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. | 05-19-2016 |
20160082079 | Wnt Antagonist and Methods of Treatment and Screening - The present invention relates to compositions comprising Wnt antagonists and methods of treating Wnt-associated diseases and disorders, such as cancer, inducing differentiation, and reducing the frequency of cancer stem cells, as well as novel methods of screening for such Wnt antagonists. In particular, the invention discloses soluble FZD, SFRP and Ror receptors and their use. | 03-24-2016 |
20160053016 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING CANCER - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for characterizing, diagnosing, and treating cancer. In particular the invention provides the means and methods for the diagnosis, characterization, prognosis and treatment of cancer and specifically targeting cancer stem cells. The present invention provides an antibody that specifically binds to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of a human NOTCH receptor and inhibits growth of tumor cells. The present invention further provides a method of treating cancer, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody that specifically binds to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of a human NOTCH receptor protein and inhibits growth of tumor cells. | 02-25-2016 |
20160030561 | Methods of Treating Pancreatic Cancer - Novel methods of treating pancreatic cancer are provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining NOTCH mRNA expression levels in pancreatic cancer cells. In another embodiment, the method further comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective dose of a NOTCH antagonist. | 02-04-2016 |
20160002344 | RSPO BINDING AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to RSPO-binding agents and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind human RSPO proteins and modulate β-catenin activity. The present invention further provides methods of using agents that modulate the activity of RSPO proteins, such as antibodies that specifically bind RSPO1, RSPO2, and/or RSPO3 and inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer. | 01-07-2016 |
20150315565 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND ISOLATING CELLS EXPRESSING A POLYPEPTIDE - The invention relates to novel polypeptides and cells comprising the polypeptides. The polypeptides and cells are used in methods to identify and/or isolate cells producing a protein with specific biological functions. In particular, the methods may be used for identifying, selecting, and isolating cells producing antigen-specific monoclonal antibodies. | 11-05-2015 |
20150232570 | Methods of Treating Hematological Malignancies with Notch1 Antibodies - NOTCH1-binding antibodies and methods of using the antibodies for treating hematologic cancers are disclosed. Methods of using antibodies that bind to a non-ligand binding membrane proximal region of the extracellular domain of human NOTCH1 and methods of treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), hairy cell leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), nonHodgkin lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in a subject, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a NOTCH1-binding antibody to the subject are also disclosed. Methods of identifying subjects suitable for such treatment methods are further disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150197563 | NOTCH BINDING AGENTS AND ANTAGONISTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to Notch-binding agents and Notch antagonists and methods of using the agents and/or antagonists for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of one or more human Notch receptor, such as Notch2 and/or Notch3, and inhibit tumor growth. The present invention further provides methods of treating cancer, the methods comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody that specifically binds to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of a human Notch receptor protein and inhibits tumor growth. | 07-16-2015 |
20150197561 | JAGGED-BINDING AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to Jagged-binding agents and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to an extracellular domain of human Jagged1 or human Jagged2 and modulate Jagged activity. The present invention further provides methods of using agents that modulate the activity of Jagged, such as antibodies that specifically bind Jagged, and inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer. | 07-16-2015 |
20150118232 | Therapeutic Combination and Methods of Treatment With A DLL4 Antagonist and an Anti-Hypertensive Agent - Methods for treating cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents, and kits comprising the same. | 04-30-2015 |
20150098949 | VEGF/DLL4 Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to VEGF-binding agents, DLL4-binding agents, VEGF/DLL4 bispecific binding agents, and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF, antibodies that specifically bind human DLL4, and bispecific antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF and/or human DLL4. The present invention further provides methods of using the agents to inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer. | 04-09-2015 |
20140349399 | Compositions and Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Cancer - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for characterizing, diagnosing, and treating cancer. In particular the invention provides the means and methods for the diagnosis, characterization, prognosis and treatment of cancer and specifically targeting cancer stem cells. The present invention provides a soluble FZD receptor comprising an extracellular domain of a human FZD receptor that inhibits growth of tumor cells. The present invention still further provides a soluble receptor comprising a Fri domain of a human FZD receptor that binds a ligand of a human FZD receptor and said soluble receptor is capable of inhibiting tumor growth. The present invention still further provides a method of treating cancer comprising administering a soluble FZD receptor comprising for example, either an extracellular domain of a human FZD receptor or a Fri domain of a human FZD receptor, in an amount effective to inhibit tumor growth. | 11-27-2014 |
20140242078 | METHODS AND MONITORING OF TREATMENT WITH A WNT PATHWAY INHIBITOR - Methods for treating diseases such as cancer comprising administering a Wnt pathway inhibitor, either alone or in combination with other anti-cancer agents, and monitoring for skeletal-related side effects and/or toxicity. | 08-28-2014 |
20140220001 | Methods and Monitoring of Treatment with a DLL4 Antagonist - Methods for treating diseases such as cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist, either alone or in combination with other anti-cancer agents, and monitoring for cardiovascular side effects and/or toxicity. | 08-07-2014 |
20140199312 | DDR1-Binding Agents and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates to DDR1 binding agents and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to an extracellular domain of DDR1 and modulate DDR1 activity. The present invention further provides methods of using agents that modulate the activity of DDR1, such as antibodies that specifically bind DDR1, to reduce the tumorigenicity of tumors comprising cancer stem cells by reducing the frequency or number of cancer stem cells in the tumor. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer. | 07-17-2014 |
20140186380 | IMMUNOTHERAPY WITH BINDING AGENTS - Binding agents that modulate the immune response are disclosed. The binding agents may include soluble receptors, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. Also disclosed are methods of using the binding agents for the treatment of diseases such as cancer. | 07-03-2014 |
20140186342 | Compositions and Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Cancer - An isolated antibody that specifically binds to an extracellular domain of human DDR2 and has a therapeutic effect on a solid tumor is described. Also described is a method of treating cancer, the method comprising administering to a patient having a solid tumor an antibody of the present disclosure in a therapeutically effective amount. | 07-03-2014 |
20140134177 | Compositions and Methods for Treating and Diagnosing Cancer - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for characterizing, diagnosing and treating cancer. In particular, the present invention identifies LGR5 as a protein over-expressed in solid tumor stem cell. The present invention further identifies an interaction between RSPO1 and LGR5 as an alternative pathway for the activation of beta-catenin signaling. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides biomolecules that disrupt functional signaling via a LGR protein, including, in certain embodiments, molecules that inhibit the interaction between one or more RSPO proteins and one or more LGR proteins, such as LGR5. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating cancer comprising disrupting functional LGR signaling and inhibiting growth of a solid tumor comprising solid tumor stem cells. | 05-15-2014 |
20140134159 | METHODS OF TREATING NEUROENDOCRINE TUMORS USING FRIZZLED-BINDING AGENTS - Novel methods of treating neuroendocrine tumors are provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective dose of a Wnt antagonist. In one embodiment, the Wnt antagonist is an anti-FZD antibody. In another embodiment, the Wnt antagonist is a soluble FZD receptor polypeptide. In a further embodiment, the Wnt antagonist is an anti-Wnt antibody. | 05-15-2014 |
20140065149 | Methods for Treating Melanoma - Methods of inhibiting melanoma tumor growth, methods of treating melanoma and metastatic melanoma, and methods of reducing the frequency of tumor initiating cells (or cancer stem cells) in melanoma tumors are described. The methods described comprise administering a DLL4 antagonist (e.g., an antibody that specifically binds the extracellular domain of human DLL4) to a subject. Related polypeptides and polynucleotides, compositions comprising the DLL4 antagonists, and methods of making the DLL4 antagonists are also described. | 03-06-2014 |
20140017253 | RSPO3 Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to RSPO-binding agents, particularly RSPO3-binding agents and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind human RSPO3 proteins and modulate β-catenin activity. The present invention further provides methods of using agents that modulate the activity of RSPO3 proteins and inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer. | 01-16-2014 |
20140005077 | Methods for Identifying and Isolating Cells Expressing a Polypeptide | 01-02-2014 |
20140005076 | Methods for Identifying and Isolating Cells Expressing a Polypeptide | 01-02-2014 |
20130323266 | METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER WITH NOTCH2/3 ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides methods for treating cancer. More particularly, the invention provides methods for treating cancer comprising administrating doses of a Notch2/3 antibody. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323265 | METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER WITH DLL4 ANTAGONISTS - The present invention provides methods for treating cancer. More particularly, the invention provides methods for treating cancer comprising administrating doses of a DLL4 antagonist. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323257 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND THE GLUTAMATE LIGAND BINDING REGION OF NOTCH3 - Isolated antibodies that specifically binds to an extracellular conserved ligand binding region of a human Notch receptor and inhibits growth of a tumor are described. Also described are methods of treating cancer, the method comprising administering an anti-Notch antibody in an amount effective to inhibit tumor growth. | 12-05-2013 |
20130260455 | NOTCH BINDING AGENTS AND ANTAGONISTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to Notch-binding agents and Notch antagonists and methods of using the agents and/or antagonists for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of one or more human Notch receptor, such as Notch2 and/or Notch3, and inhibit tumor growth. The present invention further provides methods of treating cancer, the methods comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody that specifically binds to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of a human Notch receptor protein and inhibits tumor growth. | 10-03-2013 |
20130253172 | Method for Making Heteromultimeric Molecules - The present invention provides methods for making heteromultimeric molecules, such as bispecific antibodies, and compositions comprising said molecules. The method includes introducing mutations in amino acids that are in contact at the interface of two polypeptides, such that the electrostatic interaction between the ion pairs is altered. | 09-26-2013 |
20130252326 | FRIZZLED-BINDING AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - Novel anti-cancer agents, including, but not limited to, antibodies, that bind to human frizzled receptors are provided. Novel epitopes within the human frizzled receptors which are suitable as targets for anti-cancer agents are also identified. Methods of using the agents or antibodies, such as methods of using the agents or antibodies to inhibit Wnt signaling and/or inhibit tumor growth are further provided. | 09-26-2013 |
20130251705 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING CANCER - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for characterizing, diagnosing, and treating cancer. In particular the invention provides the means and methods for the diagnosis, characterization, prognosis and treatment of cancer and specifically targeting cancer stem cells. The present invention provides an antibody that specifically binds to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of a human NOTCH receptor and inhibits growth of tumor cells. The present invention further provides a method of treating cancer, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody that specifically binds to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of a human NOTCH receptor protein and inhibits growth of tumor cells. | 09-26-2013 |
20130243774 | NOTCH1 BINDING AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to Notch1 binding agents and methods of using the agents for treating diseases, such as hematologic cancers. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to a non-ligand binding membrane proximal region of the extracellular domain of human Notch1. The present invention further provides methods of using agents that inhibit Notch1 activity for treating cancer. Also described are methods of treating hematologic cancers comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a binding agent or antibody of the present invention to a subject having a hematologic cancer such as T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia. | 09-19-2013 |
20130164295 | VEGF/DLL4 Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to VEGF-binding agents, DLL4-binding agents, VEGF/DLL4 bispecific binding agents, and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF, antibodies that specifically bind human DLL4, and bispecific antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF and/or human DLL4. The present invention further provides methods of using the agents to inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer. | 06-27-2013 |
20130121993 | Compositions and Methods for Treating and Diagnosing Cancer - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for characterizing, diagnosing and treating cancer. In particular, the present invention identifies LGR5 as a protein over-expressed in solid tumor stem cells. The present invention further identifies an interaction between RSPO1 and LGR5 as an alternative pathway for the activation of beta-catenin signaling. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides biomolecules that disrupt functional signaling via a LGR protein, including, in certain embodiments, molecules that inhibit the interaction between one or more RSPO proteins and one or more LGR proteins, such as LGR5. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating cancer comprising disrupting functional LGR signaling and inhibiting growth of a solid tumor comprising solid tumor stem cells. | 05-16-2013 |
20130115206 | Compositions and Methods for Treating and Diagnosing Cancer - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for characterizing, diagnosing and treating cancer. In particular, the present invention identifies LGR5 as a protein over-expressed in solid tumor stem cell. The present invention further identifies an interaction between RSPO1 and LGR5 as an alternative pathway for the activation of beta-catenin signaling. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides biomolecules that disrupt functional signaling via a LGR protein, including, in certain embodiments, molecules that inhibit the interaction between one or more RSPO proteins and one or more LGR proteins, such as LGR5. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating cancer comprising disrupting functional LGR signaling and inhibiting growth of a solid tumor comprising solid tumor stem cells. | 05-09-2013 |
20130095116 | RSPO Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to RSPO-binding agents and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind human RSPO proteins and modulate β-catenin activity. The present invention further provides methods of using agents that modulate the activity of RSPO proteins, such as antibodies that specifically bind RSPO1, RSPO2, and/or RSPO3 and inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer. | 04-18-2013 |
20130089560 | BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR BINDING AGENTS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - The present invention provides bone morphogenetic protein receptor (BMPR) binding agents, such as antibodies, and compositions comprising said binding agents. The binding agents are useful to treat diseases such as cancer. | 04-11-2013 |
20130045209 | WNT-Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - Novel anti-cancer agents, including, but not limited to, antibodies, that bind to human Wnt(s) are provided. A conserved domain within Wnt that is suitable as a target for anti-cancer agents is also identified. Methods of using the agents or antibodies, such as methods of using the agents or antibodies to inhibit Wnt signaling and/or inhibit tumor growth are further provided. | 02-21-2013 |
20130034551 | Wnt Antagonists and Methods of Treatment and Screening - The present invention relates to compositions comprising Wnt antagonists and methods of treating Wnt-associated diseases and disorders, such as cancer, inducing differentiation, and reducing the frequency of cancer stem cells, as well as novel methods of screening for such Wnt antagonists. In particular, the invention discloses soluble FZD, SFRP and Ror receptors and their use. | 02-07-2013 |
20130030155 | ANTIBODIES TO THE NOTCH1 RECEPTOR - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for characterizing, diagnosing, and treating cancer. In particular the invention provides the means and methods for the diagnosis, characterization, prognosis and treatment of cancer and specifically targeting cancer stem cells. The present invention provides an antibody that specifically binds to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of a human NOTCH receptor and inhibits growth of tumor cells. The present invention further provides a method of treating cancer, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody that specifically binds to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of a human NOTCH receptor protein and inhibits growth of tumor cells. | 01-31-2013 |
20120301489 | Jagged-Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - Antibodies that specifically bind to an extracellular domain of human Jagged 1 or human Jagged2 and modulate Jagged activity, and methods of using said antibodies to inhibit tumor growth are disclosed. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an anti-Jagged antibody to a patient having a tumor or cancer. | 11-29-2012 |
20120288496 | Notch-Binding Agents and Antagonists and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates to Notch-binding agents and Notch antagonists and methods of using the agents and/or antagonists for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of one or more human Notch receptor, such as Notch2 and/or Notch3, and inhibit tumor growth. The present invention further provides methods of treating cancer, the methods comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody that specifically binds to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of a human Notch receptor protein and inhibits tumor growth. | 11-15-2012 |
20120263721 | Therapeutic Combination and Methods of Treatment With a DLL4 Antagonist and an Anti-Hypertensive Agent - Methods for treating cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents, and kits comprising the same. | 10-18-2012 |
20120213786 | Notch1 Binding Agents and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates to Notch1 binding agents and methods of using the agents for treating diseases, such as hematologic cancers. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to a non-ligand binding membrane proximal region of the extracellular domain of human Notch1. The present invention further provides methods of using agents that inhibit Notch1 activity for treating cancer. Also described are methods of treating hematologic cancers comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a binding agent or antibody of the present invention to a subject having a hematologic cancer such as T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia. | 08-23-2012 |
20120070438 | Methods for Treating Melanoma - Methods of inhibiting melanoma tumor growth, methods of treating melanoma and metastatic melanoma, and methods of reducing the frequency of tumor initiating cells (or cancer stem cells) in melanoma tumors are described. The methods described comprise administering a DLL4 antagonist (e.g., an antibody that specifically binds the extracellular domain of human DLL4) to a subject. Related polypeptides and polynucleotides, compositions comprising the DLL4 antagonists, and methods of making the DLL4 antagonists are also described. | 03-22-2012 |
20120027778 | Frizzled-Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - Novel anti-cancer agents, including, but not limited to, antibodies and other polypeptides, that bind to human frizzled receptors are provided. Novel epitopes within the human frizzled receptors which are suitable as targets for anti-cancer agents are also identified. Methods of using the agents or antibodies, such as methods of using the agents or antibodies to inhibit Wnt signaling and/or inhibit tumor growth are further provided. Screening methods are also provided. | 02-02-2012 |
20110305695 | Wnt Antagonists and Methods of Treatment and Screening - The present invention relates to compositions comprising Wnt antagonists and methods of treating Wnt-associated diseases and disorders, such as cancer, inducing differentiation, and reducing the frequency of cancer stem cells, as well as novel methods of screening for such Wnt antagonists. In particular, the invention discloses soluble FZD, SFRP and Ror receptors and their use. | 12-15-2011 |
20110287979 | Methods for Identifying and Isolating Cells Expressing a Polypeptide - The invention relates to novel polypeptides and cells comprising the polypeptides. The polypeptides and cells are used in methods to identify and/or isolate cells producing a protein with specific biological functions. In particular, the methods may be used for identifying, selecting, and isolating cells producing antigen-specific monoclonal antibodies. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287011 | DDR1-Binding Agents and Methods of Use Thereof - Disclosed are DDR1 binding agents and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to an extracellular domain of DDR1 and modulate DDR1 activity. The disclosure further provides methods of using agents that modulate the activity of DDRI, such as antibodies that specifically bind DDR1, to reduce the tumorigenicity of tumors comprising cancer stem cells by reducing the frequency or number of cancer stem cells in the tumor. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer. | 11-24-2011 |
20110183866 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND DIAGNOSING CANCER - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, characterizing, and diagnosing cancer. In particular, the present invention provides gene expression profiles and signatures associated with solid tumor stem cells, as well as novel stem cell cancer markers useful for the diagnosis, characterization, prognosis and treatment of solid tumor stem cells. More particularly, the present invention identifies two profiles of cancer stem cells useful for the diagnosis, characterization, and treatment of cancer and cancer metastases. The invention also provides a variety of reagents such as stem cell gene signatures for use in the diagnosis and management of cancer. | 07-28-2011 |
20110165162 | Methods for Treating Cancers Comprising K-ras Mutations - Methods of inhibiting tumor growth, methods of treating cancer, and methods of reducing the frequency of cancer stem cells in a tumor are described. Particularly, the methods are directed to tumors or cancers that comprise a K-ras mutation. The methods described comprise administering a DLL4 antagonist (e.g., an antibody that specifically binds the extracellular domain of human DLL4) to a subject. Related polypeptides and polynucleotides, compositions comprising the DLL4 antagonists, and methods of making the DLL4 antagonists are also described. | 07-07-2011 |
20110123532 | Method for Making Heteromultimeric Molecules - The present invention provides methods for making heteromultimeric molecules, such as bispecific antibodies, and compositions comprising said molecules. The method includes introducing mutations in amino acids that are in contact at the interface of two polypeptides, such that the electrostatic interaction between the ion pairs is altered. | 05-26-2011 |
20100316637 | Compositions and Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Cancer - An isolated antibody that specifically binds to an extracellular domain of human DLL4 and affects growth of a tumor comprising cancer stem cells is described. Also described is a method of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-DLL4 antibody. | 12-16-2010 |