Abstract

This disclosure relates to the field of therapeutic RNA to treat HPV-positive cancer, in particular anogenital, cervical and penile cancers and cancer in the head and neck region such as cancer in the genital region and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Disclosed herein are compositions, uses, and methods for treatment of HPV-positive cancers. Administration of therapeutic RNAs to a patient having HPV-positive cancer disclosed herein can reduce tumor size, prolong time to progressive disease, and/or protect against metastasis and/or recurrence of the tumor and ultimately extend survival time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• A61K 39/395 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
• A61P 31/20 - Antivirals for DNA viruses
• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants

Abstract

The present invention embraces an RNA replicon (self-amplifying RNA vector (saRNA)) that can be replicated by a replicase of a self-replicating virus, e.g., a replicase of alphavirus origin. According to the invention, translation of the replicase open reading frame is uncoupled from a 5'-terminal cap by placing translation of the replicase open reading frame under the translational control of an internal ribosome entry site (IRES). Thereby the initiation of translation depends on the molecular properties of the respective IRES, which compared to cap-dependent translation may require less or no cellular initiation factors to direct the ribosome to the translational start site. According to the invention, IRES-controlled replicase translation may allow the use of uncapped synthetic saRNA. Furthermore, the use of an IRES provides for the option to insert additional transgenes upstream to the IRES.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
• C12N 9/12 - Transferases (2.) transferring phosphorus containing groups, e.g. kinases (2.7)
• C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
• C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
• C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
• C12N 15/86 - Viral vectors

Abstract

The present invention relates to lipid particles comprising at least one cationic lipid, at least one water-soluble therapeutically effective compound and RNA. Further, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising such particles. Said pharmaceutical composition is useful for inducing an immune response. It is also useful in a prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease involving an antigen. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for producing the particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/107 - Emulsions
• A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant
• A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
• A61K 31/675 - Phosphorus compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pyridoxal phosphate
• A61K 31/7105 - Natural ribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only riboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or uracil and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 31/663 - Compounds having two or more phosphorus acid groups or esters thereof, e.g. clodronic acid, pamidronic acid
• A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• A61K 39/395 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 47/18 - AminesAmidesUreasQuaternary ammonium compoundsAmino acidsOligopeptides having up to five amino acids
• A61K 47/24 - Organic compounds, e.g. natural or synthetic hydrocarbons, polyolefins, mineral oil, petrolatum or ozokerite containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, halogen, nitrogen or sulfur, e.g. cyclomethicone or phospholipids

Abstract

The invention generally relates to methods and compositions for the prediction of therapeutic efficacy of cancer treatments and the prognosis of cancer. The invention discloses markers that are associated with favorable and unfavorable outcomes, respectively, in certain cancer treatments and are useful as prognostic markers for cancer. Methods involving these markers are disclosed for predicting cancer therapy benefit and prognosing clinical outcome for cancer patients.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
• C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
• A61K 47/68 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an antibody, an immunoglobulin or a fragment thereof, e.g. an Fc-fragment
• A61K 39/395 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum

Abstract

The present invention relates to the provision of vaccines which are specific for a patient's tumor and are potentially useful for immunotherapy of the primary tumor as well as tumor metastases. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for providing an individualized cancer vaccine comprising the steps: (a) identifying cancer specific somatic mutations in a tumor specimen of a cancer patient to provide a cancer mutation signature of the patient; and (b) providing a vaccine featuring the cancer mutation signature obtained in step (a). In a further aspect, the present invention relates to vaccines which are obtainable by said method.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• C12Q 1/6869 - Methods for sequencing
• G16B 20/00 - ICT specially adapted for functional genomics or proteomics, e.g. genotype-phenotype associations
• G16B 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for biostatisticsICT specially adapted for bioinformatics-related machine learning or data mining, e.g. knowledge discovery or pattern finding
• C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
• G16B 20/20 - Allele or variant detection, e.g. single nucleotide polymorphism [SNP] detection

Abstract

E. coli, methods of obtaining RNA, peptides or proteins using such nucleic acid molecules and to RNA which is obtained from such nucleic acid molecules and its use. In particular, the poly (dA:dT) regions contain at least one disruption by a sequence not encoding a sequence solely composed of A residues.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
• C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression
• C12N 15/68 - Stabilisation of the vector
• C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli
• C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
• C12P 19/34 - Polynucleotides, e.g. nucleic acids, oligoribonucleotides
• C12P 21/00 - Preparation of peptides or proteins

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for diagnosis or treatment of cancer diseases involving cancer stem cells comprising targeting CLDN6. In particular, the present invention provides a method of determining cancer stem cells comprising detecting cells expressing CLDN6. Furthermore, the present invention provides a method of treating or preventing cancer comprising inhibiting and/or eliminating cancer stem cells by administering an antibody having the ability of binding to CLDN6 to a cancer patient.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
• A61K 39/395 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
• A61K 31/337 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having four-membered rings, e.g. taxol
• A61K 31/5365 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with at least one nitrogen and at least one oxygen as the ring hetero atoms, e.g. 1,2-oxazines ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems
• A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
• A61K 31/7064 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom containing condensed or non-condensed pyrimidines
• A61K 33/243 - PlatinumCompounds thereof
• C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants from tumour cells
• A61K 47/68 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an antibody, an immunoglobulin or a fragment thereof, e.g. an Fc-fragment
• G01N 33/574 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for cancer
• A61N 5/10 - X-ray therapyGamma-ray therapyParticle-irradiation therapy
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies

Abstract

The present invention provides antibodies useful as therapeutics for treating and/or preventing diseases associated with cells expressing CLD18, including tumor-related diseases such as gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, hepatic cancer, head-neck cancer, and cancer of the gallbladder.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies
• A61K 39/395 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
• C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
• A61K 47/68 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an antibody, an immunoglobulin or a fragment thereof, e.g. an Fc-fragment
• A61K 51/10 - Antibodies or immunoglobulinsFragments thereof
• C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants from tumour cells
• A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies

Abstract

Disclosed herein are compositions, uses, and methods for treatment of prostate cancers. In one aspect, disclosed herein is a composition or medical preparation comprising at least one RNA, wherein the at least one RNA encodes the following amino acid sequences: (i) an amino acid sequence comprising Kallikrein-2 (KLK2), an immunogenic variant thereof, or an immunogenic fragment of the KLK2 or the immunogenic variant thereof; (ii) an amino acid sequence comprising Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), an immunogenic variant thereof, or an immunogenic fragment of the PSA or the immunogenic variant thereof; (iii) an amino acid sequence comprising Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP), an immunogenic variant thereof, or an immunogenic fragment of the PAP or the immunogenic variant thereof; (iv) an amino acid sequence comprising Homeobox B13 (HOXB13), an immunogenic variant thereof, or an immunogenic fragment of the HOXB13 or the immunogenic variant thereof; and (v) an amino acid sequence comprising NK3 Homeobox 1 (NKX3-1), an immunogenic variant thereof, or an immunogenic fragment of the NKX3-1 or the immunogenic variant thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

The present invention is in the field of immunotherapy, in particular tumor immunotherapy. The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations for delivering RNA to antigen presenting cells such as dendrite cells (DCs) in the spleen after systemic administration. In particular, the formulations described herein enable to induce an immune response after systemic administration of antigen-coding RNA.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions comprising polyplex formulations for delivery of RNA to a target organ or a target cell after parenteral administration, in particular after intramuscular administration. More precisely, the present invention relates to formulations for administration of RNA such as self-replicating RNA, in particular by intramuscular injection. In more detail, the formulations comprise polyplex particles from single stranded RNA and a polyalkyleneimine.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/7105 - Natural ribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only riboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or uracil and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions comprising polyplex formulations for delivery of RNA to a target organ or a target cell after parenteral administration, in particular after intramuscular administration. More precisely, the present invention relates to formulations for administration of RNA such as self-replicating RNA, in particular by intramuscular injection. In more detail, the formulations comprise polyplex particles from single stranded RNA and a polyalkyleneimine.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 31/7105 - Natural ribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only riboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or uracil and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for predicting peptides or polypeptides such as T cell epitopes useful for immunotherapy such as for vaccination. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for predicting whether peptides or polypeptides such as tumor-associated antigens or epitopes, in particular tumor-associated neoantigens or neoepitopes, are immunogenic and, in particular, useful for immunotherapy such as for vaccination. The methods of the invention may be used, in particular, for the provision of vaccines which are specific for a patient's tumor and, thus, in the context of personalized cancer vaccines.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing
• A61P 35/04 - Antineoplastic agents specific for metastasis
• G01N 33/53 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids

Abstract

The present invention relates to a patient-specific tumor treatment targeting individual expression patterns of tumor antigens, in particular shared tumor antigens, and individual tumor mutations. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating cancer in a patient comprising the steps of: (i) inducing a first immune response against one or more tumor antigens in the patient, and (ii) inducing a second immune response against one or more tumor antigens in the patient wherein the second immune response is specific for cancer specific somatic mutations present in cancer cells of the patient.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies

Abstract

The present invention provides molecules that mimic antigenic determinants of the CD3 (cluster of differentiation 3) T-cell co-receptor epsilon chain (CD3ε). These molecules compete with CD3ε for binding to a CD3ε binding domain. e.g. a CD3ε binding domain of an antibody, and are capable of detecting antibodies against CD3ε. The mimotopes of the invention may be used to generate or inhibit immune responses in animals and preferably humans. Additionally, they may serve as tools for anti-CD3ε antibody purification and the detection of anti-CD3ε antibodies in biological samples.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 38/08 - Peptides having 5 to 11 amino acids
• C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
• G01N 33/566 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor using specific carrier or receptor proteins as ligand binding reagent
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
• C07K 14/725 - T-cell receptors
• A61K 47/64 - Drug-peptide, drug-protein or drug-polyamino acid conjugates, i.e. the modifying agent being a peptide, protein or polyamino acid which is covalently bonded or complexed to a therapeutically active agent
• A61K 47/66 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being a protein, peptide or polyamino acid the modifying agent being a pre-targeting system involving a peptide or protein for targeting specific cells
• C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
• A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides

Abstract

The present invention relates to stabilization of RNA, in particular mRNA, and an increase in mRNA translation. The present invention particularly relates to a modification of RNA, in particular in vitro-transcribed RNA, resulting in increased transcript stability and/or translation efficiency. According to the invention, it was demonstrated that certain sequences in the 3′-untranslated region (UTR) of an RNA molecule improve stability and translation efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression
• A47B 3/00 - Folding or stowable tables
• A47B 13/02 - Underframes
• A47B 33/00 - Kitchen or dish-washing tables
• A47B 43/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling folding of the cabinet or the like
• A47B 77/02 - General layout, e.g. relative arrangement of compartments, working surface or surfaces, supports for apparatus
• A47B 77/06 - Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts for incorporating sinks, with or without draining boards, splash-backs, or the like
• A47B 77/08 - Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts for incorporating apparatus operated by power, including water powerProvision for particular uses of compartments or other parts for incorporating apparatus for cooking, cooling, or laundry purposes
• A47B 77/16 - Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts by adaptation of compartments or drawers for receiving or holding foodstuffsProvision for particular uses of compartments or other parts by provision of rotatable or extendible containers for foodstuffs
• A47B 77/18 - Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts by special arrangements for accommodating removable containers
• A47B 95/00 - Fittings for furniture
• A47C 4/00 - Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
• A47C 4/08 - Folding chairs with inflexible seats having a frame made of wood or plastics
• A47C 7/00 - Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
• A47K 3/28 - Showers
• B60B 33/00 - Castors in general
• E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
• F16C 11/04 - Pivotal connections
• C12N 5/0735 - Embryonic stem cellsEmbryonic germ cells
• C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
• C12N 15/90 - Stable introduction of foreign DNA into chromosome

Abstract

The invention relates to antibodies directed against an epitope located within the C-terminal portion of CLDN18.2 which are useful, for example, in diagnosing cancer and/or in determining whether cancer cells express CLDN18.2.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants from tumour cells
• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
• G01N 33/574 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for cancer

Abstract

The invention generally relates to methods and compositions for the prediction of therapeutic efficacy of cancer treatments and the prognosis of cancer. The invention discloses markers that are associated with favorable and unfavorable outcomes, respectively, in certain cancer treatments and are useful as prognostic markers for cancer. Methods involving these markers are disclosed for predicting cancer therapy benefit and prognosing clinical outcome for cancer patients.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
• C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
• A61K 47/68 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an antibody, an immunoglobulin or a fragment thereof, e.g. an Fc-fragment
• A61K 39/395 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions comprising polyplex formulations for delivery of RNA to a target organ or a target cell after parenteral administration, in particular after intramuscular administration. More precisely, the present invention relates to formulations for administration of RNA such as self-replicating RNA, in particular by intramuscular injection. In more detail, the formulations comprise polyplex particles from single stranded RNA and a polyalkyleneimine. The RNA may encode a protein of interest, such as a pharmaceutically active protein. Furthermore, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical products, comprising said RNA polyplex formulations for parenteral application to humans or to animals. The present invention relates as well to manufacturing of such pharmaceutical products, comprising, optionally, steps of sterile filtration, freezing and dehydration.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
• A61K 47/60 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyureas or polyurethanes the organic macromolecular compound being a polyoxyalkylene oligomer, polymer or dendrimer, e.g. PEG, PPG, PEO or polyglycerol
• A61K 47/62 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being a protein, peptide or polyamino acid

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions comprising polyplex formulations for delivery of RNA to a target organ or a target cell after parenteral administration, in particular after intramuscular administration. More precisely, the present invention relates to formulations for administration of RNA such as self-replicating RNA, in particular by intramuscular injection. In more detail, the formulations comprise polyplex particles from single stranded RNA and a polyalkyleneimine. The RNA may encode a protein of interest, such as a pharmaceutically active protein. Furthermore, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical products, comprising said RNA polyplex formulations for parenteral application to humans or to animals. The present invention relates as well to manufacturing of such pharmaceutical products, comprising, optionally, steps of sterile filtration, freezing and dehydration.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 47/60 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyureas or polyurethanes the organic macromolecular compound being a polyoxyalkylene oligomer, polymer or dendrimer, e.g. PEG, PPG, PEO or polyglycerol
• A61K 47/62 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being a protein, peptide or polyamino acid
• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions comprising polyplex formulations for delivery of RNA to a target organ or a target cell after parenteral administration, in particular after intramuscular administration. More precisely, the present invention relates to formulations for administration of RNA such as self-replicating RNA, in particular by intramuscular injection. In more detail, the formulations comprise polyplex particles from single stranded RNA and a polyalkyleneimine. The RNA may encode a protein of interest, such as a pharmaceutically active protein. Furthermore, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical products, comprising said RNA polyplex formulations for parenteral application to humans or to animals. The present invention relates as well to manufacturing of such pharmaceutical products, comprising, optionally, steps of sterile filtration, freezing and dehydration.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for predicting peptides or polypeptides such as T cell epitopes useful for immunotherapy such as for vaccination. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for predicting whether peptides or polypeptides such as tumor-associated antigens or epitopes, in particular tumor-associated neoantigens or neoepitopes, are immunogenic and, in particular, useful for immunotherapy such as for vaccination. The methods of the invention may be used, in particular, for the provision of vaccines which are specific for a patient's tumor and, thus, in the context of personalized cancer vaccines.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids

Abstract

The present invention relates to cytokine fusion proteins and to nucleic acid molecules encoding such cytokine fusion proteins. The present invention further relates to cells, non-human organisms, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the cytokine fusion proteins or the nucleic acid molecules encoding them, as well as to their use as medicaments.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/54 - Interleukins [IL]
• C07K 14/705 - ReceptorsCell surface antigensCell surface determinants
• C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins

Abstract

The present invention relates to cytokine fusion proteins and to nucleic acid molecules encoding such cytokine fusion proteins. The present invention further relates to cells, non-human organisms, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the cytokine fusion proteins or the nucleic acid molecules encoding them, as well as to their use as medicaments.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/54 - Interleukins [IL]
• C07K 14/705 - ReceptorsCell surface antigensCell surface determinants
• C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins

Abstract

The present invention relates to stabilization of RNA, in particular mRNA, and an increase in mRNA translation. The present invention particularly relates to a modification of RNA, in particular in vitro-transcribed RNA, resulting in increased transcript stability and/or translation efficiency. According to the invention, it was demonstrated that certain sequences in the 3'-untranslated region (UTR) of an RNA molecule improve stability and translation efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
• C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
• C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression

Abstract

The present invention generally embraces the treatment of diseases by targeting cells expressing an antigen on the cell surface. In particular the invention relates to recombinant antigen receptors and uses thereof. T cells engineered to express such antigen receptors are useful in the treatment of diseases characterized by expression of one or more antigens bound by the antigen receptors.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/725 - T-cell receptors
• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants

Abstract

The present invention relates to stabilization of RNA, in particular mRNA, and an increase in mRNA translation. The present invention particularly relates to a modification of RNA, in particular in vitro-transcribed RNA, resulting in increased transcript stability and/or translation efficiency. According to the invention, it was demonstrated that certain sequences in the 3'- untranslated region (UTR) of an RNA molecule improve stability and translation efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression

Abstract

The present invention generally embraces the treatment of diseases by targeting cells expressing an antigen on the cell surface. In particular the invention relates to recombinant antigen receptors and uses thereof. T cells engineered to express such antigen receptors are useful in the treatment of diseases characterized by expression of one or more antigens bound by the antigen receptors.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/725 - T-cell receptors
• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants

Abstract

The present invention relates to stabilization of RNA, in particular mRNA, and an increase in mRNA translation. The present invention particularly relates to a modification of RNA, in particular in vitro-transcribed RNA, resulting in increased transcript stability and/or translation efficiency. According to the invention, it was demonstrated that certain sequences in the 3'- untranslated region (UTR) of an RNA molecule improve stability and translation efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
• C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
• C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression

Abstract

The present invention relates to stabilization of RNA, in particular mRNA, and an increase in mRNA translation. The present invention particularly relates to a modification of RNA, in particular in vitro-transcribed RNA, resulting in increased transcript stability and/or translation efficiency. According to the invention, it was demonstrated that certain sequences in the 3'-untranslated region (UTR) of an RNA molecule improve stability and translation efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression

Abstract

The present invention generally embraces the treatment of diseases by targeting cells expressing an antigen on the cell surface. In particular the invention relates to recombinant antigen receptors and uses thereof. T cells engineered to express such antigen receptors are useful in the treatment of diseases characterized by expression of one or more antigens bound by the antigen receptors.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/725 - T-cell receptors
• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants

Abstract

The present invention provides molecules that mimic antigenic determinants of the CD3 (cluster of differentiation 3) T-cell co-receptor epsilon chain (CD3ε). These molecules compete with CD3ε for binding to a CD3ε binding domain, e.g. a CD3ε binding domain of an antibody, and are capable of detecting antibodies against CD3ε. The mimotopes of the invention may be used to generate or inhibit immune responses in animals and preferably humans. Additionally, they may serve as tools for anti-CD3ε antibody purification and the detection of anti-CD3ε antibodies in biological samples.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
• A61K 38/08 - Peptides having 5 to 11 amino acids
• C07K 14/725 - T-cell receptors

Abstract

The present invention generally embraces the treatment of diseases by targeting cells expressing an antigen on the cell surface. In particular the invention relates to a method for stimulating, priming and/or expanding in vivo T cells genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeted to an antigen, comprising contacting the T cells with the antigen or a variant thereof in vivo. In one embodiment, the antigen or variant thereof is provided by administering a nucleic acid encoding the antigen or variant thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 35/17 - LymphocytesB-cellsT-cellsNatural killer cellsInterferon-activated or cytokine-activated lymphocytes
• C07K 14/725 - T-cell receptors

Abstract

The present invention provides Claudin-18.2-speeific immunoreceptors (T cell receptors and artificial T cell receptors (chimeric antigen receptors; CARs)) and T cell epitopes which are useful for immunotherapy.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/395 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
• C07K 14/725 - T-cell receptors
• C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
• C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

The present invention generally embraces the treatment of diseases by targeting cells expressing an antigen on the cell surface. In particular the invention relates to a method for stimulating, priming and/or expanding in vivo T cells genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeted to an antigen, comprising contacting the T cells with the antigen or a variant thereof in vivo. In one embodiment, the antigen or variant thereof is provided by administering a nucleic acid encoding the antigen or variant thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• C07K 14/725 - T-cell receptors

Abstract

The present invention generally embraces the treatment of diseases by targeting cells expressing an antigen on the cell surface. In particular the invention relates to a method for stimulating, priming and/or expanding in vivo T cells genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeted to an antigen, comprising contacting the T cells with the antigen or a variant thereof in vivo. In one embodiment, the antigen or variant thereof is provided by administering a nucleic acid encoding the antigen or variant thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 35/17 - LymphocytesB-cellsT-cellsNatural killer cellsInterferon-activated or cytokine-activated lymphocytes
• C07K 14/725 - T-cell receptors

Abstract

The present invention provides anti-CLDNl 8,2 antibody-drug conjugates which are effective for treating and/or preventing cancer diseases associated with cells expressing CLDN18.2, including gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, hepatic cancer, head-neck cancer, and cancer of the gallbladder and metastases thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
• C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants from tumour cells
• A61K 47/48 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers, inert additives the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer drug conjugates
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

The invention generally relates to methods and compositions for the prediction of therapeutic efficacy of cancer treatments and the prognosis of cancer. The invention discloses markers that are associated with favorable and unfavorable outcomes, respectively, in certain cancer treatments and are useful as prognostic markers for cancer. Methods involving these markers are disclosed for predicting cancer therapy benefit and prognosing clinical outcome for cancer patients.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

Abstract

The present invention provides anti-CLDN18.2 antibody-drug conjugates which are effective for treating and/or preventing cancer diseases associated with cells expressing CLDN18.2, including gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, hepatic cancer, head-neck cancer, and cancer of the gallbladder and metastases thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
• C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants from tumour cells
• A61K 47/48 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers, inert additives the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer drug conjugates
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

The invention generally relates to methods and compositions for the prediction of therapeutic efficacy of cancer treatments and the prognosis of cancer. The invention discloses markers that are associated with favorable and unfavorable outcomes, respectively, in certain cancer treatments and are useful as prognostic markers for cancer. Methods involving these markers are disclosed for predicting cancer therapy benefit and prognosing clinical outcome for cancer patients.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants from tumour cells
• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
• C12Q 1/6827 - Hybridisation assays for detection of mutation or polymorphism
• C12Q 1/6858 - Allele-specific amplification
• C12Q 1/6876 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes
• C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
• G16B 20/20 - Allele or variant detection, e.g. single nucleotide polymorphism [SNP] detection

Abstract

The present invention provides anti-CLDN18.2 antibody-drug conjugates which are effective for treating and/or preventingcancer diseases associated with cells expressing CLDN18.2, including gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, hepatic cancer, head-neck cancer, and cancer of the gallbladder and metastases thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
• C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants from tumour cells

Abstract

The invention generally relates to methods and compositions for the prediction of therapeutic efficacy of cancer treatments and the prognosis of cancer. The invention discloses markers that are associated with favorable and unfavorable outcomes, respectively, in certain cancer treatments and are useful as prognostic markers for cancer. Methods involving these markers are disclosed for predicting cancer therapy benefit and prognosing clinical outcome for cancer patients.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

Abstract

The present invention relates to lipid particles comprising at least one cationic lipid, at least one water-soluble therapeutically effective compound and RNA. Further, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising such particles. Said pharmaceutical composition is useful for inducing an immune response. It is also useful in a prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease involving an antigen. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for producing the particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant
• A61K 31/663 - Compounds having two or more phosphorus acid groups or esters thereof, e.g. clodronic acid, pamidronic acid
• A61K 31/7105 - Natural ribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only riboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or uracil and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 47/44 - Oils, fats or waxes according to two or more groups of Natural or modified natural oils, fats or waxes, e.g. castor oil, polyethoxylated castor oil, montan wax, lignite, shellac, rosin, beeswax or lanolin
• A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• A61P 37/04 - Immunostimulants

Abstract

The present invention relates to lipid particles comprising at least one cationic lipid, at least one water-soluble therapeutically effective compound (e. g. a bisphosphonate) and RNA. Further, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising such particles. Said pharmaceutical composition is useful for inducing an immune response. It is also useful in a prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease involving an antigen, e. g. cancer. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for producing the particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant
• A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
• A61K 31/663 - Compounds having two or more phosphorus acid groups or esters thereof, e.g. clodronic acid, pamidronic acid
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

The present invention relates to lipid particles comprising at least one cationic lipid, at least one water-soluble therapeutically effective compound and RNA. Further, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising such particles. Said pharmaceutical composition is useful for inducing an immune response. It is also useful in a prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease involving an antigen. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for producing the particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant
• A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
• A61K 31/663 - Compounds having two or more phosphorus acid groups or esters thereof, e.g. clodronic acid, pamidronic acid
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for predicting T cell epitopes useful for vaccination. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for predicting whether modifications in peptides or polypeptides such as tumor-associated neoantigens are immunogenic and, in particular, useful for vaccination, or for predicting which of such modifications are most immunogenic and, in particular, most useful for vaccination. The methods of the invention may be used, in particular, for the provision of vaccines which are specific for a patient's tumor and, thus, in the context of personalized cancer vaccines.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for predicting T cell epitopes useful for vaccination. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for predicting whether modifications in peptides or polypeptides such as tumor-associated neoantigens are immunogenic and, in particular, useful for vaccination, or for predicting which of such modifications are most immunogenic and, in particular, most useful for vaccination. The methods of the invention may be used, in particular, for the provision of vaccines which are specific for a patient's tumor and thus, in the context of personalized cancer vaccines.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids

Abstract

The present invention relates to cytokine fusion proteins and to nucleic acid molecules encoding such cytokine fusion proteins. The present invention further relates to cells, non-human organisms. pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the cytokine fusion proteins or the nucleic acid molecules encoding them, as well as to their use as medicaments.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/52 - CytokinesLymphokinesInterferons
• C07K 14/525 - Tumour necrosis factor [TNF]

Abstract

The present invention relates to cytokine fusion proteins and to nucleic acid molecules encoding such cytokine fusion proteins. The present invention further relates to cells, non-human organisms, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the cytokine fusion proteins or the nucleic acid molecules encoding them, as well as to their use as medicaments.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/525 - Tumour necrosis factor [TNF]
• C07K 14/52 - CytokinesLymphokinesInterferons

Abstract

The present invention relates to cytokine fusion proteins and to nucleic acid molecules encoding such cytokine fusion proteins. The present invention further relates to cells, non-human organisms. pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the cytokine fusion proteins or the nucleic acid molecules encoding them, as well as to their use as medicaments.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/525 - Tumour necrosis factor [TNF]
• C07K 14/52 - CytokinesLymphokinesInterferons

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for predicting T cell epitopes. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for predicting whether modifications in peptides or polypeptides such as tumor-associated neoantigens are immunogenic or not. The methods of the invention are useful, in particular, for the provision of vaccines which are specific for a patient's tumor and, thus, in the context of personalized cancer vaccines.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16B 20/20 - Allele or variant detection, e.g. single nucleotide polymorphism [SNP] detection
• G16B 20/00 - ICT specially adapted for functional genomics or proteomics, e.g. genotype-phenotype associations
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer

Abstract

The present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing poly (dA:dT) regions which are stabilized in E.coli, methods of propagating such nucleic acid molecules in E.coli, methods of obtaining RNA, peptides or proteins using such nucleic acid molecules and to RNA which is obtained from such nucleic acid molecules and its use. In particular, the poly (dA:dT) regions contain at least one disruption by a sequence not encoding a sequence solely composed of A residues.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
• C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
• C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression
• C12N 15/68 - Stabilisation of the vector
• C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli
• C12P 19/34 - Polynucleotides, e.g. nucleic acids, oligoribonucleotides
• C12P 21/02 - Preparation of peptides or proteins having a known sequence of two or more amino acids, e.g. glutathione

Abstract

The present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing poly (dA:dT) regions which are stabilized in E. coli, methods of propagating such nucleic acid molecules in E. coli, methods of obtaining RNA, peptides or proteins using such nucleic acid molecules and to RNA which is obtained from such nucleic acid molecules and its use. In particular, the poly (dA:dT) regions contain at least one disruption by a sequence not encoding a sequence solely composed of A residues.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression
• C12N 15/68 - Stabilisation of the vector

Abstract

2. Furthermore, data are presented demonstrating that the antibody is fully functional in these patients to execute anti-tumor cell effects and evidence for antitumoral activity was obtained.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/39 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by the immunostimulating additives, e.g. chemical adjuvants
• A61K 39/395 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
• C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants from tumour cells
• A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• G01N 33/574 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for cancer
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies

Abstract

The present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing poly (dA:dT) regions which are stabilized in E.coli, methods of propagating such nucleic acid molecules in E.coli, methods of obtaining RNA, peptides or proteins using such nucleic acid molecules and to RNA which is obtained from such nucleic acid molecules and its use. In particular, the poly (dA:dT) regions contain at least one disruption by a sequence not encoding a sequence solely composed of A residues.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression
• C12N 15/68 - Stabilisation of the vector

Abstract

The present invention generally provides a therapy for effectively treating and/or preventing diseases associated with cells expressing CLDN18.2, in particular cancer diseases such as gastroesophageal cancer. Data are presented demonstrating that administration of an anti-CLDN18.2 antibody to human patients with gastroesophageal cancer is safe and well- tolerated up to a dose of at least 1000 mg/m2. Furthermore, data are presented demonstrating that the antibody is fully functional in these patients to execute anti-tumor cell effects and evidence for antitumoral activity was obtained.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
• C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants from tumour cells
• A61K 39/395 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

The present invention relates to the identification of nucleic acid and amino acid sequences that are characteristic of tumor tissues such as ovarian tumor and lung tumor tissues and which represent targets for therapy or diagnosis of tumor diseases in a subject.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/7088 - Compounds having three or more nucleosides or nucleotides
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
• C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
• C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
• C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides