Patent Application
20240034780
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Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) is a cytokine that has been implicated in the pathogenesis of a variety of inflammatory conditions. Released upon epithelial exposure to “insults” such as allergens, TSLP initiates a cascade of downstream inflammation. TSLP receptors (TSLPRs) are expressed in a wide range of cell types, including airway smooth muscle cells (ASMCs), basophils, dendritic cells, eosinophils, group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s), hematopoietic progenitor cells, lymphocytes, macrophages, mast cells and monocytes (Gauvreau et al., Thymic stromal lymphopoietin: its role and potential as a therapeutic target in asthma, Expert Opin Ther Targets 24(8):777-92 (2020)). There is compelling evidence that dysregulated TSLP expression can lead to allergic disease through the development of type 2 inflammatory responses (Ziegler et al., The biology of thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), Adv Pharmacol. 66:129-55 (2013)).
There is a critical need for therapeutic agents for modulating (e.g., reducing or neutralizing) thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) binding and/or activity. The disclosure provides such agents.
The disclosure provided herein is based, in part, on the discovery that polypeptides disclosed herein specifically bind to TSLP and demonstrate various additional beneficial properties. Accordingly, the disclosure generally relates to polypeptides (e.g., antibodies), compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) and methods that are useful for modulating (e.g., reducing or neutralizing) TSLP function and/or activity (e.g., in vivo).
Provided herein, among other things, are polypeptides (e.g., antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof) that specifically bind TSLP (e.g., a full-length human TSLP) or a variant thereof. In some embodiments, a polypeptide disclosed herein binds TSLP at an AB-loop region and C-terminal region of helix D.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide modulates (e.g., reduces, such as inhibits) binding between TSLP and TSLPR (e.g., alone or in a heterodimeric complex with interleukin 7 receptor alpha (IL-7Rα)). In some embodiments, a polypeptide modulates (e.g., reduces, such as inhibits) TSLP-mediated signaling in vitro and/or in vivo.
The disclosure provides, among other things, a polypeptide (e.g., an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof) that specifically binds a TSLP, wherein the polypeptide has one or more properties selected from:
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide (e.g., an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof) that comprises a paratope that is substantially similar to the paratope of an antibody comprising an immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain (VH)/an immunoglobulin light chain variable domain (VL) combination selected from:
wherein the polypeptide does not comprise a heavy chain comprising SEQ ID NO:81 and a light chain comprising SEQ ID NO:82.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that is substantially similar to a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
wherein the polypeptide does not comprise a heavy chain comprising SEQ ID NO:81 and a light chain comprising SEQ ID NO:82.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide (e.g., an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof) comprising:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a HCDR1, a HCDR2 and a HCDR3, and a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3, of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide further comprises a paratope that has 100% sequence identity to a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a HCDR1, a HCDR2 and a HCDR3, and a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3, of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that has 100% sequence identity to a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide (e.g., an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof) that comprises a VH comprising SEQ ID NO:2, wherein:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL comprising SEQ ID NO:18, wherein:
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide (e.g., an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof) comprising a VH sequence that has at least 70% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:3, a VL sequence that has at least 70% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:19, or both, wherein the VH sequence does not comprise SEQ ID NO:3, the VL sequence does not comprise SEQ ID NO:19, or both.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide comprising:
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, an antigen-binding fragment comprises a single-chain fragment variable (scFv), a variable heavy domain of heavy chain (VHH), a fragment antigen-binding (Fab), a Fab′ or a F(ab′)2.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, an antibody heavy chain constant domain is an IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 or IgG4 constant domain.
In some embodiments, an antibody heavy chain constant domain is an IgG1 or IgG2 constant domain.
In some embodiments, an antibody heavy chain constant domain comprises one or more mutations which increase serum half-life of the antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof in humans. In some embodiments, an antibody heavy chain constant domain comprises, relative to a wild-type human IgG constant domain, amino acid substitutions with tyrosine, threonine and glutamic acid at amino acid residues 252, 254 and 256, respectively, wherein the amino acid residues are numbered according to the EU index as in Kabat.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide specifically binds TSLP.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide is a fusion protein.
In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide disclosed herein, a vector comprising such a polynucleotide, and/or a host cell comprising such a polynucleotide and/or vector.
In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a composition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) comprising a polypeptide disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a composition further comprises one or more pharmaceutical excipients, diluents, or carriers. In some embodiments, a composition further comprises one or more additional therapeutic agents (e.g., an anti-inflammatory agent). In some embodiment, a polypeptide is conjugated (directly or by a linker) to one or more additional therapeutic agents (e.g., an anti-inflammatory agent). In some embodiments, one or more additional therapeutic agents comprise a corticosteroid, a beta-agonist, a muscarinic antagonist, an anti-inflammatory agent, an IL-4 and/or IL-13 antagonist (e.g., an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof targeting IL-13, IL-4 or IL-4R), or a combination thereof.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a method of treating a subject in need thereof (e.g., a subject having a TSLP-associated disease or condition), comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a polypeptide disclosed herein and/or a composition (e.g., pharmaceutical composition) comprising one or more polypeptides disclosed herein.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a method of modulating (e.g., reducing) a TSLP-mediated signaling in a cell (e.g., a cell in a subject), comprising contacting the cell with a polypeptide disclosed herein and/or a composition (e.g., pharmaceutical composition) comprising one or more polypeptides disclosed herein.
In some embodiments, a subject has asthma, atopic dermatitis (AD), allergic conjunctivitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), rhinosinusitis (RS), eosinophilic esophagitis (EE), or a food-hypersensitivity reaction. In some embodiments, a subject has moderate asthma. In some embodiments, a subject has severe asthma. In some embodiments, a subject has COPD. In some embodiments, a subject has COPD and/or either moderate asthma or severe asthma.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a method of reducing binding of TSLP to a TSLP receptor (TSLPR) on a cell in a subject, comprising contacting the cell with an effective amount of a composition (e.g., pharmaceutical composition) comprising one or more polypeptides disclosed herein.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a method of making a polypeptide disclosed herein, comprising culturing a host cell comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the polypeptide under conditions where the polypeptide is expressed in the host cell.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a computer-implemented method that comprises scoring a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence with a computationally binding optimized (CBO) model. The CBO model, for each amino acid position of the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide, calculates multiple energy scores, the multiple energy scores based on having substituted the amino acid at a given position in the amino acid sequence with each of a plurality of different amino acids. The CBO model further adds each energy score calculated to an array. The CBO model further generates a normalized sum of the energy scores for each position. The CBO model further calculates a logarithm of each energy score calculated. The CBO model further generates a score of the polypeptide by summing the logarithms of each energy score calculated, the score representing a functional property of the polypeptide.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a system that includes a processor and a memory with computer code instructions stored thereon. The processor and the memory, with the computer code instructions, are configured to cause the system to score a polypeptide sequence with a CBO model. The CBO model, for each amino acid position of the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide, calculates multiple energy scores, the multiple energy scores based on having substituted the amino acid at a given position in the amino acid sequence with each of a plurality of different amino acids. The CBO model further adds each energy score calculated to an array. The CBO model further generates a normalized sum of the energy scores for each position. The CBO model further calculates a logarithm of each energy score calculated. The CBO model further generates a score of the polypeptide by summing the logarithms of each energy score calculated, the score representing a functional property of the polypeptide.
Also provide herein, among other things, is a polypeptide that specifically binds a thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) and comprises an amino acid sequence that is assigned a score above a predetermined threshold by a computationally binding optimized (CBO) model upon scoring the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide that binds human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) and which is designed by a method comprising generating a polypeptide sequence with a CBO model. In some embodiments, the polypeptide is further designed by verifying the generated polypeptide sequence using the CBO model by, for each amino acid position of the polypeptide sequence, calculating a plurality of energy scores. The energy scores can be based on having substituted the amino acid at a given position in the polypeptide sequence with each of a plurality of different amino acids. In some embodiments, the polypeptide is further verified by adding each energy score calculated to an array. In some embodiments, the polypeptide is further verified by generating a normalized sum of the energy scores for each position. In some embodiments, the polypeptide is further verified by calculating a logarithm of each energy score calculated. In some embodiments, the polypeptide is further verified by generating a score of the polypeptide sequence by summing the logarithms of each energy score calculated. The score represents a functional property of the polypeptide's ability to bind to human TSLP. In some embodiments, the polypeptide sequence is verified if the polypeptide scores above a particular threshold.
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The foregoing will be apparent from the following more particular description of example embodiments, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like reference characters refer to the same parts throughout the different views. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating embodiments.
In the drawings, “Reference” refers to the Reference Antibody.
A description of example embodiments follows.
Several aspects of the disclosure are described below, with reference to examples for illustrative purposes only. It should be understood that numerous specific details, relationships, and methods are set forth to provide a full understanding of the disclosure. One having ordinary skill in the relevant art, however, will readily recognize that the disclosure can be practiced without one or more of the specific details or practiced with other methods, protocols, reagents, cell lines and animals. The disclosure is not limited by the illustrated ordering of acts or events, as some acts may occur in different orders and/or concurrently with other acts or events. Furthermore, not all illustrated acts, steps or events are required to implement a methodology in accordance with the disclosure. Many of the techniques and procedures described, or referenced herein, are well understood and commonly employed using conventional methodology by those skilled in the art.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms of art, notations and other scientific terms or terminology used herein are intended to have the meanings commonly understood by those of skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. In some cases, terms with commonly understood meanings are defined herein for clarity and/or for ready reference, and the inclusion of such definitions herein should not necessarily be construed to represent a substantial difference over what is generally understood in the art. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly-used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and/or as otherwise defined herein.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.
When introducing elements disclosed herein, the articles “a,” “an,” “the,” and “said” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. Further, the one or more elements may be the same or different. For example, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, “a polypeptide” includes a single polypeptide, and two or more polypeptides.
Throughout this specification and the claims which follow, unless the context requires otherwise, the term “comprise,” and variations such as “comprises” and “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of, e.g., a stated integer or step or group of integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other integer or step or group of integer or step. When used herein, the term “comprising” can be substituted with the term “containing” or “including.”
As used herein, the term “consisting of” excludes any element, step, or ingredient not specified in the claim element. When used herein, the term “consisting essentially of” does not exclude materials or steps that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristics of the claim.
Also provided herein are corresponding embodiments for each and every embodiment featuring the term “comprising,” “containing,” “including,” or “having,” wherein those terms are replaced by the term “consisting of” and/or “consisting essentially of”.
As used herein, the conjunctive term “and/or” between multiple recited elements is understood as encompassing both individual and combined options. For instance, where two elements are conjoined by “and/or,” a first option refers to the applicability of the first element without the second. A second option refers to the applicability of the second element without the first. A third option refers to the applicability of the first and second elements together. Any one of these options is understood to fall within the meaning, and, therefore, satisfy the requirement of the term “and/or” as used herein. Concurrent applicability of more than one of the options is also understood to fall within the meaning, and, therefore, satisfy the requirement of the term “and/or.”
It should be understood that for all numerical bounds describing some parameter in this application, such as “about,” “at least,” “less than,” “fewer than,” and “more than,” the description also necessarily encompasses any range bounded by the recited values. Accordingly, for example, the description “at least 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5” also describes, inter alia, the ranges 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 3-4, 3-5, and 4-5, et cetera.
When a list is presented, unless stated otherwise, it is to be understood that each individual element of that list, and every combination of that list, is a separate embodiment. For example, a list of embodiments presented as “A, B, or C” is to be interpreted as including the embodiments, “A,” “B,” “C,” “A or B,” “A or C,” “B or C,” or “A, B, or C.”
As used herein, the term “about” means within an acceptable error range for a particular value, as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art. Typically, an acceptable error range for a particular value depends, at least in part, on how the value is measured or determined, e.g., the limitations of the measurement system. For example, “about” can mean within an acceptable standard deviation, per the practice in the art. Alternatively, “about” can mean a range of ±20%, e.g., ±10%, ±5% or ±1% of a given value. It is to be understood that the term “about” can precede any particular value specified herein, except for particular values used in the Exemplification. When “about” precedes a range, as in “90-99.9%,” the term “about” should be read as applying to both given values of the range, such that “about 90-99.9%” means about 90% repeats to about 99.9%.
As used herein, the term “polypeptide” refers to a polymer of at least two amino acids covalently linked by an amide bond, regardless of length or post-translational modification (e.g., glycosylation or phosphorylation). A polypeptide can comprise any suitable L- and/or D-amino acid, for example, common α-amino acids (e.g., alanine, glycine, valine), non-α-amino acids (e.g., β-alanine, 4-aminobutyric acid, 6-aminocaproic acid, sarcosine, statine), and unusual amino acids (e.g., citrulline, homocitruline, homoserine, norleucine, norvaline, ornithine). The amino, carboxyl, and/or other functional groups on a polypeptide can be free (e.g., unmodified) or protected with a suitable protecting group. Suitable protecting groups for amino and carboxyl groups, and methods for adding or removing protecting groups are known in the art and are disclosed in, for example, Green and Wuts, “Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis,” John Wiley and Sons, 1991. The functional groups of a polypeptide can also be derivatized (e.g., alkylated) or labeled (e.g., with a detectable label, such as a fluorogen or a hapten) using methods known in the art. A polypeptide can comprise one or more modifications (e.g., amino acid linkers, acylation, acetylation, amidation, methylation, terminal modifiers (e.g., cyclizing modifications), N-methyl-α-amino group substitution), if desired. In addition, a polypeptide can be an analog of a known and/or naturally-occurring peptide, for example, a peptide analog having conservative amino acid residue substitution(s).
As used herein, a “polynucleotide” is defined as a plurality of nucleotides and/or nucleotide analogs linked together in a single molecule. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide disclosed herein comprises deoxyribonucleotides. In some embodiments, the polynucleotide comprises ribonucleotides. Non-limiting examples of polynucleotides include single-, double- or multi-stranded DNA or RNA, DNA-RNA hybrids (e.g., each “T” position may be independently substituted by a “U” or vice versa), or a polymer comprising purine and pyrimidine bases, or other natural, chemically, or biochemically modified, non-natural, or derivatized nucleotide bases. The backbone of the polynucleotide can comprise sugars and phosphate groups, modified or substituted sugar or phosphate groups, a polymer of synthetic subunits such as phosphoramidates, or a combination thereof.
As used herein, the term “sequence identity” refers to the extent to which two nucleotide sequences have the same residues at the same positions when the sequences are aligned to achieve a maximal level of identity, expressed as a percentage. For sequence alignment and comparison, typically one sequence is designated as a reference sequence, to which test sequences are compared. Sequence identity between reference and test sequences is expressed as a percentage of positions across the entire length of the reference sequence where the reference and test sequences share the same nucleotide or amino acid upon alignment of the reference and test sequences to achieve a maximal level of identity. As an example, two sequences are considered to have 70% sequence identity when, upon alignment to achieve a maximal level of identity, the test sequence has the same nucleotide residue at 70% of the same positions over the entire length of the reference sequence.
Alignment of sequences for comparison to achieve maximal levels of identity can be readily performed by a person of ordinary skill in the art using an appropriate alignment method or algorithm. In some instances, alignment can include introduced gaps to provide for the maximal level of identity. Examples include the local homology algorithm of Smith & Waterman, Adv. Appl. Math. 2:482 (1981), the homology alignment algorithm of Needleman & Wunsch, J. Mol. Biol. 48:443 (1970), the search for similarity method of Pearson & Lipman, Proc. Nat'l. Acad. Sci. USA 85:2444 (1988), computerized implementations of these algorithms (GAP, BESTFIT, FASTA, and TFASTA in the Wisconsin Genetics Software Package, Genetics Computer Group, 575 Science Dr., Madison, Wis.), and visual inspection (see generally Ausubel et al., Current Protocols in Molecular Biology).
When using a sequence comparison algorithm, test and reference sequences are input into a computer, subsequent coordinates are designated, if necessary, and sequence algorithm program parameters are designated. The sequence comparison algorithm then calculates the percent sequence identity for the test sequence(s) relative to the reference sequence, based on the designated program parameters. A commonly used tool for determining percent sequence identity is Protein Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLASTP) available through National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, of the United States National Institutes of Health. (Altschul et al., 1990).
As used herein, the term “substantially similar to” refers to a polypeptide disclosed herein that is substantially similar in amino acid sequence (e.g., has at least about 80%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, at least about 96%, at least about 97%, at least about 98%, or at least about 99% of the amino acid residues amino acid sequence identity) and substantially preserves one or more functional properties of a specified polypeptide disclosed herein (e.g., AB-1). In some embodiments, the one or more functional properties are selected from, without limitation, a substantially similar binding affinity, a substantially similar binding specificity, a substantially similar inhibitory activity, a substantially similar neutralization activity, and a substantially similar self-association property.
As used herein, a “complementarity determining region (CDR)” encompasses any CDR defined by an art-recognized method for identifying the CDR residues on an antibody. See, e.g., Kabat, E. A., et al., (1991) Sequences of Proteins of Immunological Interest, Fifth Edition, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIH Publication No. 91-3242, Chothia et al., (1989) Nature 342:877; Chothia, C. et al., (1987) J. Mol. Biol. 196:901-917; Al-lazikani et al., (1997) J. Molec. Biol. 273:927-948; and Almagro, J. Mol. Recognit. 17:132-143 (2004). See also hgmp.mrc.ac.uk and bioinf.org.uk/abs. Two antibodies are determined to have the same CDR as one another with respect to a HCDR1, HCDR2, HCDR3, LCDR1, LCDR2 and/or LCDR3, when the identity of that CDR is determined for both antibodies using the same method.
The extent of the framework region and the CDRs of an antibody can be identified using one of several suitable methodologies that are well known in the art, for example, by the Kabat definition, the Chothia definition, the AbM definition, and/or the contact definition. Publicly and/or commercially available tools for identifying framework and/or CDR regions include, IgBlast (accessible at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/igblast/), Scaligner (available from drugdesigntech at www.scaligner.com/), IMGT rules and/or tools (see, for example, www.imgt.org/IMGTScientificChart/Nomenclature/IMGT-FRCDRdefinition.html, also accessible at www.imgt.org/), Chothia Canonical Assignment (accessible at www.bioinforg.uk/abs/chothia.html), Antigen receptor Numbering And Receptor CalssificatiIon (ANARCI, accessible at opig.stats.ox.ac.uk/webapps/newsabdab/sabpred/anarci/), or the Paratome web server (accessible at www.ofranlab.org/paratome/, or the Paratome web server (accessible at www.ofranlab.org/paratome/see Vered Kunik, et al, Nucleic Acids Research, Volume 40, Issue W1, 1 Jul. 2012, Pages W521-W524).
For example, for AB-2, the HCDR1, HCDR2, HCDR3, LCDR1, LCDR2 and LCDR3 amino acid sequences: (1) comprise SEQ ID NO:31, SEQ ID NO:35, SEQ ID NO:50, SEQ ID NO:60, SEQ ID NO:67, and SEQ ID NO:71, respectively, as determined by IMGT numbering; (2) comprise SEQ ID NO:130, SEQ ID NO:131, SEQ ID NO:132, SEQ ID NO:133, SEQ ID NO:134, and SEQ ID NO:71, respectively, as determined by Kabat numbering; and (3) comprise SEQ ID NO:135, SEQ ID NO:136, SEQ ID NO:132, SEQ ID NO:133, SEQ ID NO:134, and SEQ ID NO:71, respectively, as determined by Chothia numbering.
As used herein, the term “paratope” refers to a set of amino acid residues in an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof that contribute to a binding interaction with an epitope of a target protein. The binding interaction can be a hydrogen bond, a salt bridge, a van der Waal interaction, an ionic bond or a combination thereof. A binding interaction may be direct, or indirect, e.g., via a coordinated intermediate molecule, such as an ion or water. The residues of a paratope, in some embodiments, comprise only residues that are part of a defined CDR. In other embodiments, the residues of a paratope further comprise one or more residues that are not part of a defined CDR.
As used herein, the term “antibody mimetic” refers to polypeptides capable of mimicking an antibody's ability to bind an antigen, but structurally differ from native antibody structures. Examples of antibody mimetics include, but not limited to, Adnectins, Affibodies, Affilins, Affimers, Affitins, Alphabodies, Anticalins, Avimers, DARPins, Fynomers, Kunitz domain peptides, monobodies, nanobodies, nanoCLAMPs, and Versabodies.
As used herein the term “KD,” also referred to as “binding constant,” “equilibrium dissociation constant” or “affinity constant,” is a measure of the extent of a reversible association between two molecular species (e.g., antibody and target protein) and includes both the actual binding affinity as well as the apparent binding affinity. Binding affinity can be determined using methods known in the art including, for example, by measurement of surface plasmon resonance, e.g., using a Biolayer interferometry (Octet, ForteBio) or a surface plasmon resonance (Biacore) system and assay. A reference that compares various surface technologies for measuring binding affinity and kinetics is Yang, D., Singh, A., Wu, H., & Kroe-Barrett, R., Comparison of biosensor platforms in the evaluation of high affinity antibody-antigen binding kinetics, Analytical Biochemistry 508: 78-96 (2016), the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
The term “subject” or “patient” refers to an animal (e.g., a mammal such as a human), diagnosed with or suspected of having a TSLP-associated disease or condition (e.g., a disease or condition associated with dysregulated TSLP expression such as, asthma or atopic dermatitis (AD)), or one at risk of developing such conditions. Diagnosis may be performed by any method or technique known in the art. One skilled in the art will understand that a subject to be treated according to the present disclosure may have been subjected to standard tests or may have been identified, without examination, as one at risk due to the presence of one or more risk factors associated with the disease or condition.
The phrase “pharmaceutically acceptable” means that the substance or composition the phrase modifies is, within the scope of sound medical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of humans and lower animals without undue toxicity, irritation, allergic response, and the like, and are commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio.
As used herein, the term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” refers to those salts which are, within the scope of sound medical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of mammals without undue toxicity, irritation, allergic response, and the like, and are commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts are well known in the art. For example, S. M. Berge et al., describe pharmaceutically acceptable salts in detail in J. Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1977, 66, 1-19, the relevant teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the agents/compounds described herein include salts derived from suitable inorganic and organic acids, and suitable inorganic and organic bases.
Examples of salts derived from suitable acids include salts of an amino group formed with inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid and perchloric acid, or with organic acids such as acetic acid, oxalic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, succinic acid or malonic acid or by using other methods used in the art, such as ion exchange. Other pharmaceutically acceptable salts derived from suitable acids include adipate, alginate, ascorbate, aspartate, benzenesulfonate, benzoate, bisulfate, borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate, cinnamate, citrate, cyclopentanepropionate, digluconate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate, formate, fumarate, glucoheptonate, glycerophosphate, gluconate, glutarate, glycolate, hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, hydroiodide, hydroxybenzoate, 2-hydroxy-ethanesulfonate, hydroxymaleate, lactobionate, lactate, laurate, lauryl sulfate, malate, maleate, malonate, methanesulfonate, 2-naphthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate, pamoate, pectinate, persulfate, 2-phenoxybenzoate, phenylacetate, 3-phenylpropionate, phosphate, pivalate, propionate, pyruvate, salicylate, stearate, succinate, sulfate, tartrate, thiocyanate, p-toluenesulfonate, undecanoate, valerate salts, and the like.
Either the mono-, di- or tri-acid salts can be formed, and such salts can exist in either a hydrated, solvated or substantially anhydrous form.
Salts derived from appropriate bases include salts derived from inorganic bases, such as alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, and ammonium bases, and salts derived from aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic organic amines, such as methylamine, trimethylamine and picoline, or N+((C1-C4)alkyl)4 salts. Representative alkali or alkaline earth metal salts include sodium, lithium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, barium and the like. Further pharmaceutically acceptable salts include, when appropriate, nontoxic ammonium, quaternary ammonium, and amine cations formed using counterions such as halide, hydroxide, carboxyl, sulfate, phosphate, nitrate, lower alkyl sulfonate and aryl sulfonate.
“Pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” refers to a non-toxic carrier or excipient that does not destroy the pharmacological activity of the agent with which it is formulated and is nontoxic when administered in doses sufficient to deliver a therapeutic amount of the agent. Pharmaceutically acceptable carriers that may be used in the compositions described herein include, but are not limited to, ion exchangers, alumina, aluminum stearate, lecithin, serum proteins, such as human serum albumin, buffer substances such as phosphates, glycine, sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, partial glyceride mixtures of saturated vegetable fatty acids, water, salts or electrolytes, such as protamine sulfate, disodium hydrogen phosphate, potassium hydrogen phosphate, sodium chloride, zinc salts, colloidal silica, magnesium trisilicate, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, cellulose-based substances, polyethylene glycol, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, polyacrylates, waxes, polyethylene-polyoxypropylene-block polymers, polyethylene glycol and wool fat.
“Treating” or “treatment,” as used herein, refers to taking steps to deliver a therapy to a subject, such as a mammal, in need thereof (e.g., as by administering to a mammal one or more therapeutic agents). “Treating” or “treatment” includes inhibiting the disease or condition (e.g., as by slowing or stopping its progression or causing regression of the disease or condition) and relieving the symptoms resulting from the disease or condition.
The term “treating,” or “treatment” refers to the medical management of a subject with the intent to improve, ameliorate, stabilize (i.e., not worsen), prevent, or cure a disease, pathological condition, or disorder-such as the particular indications exemplified herein. This term includes active treatment (treatment directed to improve the disease, pathological condition, or disorder), causal treatment (treatment directed to the cause of the associated disease, pathological condition, or disorder), palliative treatment (treatment designed for the relief of symptoms), preventative treatment (treatment directed to minimizing or partially or completely inhibiting the development of the associated disease, pathological condition, or disorder); and supportive treatment (treatment employed to supplement another therapy). Treatment also includes diminishment of the extent of the disease or condition; preventing spread of the disease or condition; delay or slowing the progress of the disease or condition; amelioration or palliation of the disease or condition; and remission (whether partial or total), whether detectable or undetectable. “Ameliorating” or “palliating” a disease or condition means that the extent and/or undesirable clinical manifestations of the disease, disorder, or condition are lessened and/or time course of the progression is slowed or lengthened, as compared to the extent or time course in the absence of treatment. “Treatment” can also mean prolonging survival as compared to expected survival if not receiving treatment. Those in need of treatment include those already with the condition or disorder, as well as those prone to have the condition or disorder or those in which the condition or disorder is to be prevented.
A “pharmaceutical composition” refers to a formulation of one or more therapeutic agents and a medium generally accepted in the art for delivery of a biologically active agent to subjects, e.g., humans. In some embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition may include one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, diluents, or carriers. In some embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition suitable for use in methods disclosed herein further comprises one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
“Pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient” includes any adjuvant, carrier, excipient, glidant, sweetening agent, diluent, preservative, dye/colorant, flavor enhancer, surfactant, wetting agent, dispersing agent, suspending agent, stabilizer, isotonic agent, solvent, or emulsifier which has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as being acceptable for use in humans or domestic animals.
“Pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” refers to an ingredient in a pharmaceutical composition, other than an active ingredient, which is nontoxic to a subject. A pharmaceutically acceptable carrier includes, but is not limited to, a buffer, excipient, stabilizer, or preservative. In some embodiments, the carrier may be a diluent, adjuvant, excipient, or vehicle with which the agent (e.g., polynucleotide) is administered. Such vehicles may be liquids, such as water and oils, including those of petroleum, animal, vegetable or synthetic origin, such as peanut oil, soybean oil, mineral oil, sesame oil, and the like. For example, 0.4% saline and 0.3% glycine can be used. These solutions are sterile and generally free of particulate matter. They may be sterilized by conventional, well-known sterilization techniques (e.g., filtration). The compositions may contain pharmaceutically acceptable auxiliary substances as required to approximate physiological conditions such as pH adjusting and buffering agents, stabilizing, thickening, lubricating, and coloring agents, etc. The concentration of the agent in such pharmaceutical formulation may vary widely, i.e., from less than about 0.5%, to at least about 1%, or to as much as 15% or 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% or 50% by weight. The concentration will be selected primarily based on required dose, fluid volumes, viscosities, etc., according to the mode of administration. Suitable vehicles and formulations, inclusive of other human proteins, e.g., human serum albumin, are described, for example, in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 21st Edition, Troy, D. B. ed., Lipincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 2006, Part 5, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: 691-1092 (e.g., pages 958-89).
Non-limiting examples of pharmaceutically acceptable carriers are solvents, dispersion media, coatings, antibacterial and antifungal agents, isotonic and absorption delaying agents, and the like that are physiologically compatible, such as salts, buffers, antioxidants, saccharides, aqueous or non-aqueous carriers, preservatives, wetting agents, surfactants or emulsifying agents, or combinations thereof.
Non-limiting examples of buffers are acetic acid, citric acid, formic acid, succinic acid, phosphoric acid, carbonic acid, malic acid, aspartic acid, histidine, boric acid, Tris buffers, HEPPSO, and HEPES.
Non-limiting examples of antioxidants are ascorbic acid, methionine, cysteine hydrochloride, sodium bisulfate, sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite, lecithin, citric acid, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), sorbitol, and tartaric acid.
Non-limiting examples of amino acids are histidine, isoleucine, methionine, glycine, arginine, lysine, L-leucine, tri-leucine, alanine, glutamic acid, L-threonine, and 2-phenylamine.
Non-limiting examples of surfactants are polysorbates (e.g., polysorbate-20 or polysorbate-80); polyoxamers (e.g., poloxamer 188); Triton; sodium octyl glycoside; lauryl-, myristyl-, linoleyl-, or stearyl-sulfobetaine; lauryl-, myristyl-, linoleyl- or stearyl-sarcosine; linoleyl-, myristyl-, or cetyl-betaine; lauroamidopropyl-, cocamidopropyl-, linoleamidopropyl-, myristamidopropyl-, palmidopropyl-, or isostearamidopropyl-betaine (e.g., lauroamidopropyl); myristamidopropyl-, palmidopropyl-, or isostearamidopropyl-dimethylamine; sodium methyl cocoyl-, or disodium methyl oleyl-taurate; and the MONAQUA™ series (Mona Industries, Inc., Paterson, N.J.), polyethyl glycol, polypropyl glycol, and copolymers of ethylene and propylene glycol (e.g., PLURONICS™, PF68, etc.).
Non-limiting examples of preservatives are phenol, m-cresol, p-cresol, o-cresol, chlorocresol, benzyl alcohol, phenylmercuric nitrite, phenoxyethanol, formaldehyde, chlorobutanol, magnesium chloride, alkylparaben (methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, and the like), benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, sodium dehydroacetate, and thimerosal, or mixtures thereof.
Non-limiting examples of saccharides are monosaccharides, disaccharides, trisaccharides, polysaccharides, sugar alcohols, reducing sugars, nonreducing sugars such as glucose, sucrose, trehalose, lactose, fructose, maltose, dextran, glycerin, dextran, erythritol, glycerol, arabitol, sylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, mellibiose, melezitose, raffinose, mannotriose, stachyose, maltose, lactulose, maltulose, glucitol, maltitol, lactitol, or iso-maltulose.
Non-limiting examples of salts are acid addition salts and base addition salts. Acid addition salts include those derived from nontoxic inorganic acids, such as hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric, sulfuric, hydrobromic, hydroiodic, phosphorous, and the like, as well as from nontoxic organic acids such as aliphatic mono- and dicarboxylic acids, phenyl-substituted alkanoic acids, hydroxy alkanoic acids, aromatic acids, aliphatic and aromatic sulfonic acids, and the like. Base addition salts include those derived from alkaline earth metals, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and the like, as well as from nontoxic organic amines, such as N,N′-dibenzylethylenediamine, N-methylglucamine, chloroprocaine, choline, diethanolamine, ethylenediamine, procaine, and the like. In some embodiments, the salt is sodium chloride (NaCl).
Agents (e.g., polynucleotides) described herein may be prepared in accordance with standard procedures and are administered at dosages that are selected to reduce, prevent, or eliminate, or to slow or halt progression of, a condition being treated (see, e.g., Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mack Publishing Company, Easton, PA, and Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmaceutical Basis of Therapeutics, McGraw-Hill, New York, N.Y., the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference, for a general description of methods for administering various agents for human therapy).
“Administering” or “administration,” as used herein, refers to providing a compound, composition, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof described herein to a subject in need of treatment or prevention. Administering can be performed, for example, once, a plurality of times, and/or over one or more extended periods. Administration includes both direct administration (including self-administration), and indirect administration (including an act of prescribing a drug or directing a subject to consume an agent). For example, as used herein, one (e.g., a physician) who instructs a subject (e.g., a human patient) to self-administer an agent (e.g., a drug), or to have an agent administered by another and/or who provides a patient with a prescription for a drug is administering an agent to a subject.
“A therapeutically effective amount,” “an effective amount” or “an effective dosage” refers to an amount effective, at dosages and for periods of time necessary, to achieve a desired therapeutic result (e.g., treatment, healing, inhibition or amelioration of physiological response or condition, etc.). A full therapeutic effect does not necessarily occur by administration of one dose and may occur only after administration of a series of doses. Thus, a therapeutically effective amount may be administered in one or more administrations. A therapeutically effective amount may vary according to factors such as the disease state, age, sex, and weight of a mammal (e.g., a human patient), mode of administration, and the ability of a therapeutic or a combination of therapeutics to elicit a desired response.
An effective amount of an agent to be administered can be determined by a clinician of ordinary skill using the guidance provided herein and other methods known in the art. Relevant factors include the given agent, the pharmaceutical formulation, the route of administration, the type of disease or disorder, the identity of the subject (e.g., age, sex, weight) or host being treated, and the like. For example, suitable dosages can be from about 0.001 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg, from about 0.01 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg, from about 0.01 mg/kg to about 10 mg/kg, from about 0.01 mg/kg to about 1 mg/kg body weight per treatment. Determining the dosage for a particular agent, subject and disease is well within the abilities of one of skill in the art. Preferably, the dosage does not cause or produces minimal adverse side effects.
Desired response or desired results include effects at the cellular level, tissue level, or clinical results. As such, “a therapeutically effective amount” or synonym thereto depends upon the context in which it is being applied. For example, in some embodiments it is an amount of the composition sufficient to achieve a treatment response as compared to the response obtained without administration of the composition. In other embodiments, it is an amount that results in a beneficial or desired result in a subject as compared to a control. As defined herein, a therapeutically effective amount of a composition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) disclosed herein may be readily determined by one of ordinary skill by routine methods known in the art. Dosage regimen and route of administration may be adjusted to provide the optimum therapeutic response.
As used herein, TSLP includes wild-type TSLP proteins (e.g., wild-type human TSLP proteins or homologs thereof) and truncated forms thereof, mutant, and engineered versions of full-length and truncated TSLP proteins, and modified forms (e.g., post-translationally modified forms) of full-length and truncated TSLP proteins.
A non-limiting example of human TSLP sequences is GenBank: AAK67490.1 (SEQ ID NO:1).
A non-limiting example of cyno monkey TSLP sequences is GenBank: EHH54440.1 (SEQ ID NO:83).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to a wild-type TSLP protein (e.g., a TSLP protein having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:83, or both). In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to a TSLP protein comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1. In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to a TSLP protein comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 and a TSLP protein comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:83.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to a mutant or engineered TSLP protein. In some embodiments, a mutant or engineered TSLP protein comprises an amino acid sequence that has at least about 90% sequence identity to a wildtype TSLP protein, for example, at least about: 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.1%, 99.2%, 99.3%, 99.4%, 99.5%, 99.6%, 99.7%, 99.8%, or 99.9% sequence identity to a wildtype TSLP protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO:83). In some embodiments, a mutant or engineered TSLP protein comprises an amino acid sequence that has about 90-99.9%, 90-99.8%, 92-99.8%, 92-99.6%, 94-99.6%, 94-99.5%, 95-99.5%, 95-99.4%, 96-99.4%, 96-99.2%, 97-99.2% or 97-99% sequence identity to a wildtype TSLP protein.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to a modified TSLP protein.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide is capable of binding to one or more epitope residues in a TSLP protein (e.g., a full-length human TSLP), for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15 epitope residues of a TSLP protein. In some embodiments, a polypeptide is capable of binding to one or more epitope residues (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or all 15 residues) selected from N64, N65, T66, V67, S68, C69, S70, N71, R72, H74, C75, E78, R150, F151 and R153 of SEQ ID NO:1.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to one or more epitope residues of a TSLP protein (e.g., one or more epitope residues in SEQ ID NO:1). In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to one or more epitope residues (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or all 15 residues) selected from N64, N65, T66, V67, S68, C69, S70, N71, R72, H74, C75, E78, R150, F151 and R153 of SEQ ID NO:1.
As used herein, the term “comparator” or “comparator polypeptide” refers to a polypeptide (e.g., immunoglobulin molecule) that specifically binds to a TSLP protein and is not a polypeptide disclosed herein. The sequence of a comparator polypeptide and a polypeptide disclosed herein may be compared to illustrate structural differences between them (e.g., differences at one or more amino acid positions, such as amino acid substitutions). Polypeptides disclosed herein have more than insubstantial differences (e.g., one or more substantial differences) in comparison to a comparator polypeptide, such that, polypeptides disclosed herein will, under controlled conditions, exhibit one or more (i.e., one, two, or all three) of: a different function, in a different way, to achieve a different result, in comparison to a comparator polypeptide. A comparator polypeptide may vary from a polypeptide disclosed herein by one or more amino acids, e.g., in some embodiments, by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 or more amino acids. In some embodiments, a comparator polypeptide diverges from a polypeptide disclosed herein by at least about: 0.4%, 0.8%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7% 8%, 9% 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, or more amino acid percent identity.
In some embodiments, a comparator polypeptide is an antibody comprising:
In some embodiments, a comparator polypeptide is an antibody comprising:
See Table 3 and
In some embodiments, a comparator polypeptide is an antibody comprising:
In some embodiments, a comparator polypeptide is an antibody comprising:
See Table 1 and
In some embodiments, a comparator polypeptide is an antibody referred to herein as the “Reference Antibody.” The Reference Antibody comprises:
See Table 4 for SEQ ID NO:81. See Table 5 for SEQ ID NO:82.
The Reference Antibody binds and neutralizes TSLP.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide specifically binds a TSLP.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide is an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide (e.g., an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof) comprises an immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region (VH), an immunoglobulin light chain variable region (VL), or both. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH having less than 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3, a VL having less than 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19, or both.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH (e.g., a mammalian VH such as a rodent (e.g., mouse) VH, a primate (e.g., a human) VH). In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that is humanized (e.g., at least about: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 98% or 99% humanized), contains human framework regions, or both.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has less than 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 85% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises at least one amino acid substitution (e.g., at least one conservative substitution such as highly conservative substitution) relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3. In some embodiments, the at least one amino acid substitution replaces only a heavy chain complementarity determining region 1 (HCDR1), a heavy chain complementarity determining region 2 (HCDR2), and/or a heavy chain complementarity determining region 3 (HCDR3) residue, of SEQ ID NO:3. In some embodiments, the at least one amino acid substitution replaces only a non-CDR residue (e.g., within a framework region), of SEQ ID NO:3.
In some embodiments, an amino acid substitution is a conservative substitution. The term “a conservative amino acid substitution” or “a conservative substitution” refers to an amino acid substitution having a value of 0 or greater in BLOSUM62.
In some embodiments, an amino acid substitution is a highly conservative substitution. The term “a highly conservative amino acid substitution” or “a highly conservative substitution” refers to an amino acid substitution having a value of at least 1 (e.g., at least 2) in BLOSUM62.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-17. The sequences identified as SEQ ID NOs:4-17 are shown in Table 1, which correspond to human VH domains. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-17. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 85% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-17. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-17.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-17. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-17.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:4-17. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:4-17.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-7. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%7, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-7. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 85% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-7. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-7.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-7. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:4-7.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:4-7. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:4-7.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL (e.g., a mammalian VL such as a rodent (e.g., mouse) VL, a primate (e.g., a human) VL). In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that is humanized (e.g., at least about: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 98% or 99% humanized), contains human framework regions, or both.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has less than 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 85% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises at least one amino acid substitution (e.g., at least one conservative substitution such as highly conservative substitution) relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. In some embodiments, the at least one amino acid substitution replaces only a light chain complementarity determining region 1 (LCDR1), a light chain complementarity determining region 2 (LCDR2), and/or a light chain complementarity determining region 3 (LCDR3) residue, of SEQ ID NO:19. In some embodiments, the at least one amino acid substitution replaces only a non-CDR residue (e.g., within a framework region), of SEQ ID NO:19.
In some embodiments, an amino acid substitution is a conservative substitution.
In some embodiments, an amino acid substitution is a highly conservative substitution.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-30. The sequences identified as SEQ ID NOs:20-30 are shown in Table 2, which correspond to human VL domains. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-30. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 85% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-30. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-30.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-30. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-30.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:20-30. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:20-30.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-22. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-22. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 85% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-22. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-22.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-22. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:20-22.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:20-22. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:20-22.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH (e.g., a mammalian VH such as a rodent (e.g., mouse) VH, a primate (e.g., a human) VH) and a VL (e.g., a mammalian VL such as a rodent (e.g., mouse) VL, a primate (e.g., a human) VL). In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a VH and VL that are humanized (e.g., at least about: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 98% or 99% humanized), contain human framework regions, or both.
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A CDR (e.g., HCDR1, HCDR2, HCDR3, LCDR1, LCDR2 and/or LCDR3) can be a CDR defined by any art-recognized method for identifying CDR residues of an antibody, as described further herein (e.g., a CDR as defined by Kabat, a CDR as defined by Chothia, or a CDR as defined by IMGT).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide (e.g., an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof) does not comprise all six CDRs of an antibody that comprises a VH amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3 and a VL amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. In some embodiments, a polypeptide does not comprise all six sequences of SEQ ID NO:31, SEQ ID NO:33, SEQ ID NO:48, SEQ ID NO:59, SEQ ID NO:67 and SEQ ID NO:69. See Table 3 for SEQ ID NO:31, SEQ ID NO:33, SEQ ID NO:48, SEQ ID NO:59, SEQ ID NO:67 and SEQ ID NO:69. In some embodiments, a polypeptide does not comprise all four sequences of SEQ ID NO:33, SEQ ID NO:48, SEQ ID NO:59, and SEQ ID NO:69.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises fewer than six (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) CDRs of an antibody that comprises a VH amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3 and a VL amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 sequences, but not all 6 sequences, selected from SEQ ID NO:31, SEQ ID NO:33, SEQ ID NO:48, SEQ ID NO:59, SEQ ID NO:67 and SEQ ID NO:69. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises 1, 2, or 3 sequences, but not all 4 sequences, selected from SEQ ID NO:33, SEQ ID NO:48, SEQ ID NO:59, and SEQ ID NO:69.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises all six CDRs of a specific polypeptide disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises fewer than six (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) of CDRs of a specific polypeptide disclosed herein.
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In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3, of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
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Amino acid residues of a paratope contribute to an antibody's interaction with an epitope of its target protein. An interaction can be a hydrogen bond, a salt bridge, a van der Waals interaction, an electrostatic interaction, a hydrophobic interaction, pi-interaction effects, an ionic bond, and/or any combination thereof. An interaction can be direct, or indirect, e.g., via a coordinated intermediate molecule, such as an ion or water. The residues of a paratope, in some embodiments, comprise only residues that are part of a defined CDR. In some embodiments, the residues of a paratope further comprise one or more residues that are not part of a defined CDR (e.g., residues within a defined framework region).
In some embodiments, a paratope is oriented less than about 5.0 angstroms from an epitope on a target antigen when a polypeptide is bound to the target antigen, e.g., less than about: 4.5, 4.0, 3.5, 3.0, 2.5, 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, 2.1, 2.0, 1.9, 1.8, 1.7, 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1, 1.0 or 0.9 angstroms, or about: 0.9-5.0, 0.9-4.8. 1.0-5, 1.0-4.5, 1.0-4.0, 1.0-3.5, 1.1-3.5, 1.1-3.0, 1.2-3.0, 1.2-2.5, 1.3-2.5, 1.3-2.4, 1.4-2.4, 1.4-2.3, 1.5-2.3, 1.5-2.2, 1.6-2.2, 1.6-2.1, 1.7-2.1, 1.7-2.0 or 1.8-2.0 angstroms, from the epitope. In some embodiments, less than all of the amino acid residues constituting a paratope (e.g., about 40%, about 50%, about 60%, about 70%, about 80%, about 90%, about 95%, about 96%, about 97%, about 98%, or about 99% of the amino acid residues) in the paratope are oriented less than about 5.0 angstroms from an epitope on a target antigen when a polypeptide is bound to the target antigen.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide (e.g., an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof) comprising a paratope disclosed herein comprises a VH and a VL. In some embodiments, paratope residues are contained within the VH and VL of a polypeptide.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that differs from a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination of SEQ ID NO:3/SEQ ID NO:19.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that differs from a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination of SEQ ID NO:3/SEQ ID NO:19, by substitution (e.g., conservative substitution such as highly conservative substitution) of from 1 to 3 (e.g., 1, 2 or 3) residues.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that is substantially similar (e.g., having at least about 90% sequence identity) to a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination of SEQ ID NO:3/SEQ ID NO:19. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that is substantially similar (e.g., having at least about 90% sequence identity) to, and substantially preserves one or more functional properties of, a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination of SEQ ID NO:3/SEQ ID NO:19.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that has 100% sequence identity to a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination of SEQ ID NO:3/SEQ ID NO:19
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that differs from a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from: SEQ ID NO:4/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-1), SEQ ID NO:5/SEQ ID NO:21 (AB-2), SEQ ID NO:6/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-3), SEQ ID NO:7/SEQ ID NO:22 (AB-4), SEQ ID NO:8/SEQ ID NO:23 (AB-5), SEQ ID NO:9/SEQ ID NO:24 (AB-6), SEQ ID NO:10/SEQ ID NO:25 (AB-7), SEQ ID NO:11/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-8), SEQ ID NO:12/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-9), SEQ ID NO:13/SEQ ID NO:26 (AB-10), SEQ ID NO:14/SEQ ID NO:27 (AB-11), SEQ ID NO:15/SEQ ID NO:28 (AB-12), SEQ ID NO:16/SEQ ID NO:29 (AB-13) or SEQ ID NO:17/SEQ ID NO:30 (AB-14).
See Table 1 for SEQ ID NOs:4-17 and
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that differs from a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from: SEQ ID NO:4/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-1), SEQ ID NO:5/SEQ ID NO:21 (AB-2), SEQ ID NO:6/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-3), SEQ ID NO:7/SEQ ID NO:22 (AB-4), SEQ ID NO:8/SEQ ID NO:23 (AB-5), SEQ ID NO:9/SEQ ID NO:24 (AB-6), SEQ ID NO:10/SEQ ID NO:25 (AB-7), SEQ ID NO:11/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-8), SEQ ID NO:12/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-9), SEQ ID NO:13/SEQ ID NO:26 (AB-10), SEQ ID NO:14/SEQ ID NO:27 (AB-11), SEQ ID NO:15/SEQ ID NO:28 (AB-12), SEQ ID NO:16/SEQ ID NO:29 (AB-13) or SEQ ID NO:17/SEQ ID NO:30 (AB-14), by substitution (e.g., conservative substitution such as highly conservative substitution) of from 1 to 3 (e.g., 1, 2 or 3) residues.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that is substantially similar (e.g., having at least about 90% sequence identity) to a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that is substantially similar (e.g., having at least about 90% sequence identity) to, and substantially preserves one or more functional properties of, a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope comprising only one or more conservative substitutions (e.g., only one or more highly conservative substitutions) relative a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope comprising up to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 conservative substitutions (e.g., up to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 highly conservative substitutions), relative a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that has 100% sequence identity to a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that differs from a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from: SEQ ID NO:4/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-1), SEQ ID NO:5/SEQ ID NO:21 (AB-2), SEQ ID NO:6/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-3) or SEQ ID NO:7/SEQ ID NO:22 (AB-4).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that differs from a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from: SEQ ID NO:4/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-1), SEQ ID NO:5/SEQ ID NO:21 (AB-2), SEQ ID NO:6/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-3) or SEQ ID NO:7/SEQ ID NO:22 (AB-4), by substitution (e.g., conservative substitution such as highly conservative substitution) of from 1 to 3 (e.g., 1, 2 or 3) residues.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that is substantially similar (e.g., having at least about 90% sequence identity) to a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that is substantially similar (e.g., having at least about 90% sequence identity) to, and substantially preserves one or more functional properties of, a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope comprising only one or more conservative substitutions (e.g., only one or more highly conservative substitutions) relative a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope comprising up to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 conservative substitutions (e.g., up to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 highly conservative substitutions), relative a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope that has 100% sequence identity to a paratope of an antibody comprising a VH/VL combination selected from:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope comprising amino acid residues corresponding to each of M2, G26, F27, T28, R30, T31, Y32, Y53, R98, P100, Q101, W102, E103, and E107 of SEQ ID NO:2, or a subset thereof. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a paratope comprising amino acid residues corresponding to each of T28, T31, Y32, Y53, R98, W102, and E107 of SEQ ID NO:2.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide (e.g., an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof) comprises a VH comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:2, wherein:
The sequence identified as SEQ ID NO:2 is shown in Table 1, which is a consensus VH sequence for SEQ ID Nos:3-17 herein.
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In some embodiments, X1 is not I. In some embodiments, X1 is I or V. In some embodiments, X1 is V. In some embodiments, X1 is I.
In some embodiments, X2 is not W. In some embodiments, X2 is W or S. In some embodiments, X2 is S. In some embodiments, X2 is W.
In some embodiments, X3 is not D. In some embodiments, X3 is D or S. In some embodiments, X3 is S. In some embodiments, X3 is D.
In some embodiments, X4 is not S. In some embodiments, X4 is S, T, Y or A. In some embodiments, X4 is T, Y or A. In some embodiments, X4 is T. In some embodiments, X4 is Y. In some embodiments, X4 is A. In some embodiments, X4 is S.
In some embodiments, X5 is not N. In some embodiments, X5 is N, Y, D or T. In some embodiments, X5 is Y, D or T. In some embodiments, X5 is Y. In some embodiments, X5 is D. In some embodiments, X5 is T. In some embodiments, X5 is N.
In some embodiments, X6 is not K. In some embodiments, X6 is K, T or I. In some embodiments, X6 is T or I. In some embodiments, X6 is T. In some embodiments, X6 is I. In some embodiments, X6 is K.
In some embodiments, X7 is not A. In some embodiments, X7 is A, S or T. In some embodiments, X7 is S or T. In some embodiments, X7 is S. In some embodiments, X7 is T. In some embodiments, X7 is A.
In some embodiments, X8 is not A. In some embodiments, X8 is A or S. In some embodiments, X8 is S. In some embodiments, X8 is A.
In some embodiments, X9 is not L. In some embodiments, X9 is L, D, E or S. In some embodiments, X9 is D, E or S. In some embodiments, X9 is D. In some embodiments, X9 is E. In some embodiments, X9 is S. In some embodiments, X9 is L.
In some embodiments, X10 is not V. In some embodiments, X10 is V or I. In some embodiments, X10 is I. In some embodiments, X10 is V.
In some embodiments, X11 is not H. In some embodiments, X11 is H, F or Y. In some embodiments, X11 is F or Y. In some embodiments, X11 is F. In some embodiments, X11 is Y. In some embodiments, X11 is H.
In some embodiments, X12 is not A. In some embodiments, X12 is A or S. In some embodiments, X12 is S. In some embodiments, X12 is A.
In some embodiments, X13 is not F. In some embodiments, X13 is F, M or L. In some embodiments, X13 is M or L. In some embodiments, X13 is M. In some embodiments, X13 is L. In some embodiments, X13 is F.
In some embodiments, X14 is not I. In some embodiments, X14 is I or V. In some embodiments, X14 is V. In some embodiments, X14 is I.
In some embodiments, the polypeptides comprise a VL comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:18, wherein:
The sequence identified as SEQ ID NO:18 is shown in Table 2, which is a consensus VL sequence for SEQ ID NOs:19-30 herein.
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In some embodiments, X15 is not N. In some embodiments, X15 is N or Y. In some embodiments, X15 is Y. In some embodiments, X15 is N.
In some embodiments, X11 is not L. In some embodiments, X11 is L or I. In some embodiments, X11 is I. In some embodiments, X11 is L.
In some embodiments, X17 is not S. In some embodiments, X17 is S or R. In some embodiments, X17 is R. In some embodiments, X17 is S.
In some embodiments, X18 is not K. In some embodiments, X18 is K, F or Y. In some embodiments, X18 is F or Y. In some embodiments, X18 is F. In some embodiments, X18 is Y. In some embodiments, X18 is K.
In some embodiments, X19 is not S. In some embodiments, X19 is S or N. In some embodiments, X19 is N. In some embodiments, X19 is S.
In some embodiments, X20 is not V. In some embodiments, X20 is V or I. In some embodiments, X20 is I. In some embodiments, X20 is V.
In some embodiments, X21 is not W. In some embodiments, X21 is W or Y. In some embodiments, X21 is Y. In some embodiments, X21 is W.
In some embodiments, X22 is not D. In some embodiments, X22 is D, V or S. In some embodiments, X22 is V or S. In some embodiments, X22 is V. In some embodiments, X22 is S. In some embodiments, X22 is D.
In some embodiments, X23 is not S. In some embodiments, X23 is S, M or E. In some embodiments, X23 is M or E. In some embodiments, X23 is M. In some embodiments, X23 is E. In some embodiments, X23 is S.
In some embodiments, X24 is not S. In some embodiments, X24 is S, A or T. In some embodiments, X24 is A or T. In some embodiments, X24 is A. In some embodiments, X24 is T. In some embodiments, X24 is S.
In some embodiments, X25 is not S. In some embodiments, X25 is S, D or E. In some embodiments, X25 is D or E. In some embodiments, X25 is D. In some embodiments, X25 is E. In some embodiments, X25 is S.
In some embodiments, X26 is not D. In some embodiments, X26 is D, S, R or F. In some embodiments, X26 is S, R or F. In some embodiments, X26 is S. In some embodiments, X26 is R. In some embodiments, X26 is F. In some embodiments, X26 is D.
In some embodiments, X27 is not H. In some embodiments, X27 is H, L, K or E. In some embodiments, X27 is L, K or E. In some embodiments, X27 is L. In some embodiments, X27 is K. In some embodiments, X27 is E. In some embodiments, X27 is H.
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In some embodiments, X1 is not I. In some embodiments, X1 is I or V. In some embodiments, X1 is V. In some embodiments, X1 is I.
In some embodiments, X2 is W.
In some embodiments, X3 is not D. In some embodiments, X3 is D or S. In some embodiments, X3 is S. In some embodiments, X3 is D.
In some embodiments, X4 is not S. In some embodiments, X4 is S or T. In some embodiments, X4 is T. In some embodiments, X4 is S.
In some embodiments, X5 is not N. In some embodiments, X5 is N, Y or D. In some embodiments, X5 is Y or D. In some embodiments, X5 is Y. In some embodiments, X5 is D. In some embodiments, X5 is N.
In some embodiments, X6 is not K. In some embodiments, X6 is K or T. In some embodiments, X6 is T. In some embodiments, X6 is K.
In some embodiments, X7 is not A. In some embodiments, X7 is A or S. In some embodiments, X7 is S. In some embodiments, X7 is A.
In some embodiments, X8 is not A. In some embodiments, X8 is A or S. In some embodiments, X8 is S. In some embodiments, X8 is A.
In some embodiments, X9 is not L. In some embodiments, X9 is L, D, E or S. In some embodiments, X9 is D, E or S. In some embodiments, X9 is D. In some embodiments, X9 is E. In some embodiments, X9 is S. In some embodiments, X9 is L.
In some embodiments, X10 is not V. In some embodiments, X10 is V or I. In some embodiments, X10 is I. In some embodiments, X10 is V.
In some embodiments, X11 is not H. In some embodiments, X11 is H or F. In some embodiments, X11 is F. In some embodiments, X11 is H.
In some embodiments, X12 is not A. In some embodiments, X12 is A or S. In some embodiments, X12 is S. In some embodiments, X12 is A.
In some embodiments, X13 is not F. In some embodiments, X13 is F or M. In some embodiments, X13 is M. In some embodiments, X13 is F.
In some embodiments, X14 is not I. In some embodiments, X14 is I or V. In some embodiments, X14 is V. In some embodiments, X14 is I.
In some embodiments:
In some embodiments:
In some embodiments, X15 is not N. In some embodiments, X15 is N or Y. In some embodiments, X15 is Y. In some embodiments, X15 is N.
In some embodiments, X16 is not L. In some embodiments, X16 is L or I. In some embodiments, X16 is I. In some embodiments, X16 is L.
In some embodiments, X17 is S.
In some embodiments, X18 is not K. In some embodiments, X18 is K or F. In some embodiments, X18 is F. In some embodiments, X18 is K.
In some embodiments, X19 is S.
In some embodiments, X20 is not V. In some embodiments, X20 is V or I. In some embodiments, X20 is I. In some embodiments, X20 is V.
In some embodiments, X21 is not W. In some embodiments, X21 is W or Y. In some embodiments, X21 is Y. In some embodiments, X21 is W.
In some embodiments, X22 is not D. In some embodiments, X22 is D or V. In some embodiments, X22 is V. In some embodiments, X22 is D.
In some embodiments, X23 is S.
In some embodiments, X24 is not S. In some embodiments, X24 is S or A. In some embodiments, X24 is A. In some embodiments, X24 is S.
In some embodiments, X25 is S.
In some embodiments, X26 is not D. In some embodiments, X26 is D, S or R. In some embodiments, X26 is S or R. In some embodiments, X26 is S. In some embodiments, X26 is R. In some embodiments, X26 is D.
In some embodiments, X27 is not H. In some embodiments, X27 is H or L. In some embodiments, X27 is L. In some embodiments, X27 is H.
In some embodiments,
In some embodiments, a polypeptide (e.g., an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof) comprises:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence. In some embodiments, an antibody heavy chain constant domain is selected from the group consisting of an IgA constant domain, an IgD constant domain, an IgE constant domain, an IgG constant domain and an IgM constant domain.
In some embodiments, an IgG constant domain is an IgG1 constant domain (e.g., any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-86), an IgG2 constant domain (e.g., SEQ ID NO:87 or SEQ ID NO:88), an IgG3 constant domain or an IgG4 constant domain. In some embodiments, the IgG2 constant domain is an IgG2a, an IgG2b constant domain or an IgG2c constant domain. In some embodiments, an IgA constant domain is an IgA1 constant domain or an IgA2 constant domain. In some embodiments, the antibody heavy chain constant domain is an IgG1 constant domain (e.g., IGHV1-5 or IGHV5-51).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-88 (e.g., any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-86). For example, a polypeptide can comprise an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-88 (e.g., any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-86). In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-88 (e.g., any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-86).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-88 (e.g., any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-86). For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-88 (e.g., any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-86).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID Nos:84-88 (e.g., any one of SEQ ID NOs:84-86).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:84. For example, a polypeptide can comprise an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:84. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:84.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:84. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:84.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:84. Antibodies disclosed herein using a designation “AB-[ ]a” (e.g., AB-2a, see, e.g., Table 4)) comprise the heavy chain constant domain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:84, i.e., comprising M135, S137, and T139.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises (e.g., an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof) an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:85. For example, a polypeptide can comprise an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:85. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:85.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:85. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:85.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:85. Antibodies disclosed herein using a designation “AB-[ ]b” (e.g., AB-2b, see, e.g., Table 4)) comprise the heavy chain constant domain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:85, i.e., comprising Y135, T137, and E139).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an Fc polypeptide, or Fc domain (e.g., an IgG1 domain, an IgG2 domain or an IgG4 domain). In some embodiments, an Fc domain comprises one or more mutations that, for example, decreases (e.g., inhibits, ablates) an effector function of the Fc domain, increases half-life of an antibody or antibody fragment that comprises the Fc domain, or a combination thereof. See, e.g., Dumet et al., Insights into the IgG heavy chain engineering patent landscape as applied to IgG4 antibody development, Mabs. 11(8):1341-50 (2019) (particularly Tables 1 and 2 therein) and WO02060919, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. In some embodiments, an Fc domain comprises a LS modification (i.e., M428L/N434S substitutions with numbering determined by Kabat) or a YTE modification (i.e., M252Y/S254T/T256E substitutions as determined by Kabat numbering, corresponding to M135Y/S137T/T139E when comparing SEQ ID NO:84 with SEQ ID NO:85). In some embodiments, an Fc domain comprises a YTE modification.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide (e.g., an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof) comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that is selected from the group consisting of a κ constant domain (e.g., SEQ ID NO:89) and a λ constant domain (e.g., SEQ ID NO:90).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:89 or SEQ ID NO:90. For example, a polypeptide can comprise an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:89 or SEQ ID NO:90. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:89 or SEQ ID NO:90.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:89 or SEQ ID NO:90. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:89 or SEQ ID NO:90. In some embodiments, the at least one amino acid substitution is a conservative substitution. In some embodiments, the at least one amino acid substitution is a highly conservative substitution.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:89 or SEQ ID NO:90.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:90. For example, a polypeptide can comprise an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:90. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:90.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:90. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:90. In some embodiments, the at least one amino acid substitution is a conservative substitution. In some embodiments, the at least one amino acid substitution is a highly conservative substitution.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody light chain constant domain sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:90.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an antibody heavy chain constant domain that is an IgG1 constant domain (e.g., SEQ ID NO:84 or SEQ ID NO:85), and an antibody light chain constant domain that is a λ constant domain (e.g., SEQ ID NO:90).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
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In some embodiments, a polypeptide is an immunoglobulin molecule, such as an antibody (e.g., a whole antibody, an intact antibody) or an antigen-binding fragment of an antibody.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide is an antibody. As used herein, the term “antibody” refers to an immunoglobulin molecule capable of specific binding to a target, such as a carbohydrate, polynucleotide, lipid, polypeptide, etc., through at least one antigen recognition site, located in the variable domain of the immunoglobulin molecule. As used herein, the term “antibody” refers to a full-length antibody.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide is an antibody comprising two heavy (H) chains and two light (L) chains inter-connected by disulfide bonds or multimers thereof (for example, IgM). Each heavy chain comprises a VH and a heavy chain constant domain (comprising domains CH1, hinge CH2 and CH3). Each light chain comprises a VL and a light chain constant domain (CL). VH and VL regions may be further subdivided into regions of hypervariability, termed complementarity determining regions (CDRs), interspersed within framework regions (FRs). VH and VL each comprises three CDRs and four FRs, arranged from the amino-terminus to the carboxy-terminus in the following order: FR1, CDR1, FR2, CDR2, FR3, CDR3, and FR4. An antibody can be of any species, such as a murine antibody, a human antibody, or a humanized antibody.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-118. For example, a polypeptide can comprise a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-118. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-118.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-118. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-118.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:91-118.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-94 and 105-108. For example, a polypeptide can comprise a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-94 and 105-108. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-94 and 105-108.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-94 and 105-108. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-94 and 105-108.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:91-94 and 105-108.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-94. For example, a polypeptide can comprise a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-94. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-94.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-94. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:91-94.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:91-94.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:92. For example, a polypeptide can comprise a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:92. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:92.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:92. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:92.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:92.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:105-108. For example, a polypeptide can comprise a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:105-108. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:105-108.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:105-108. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:105-108.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:105-108.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:106. For example, a polypeptide can comprise a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:106. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:106.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:106. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:106.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a heavy chain amino acid sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:106.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:119-129. For example, a polypeptide can comprise a light chain amino acid sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:119-129. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:119-129.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:119-129. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:119-129.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:119-129.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:119-121. For example, a polypeptide can comprise a light chain amino acid sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:119-121. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:119-121.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:119-121. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of any one or more of SEQ ID NOs:119-121.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs:119-121.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 60% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:120. For example, a polypeptide can comprise a light chain amino acid sequence that has at least about: 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:120. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that has at least about 70% or at least about 80% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:120.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that comprises at least one amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:120. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:120.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises a light chain amino acid sequence that has 100% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:120.
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In some embodiments, a polypeptide is a single-domain antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof. As used herein, the term “single-domain antibody (sdAb)” or “nanobody” refers to an immunoglobulin molecule consisting of a single monomeric variable antibody domain and capable of specific binding to a target. A single-domain antibody can be of any species, such as a murine antibody, a human antibody or a humanized single-domain antibody.
In some embodiments, a VH domain and a VL domain may be linked together via a linker (e.g., a synthetic linker) to form various types of single-chain antibody designs in which the VH/VL domains pair intramolecularly, or intermolecularly in those cases when the VH and VL domains are expressed by separate chains, to form a monovalent antigen binding site.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide is a heavy-chain antibody comprising two or more heavy chains, but lacking light chain, or an antigen-binding fragment thereof. Non-limiting examples of heavy chain antibodies include camelid Vhh (also referred to as VHH or VHH) antibodies. Camelid antibodies are antibodies from the Camelidae family of mammals that include llamas, camels, and alpacas.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide is an antibody mimetic. The term “antibody mimetic” refers to polypeptides capable of mimicking an antibody's ability to bind an antigen, but structurally differ from native antibody structures. Non-limiting examples of antibody mimetics include Adnectins, Affibodies, Affilins, Affimers, Affitins, Alphabodies, Anticalins, Avimers, DARPins, Fynomers, Kunitz domain peptides, monobodies, nanobodies, nanoCLAMPs, and Versabodies.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide is an antigen-binding fragment of an antibody. The term “antigen-binding fragment” refers to a portion of an immunoglobulin molecule (e.g., antibody) that retains the antigen binding properties of the full-length Reference Antibody. Non-limiting examples of antigen-binding fragments include a VH region, a VL region, an Fab fragment, an F(ab′)2 fragment, an Fd fragment, an Fv fragment, and a domain antibody (dAb) consisting of one VH domain or one VL domain, etc. VH and VL domains may be linked together via a synthetic linker to form various types of single-chain antibody designs in which the VH/VL domains pair intramolecularly, or intermolecularly in those cases when the VH and VL domains are expressed by separate chains, to form a monovalent antigen binding site, such as single chain Fv (scFv) or diabody. In some embodiments, a polypeptide disclosed herein is an antigen binding fragment selected from Fab, F(ab′)2, Fab′, scFv, or Fv. In some embodiments, a polypeptide is a scFv.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide is an isolated polypeptide.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide (e.g., an isolated polypeptide) is recombinantly produced. In some embodiments, a polypeptide (e.g., an isolated polypeptide) is synthetically produced.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide is linked to a second polypeptide. The term “linked” means attached, via a covalent or noncovalent interaction. Conjugation can employ a suitable linking agent. Non-limiting examples include peptide linkers, compound linkers, and chemical cross-linking agents. In some embodiments, the linker is a disulfide bond.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide is conjugated to a heterologous moiety. The term “conjugated” refers to attached, via a covalent or noncovalent interaction. Conjugation can employ any one or more of suitable linking agents. Non-limiting examples include peptide linkers, compound linkers, and chemical cross-linking agents.
In some embodiments, a heterologous moiety comprises a therapeutic agent, a diagnostic agent, or both. In some embodiments, a heterologous moiety is selected from polyethylene glycol (PEG), hexadecanoic acid, hydrogels, nanoparticles, multimerization domains and carrier peptides.
In some embodiments, a nanoparticle is a lipid nanoparticle. In some embodiments, a nanoparticle is a polymer nanoparticle. In some embodiments, a polymer is an amphiphilic polymer. In some embodiments, a polymer is a hydrophobic or hydrophilic polymer. Non-limiting examples of polymers include poly(lactic acid)-poly(ethylene glycol), poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-poly(ethylene glycol), poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA), poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-d-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-ethylene oxide fumarate, poly(glycolic acid)-poly(ethylene glycol), polycaprolactone-poly(ethylene glycol), or any salts thereof. In some embodiments, a polymer nanoparticle comprises poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA).
In some embodiments, a carrier polypeptide is albumin or an Fc polypeptide.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to a TSLP (e.g., human) with a KD of 10 pM or less (e.g., as measured by KinExA).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds (e.g., has a binding affinity for, has a binding specificity for) an AB-loop region and a C-terminal region of helix D of a TSLP.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide has neutralizing activity against a TSLP (e.g., a full-length human TSLP). In some embodiments, the polypeptides have inhibitory activity against TSLP-mediated signaling.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to a TSLP protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO:1) with a KD of about: 10 pM, 8 pM, 5 pM, 4 pM, 3 pM, 2 pM, 1.8 pM, 1.5 pM, 1.2 pM, 1.0 pM, 0.9 pM, 0.8 pM, 0.7 pM, 0.6 pM, 0.5 pM, 0.4 pM, 0.3 pM, 0.2 pM or 0.1 pM, or less; or about: 0.1-10 pM, 0.2-10 pM, 0.2-8 pM, 0.3-8 pM, 0.3-5 pM, 0.4-5 pM, 0.4-4 pM, 0.5-4 pM, 0.5-3 pM, 0.6-3 pM, 0.6-2 pM, 0.7-2 pM, 0.7-1.8 pM, 0.8-1.8 pM, 0.8-1.5 pM, 1.0-1.5 pM or 1.2-1.5 pM. In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to a TSLP protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO:1) with a KD of 2 pM or less.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to a TSLP protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO:1) with a KD of about: 2.0 pM, 1.9 pM, 1.8 pM, 1.7 pM, 1.6 pM, 1.5 pM, 1.4 pM, 1.3 pM, 1.2 pM, 1.1 pM, 1.0 pM, 0.9 pM, 0.8 pM, 0.7 pM, 0.6 pM, 0.5 pM, 0.4 pM, 0.3 pM, 0.2 pM or 0.1 pM, or less; or about: 0.1-2.0 pM, 0.2-2.0 pM, 0.2-1.9 pM, 0.3-1.9 pM, 0.3-1.8 pM, 0.4-1.8 pM, 0.4-1.7 pM, 0.5-1.7 pM, 0.5-1.6 pM, 0.6-1.6 pM, 0.6-1.5 pM, 0.7-1.5 pM, 0.7-1.4 pM, 0.8-1.4 pM, 0.8-1.3 pM, 0.9-1.3 pM, 1.0-1.3 pM, 1.0-1.2 pM or 1.1-1.2 pM. In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds TSLP with a KD of about 1 pM or less.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to AB-loop region and C-terminal region of helix D of a TSLP protein.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide binds to an epitope in a TSLP protein (e.g., a full-length human TSLP).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide competes with the Reference Antibody for binding to a TSLP protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO:1). Techniques and assays for assessing competition between antibodies are known in the art.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces binding of a TSLP protein (e.g., a full-length TSLP protein such as SEQ ID NO:1) to its receptor TSLPR (alone or in a heterodimeric complex with the IL-7Rα). In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces binding of a TSLP protein to a TSLPR with an IC50 of about 500 pM or less, e.g., about: 450 pM, 400 pM, 350 pM, 300 pM, 250 pM, 200 pM, 150 pM, 100 pM, 50 pM, 20 pM, 10 pM, 5 pM, 2 pM, 1 pM, 0.5 pM, 0.2 pM or 0.1 pM or less; or about: 0.1-500 pM, 0.1-450 pM, 0.2-450 pM, 0.2-400 pM, 0.5-400 pM, 0.5-350 pM, 1-350 pM, 1-300 pM, 2-300 pM, 2-250 pM, 5-250 pM, 5-200 pM, 10-200 pM, 10-150 pM, 20-150 pM, 20-100 pM or 50-100 pM.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces binding of a TSLP protein (e.g., a full-length TSLP protein such as SEQ ID NO:1) to TSLPR by at least about 10%, e.g., by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99%. In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces binding of a TSLP protein (e.g., a full-length TSLP protein such as SEQ ID NO:1) to TSLPR by at least about 30%.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide modulates (e.g., reduces, inhibits, neutralizes) against a TSLP-mediated biological activity.
Non-limiting examples of TSLP-mediated activities include TSLPR-binding, TSLP-induced signal transducer and activator of transcription 5 (STAT5) signaling, TSLP-induced STAT3 signaling, TSLP-induced nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NFκB) signaling, TSLP-induced phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K) signaling, TSLP-induced mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling, activation of one or more genes encoding interleukin-4 (IL-4), IL-5, IL-9, IL-13 and mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 2 (MEK2), and dendritic cell activation. In some embodiments, a TSLP-mediated activity comprises one or more innate immune mechanisms of action and/or one or more adaptive immune mechanisms of action.
TSLP-mediated activities can be determined, for example, by measuring STAT5 reporter activity, dendritic cell activation, proliferation of cells expressing TSLPR and CCL17 production (see, e.g., Verstraete et al., Structure and antagonism of the receptor complex mediated by human TSLP in allergy and asthma, Nat Commun. 8:14937 (2017), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide neutralizes an activity mediated by a TSLP protein (e.g., a full-length TSLP protein such as SEQ ID NO:1).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide neutralizes a TSLP-mediated activity with an IC50 of about 500 pM or less, e.g., about: 450 pM, 400 pM, 350 pM, 300 pM, 250 pM, 200 pM, 150 pM, 100 pM, 50 pM, 20 pM, 10 pM, 5 pM, 2 pM, 1 pM, 0.5 pM, 0.2 pM or 0.1 pM, or less; or about: 0.1-500 pM, 0.1-450 pM, 0.2-450 pM, 0.2-400 pM, 0.5-400 pM, 0.5-350 pM, 1-350 pM, 1-300 pM, 2-300 pM, 2-250 pM, 5-250 pM, 5-200 pM, 10-200 pM, 10-150 pM, 20-150 pM, 20-100 pM or 50-100 pM.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces a TSLP-mediated activity by at least about 10%, e.g., by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99%. In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces a TSLP-mediated activity by at least about 30%.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces a T2 inflammatory response mediated by one or more innate immune mechanisms of action of TSLP.
Non-limiting examples of T2 inflammatory responses include activation of group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s); activation, migration and/or local differentiation of eosinophil progenitor cells (EoPs) (e.g., via upregulation of ICAM-1 and/or CD18, and/or via suppression of L-selectin surface expression); increase of eosinophil viability (e.g., via production of IL-6, eosinophil-derived neurotoxin, and chemokines (including C-X-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 8 (CXCL8), CXCL1 and chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2 (CCL2)); basophil differentiation; production of T2 cytokines by mast cells; production of chemokine CXCL8 and/or CCL1 by mast cells; and macrophage differentiation (e.g., via enhancing CD80 activation marker expression).
In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces a T2 inflammatory response mediated by one or more innate immune mechanisms of action of TSLP by at least about 10%, e.g., by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99%. In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces a T2 inflammatory response mediated by one or more innate immune mechanisms of action of TSLP by at least about 30%.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces a T2 inflammatory response mediated by one or more adaptive immune mechanisms of action of TSLP.
Non-limiting examples of said T2 inflammatory responses include increased expression of major histocompatibility complex class II in dendritic cells; increased expression of one or more co-stimulatory molecules (e.g., CD40, CD86, CD54, CD90, CD83 and/or CD-LAMP) in dendritic cells; increased expression of one or more chemokines (e.g., CXCL8, CCL24, CCL17, CCL22 and CCL1) in dendritic cells; increased expression of OX40 ligand (OX40 L); naive T-cell differentiation and/or polarization (e.g., differentiation of naive CD4+ T cells into TNF-α+IL-10− T helper (Th) 2 cells); proliferation and/or differentiation of naive CD4+ T cells into Th2 cells or memory T cells; and increased expansion of CD8+ T cells upon TCR stimulation.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces a T2 inflammatory response mediated by an adaptive immune mechanism of action of TSLP by at least about 10%, e.g., by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99%. In some embodiments, a polypeptide reduces a T2 inflammatory response mediated by an adaptive immune mechanism of action of TSLP by at least about 30%.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide has a lower poly-specificity for a non-specific target (e.g., DNA) than the Reference Antibody. A DNA polyspecificity reagent (PSR) score is a measure of antibody binding to a non-specific DNA target. A DNA PSR score is calculated by dividing an ELISA or DELFIA score by a background score of a secondary antibody alone. A lower DNA PSR score, indicative of a lower poly-specific binding activity, is preferred for a polypeptide of the invention.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide has a DNA PSR score of no more than about: 1, 2, 3 or 4. In some embodiments, a polypeptide has a DNA PSR score of about: 1, 2, 3 or 4. In some embodiments, a polypeptide has a DNA PSR score of about: 1-4, 1-3, 1-2, 2-4, 2-3 or 3-4. In some embodiments, a polypeptide has a DNA PSR score of about: 2-4, 2-3 or 3-4.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide has a DNA PSR score that is at least about 10% lower than that of the Reference Antibody, for example, by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% lower. In some embodiments, a polypeptide has a DNA PSR score that is at least about 30% lower than that of the Reference Antibody.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide has a DNA PSR score that is less than about 90% of that of the Reference Antibody, for example, less than about: 85%, 80%, 75%, 70%, 65%, 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1% of that of the Reference Antibody.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide has a DNA PSR score that is about 1-90% relative to that of the Reference Antibody, for example, about: 2-90%, 2-85%, 3-85%, 3-80%, 4-80%, 4-75%, 5-75%, 5-70%, 6-70%, 6-65%, 7-65%, 7-60%, 8-60%, 8-55%, 9-55%, 9-50%, 10-50%, 10-45%, 15-45%, 15-40%, 20-40%, 20-35%, 25-35% or 25-30%, relative to that of the Reference Antibody.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide has a weaker self-association than the Reference Antibody, for example, as determined by an affinity-capture self-interaction nanoparticle spectroscopy (AC-SINS) value. The AC-SINS value is the change in maximum absorbance wavelength in the coated-nanoparticle absorption spectra compared to the spectra of the nanoparticle alone. Thus, the greater the change in maximum absorbance wavelength, the more self-interaction of the antibody coated on the nanopartical. Self-association is an unwanted property that correlates with poor viscosity and poor PK properties. Techniques and assays for assessing self-association of proteins are known in the art. See, e.g., Patro & Przybycien, Biotechnol Bioeng. 52(2):193-203 (1996), the contents of which are incorporated herein in their entirety.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide has an AC-SINS value of no more than about: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7. In some embodiments, a polypeptide has an AC-SINS value of no more than about: 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4. In some embodiments, a polypeptide has an AC-SINS value of about: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7. In some embodiments, a polypeptide has an AC-SINS value of about: 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4. In some embodiments, a polypeptide has an AC-SINS value of at least about: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7. In some embodiments, a polypeptide has an AC-SINS value of about 0-4.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide has an AC-SINS value that is at least about 10% lower than that of the Reference Antibody, for example, by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% lower than that of the Reference Antibody. In some embodiments, a polypeptide has an AC-SINS value that is at least about 30% lower than that of the Reference Antibody.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide has an AC-SINS value that is less than about 90% of that of the Reference Antibody, for example, less than about: 85%, 80%, 75%, 70%, 65%, 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% or 1% of that of the Reference Antibody.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide has an AC-SINS value that is about 1-90% relative to that of the Reference Antibody, for example, about: 2-90%, 2-85%, 3-85%, 3-80%, 4-80%, 4-75%, 5-75%, 5-70%, 6-70%, 6-65%, 7-65%, 7-60%, 8-60%, 8-55%, 9-55%, 9-50%, 10-50%, 10-45%, 15-45%, 15-40%, 20-40%, 20-35%, 25-35% or 25-30%, relative to that of the Reference Antibody.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a fusion protein comprising one or more of the polypeptides disclosed herein.
The term “fusion protein” refers to a synthetic, semi-synthetic or recombinant single protein molecule. A fusion protein can comprise all or a portion of two or more different proteins and/or polypeptides that are attached by covalent bonds (e.g., peptide bonds).
Fusion proteins of the disclosure can be produced recombinantly or synthetically, using routine methods and reagents that are well known in the art. For example, a fusion protein of the disclosure can be produced recombinantly in a suitable host cell (e.g., bacteria) according to methods known in the art. See, e.g., Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, Second Edition, Ausubel et al. eds., John Wiley & Sons, 1992; and Molecular Cloning: a Laboratory Manual, 2nd edition, Sambrook et al., 1989, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. For example, a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a fusion protein described herein can be introduced and expressed in suitable host cell (e.g., E. coli), and the expressed fusion protein can be isolated/purified from the host cell (e.g., in inclusion bodies) using routine methods and readily available reagents. For example, DNA fragments coding for different protein sequences (e.g., a light-responsive domain, a heterologous peptide component) can be ligated together in-frame in accordance with conventional techniques. In another embodiment, the fusion gene can be synthesized by conventional techniques including automated DNA synthesizers. Alternatively, PCR amplification of nucleic acid fragments can be carried out using anchor primers that give rise to complementary overhangs between two consecutive nucleic acid fragments that can subsequently be annealed and re-amplified to generate a chimeric nucleic acid sequence (see Ausubel et al., Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, 1992).
The disclosure also provides, among other things, one or more polynucleotides (e.g., DNA, RNA, or analogs of either, e.g., optionally including one or more modified nucleotides; a polynucleotide may be linear or circular, e.g., a linear or circular RNA) encoding any one of the polypeptides or fusion proteins described herein. In some embodiments, a polypeptide or fusion protein disclosed herein is encoded by a single polynucleotide. In some embodiments, a polypeptide or fusion protein disclosed herein is encoded by multiple polynucleotides.
In some embodiments, a polynucleotide comprises a nucleotide sequence that is codon-optimized for a chosen host cell.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a vector (e.g., an expression vector, including a viral-delivery vector) comprising any one or more of the polynucleotides disclosed herein.
The term “expression vector” refers to a replicable nucleic acid from which one or more proteins can be expressed when the expression vector is transformed into a suitable expression host cell.
In some embodiments, a vector (e.g., expression vector) further comprises an expression control polynucleotide sequence operably linked to the polynucleotide, a polynucleotide sequence encoding a selectable marker, or both. In some embodiments, an expression control polynucleotide sequence comprises a promoter sequence, an enhancer sequence, or both. In some embodiments, an expression control polynucleotide sequence comprises an inducible promoter sequence. The term “promoter” refers to a region of DNA to which RNA polymerase binds and initiates the transcription of a gene. The term “operably linked” means that the nucleic acid is positioned in the recombinant polynucleotide, e.g., vector, in such a way that enables expression of the nucleic acid under control of the element (e.g., promoter) to which it is linked. The term “selectable marker element” is an element that confers a trait suitable for artificial selection. Selectable marker elements can be negative or positive selection markers.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, an expression host cell comprising any one or more of the polynucleotides or expression vectors disclosed herein.
The term “expression host cell” refers to a cell useful for receiving, maintaining, reproducing and/or amplifying a vector. Non-limiting examples of expression host cells include mammalian cells such as hybridoma cells, Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, COS cells, human embryonic kidney (HEK), yeast cells such as Pichia pastoris cells, or bacterial cells such as E. coli, including DH5α, etc.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a composition comprising any one of the polypeptides or fusion proteins disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a composition is a pharmaceutical composition.
In some embodiments, a composition (e.g., pharmaceutical composition) further comprises pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients, stabilizers, diluents or tonifiers (Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences 16th edition, Osol, A. Ed. (1980)). Suitable pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients, or stabilizers are nontoxic to recipients at the dosages and concentrations employed. Non-limiting examples of pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients, stabilizers, diluents or tonifiers include buffers (e.g., phosphate, citrate, histidine), antioxidants (e.g., ascorbic acid or methionine), preservatives, proteins (e.g., serum albumin, gelatin or immunoglobulins); hydrophilic polymers, amino acids, carbohydrates (e.g., monosaccharides, disaccharides, glucose, mannose or dextrins); chelating agents (e.g., EDTA), sugars (e.g., sucrose, mannitol, trehalose or sorbitol), salt-forming counter-ions (e.g., sodium), metal complexes (e.g., Zn-protein complexes); non-ionic surfactants (e.g., Tween), PLURONICS™ and polyethylene glycol (PEG).
In some embodiments, a composition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) is formulated for a suitable administration schedule and route. Non-limiting examples of administration routes include oral, rectal, mucosal, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and topical, etc. In some embodiments, a composition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) is stored in the form of an aqueous solution or a dried formulation (e.g., lyophilized).
In some embodiments, a composition is formulated to be administered by infusion (e.g., intravenous infusion). In other embodiments a composition is formulated for subcutaneous administration.
In some embodiments, a composition is provided in a dosage form, e.g., in a prefilled syringe or autoinjector.
In some embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition comprises from about 50 mg to about 300 mg of a polypeptide or fusion protein disclosed herein, for example, about: 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg, 80 mg, 90 mg, 100 mg, 120 mg, 140 mg, 150 mg, 160 mg, 180 mg, 200 mg, 220 mg, 240 mg, 250 mg, 260 mg, 280 mg, or 300 mg. In some embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition comprises from about 60 mg to about 300 mg of a polypeptide or fusion protein disclosed herein, for example, about: 60-280 mg, 80-280 mg, 80-260 mg, 100-260 mg, 100-250 mg, 120-250 mg, 120-240 mg, 140-240 mg, 140-220 mg, 150-250 mg, 150-200 mg, 160-220 mg, 160-200 mg, or 180-200 mg.
In some embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition comprises from about 50 mg/ml to about 200 mg/ml of a polypeptide or fusion protein disclosed herein, for example, about: 50 mg/ml, 60 mg/ml, 70 mg/ml, 80 mg/ml, 90 mg/ml, 100 mg/ml, 120 mg/ml, 140 mg/ml, 150 mg/ml, 160 mg/ml, 180 mg/ml, or 200 mg/ml of a polypeptide or fusion protein disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition comprises from about 60 mg/ml to about 200 mg/ml of a polypeptide or fusion protein disclosed herein, for example, about: 60-180 mg/ml, 80-180 mg/ml, 80-160 mg/ml, 100-160 mg/ml, 100-150 mg/ml, 120-150 mg/ml or 120-140 mg/ml.
In some embodiments, a composition is formulated to be administered with a second therapeutic agent as a combination therapy. In some embodiments, a second therapeutic agent comprises a corticosteroid, a beta-agonist (e.g., a long-acting beta-agonist), a muscarinic antagonist, an anti-inflammatory agent, an IL-4 and/or IL-13 antagonist (e.g., an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof targeting IL-13, IL-4 or IL-4R), or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, a second therapeutic agent comprises a corticosteroid (e.g., an inhaled corticosteroid). Non-limiting examples of inhaled corticosteroids include beclomethasone dipropionate, budesonide, ciclesonide, fluticasone furoate, fluticasone propionate, mometasone, and mometasone furoate. In some embodiments, a combination therapy comprises a beta-agonist (e.g., a long-acting beta-agonist). Non-limiting examples of long-acting beta-agonists include albuterol sulfate, formoterol fumarate, salmeterol xinafoate, arformoterol tartrate, olodaterol, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, a combination therapy comprises a muscarinic antagonist. In some embodiments, a combination therapy comprises an IL-4 and/or IL-13 antagonist (e.g., for the treatment of allergic and/or asthmatic conditions). Non-limiting examples of IL-4 and/or IL-13 antagonists include Pitrakinra, anti-IL-13 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, anti-IL-4 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, and anti-IL-4R antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof. Non-limiting examples of antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof include anti-IL-13 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof (e.g., Lebrikizumab, Tralokinumab, and Anrukinzumab), anti-IL-4 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof (e.g., Pascolizumab (SB 240683)), anti-IL-4R antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof (e.g., Dupilumab).
In some embodiments, a composition is formulated to be administered with an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), a long-acting β2-agonist (LABA), a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, a composition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) comprises a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, a composition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) comprises a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, a composition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) comprises a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, a composition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) comprises a polypeptide comprising:
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a method of neutralizing a TSLP protein (e.g., a full-length TSLP protein) in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and, wherein as an active ingredient, any one of the polypeptides or fusion proteins disclosed herein.
In some embodiments, neutralizing a TSLP protein in a subject comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, neutralizing a TSLP protein in a subject comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, neutralizing a TSLP protein in a subject comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, neutralizing a TSLP protein in a subject comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, a subject is a mammal. In some embodiments, a subject is a mammal selected from the group consisting of a dog, a cat, a mouse, a rat, a hamster, a guinea pig, a horse, a pig, a sheep, a cow, a chimpanzee, a macaque, a cynomolgus, and a human. In some embodiments, a subject is a primate. In some embodiments, a subject is a human.
In some embodiments, a subject is 18 years of age or older, for example, about: 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 or 80 years of age or older. In some embodiments, a subject is 65 years of age or older. In some embodiments, a subject is about: 18-80, 20-80, 20-75, 25-75, 25-70, 30-70, 30-65, 35-65, 35-60, 40-60, 40-55, 45-55 years of age. In some embodiments, a subject is about 18-65 years of age.
In some embodiments, a subject is about 18 years of age or younger. In some embodiments, a subject is about: 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4 or 2 years of age or older. In some embodiments, a subject is two years of age or older, for example, about: 2-18, 3-18, 3-16, 4-16, 4-14, 5-14, 5-12, 6-12, 6-10 or 8-10 years of age.
In some embodiments, a subject is a pediatric patient. In some embodiments, a subject is a pediatric patient who is 12 years of age or older.
In some embodiments, a subject has a blood eosinophil count of less than 150 cells/μL. In some embodiments, a subject has a blood eosinophil count of 150 to less than 300 cells/μL. In some embodiments, a subject has a blood eosinophil count of 300 cells/μL or above.
In some embodiments, a subject has, or is suspected of having, a TSLP-associated disease or condition (e.g., a disease or condition associated with dysregulated TSLP expression such as overexpression of TSLP). In some embodiments, a subject has a TSLP-associated disease or condition. In some embodiments, a subject has been diagnosed with a TSLP-associated disease or condition. In other embodiments, a subject is at risk of developing a TSLP-associated disease or condition.
Non-limiting examples of TSLP-associated diseases and/or conditions (e.g., diseases and/or conditions associated with dysregulated TSLP expression) include asthma, AD, allergic conjunctivitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), nasal polyposis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), rhinosinusitis (RS) (e.g., allergic rhinosinusitis, severe chronic rhinosinusitis (e.g., severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis)), cancer and food-hypersensitivity reactions. Non-limiting examples of TSLP-associated cancer (e.g., a cancer associated with dysregulated TSLP expression) include lymphoma, acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), multiple sclerosis, and solid tumors (e.g., cervical, ovarian, pancreatic, gastric cancer, or colorectal cancer (e.g., colon cancer, rectal cancer, and variants thereof)).
In some embodiments, a subject has an inflammatory disorder (e.g., an allergic inflammatory disorder). In some embodiments, a subject has a pulmonary inflammatory disease or condition. In some embodiments, a subject has asthma (e.g., severe and/or uncontrolled asthma). In some embodiments, a subject has mild, moderate, moderate-to-severe, or severe asthma. In some embodiments, a subject has uncontrolled asthma (e.g., uncontrolled moderate asthma, uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma, or uncontrolled severe asthma), allergic asthma (e.g., mild allergic asthma, moderate allergic asthma, or severe allergic asthma), oral corticosteroid dependent asthma, or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, a subject has been previously treated with one or more therapeutic agents prior to being administered a composition (e.g., a polypeptide, or a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein).
In some embodiments, a subject previously received a therapeutic or prophylactic agent. For example, a COPD patient may have received an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), a long-acting β2-agonist (LABA), a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), or any combination thereof.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a method of treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and, wherein as an active ingredient, any one of the polypeptides or fusion proteins disclosed herein.
In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition in a subject comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition in a subject comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition in a subject comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition in a subject comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition comprises treating asthma (e.g., severe and/or uncontrolled asthma). In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition comprises treating moderate-to-severe asthma. In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition comprises treating severe asthma. In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition comprises treating uncontrolled asthma. In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition comprises treating severe, uncontrolled asthma. In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition comprises treating AD.
In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition is a prophylactic therapy.
In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to prevent the subject of developing a TSLP-associated disease or condition (e.g., a disease or condition associated with dysregulated TSLP expression).
In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce TSLPR occupancy in a subject. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce TSLPR occupancy by at least about 10%, e.g., by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99%. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce TSLPR occupancy by about 10-99%, e.g., by about: 10-98%, 15-98%, 15-97%, 20-97%, 20-96%, 25-96%, 25-95%, 30-95%, 30-94%, 35-94%, 35-93%, 40-93%, 40-92%, 45-92%, 45-91%, 50-91%, 50-90%, 55-90%, 55-85%, 60-85%, 60-80%, 65-80%, 65-75%, or 70-75%.
In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce a TSLP receptor complex in the subject. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce a TSLP receptor complex by at least about 10%, e.g., by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99%. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce a TSLP receptor complex by about 10-99%, e.g., by about: 10-98%, 15-98%, 15-97%, 20-97%, 20-96%, 25-96%, 25-95%, 30-95%, 30-94%, 35-94%, 35-93%, 40-93%, 40-92%, 45-92%, 45-91%, 50-91%, 50-90%, 55-90%, 55-85%, 60-85%, 60-80%, 65-80%, 65-75%, or 70-75%.
In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce an activity of a TSLP protein in a subject. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce an activity of a TSLP protein by at least about 10%, e.g., by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99%. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce an activity of a TSLP protein by about 10-99%, e.g., by about: 10-98%, 15-98%, 15-97%, 20-97%, 20-96%, 25-96%, 25-95%, 30-95%, 30-94%, 35-94%, 35-93%, 40-93%, 40-92%, 45-92%, 45-91%, 50-91%, 50-90%, 55-90%, 55-85%, 60-85%, 60-80%, 65-80%, 65-75%, or 70-75%.
In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce airway inflammation (e.g., the number and/or density of one or more types of airway submucosal inflammatory cells) in a subject. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce airway inflammation by at least about 10%, e.g., by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99%. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce airway inflammation by about 10-99%, e.g., by about: 10-98%, 15-98%, 15-97%, 20-97%, 20-96%, 25-96%, 25-95%, 30-95%, 30-94%, 35-94%, 35-93%, 40-93%, 40-92%, 45-92%, 45-91%, 50-91%, 50-90%, 55-90%, 55-85%, 60-85%, 60-80%, 65-80%, 65-75%, or 70-75%.
In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce airway remodeling (e.g., reticular basement membrane thickening, airway epithelial integrity) in a subject. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce airway remodeling by at least about 10%, e.g., by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99%. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce airway remodeling by about 10-99%, e.g., by about: 10-98%, 15-98%, 15-97%, 20-97%, 20-96%, 25-96%, 25-95%, 30-95%, 30-94%, 35-94%, 35-93%, 40-93%, 40-92%, 45-92%, 45-91%, 50-91%, 50-90%, 55-90%, 55-85%, 60-85%, 60-80%, 65-80%, 65-75%, or 70-75%.
In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to treatment nasal polyps (e.g., reducing the size and/or number of nasal polyps) in a subject. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce the size of nasal polyps by at least about 10%, e.g., by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99%. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce the size of nasal polyps by about 10-99%, e.g., by about: 10-98%, 15-98%, 15-97%, 20-97%, 20-96%, 25-96%, 25-95%, 30-95%, 30-94%, 35-94%, 35-93%, 40-93%, 40-92%, 45-92%, 45-91%, 50-91%, 50-90%, 55-90%, 55-85%, 60-85%, 60-80%, 65-80%, 65-75%, or 70-75%. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce the number of nasal polyps by at least about 10%, e.g., by at least about: 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99%. In some embodiments, an effective amount is sufficient to reduce the number of nasal polyps by about 10-99%, e.g., by about: 10-98%, 15-98%, 15-97%, 20-97%, 20-96%, 25-96%, 25-95%, 30-95%, 30-94%, 35-94%, 35-93%, 40-93%, 40-92%, 45-92%, 45-91%, 50-91%, 50-90%, 55-90%, 55-85%, 60-85%, 60-80%, 65-80%, 65-75%, or 70-75%.
A therapeutic agent disclosed herein can be administered via a variety of routes of administration, including, for example, topical, transdermal, parenteral (e.g., intra-arterial, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous injection, intradermal injection), intravenous infusion and inhalation (e.g., intrabronchial, intranasal or oral inhalation, intranasal drops) routes of administration, depending on the compound and the particular disease to be treated.
Administration can be local or systemic as indicated. A preferred mode of administration can vary depending on a particular compound chosen.
In some embodiments, a composition (e.g., a polypeptide or pharmaceutical composition) is administered to a subject as a monotherapy.
In some embodiments, a composition (e.g., a polypeptide or pharmaceutical composition) is administered to a subject in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents (e.g., concurrently, or sequentially with one or more additional therapeutic agents) or prophylactic agents (e.g., concurrently, or sequentially with one or more prophylactic agents).
In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition further comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more additional therapeutic agents to a subject at the same time as, or following administration of a composition (e.g., a polypeptide or pharmaceutical composition). In some embodiments, treating a TSLP-associated disease or condition further comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more prophylactic agents to a subject before, at the same time as, or following administration of a composition (e.g., a polypeptide or a pharmaceutical composition).
Administration of two or more therapeutic agents encompasses co-administration of the therapeutic agents in a substantially simultaneous manner, such as in a pharmaceutical combination. Alternatively, such administration encompasses co-administration in multiple containers, or separate containers (e.g., capsules, powders, and liquids) for each therapeutic agent. Such administration also encompasses use of each type of therapeutic agent in a sequential manner, either at approximately the same time or at different times. A composition and a second therapeutic agent can be administered via the same administration route or via different administration routes.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a method of reducing (e.g., inhibiting) binding of TSLP to TSLPR in a cell, comprising contacting the cell an effective amount of any one or more of the polypeptides or fusion proteins disclosed herein.
In some embodiments, reducing (e.g., inhibiting) binding of TSLP to TSLPR in a cell comprises contacting the cell an effective amount of a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, reducing (e.g., inhibiting) binding of TSLP to TSLPR in a cell comprises contacting the cell an effective amount of a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, reducing (e.g., inhibiting) binding of TSLP to TSLPR in a cell comprises contacting the cell an effective amount of a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, reducing (e.g., inhibiting) binding of TSLP to TSLPR in a cell comprises contacting the cell an effective amount of a polypeptide comprising:
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a method of inhibiting TSLP-induced signaling in a cell, comprising contacting the cell an effective amount of any one of the polypeptides or fusion proteins disclosed herein.
In some embodiments, inhibiting TSLP-induced signaling in a cell comprises contacting the cell an effective amount of a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, inhibiting TSLP-induced signaling in a cell comprises contacting the cell an effective amount of a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, inhibiting TSLP-induced signaling in a cell comprises contacting the cell an effective amount of a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, inhibiting TSLP-induced signaling in a cell comprises contacting the cell an effective amount of a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, a cell is selected from the group consisting of an airway smooth muscle cell (ASMC), a basophil, a dendritic cell, an eosinophil, a Group 2 innate lymphoid cell (ILC2), a hematopoietic progenitor cell, a lymphocyte, a macrophage, a mast cell, and a monocyte.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide comprising:
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide comprising:
AB-2 CDR amino acid sequences as determined by Kabat numbering are:
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide comprising:
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide comprising:
AB-2 CDR amino acid sequences as determined by Chothia numbering are:
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide comprising:
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polypeptide comprising:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, an antigen-binding fragment comprises a single-chain fragment variable (scFv), a variable heavy domain of heavy chain (VHH), a fragment antigen-binding (Fab), a Fab′ or a F(ab′)2.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, an antibody heavy chain constant domain is an IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 or IgG4 constant domain. In some embodiments, an antibody heavy chain constant domain is an IgG1 or IgG2 constant domain. In some embodiments, an antibody heavy chain constant domain comprises one or more mutations which increase serum half-life of the antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof in humans. In some embodiments, an antibody heavy chain constant domain comprises, relative to a wild-type human IgG constant domain, amino acid substitutions with tyrosine, threonine and glutamic acid at amino acid residues 252, 254 and 256, respectively, wherein the amino acid residues are numbered according to the EU index as in Kabat.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, a polypeptide specifically binds a TSLP.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a composition comprising one or more polypeptides disclosed in the section entitled “AB-2”, and one or more pharmaceutical excipients, diluents, or carriers.
In some embodiments, a composition further comprises one or more additional therapeutic agents. In some embodiments, one or more additional therapeutic agents comprise a corticosteroid, a beta-agonist, a muscarinic antagonist, an anti-inflammatory agent, an IL-4 and/or IL-13 antagonist (e.g., an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof targeting IL-13, IL-4 or IL-4R), or a combination thereof.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a method of treating a subject in need thereof, comprising administering an effective amount of a composition disclosed in the section entitled “AB-2”.
In some embodiments, a subject has asthma, atopic dermatitis (AD), allergic conjunctivitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), rhinosinusitis (RS), eosinophilic esophagitis (EE), or a food-hypersensitivity reaction. In some embodiments, a subject has moderate asthma. In some embodiments, a subject has severe asthma. In some embodiments, a subject has COPD. In some embodiments, a subject has COPD and/or either moderate asthma or severe asthma.
In some embodiments, a method further comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a corticosteroid, a beta-agonist, a muscarinic antagonist, an anti-inflammatory agent, an IL-4 and/or IL-13 antagonist (e.g., an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof targeting IL-13, IL-4 or IL-4R), or a combination thereof.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a method of reducing binding of TSLP to a TSLPR on a cell in a subject, comprising contacting the cell with an effective amount of the composition disclosed in the section entitled “AB-2”.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a fusion protein comprising a polypeptide disclosed in the section entitled “AB-2”.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide disclosed in the section entitled “AB-2”.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a host cell comprising a polynucleotide disclosed in the section entitled “AB-2”.
The disclosure also provides, among other things, a method of making a polypeptide disclosed in the section entitled “AB-2”, comprising culturing a host cell comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the polypeptide under conditions where the polypeptide is expressed in the host cell.
Applicant, through computational design and experimental validation, has facilitated an understanding of structure and function interrelation of anti-TSLP antibodies and herein provides the skilled artisan the means to use such understanding. For example, the application provides Computer Program Listing Appendices (also referred to herein as Appendix A and Appendix B, respectively) that can be used to both evaluate (score) a given sequence or generate a sequence having a score that, when evaluated, is above a given threshold. These appendices include a Potts model (generalized Ising model) of polypeptides provided by the invention. In some embodiments, an implementation of a Potts model supposes that amino acids interact with their nearest neighbor but is able to determine relationship with distant (e.g., more than one position away, therefore representing features of secondary and tertiary structure) amino acids as well.
The Potts model is a second order sequence model. In some embodiments, the Potts model is energy based. The model is designed to output an energy for a particular configuration. Given a sequence provided to an energy-based model, the model can be trained to produce a quantification of any measure. The Potts model is represented by a table of model weights. The table includes first- and second-order weights. In the first-order weights, the table includes position of a residue, the residue (e.g., amino acid), and a score associated with the residue at that position. In the second-order weights, the table includes two positions, two residues, and one score for the two residues at the respective positions. The scores are self-energies or energy scores.
The Computer Program Listing Appendices are referred to as Appendix A (claim.txt) and Appendix B (fit_model.txt), which are incorporated by reference into this application. A person having ordinary skill in the art can recognize that Appendix A can be renamed “claim.py” to be executed in a python environment, compiler, or other equivalent environment that can run python scripts, and that Appendix B can be renamed “fit_model.etab” and can be loaded by the script of Appendix A. A person having ordinary skill in the art can recognize that, in some embodiments, a python environment may also run or compile the script of Appendix A without renaming. When running the claim.py file, two sequences (or one combined sequence) can be inputted. In embodiments, the below description further describes the source code and model of Appendices A and B.
A second-order sequence model 1006, or Potts model, represents energy for two residues being found together and energies associated with the first-order effects. The second-order energies of the two residues being found together are considered the j-tensor, while the energies associated with the first-order effects are referred to as the h-tensor. The second order energies, in other words, compare the energies between two positions of the amino acid sequence. The second order sequences can therefore compare the energies between two positions of any amino acid sequence. A person of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that this can be repeated for multiple sequences, thereby rating many similar sequences all residue pairs of similar sequences.
The Potts Model disclosed herein was generated from experimental validation of approximately 100 sequences to identify sequences with advantageous functions. The model coefficients are stored in the plain text file [fit_model.etab]. These sequences when assayed had acceptable polyspecific reactivity, self-aggregation propensity, and expression. Additionally, they all possessed biological function as determined by a SEAP reporter assay. The resulting model was verified to only claim sequences not reported in existing literature.
In some embodiments, a script is employed to determine whether a sequence pair (e.g., VH and VL—although, for clarity, the sequence pair, in different embodiments, can be separate polypeptide chains or, in some embodiments, a single polypeptide chain, e.g., an scFV) is claimed under the model, when scored, is above a threshold. The script is referred to as a computationally binding optimizing (CBO) script. Two hash tables are loaded from an existing file, and the script extracts first- and second-order index/position values, residue values, and corresponding scores for each. For the first-order table, the script extracts one position, one residue, and one score associated with the residue at the position. For the second-order table, the script extracts a first position, a second position, a first residue, a second residue, and a score associated with the first residue at the first position and the second residue at the second position.
The two sequences, the VH sequence and VL sequence, are inputted to the script are then aligned. The alignment confirms that the VH sequence and VL sequence are the same length as reference sequence(s) and that given sections of both sequences are the same as the reference sequence(s). Once confirmed, residues from both of the inputted sequences at specified positions are extracted to form a trimmed and concatenated sequence. The positions used to extract the residues are positions where mutations were applied during training of the model. The positions used to confirm that the given sections of both sequences are the same as the reference sequence(s) are the positions where mutations were not applied during training of the model. Once trimmed to the positions used to train the model, the two input sequences are concatenated together. Then an energy score is calculated for the given concatenated sequence and the two hash tables. The following steps describe some embodiments of calculating the energy score.
First, let {right arrow over (σ)} designate the sequence being scored with σi being its i-th amino acids. Further, let h represent the self-energy matrix (e.g., first-order matrix) of the Potts model, such that hi(a) is the energy associated with amino acid a being at position i. Finally, let J represent the pair-energy matrix (e.g., second-order matrix) of the model, such that Jij(a, b) is the pair energy associated with amino acids a and b being at positions i and j, respectively. With this notation, the total energy of sequence {right arrow over (σ)} under the model is:
where N is the length of the sequence. Further, {right arrow over (σ)}i→a can represent a sequence resulting in replacing the i-th amino acids of sequence {right arrow over (σ)} with amino acid a. With this notation, a pseudo-likelihood of sequence {right arrow over (σ)} under the model can be calculated as:
where μ is the total number of possible amino acids. In some embodiments, μ is 20 but a person of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that the value of μ can vary. Finally, the logarithm of the pseudo-likelihood of {right arrow over (σ)} can be expressed as:
The score_sequence function of the script of Appendix A calculates and returns the above value. The score_sequence function return represents a logarithmic probability that the sequence would occur given the weights of the Potts model that are inputted to the script. If the score is greater than the threshold, which in this embodiment is −7.7, then the sequences can meet the required parameters (e.g., be confirmed/verified by the Potts model) and the function returns true. This score represents a logarithmic probability. Otherwise, the function returns false and the sequence pair is not confirmed the model. When the function returns true, this indicates that the sequence pair is suitable for the given purpose (e.g., a purpose related to binding to human TSLP).
A person of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that other thresholds can be employed that represent a logarithmic probability that sequences can meet the required parameters. In some embodiments, an example range of thresholds calculated by the script can include about −7.7, −7.0, −6.5, −6.0, −5.5, −5.0, −4.5, −4.0, −3.5, −3.0, 2.9, −2.8, −2.7, −2.6, −2.5, −2.4, −2.3, −2.2, −2.1, −2.0, −1.9, −1.8, −1.7, −1.6, −1.5, −1.4, −1.3, −1.2, −1.1, −1.0, 0.9, −0.8, −0.7, −0.6, −0.5, −0.4, −0.3, −0.2, and −0.1. As the thresholds increase towards zero, the sequences spaces scored within those thresholds represent smaller sequence spaces that have higher levels of confidence. In some embodiments, the constants may be modified in script or the hash table, such as by multiplying all constants by a constant. In such an event, the threshold may be adjusted, as can be determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art. The threshold can further be calculated in a non-logarithmic manner, and represented as a confidence interval, or in a non-logarithmic range, or represented as another probabilistic threshold.
In some embodiments, the script of Appendix A defines a sequence scoring function (sequence_energy). This function calculates a sequence energy for the replacement of a residue (e.g., an amino acid) with each other possible residue a group of positions in the sequence using a Potts model trained on replacing residues at those positions. As described above, the scoring checks each possible residue at each position requested. A person of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that the script can replace residues at each given position (as in the script of Appendix A). In some embodiments, a similar script could add residues into the sequence. Each score is calculated with a sequence_energy function, and is added to an array of scores. For each position examined, sum of the scores in the array are summed and normalized with a softmax function. The scores are them logarithmically summed and returned.
In some embodiments, the sequence energy function inputs a sequence and the hash tables determined from the inputted etab file (or another format). The function iterates over all first order combinations, scoring them with a first hash table, and all second order combinations, scoring them with a second hash table. The sequence_energy function considers all replacement residues and their first and second order combinations, and sums those energies together.
In some embodiments, the etab file is read with a read_etab function. Each line in the file having three items is unpacked and converted into an entry in a first hash table for first order combinations. Each line in the file having five items is unpacked and converted into an entry of a second hash table for second order combinations. The two hash tables are returned.
The above steps and functions describe a “computationally binding optimized” (CBO) sequence, amino acid sequence, or polypeptide sequence. Such a sequence is a sequence that, when inputted into the above computationally binding optimizing script, returns a value of true. A person having ordinary skill in the art can recognize that the script can be implemented in other ways or with other series of steps. A person having ordinary skill in the art can also recognize that other functionally equivalent tables and constants can be used. However, the provided Python script, tables, and constants, when executed by a processor, are configured to output whether a given polypeptide sequence is a CBO sequence. Therefore, any sequence that, when run by the script, causes a Boolean “true” output is considered a CBO sequence. Any sequence that, when run by the script, causes a Boolean “false” output is considered excluded from the group of the CBO sequences. Thereby, in some embodiments, the script of Appendix A itself does not determine CBO sequences but is a tool to confirm whether a given sequence is a CBO sequence or not. When a CBO sequence is an amino acid sequence, the corresponding molecule having the amino acid sequence is referred to as a CBO polypeptide.
In some embodiments, a similar script is able to return the calculated scores of a given or multiple sequences in addition to or separate from a Boolean value representing a threshold.
In some embodiments, a similar script can return one or more generated sequences from the Potts model. To generate sequences, markov chain monte carlo [MCMC] sampling can be performed on the model. Then, the resulting samples can be reintegrated into the constant template. In some embodiments, a brute force method can be applied using the scoring functions.
In view of the above, Table 10 illustrates the trimmed sequences (vlt, vht) for proteins AB-1 through AB-14, the concatenated/combined sequences (vhvlt), and the resulting Potts model scores when the above script was applied to them. The sequences for AB-1 through AB-14 are illustrated in Tables 1 and 2. All of the proteins AB-1 through AB-14 were or would be verified by the script because their Potts model scores were above −7.7.
In view of Table 10, a person of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that equivalent Potts model scores, such as scores having a different scale or being multiplied by negative one, may result in scores being at or above or below a different threshold.
Client computer(s)/devices 50 and server computer(s) 60 provide processing, storage, and input/output devices executing application programs and the like. The client computer(s)/devices 50 can also be linked through communications network 70 to other computing devices, including other client devices/processes 50 and server computer(s) 60. The communications network 70 can be part of a remote access network, a global network (e.g., the Internet), a worldwide collection of computers, local area or wide area networks, and gateways that currently use respective protocols (TCP/IP, Bluetooth®, etc.) to communicate with one another. Other electronic device/computer network architectures are suitable.
In one embodiment, the processor routines 92 and data 94 are a computer program product (generally referenced 92), including a non-transitory computer-readable medium (e.g., a removable storage medium such as one or more DVD-ROM's, CD-ROM's, diskettes, tapes, etc.) that provides at least a portion of the software instructions for the invention system. The computer program product 92 can be installed by any suitable software installation procedure, as is well known in the art. In another embodiment, at least a portion of the software instructions may also be downloaded over a cable communication and/or wireless connection. In some embodiments, the invention programs are a computer program propagated signal product embodied on a propagated signal on a propagation medium (e.g., a radio wave, an infrared wave, a laser wave, a sound wave, or an electrical wave propagated over a global network such as the Internet, or other network(s)). Such carrier medium or signals may be employed to provide at least a portion of the software instructions for the present invention routines/program 92.
In another aspect, the disclosure provides a polypeptide that specifically binds a TSLP (e.g., a hTSLP): wherein a CBO model outputs a score that is above a predetermined threshold upon scoring an amino acid sequence of the polypeptide.
In another aspect, the disclosure provides a CBO polypeptide that specifically binds a TSLP (e.g., a hTSLP): wherein a CBO model outputs a score that is above a predetermined threshold upon scoring an amino acid sequence representing the CBO polypeptide.
In another aspect, the disclosure provides a polypeptide that specifically binds a TSLP (e.g., a hTSLP) and receives a score above a predetermined threshold from a CBO model upon scoring an amino acid sequence representing the polypeptide.
In another aspect, the disclosure provides a polypeptide that specifically binds a TSLP (e.g., a hTSLP): wherein the polypeptide receives a score above a predetermined threshold from a CBO model upon scoring an amino acid sequence representing the polypeptide.
In another aspect, the disclosure provides a computationally binding optimized (CBO) polypeptide, determined by a computationally binding optimized (CBO) model that specifically binds a TSLP (e.g., a hTSLP).
In some embodiments, a CBO polypeptide comprises a paratope that is substantially similar to the paratope of an antibody comprising an amino acid sequence selected from:
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a paratope that is substantially similar (e.g., having at least about 90% sequence identity; having 100% sequence identity) to the paratope of a VH/VL combination selected from: SEQ ID NO:4/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-1), SEQ ID NO:5/SEQ ID NO:21 (AB-2), SEQ ID NO:6/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-3), SEQ ID NO:7/SEQ ID NO:22 (AB-4), SEQ ID NO:8/SEQ ID NO:23 (AB-5), SEQ ID NO:9/SEQ ID NO:24 (AB-6), SEQ ID NO:10/SEQ ID NO:25 (AB-7), SEQ ID NO:11/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-8), SEQ ID NO:12/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-9), SEQ ID NO:13/SEQ ID NO:26 (AB-10), SEQ ID NO:14/SEQ ID NO:27 (AB-11), SEQ ID NO:15/SEQ ID NO:28 (AB-12), SEQ ID NO:16/SEQ ID NO:29 (AB-13) or SEQ ID NO:17/SEQ ID NO:30 (AB-14).
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a paratope that differs from the paratope of a VH/VL combination selected from: SEQ ID NO:4/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-1), SEQ ID NO:5/SEQ ID NO:21 (AB-2), SEQ ID NO:6/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-3), SEQ ID NO:7/SEQ ID NO:22 (AB-4), SEQ ID NO:8/SEQ ID NO:23 (AB-5), SEQ ID NO:9/SEQ ID NO:24 (AB-6), SEQ ID NO:10/SEQ ID NO:25 (AB-7), SEQ ID NO:11/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-8), SEQ ID NO:12/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-9), SEQ ID NO:13/SEQ ID NO:26 (AB-10), SEQ ID NO:14/SEQ ID NO:27 (AB-11), SEQ ID NO:15/SEQ ID NO:28 (AB-12), SEQ ID NO:16/SEQ ID NO:29 (AB-13) or SEQ ID NO:17/SEQ ID NO:30 (AB-14), by substitution (e.g., conservative such as highly conservative substitution) of from 1 to 3 (e.g., 1, 2 or 3) residues.
In particular embodiments, the CBO polypeptide does not comprise a VH and VL pair selected from:
In certain embodiments, a CBO polypeptide comprises a paratope that is substantially similar to the paratope of an antibody comprising an amino acid sequence selected from:
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a paratope that is substantially similar (e.g., having at least about 90% sequence identity; having 100% sequence identity) to the paratope of a VH/VL combination selected from: SEQ ID NO:4/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-1), SEQ ID NO:5/SEQ ID NO:21 (AB-2), SEQ ID NO:6/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-3) or SEQ ID NO:7/SEQ ID NO:22 (AB-4), by substitution (e.g., conservative such as highly conservative substitution) of from 1 to 3 (e.g., 1, 2 or 3) residues.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a paratope that differs from the paratope of a VH/VL combination selected from: SEQ ID NO:4/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-1), SEQ ID NO:5/SEQ ID NO:21 (AB-2), SEQ ID NO:6/SEQ ID NO:20 (AB-3) or SEQ ID NO:7/SEQ ID NO:22 (AB-4).
In particular embodiments, the CBO polypeptide does not comprise a VH and VL pair selected from:
In some embodiments, a CBO polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 that substantially preserve one or more functional properties of a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 of AB-1, AB-2, AB-3, AB-4, AB-5, AB-6, AB-7, AB-8, AB-9, AB-10, AB-11, AB-12, AB-13 or AB-14.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 comprising only one or more conservative substitutions (e.g., only one or more highly conservative substitutions), relative a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 of AB-1, AB-2, AB-3, AB-4, AB-5, AB-6, AB-7, AB-8, AB-9, AB-10, AB-11, AB-12, AB-13 or AB-14.
In certain embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 comprising up to 1, 2, or 3 conservative substitutions (e.g., up to 1, 2, or 3 highly conservative substitutions), relative a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 of AB-1, AB-2, AB-3, AB-4, AB-5, AB-6, AB-7, AB-8, AB-9, AB-10, AB-11, AB-12, AB-13 or AB-14.
In particular embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 having 100% sequence identity to a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 of AB-1, AB-2, AB-3, AB-4, AB-5, AB-6, AB-7, AB-8, AB-9, AB-10, AB-11, AB-12, AB-13 or AB-14.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises:
In particular embodiments, the CBO polypeptide does not comprise a VH and VL pair selected from:
In certain embodiments, a CBO polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 that substantially preserve one or more functional properties of a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 of AB-1, AB-2, AB-3 or AB-4.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 comprising only one or more conservative substitutions (e.g., only one or more highly conservative substitutions), relative a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 of AB-1, AB-2, AB-3 or AB-4.
In certain embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 comprising up to 1, 2, or 3 conservative substitutions (e.g., up to 1, 2, or 3 highly conservative substitutions), relative a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 of AB-1, AB-2, AB-3 or AB-4.
In particular embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 having 100% sequence identity to a HCDR1, a HCDR2, a HCDR3, a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and a LCDR3 of AB-1, AB-2, AB-3 or AB-4.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises:
In particular embodiments, the CBO polypeptide does not comprise a VH and VL pair selected from:
In some embodiments, a CBO polypeptide comprises:
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3. For example, the VH can have at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3. In some embodiments, the VH has at least about 85% or at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises at least 1 amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, the VH comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3. In certain embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a HCDR1, a HCDR2 and/or a HCDR3 residue, of SEQ ID NO:3. In particular embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a non-CDR residue (e.g., within a framework region), of SEQ ID NO:3.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. For example, the VL can be at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. In some embodiments, the VL has at least about 85% or at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises at least 1 amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, the VL comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:19. In certain embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and/or a LCDR3 residue, of SEQ ID NO:19. In particular embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a non-CDR residue (e.g., within a framework region), of SEQ ID NO:19.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:9, SEQ ID NO:10, SEQ ID NO:11, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:13, SEQ ID NO:14, SEQ ID NO:15, SEQ ID NO:16 or SEQ ID NO:17, or a combination of the foregoing. For example, the VH can have at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:9, SEQ ID NO:10, SEQ ID NO: 11, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:13, SEQ ID NO:14, SEQ ID NO:15, SEQ ID NO:16 or SEQ ID NO:17, or a combination of the foregoing. In some embodiments, the VH has at least about 85% or at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:9, SEQ ID NO:10, SEQ ID NO:11, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:13, SEQ ID NO:14, SEQ ID NO:15, SEQ ID NO:16 or SEQ ID NO:17, or a combination of the foregoing.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises at least 1 amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:9, SEQ ID NO:10, SEQ ID NO:11, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:13, SEQ ID NO:14, SEQ ID NO:15, SEQ ID NO:16 or SEQ ID NO:17, or a combination of the foregoing. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, the VH comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:9, SEQ ID NO:10, SEQ ID NO:11, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:13, SEQ ID NO:14, SEQ ID NO:15, SEQ ID NO:16 or SEQ ID NO:17, or a combination of the foregoing. In certain embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a HCDR1, a HCDR2 and/or a HCDR3 residue, of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:9, SEQ ID NO:10, SEQ ID NO:11, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:13, SEQ ID NO:14, SEQ ID NO:15, SEQ ID NO:16 or SEQ ID NO:17, or a combination of the foregoing. In particular embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a non-CDR residue (e.g., within a framework region), of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:9, SEQ ID NO:10, SEQ ID NO: 11, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:13, SEQ ID NO:14, SEQ ID NO:15, SEQ ID NO:16 or SEQ ID NO:17, or a combination of the foregoing.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21, SEQ ID NO:22, SEQ ID NO:23, SEQ ID NO:24, SEQ ID NO:25, SEQ ID NO:26, SEQ ID NO:27, SEQ ID NO:28, SEQ ID NO:29 or SEQ ID NO:30, or a combination of the foregoing. For example, the VL can be at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21, SEQ ID NO:22, SEQ ID NO:23, SEQ ID NO:24, SEQ ID NO:25, SEQ ID NO:26, SEQ ID NO:27, SEQ ID NO:28, SEQ ID NO:29 or SEQ ID NO:30, or a combination of the foregoing. In some embodiments, the VL has at least about 85% or at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21, SEQ ID NO:22, SEQ ID NO:23, SEQ ID NO:24, SEQ ID NO:25, SEQ ID NO:26, SEQ ID NO:27, SEQ ID NO:28, SEQ ID NO:29 or SEQ ID NO:30, or a combination of the foregoing.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises at least 1 amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21, SEQ ID NO:22, SEQ ID NO:23, SEQ ID NO:24, SEQ ID NO:25, SEQ ID NO:26, SEQ ID NO:27, SEQ ID NO:28, SEQ ID NO:29 or SEQ ID NO:30, or a combination of the foregoing. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, the VL comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21, SEQ ID NO:22, SEQ ID NO:23, SEQ ID NO:24, SEQ ID NO:25, SEQ ID NO:26, SEQ ID NO:27, SEQ ID NO:28, SEQ ID NO:29 or SEQ ID NO:30, or a combination of the foregoing. In certain embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and/or a LCDR3 residue, of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21, SEQ ID NO:22, SEQ ID NO:23, SEQ ID NO:24, SEQ ID NO:25, SEQ ID NO:26, SEQ ID NO:27, SEQ ID NO:28, SEQ ID NO:29 or SEQ ID NO:30, or a combination of the foregoing. In particular embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a non-CDR residue (e.g., within a framework region), of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21, SEQ ID NO:22, SEQ ID NO:23, SEQ ID NO:24, SEQ ID NO:25, SEQ ID NO:26, SEQ ID NO:27, SEQ ID NO:28, SEQ ID NO:29 or SEQ ID NO:30, or a combination of the foregoing.
In particular embodiments, the CBO polypeptide does not comprise a VH and VL pair selected from:
In some embodiments, a CBO polypeptide comprises a VH that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6 or SEQ ID NO:7, or a combination of the foregoing. For example, the VH can have at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6 or SEQ ID NO:7, or a combination of the foregoing. In some embodiments, the VH has at least about 85% or at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6 or SEQ ID NO:7, or a combination of the foregoing.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a VH that comprises at least 1 amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6 or SEQ ID NO:7, or a combination of the foregoing. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, the VH comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6 or SEQ ID NO:7, or a combination of the foregoing. In certain embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a HCDR1, a HCDR2 and/or a HCDR3 residue, of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6 or SEQ ID NO:7, or a combination of the foregoing. In particular embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a non-CDR residue (e.g., within a framework region), of SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6 or SEQ ID NO:7, or a combination of the foregoing.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a VL that has at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21 or SEQ ID NO:22, or a combination of the foregoing. For example, the VL can be at least about: 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21 or SEQ ID NO:22, or a combination of the foregoing. In some embodiments, the VL has at least about 85% or at least about 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21 or SEQ ID NO:22, or a combination of the foregoing.
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide comprises a VL that comprises at least 1 amino acid substitution relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21 or SEQ ID NO:22, or a combination of the foregoing. For example, the number of amino acid substitutions can be at least about: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20, or about: 1-20, 1-19, 2-19, 2-18, 2-17, 3-17, 3-16, 4-16, 4-15, 5-15, 5-14, 6-14, 6-13, 7-13, 7-12, 8-12, 8-11 or 9-11. In some embodiments, the VL comprises about 1-10 amino acid substitutions, relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21 or SEQ ID NO:22, or a combination of the foregoing. In certain embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a LCDR1, a LCDR2 and/or a LCDR3 residue, of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21 or SEQ ID NO:22, or a combination of the foregoing. In particular embodiments, the at least 1 amino acid substitution replaces only a non-CDR residue (e.g., within a framework region), of SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21 or SEQ ID NO:22, or a combination of the foregoing.
In particular embodiments, the CBO polypeptide does not comprise a VH and VL pair selected from:
In some embodiments, a CBO polypeptide comprises a VH comprising SEQ ID NO:2, wherein:
In some embodiments:
In some embodiments:
In some embodiments, the CBO polypeptide further comprises a VL comprising SEQ ID NO:18, wherein:
In some embodiments:
In some embodiments:
In particular embodiments, the CBO polypeptide does not comprise a VH and VL pair selected from:
In some embodiments:
In some embodiments:
In some embodiments:
In some embodiments:
In particular embodiments, the CBO polypeptide does not comprise a VH and VL pair selected from:
In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes scoring a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence with a computationally binding optimized (CBO) model for a functional property relating to modulating the activity of a target molecule. The CBO model, for each amino acid position of the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide, calculates multiple energy scores, the multiple energy scores based on the amino acid at a given position in the amino acid sequence. The CBO model further adds each energy score calculated to an array. The CBO model further generates a normalized sum of the energy scores for each position. The CBO model further generates a score of the polypeptide by summing each energy score calculated, the score representing a functional property of the polypeptide, the functional property relating to the polypeptide modulating the activity of the target molecule.
In some embodiments, the computer-implemented method includes calculating a logarithm of each energy score calculated.
In some embodiments, summing each energy score calculated is performed by summing the logarithms of each energy score calculated.
In some embodiments, the energy scores are further calculated based on having substituted the amino acid at the given position in the amino acid sequence with each of a plurality of different amino acids.
In some embodiments, the target molecule is a target polypeptide.
In some embodiments, the scoring the polypeptide using the CBO model is implemented by the script of Appendix A.
In some embodiments, the CBO model is substantially similar to the table of Appendix B. A substantially similar table to the Computer Programming Listing Appendix B is a table that scores polypeptides in line with the Computer Programming Listing Appendix B. In some embodiments, such a substantially similar table scores polypeptides so as to maintain their relative rank order. In certain embodiments, a substantially similar table returns scores within about: 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1% of the score provided by the Computer Programming Listing Appendix B. In some embodiments, table substantially similar to the Computer Programming Listing Appendix B comprises substantially the same dimensions (rows and columns, e.g., within about: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15%, or in some embodiments, the identical dimensions), wherein each entry in the table is substantially similar to a corresponding value in the Computer Programming Listing Appendix B, e.g., within about: 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1%, or identical.
In some embodiments, scoring the polypeptide can further include extracting positions from the amino acid sequence, the extracted positions being positions where mutations were applied during training of the CBO model. Scoring the polypeptide can further include calculating the multiple energy scores is performed on the extracted positions.
In some embodiments, scoring the polypeptide further includes scoring a pair of amino acid sequences. Scoring the polypeptide can further include aligning a first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence of the pair of amino acid sequences such that (a) the first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are the same length and that (b) given sections of the first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are the same.
In some embodiments, the multiple energy scores include a first-order energy score associated with each amino acid being at its position. The multiple energy scores further include, for each pair of amino acid positions of the amino acid sequence, a second-order energy score associated with the pair of amino acid positions. The first-order energy score and second-order energy score can be calculated based on corresponding entries of a trained first- and second-order energy score table of outputted weights of a model trained by a plurality of known amino acid sequences and corresponding properties of the known amino acid sequences.
In some embodiments, the computer-implemented method includes returning, based on the score, a flag indicating whether the sequence has the functional property associated with the polypeptide.
In some embodiments, the functional property is one or more of:
In some embodiments, a system includes a processor and a memory with computer code instructions stored thereon. The processor and the memory, with the computer code instructions, are configured to cause the system to score a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence with a CBO model for a functional property relating to modulating the activity of a target molecule. The CBO model, for each amino acid position of the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide, calculates multiple energy scores, the multiple energy scores based on the amino acid at a given position in the amino acid sequence. The CBO model further adds each energy score calculated to an array. The CBO model further generates a normalized sum of the energy scores for each position. The CBO model further generates a score of the polypeptide by summing each energy score calculated, the score representing a functional property of the polypeptide.
In some embodiments, the instructions are further configured to cause the system to calculate a logarithm of each energy score calculated.
In some embodiments, summing each energy score calculated is performed by summing the logarithms of each energy score calculated.
In some embodiments, the energy scores are further calculated based on having substituted the amino acid at the given position in the amino acid sequence with each of a plurality of different amino acids.
In some embodiments, the target molecule is a target polypeptide.
In some embodiments, the scoring the polypeptide using the CBO model is implemented by the script of Appendix A.
In some embodiments, the CBO model is substantially similar to the table of Appendix B. A substantially similar table to the Computer Programming Listing Appendix B is a table that scores polypeptides in line with the Computer Programming Listing Appendix B. In some embodiments, such a substantially similar table scores polypeptides so as to maintain their relative rank order. In certain embodiments, a substantially similar table returns scores within about: 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1% of the score provided by the Computer Programming Listing Appendix B. In some embodiments, table substantially similar to the Computer Programming Listing Appendix B comprises substantially the same dimensions (rows and columns, e.g., within about: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15%, in some embodiments, the identical dimensions), wherein each entry in the table is substantially similar to a corresponding value in the Computer Programming Listing Appendix B, e.g., within about: 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1%.
In some embodiments, scoring the polypeptide further includes extracting positions from the amino acid sequence. The extracted positions can be positions where mutations were applied during training of the CBO model. Scoring the polypeptide further includes calculating the multiple energy scores is performed on the extracted positions.
In some embodiments, scoring the polypeptide further includes scoring a pair of amino acid sequences. Scoring the polypeptide further includes aligning a first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence of the pair of amino acid sequences such that (a) the first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are the same length and that (b) given sections of the first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are the same.
In some embodiments, the multiple energy scores include a first-order energy score associated with each amino acid being at its position. The multiple energy scores further include, for each pair of amino acid positions of the amino acid sequence, a second-order energy score associated with the pair of amino acid positions. The first-order energy score and second-order energy score are calculated by respective entries from a trained first- and second-order energy score table of outputted weights of a model trained by a plurality of known amino acid sequences and corresponding properties of the known amino acid sequences.
In some embodiments, the processor further is configured to cause the system to return, based on the score, a flag indicating whether the sequence has the functional property associated with the polypeptide.
In some embodiments, the functional property is at least one of:
In some embodiments, the score being above the particular threshold represents that the functional property is met for the given polypeptide.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide that specifically binds a thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) comprises an amino acid sequence that is assigned a score above a predetermined threshold by a computationally binding optimized (CBO) model upon scoring the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide.
In some embodiments, the polypeptide is assigned the score by the CBO model that is calculated by a table substantially similar to that of Computer Program Listing Appendix B.
In some embodiments, the polypeptide is assigned the score that is calculated using the Computer Program Listing Appendix B.
In some embodiments, the polypeptide is assigned the score by a script substantially similar to Computer Program Listing Appendix A, the script employing the CBO model substantially similar to the table of Computer Program Listing Appendix B. In some embodiments, the polypeptide has a logarithmic score above or equivalent to being above at least one of −7.7, −7.0, −6.5, −6.0, −5.5, −5.0, −4.5, −4.0, −3.5, −3.0, 2.9, −2.8, −2.7, −2.6, −2.5, −2.4, −2.3, −2.2, −2.1, −2.0, −1.9, −1.8, −1.7, −1.6, −1.5, −1.4, −1.3, −1.2, −1.1, −1.0, 0.9, −0.8, −0.7, −0.6, −0.5, −0.4, −0.3, −0.2, and −0.1.
In some embodiments, the polypeptide is scorable by the script of Computer Program Listing Appendix A.
In some embodiments, the predetermined threshold is the logarithmic probability that the sequence inputted to the script would occur given the weights of the Potts model.
In some embodiments, a CBO script assigning the score to the polypeptide includes receiving a trained first- and second-order energy score table of outputted weights of a model trained by a plurality of known amino acid sequences and corresponding properties of the known amino acid sequences.
In some embodiments, the polypeptide comprises an immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain (VH) and an immunoglobulin light chain variable domain (VL).
In some embodiments, the polypeptide has one or more properties selected from:
In some embodiments, the score being above the particular threshold represents that the functional property is met for the given polypeptide.
In some embodiments, the CBO model outputs a score that is equal to or above a score from the CBO model of one or more of a reference polypeptide that comprises a VH and VL pair selected from:
In some embodiments, the polypeptide comprises a VH and VL pair selected from:
In some embodiments, the polypeptide does not comprise a VH and VL pair selected from:
In some embodiments, the polypeptide does not comprise a heavy chain comprising SEQ ID NO:81 and a light chain comprising SEQ ID NO:82.
In some embodiments, the polypeptide is an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide comprises an amino acid sequence that is assigned a score above a predetermined threshold by a computationally binding optimized (CBO) model upon scoring the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide.
In some embodiments, a polypeptide that binds human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) is designed by a method comprising generating a polypeptide sequence with a CBO model. The polypeptide is further designed by verifying the generated polypeptide sequence using the CBO model by, for each amino acid position of the polypeptide sequence, calculating a plurality of energy scores. The energy scores can be based on having substituted the amino acid at a given position in the polypeptide sequence with each of a plurality of different amino acids. The polypeptide is further verified by adding each energy score calculated to an array. The polypeptide is further verified by generating a normalized sum of the energy scores for each position. The polypeptide is further verified by calculating a logarithm of each energy score calculated. The polypeptide is further verified by generating a score of the polypeptide sequence by summing the logarithms of each energy score calculated. The score represents a functional property of the polypeptide's ability to bind to human TSLP. In some embodiments, the polypeptide sequence is verified if the polypeptide scores above a particular threshold.
In some embodiments, the polypeptide is scored at least a score of one of more of −7.7, −7.0, −6.5, −6.0, −5.5, −5.0, −4.5, −4.0, −3.5, −3.0, 2.9, −2.8, −2.7, −2.6, −2.5, −2.4, −2.3, −2.2, −2.1, −2.0, −1.9, −1.8, −1.7, −1.6, −1.5, −1.4, −1.3, −1.2, −1.1, −1.0, 0.9, −0.8, −0.7, −0.6, −0.5, −0.4, −0.3, −0.2, and −0.1 (e.g., to be verified). In some embodiments, the polypeptide is an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof.
In some embodiments, the polypeptide comprises a VH and VL pair comprising an amino acid sequence at least about: 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, or 99 identical to a VH and VL pair selected from:
In some embodiments, the polypeptide comprises a VH and VL pair does not comprise an amino acid sequence 100% identical to a VH and VL pair selected from:
Headings used in this application are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of this application.
Preferred features of each of the aspects provided by the invention are applicable to all of the other aspects of the invention mutatis mutandis and, without limitation, are exemplified by the dependent claims and also encompass combinations and permutations of individual features (e.g., elements, including numerical ranges and exemplary embodiments) of particular embodiments and aspects of the invention, including the working examples. For example, particular experimental parameters exemplified in the working examples can be adapted for use in the claimed invention piecemeal without departing from the invention. For example, for materials that are disclosed, while specific reference of each of the various individual and collective combinations and permutations of these compounds may not be explicitly disclosed, each is specifically contemplated and described herein. Thus, if a class of elements A, B, and C are disclosed as well as a class of elements D, E, and F and an example of a combination of elements A-D is disclosed, then, even if each is not individually recited, each is individually and collectively contemplated. Thus, in this example, each of the combinations A-E, A-F, B-D, B-E, B-F, C-D, C-E, and C-F are specifically contemplated and should be considered disclosed from disclosure of A, B, and C; D, E, and F; and the example combination A-D. Likewise, any subset or combination of these is also specifically contemplated and disclosed. Thus, for example, the sub-groups of A-E, B-F, and C-E are specifically contemplated and should be considered disclosed from disclosure of A, B, and C; D, E, and F; and the example combination A-D. This concept applies to all aspects of this application, including elements of a composition of matter and steps of method of making or using the compositions.
The forgoing aspects of the invention, as recognized by the person having ordinary skill in the art following the teachings of the specification, can be claimed in any combination or permutation to the extent that they are novel and non-obvious over the prior art-thus, to the extent an element is described in one or more references known to the person having ordinary skill in the art, they may be excluded from the claimed invention by, inter alia, a negative proviso or disclaimer of the feature or combination of features.
Variable heavy (VH) chain and variable light (VL) chain sequences were synthesized and cloned into mammalian expression vectors containing nucleotide sequences encoding corresponding constant regions using conventional methods to be expressed as full-length human immunoglobulin 1 (IgG1) antibodies. The antibodies were generated using one expression plasmid per chain, containing a CMV promoter to drive expression and a signal peptide to promote secretion of the fully folded IgG into the supernatant. Mammalian expression host systems (such as the Chinese hamster ovary—CHO S cell line) were employed for protein expression using cationic lipid-based transient transfection methodologies with fed-batch production procedures. The expressed, soluble full-length IgG molecules were purified using an affinity capture-based purification method using Protein A-affinity resin (such as the MabSelect SuRe™ resin, Cytiva, Marlborough, MA) and aqueous buffers. Elution was performed under acidic conditions with low pH (such as pH 3.5) and then neutralized to pH 7.5 using 2M Tris base. The purified antibodies were further stabilized in aqueous buffers (such as Histidine-based buffers containing NaCl) for long-term storage/freezing.
Non-specific interaction, or poly-specific reactivity (PSR), measures the potential for an antibody to bind non-specifically to things other than its desired target, in this case, TSLP. PSR was measured with using a low-stringency ELISA-based method (Tiller et al., J Immunol Methods. 329:112-24 (2008)). Briefly, a 384-well assay plate was coated with 10 pg/mL salmon sperm DNA (Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc., Gilbertsville, PA) and incubated overnight at 4° C. All antigens were diluted in Tris-buffered saline (TBS). The assay plate was washed 3 times with 100 pL TBS-Tween-20 (TBS-T) on an automated plate washer and blocked with 100 pL of TBS-T with 5% bovine serum albumin (BSA) for one hour at 37° C. The assay plate was washed 3 times as before. The purified full-length IgG molecules described in Example 1 were normalized to 100 nM in TBS-T and distributed in duplicate. The plate was incubated for 1 hour at 37° C. and again washed 3 times as before. DELFIA© (dissociation-enhanced lanthanide fluorescence immunoassay) Eu-N1 anti-human IgG secondary (PerkinElmer Inc., Waltham, MA) was diluted to 100 ng/mL in TBS-T plus 5% BSA, and 25 pL was distributed into each well. The plate was incubated for 1 hour at 37° C. then washed 3 time as before. 25 pL of DELFIA© Enhancement Solution (PerkinElmer Inc.) was added to each well and incubated in the dark for 15 minutes. Time Resolved Fluorescence (TRF) was measured for each well. Polyspecific binding to DNA was quantified by dividing the raw signal over signal from buffer-only wells. Representative data are shown in Table 6.
Self-interaction properties of the antibody candidates were measured by Affinity Capture Self-Interaction Nanoparticle Spectroscopy (AC-SINS) (Liu et. al., mAbs. 6:483-92 (2014)). AC-SINS leverages the ability of gold nanoparticles to absorb light at signature wavelengths and generate surface plasmons. There is an observable shift in the nanoparticle absorption spectra when inter-nanoparticle distance changes. This shift occurs when gold nanoparticles pre-coated with anti-human Fc antibodies are incubated with antibody candidates that self-interact. More self-interaction between the antibody candidates causes an increased maximum absorbance wavelength in the nanoparticle absorption spectra, compared to spectra of nanoparticles alone (AXMAX). Polyclonal goat anti-human IgG Fc7 antibodies (Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, Inc., West Grove, PA, #109-005-098) and non-specific goat antibodies (Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, Inc., Catalog #005-000-003) were used to pre-coat the gold nanoparticle (Ted Pella Inc., Redding, CA, Catalog #15705). Coating solution was prepared at a 4:1 (v/v) ratio between capture and non-capture antibodies (0.4 mg/mL total antibodies). A 9:1 (v/v) ratio solution with gold nanoparticles and coating solution was prepared before incubation at RT and blocking of the empty gold nanoparticle sites with 0.1 pM thiolated PEG (Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, MO, Catalog #729140-1G). This was then filtered through 0.22 μm PVDF membrane (Millex-GV Syringe Filter Unit, 13 mm, MilliporeSigma, Burlington, MA). The particles retained on top were eluted with 1×PBS. This coating solution was incubated with the antibody candidates at RT for 2 hours in a polypropylene plate before being transferred on to a polystyrene UV transparent plate. Absorption spectra is measured at this point from 510 to 570 nm at in increment of 2 nm. These data were analyzed to determine the wavelength shifts that are indicative of self-interaction in the antibody candidates. Representative AC-SINS data is shown in Table 6.
Human TSLP (hTSLP) Binding ELISA
Binding affinity of anti-TSLP monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to human TSLP was assessed using an indirect ELISA assay. A 96 well half area plate was coated with 2 μg/mL of recombinant human TSLP (BioLegend, San Diego, CA) overnight. The next day, the plate was washed three times with ELISA Wash Buffer (PBS-Tween 0.5%), blocked with 1× ELISA assay diluent (BioLegend) for one hour. Plates were then washed three times with ELISA Wash Buffer, followed by addition of the anti-TSLP antibodies at the indicated concentrations and incubation at 37° C. for one hour. The plate was washed three times with ELISA Wash Buffer, and horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-conjugated anti-human IgG Fc secondary antibody (Promega, Madison, WI) at 1:2000 dilution in 1× ELISA assay diluent was added to detect binding of the primary antibody to the antigen. The plate was incubated for 30 minutes at 37° C. with the secondary detection antibody, then the plate was washed and developed with tetramethyl benzidine (TMB) substrate solution (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, MA). The HRP enzymatic reaction was stopped after about 1 minute with acidic stop solution (Thermo Fisher Scientific), and the absorbance at 450 nm was determined using a standard plate reader. The EC50 values were calculated by fitting a four-parameter non-linear regression line to the average of two technical replicates per concentration.
To determine the binding profile of anti-TSLP antibodies, a binding ELISA against recombinant human TSLP was completed. ELISA assay plates were coated with human TSLP cytokine, and subsequently serial dilutions of anti-TSLP antibodies were plated. After one hour of incubation, the plates were washed and the binding of anti-TSLP antibodies to hTSLP was detected with anti-human IgG Fc conjugated to HRP and developed with TMB substrate.
Cynomolgus Monkey TSLP Binding ELISA
The human indirect TSLP binding ELISA assay protocol as described above was used to determine species cross-reactivity of anti-TSLP antibodies to cynomolgus monkey TSLP (ACROBiosystems, Newark, DE). EC50 values for primary antibodies binding cynomolgus monkey TSLP and human TSLP were compared.
To determine the binding profile of anti-TSLP antibodies, a binding ELISA against recombinant cynomolgus TSLP was completed. ELISA assay plates were coated with cynomolgus TSLP cytokine and subsequently serial dilutions of anti-TSLP antibodies were plated. After one hour of incubation, the plates were washed and the binding of anti-TSLP antibodies to cynoTSLP was detected with anti-human IgG Fc conjugated to HRP and developed with TMB substrate.
Human TSLP Blocking ELISA
A 96 well half area flat bottom plate was coated with 50 μL of recombinant heterodimeric human TSLPR and human IL-7Rα Fc tagged fusion protein (2 pg/mL) in ELISA coating buffer. The plate was incubated overnight at 4° C. and was washed thrice with 150 μL ELISA Wash Buffer (1×PBS-Tween 0.5%) the next day. The plate was blocked with 50 μL of ELISA assay diluent for one hour at 37° C. and was washed three times with 150 μL of ELISA wash buffer. Serial dilutions of primary antibodies were pre-incubated with hTSLP-biotin cytokine in 50 μl of ELISA assay diluent for 30 minutes at 37° C., followed by addition to the ELISA plate. The ELISA plate was incubated for 1 hour at 37° C. followed by washing three times with ELISA wash buffer. HRP-Streptavidin (Thermo Fisher Scientific) was diluted 1:2000 in ELISA assay diluent 50 μl was added to each well and incubated for 30 minutes at 37° C. followed by washing three times with ELISA wash buffer. The ELISA was developed by addition of 50 μL of TMB substrate (Thermo Fisher Scientific) and incubation for 2-3 minutes at room temperature (protected from light). The reaction was stopped with acidic stop solution (Thermo Fisher Scientific), and the absorbance was read at 450 nm wavelength using a standard plate reader. Percent inhibition of signal and IC50 values were determined.
Cynomolgus Monkey TSLP Blocking ELISA
The human TSLP blocking ELISA assay protocol as described previously was used to determine the ability of primary antibodies to block cynomolgus TSLP cytokine from binding cynomolgus TSLPR. IC50 values for primary antibodies ability to block cynomolgus monkey TSLP and human TSLP from binding the TSLPR were compared.
The solution equilibrium binding experiments were performed using KinExA 3200 instrument equipped with an autosampler (Sapidyne Instruments, Boise, ID, USA). All analyses were performed at 25° C., and all samples were prepared in 1× phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) filtered buffer supplemented with 1 mg/mL bovine serum albumin (BSA) and 0.02% sodium azide. Human TSLP and cyno TSLP were covalently immobilized onto azlactone beads. To a 50 mg aliquot of azlactone beads, 20 pg of human TSLP or 20 pg of cyno TSLP diluted in 1 mL of coating solution (50 mM sodium carbonate, 0.5 M sodium citrate, pH 9.0) was added to the azlactone beads and rocked for 2 hours. The beads were washed with blocking buffer (1 M Tris supplemented with 10 mg/mL BSA, pH 8.0) and rocked for 1 hour.
The sample injection volumes and flow rates were varied depending upon the antibody tested. Fixed concentrations of antibody (referred to as the constant binding partner or CBP) were incubated with two-fold serial dilutions of human TSLP or cyno TSLP (referred to as the titrant) to generate two equilibrium titration curves. The samples containing human TSLP or cyno TSLP were equilibrated for at least 36 hours under constant rocking before measuring the unbound antibody on KinExA 3200. The antibody bound to human TSLP or cyno TSLP coated azlactone beads was detected using Alexa Fluor647 AffiniPure goat anti-human IgG (H+L) secondary antibody. The concentration, volume and flow rate of the secondary antibody were varied to achieve a signal at less than 1.0 V.
For each antibody-TSLP interaction, multiple curves from independent experiments were analyzed using the N-curve analysis tool to obtain KD values and CBP activities with 95% confidence intervals from KD-controlled and concentration-controlled curves, respectively. A 1:1 binding equilibrium model was used with the titrant selected as the reference concentration. The drift correction option was used where appropriate.
The ka of each antibody-TSLP interaction was measured using the direct method. Fixed concentrations of antibody were mixed with the human TSLP or cyno TSLP concentration that bound approximately 80% of the CBP in the solution equilibrium binding experiments, and the concentration of free CBP present in the sample was repeatedly measured over time using the human TSLP or cyno TSLP coated azlactone beads. The resulting exponential curve of unbound antibody as a function of time was fitted to calculate the ka of the antibody-TSLP interaction. The kd was determined by multiplying the ka value measured from the direct method by the KD value obtained from the solution equilibrium binding experiment (Table 9).
Generation of the Ba/F3-STAT5-Luciferase-hTSLPR/hIL-7R Cell Line
Human TSLP Receptor (CRLF2) forms a heterodimeric complex with the IL-7Rα (CD127) after binding of TSLP. A hIL-7Rα-P2A-hTSLPR construct was synthesized and cloned into a pcDNA3.1(+)/Hygro plasmid. The plasmid was transfected into the Ba/F3-STAT5-Luc cell line, which contains a STS5-inducible Luciferase reporter, to create a stable cell line expressing hTSLPR and hIL-7Rα. Ba/F3-STAT5-Luc cells expressing hTSLPR/hIL-7R were maintained in RPMI-1640 with Glutamax medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS), 1% penicillin-streptomycin, 10 ng/mL hTSLP, and 400 pg/mL hygromycin selection antibiotic. The hTSLPR/hIL-7R-expressing Ba/F3-STAT5-Luc cells had a dose dependent response to hTSLP with an EC50 of 0.03 nM (
Ba/F3-STAT5-Luc Assay
In a 96-well maxi-sorp (Thermo Fisher Scientific) plate, serial dilutions of anti-TSLP antibodies in 25 μl of Assay Media (RPMI-1640+10% FBS) were pre-incubated with 25 μl of 4 ng/mL hTSLP cytokine (BioLegend) at 37° C. for 30 minutes. After incubation, 20,000 Ba/F3-STAT5-hTSLPR/hIL-7R-Luc cells in 50 μl of cell media were plated and incubated with antibodies and TSLP cytokine for four hours. After four hours, 100 μl of luciferase reagent (BPS Bioscience Inc., San Diego, CA) was added to each well of the plate and rocked gently for 15 minutes at room temperature, protected from light. Luminescence was measured with a luminometer within one hour of luciferase reagent addition.
Myeloid Dendritic Cell (mDC) TSLP Stimulation Assay
Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs) were isolated from fresh whole blood by Ficoll-Paque density centrifugation from 5 independent donors and cryopreserved in medium containing 90% fetal bovine serum and 10% DMSO. PBMCs were thawed into PBS containing 5 mM EDTA and 2% FBS, counted and myeloid dendritic cells (mDCs) were isolated using StemCell Technologies EasySep Human Myeloid DC Enrichment Kit. In a 96-well maxi-sorp (Thermo Fisher Scientific) plate serial dilutions of anti-TSLP antibodies in 25 μl of Assay Media (RPMI-1640+10% FBS) are pre-incubated with 25 μl of 1 ng/ml hTSLP cytokine (BioLegend) at 37° C. for 30 minutes. After incubation lE5 mDCs were plated and incubated with the antibodies and TSLP cytokine for forty-eight hours at 37° C. Media were collected, and the concentrations of CCL17 (TARC) were measured on an MSD instrument.
The binding affinity of anti-TSLP monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to human TSLP, cyno TSLP, mouse TSLP, and human IL-7 was assessed using an indirect ELISA assay. A 96 well half area plate was coated with 2 pg/mL of recombinant protein (human TSLP, cyno TSLP, mouse TSLP, human IL-7) overnight at 4° C. The next day, the plates were washed three times with ELISA wash buffer and blocked with ELISA assay diluent B (BioLegend) for one hour at room temperature (RT). Plates were then washed three times with ELISA wash buffer, afterwards anti-TSLP antibodies (AB-2a, AB-2b, the Reference Antibody, IgG1 and IgG2 isotype controls) were added at the indicated concentrations and incubated at RT for one hour. Antibody binding was assessed using an 8-point titration curve in triplicates (1:3 serial dilution starting at 10 pg/mL). The plate was washed three times with ELISA wash buffer, and HRP-conjugated anti-human IgG-HRP secondary antibody (Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, Inc.) was added to wells at a 1:5000 dilution in 1× ELISA assay diluent. Secondary antibody was added to detect binding of the primary antibody to the antigen. The plate was incubated for 30 minutes at room temperature with the secondary detection antibody, then the plates were washed three times with ELISA wash buffer and developed with TMB substrate solution (Invitrogen, Waltham, MA). The HRP enzymatic reaction was stopped after about 1 minute with acidic stop solution (Invitrogen), and the absorbance at 450 nm on a Biotek plate reader.
The EC50 values were calculated using Graphpad Prism 9.2.0 by fitting a four-parameter non-linear regression curve to the average absorbance values of three technical replicates per concentration with three independent experiments. Curve fitting was set up as reported in Graphpad Prism 9.2.0 software documentation. Results for human TSLP are displayed as EC50, EC80, EC90 (μg/mL) with 95% confidence intervals (Table 12,
Results for mouse TSLP and human IL-7 are displayed in
Materials
Antibodies: (1) AB-2a (Lot #REQ0000500); (2) AB-2b (lot #1098-260922-02, production #GFA-002); (3) the Reference Antibody (lot #1143666, SN:100000005714, GTIN: 00355513112017); (4) IgG1 isotype (BioLegend, Cat #403502, Lot #B372653); (5) IgG2 isotype (BioLegend, Cat #400264, Lot #B341585).
Antigens: (1) Human TSLP (AGN-000143, ACRO Biosystems, Newark, DE); (2) Human TSLP, His Tag (Cat #TSP-H52Hb, Lot #2671b-2158F1-12T).
Cell line: BA/F3 cell line with STAT5 Reporter (Luc) (BPS Bioscience Inc., Cat No: 79772 Lot No: 200504 #18), transfected with hTSLPR/hIL-7Rα expression vector from GenScript Biotech (Piscataway, New Jersey).
Assay plates: Cell culture microplate, 96-well, PS, F-bottom, white, CELLSTAR© with lid (Greiner bio-one, Kremsmunster, Austria, Cat no: 655083, Lot no: E211036T).
Assay Medium: RPMI+ GlutaMAX (lx) (RPMI Medium 1640, Gibco, Billings, Montana, Cat no: 61870-036, Lot No: 2472360)+10% FBS (R&D Systems, Minneapolis, MN, Cat no: 512495H Lot no: A21012)+1% Penicillin-Streptomycin (Gibco, Cat no: 15140-122, Lot no: 2441835).
Luciferase reagent: One-step Luciferase Assay system (BPS Bioscience Inc., Cat No: 78262, Lot No:230201).
To assess functional potency of anti-TSLP mAbs in vitro, a Ba/F3 reporter cell line expressing human TSLP receptor and IL-7Rα with a luciferase readout was created. Human TSLP receptor (TSLPR) forms a heterodimeric complex with the IL-7Rα (CD127) and signals through STAT5 after binding of TSLP. A hIL-7Rα-P2A-hTSLPR construct was synthesized and cloned into a pcDNA3.1(+)/Hygro plasmid. The plasmid was transfected into the Ba/F3-STAT5-Luc cell line, which contains a STAT5-inducible luciferase reporter, to create a stable cell line expressing hTSLPR and hIL-7Rα. Ba/F3-STAT5-Luciferase cells stably expressing hTSLPR/hIL-7R were maintained in RPMI-1640 with Glutamax medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS), 1% penicillin-streptomycin, 10 ng/mL hTSLP, and 400 μg/mL hygromycin selection antibiotic, cells were deprived of hTSLP for 24 hours prior to use in the assay. The Ba/F3-STAT5-hTSLPR/hIL-7R-Luc cells had a dose dependent response to hTSLP, 1 ng/mL hTSLP was used as a final concentration for this assay.
In a 96-well cell culture microplate, serial dilutions of 4× anti-TSLP antibodies in 25 μl of assay media (RPMI-1640+10% FBS+1% P/S) were pre-incubated with 25 μl of 4 ng/mL (4×) hTSLP cytokine at 37° C. for 30 minutes. The cytokines used in this assay were purchased from a single source commercial vendor and reconstituted based on vendor instructions. Afterwards 20,000 Ba/F3-STAT5-hTSLPR/hIL-7R-Luc cells in 50 μl of cell media were plated and incubated with 4× antibodies (each of AB-2a, AB-2b, the Reference Antibody, IgG1 isotype control, and IgG2 isotype control was added at 4× concentration) and TSLP cytokine for four hours. After four hours, 100 μl of luciferase reagent was added to each well of the plate and rocked gently for 15 minutes at room temperature (RT), protected from light. Luminescence was measured with a luminometer (Envision) within one hour of luciferase reagent addition.
Graphpad Prism 9.2.0 was used to analyze data. Average luminescence values of three technical replicates per concentration from three independent experiments were baseline corrected and transformed to percent inhibition of signal. IC50 values were obtained by non-linear regression curve fitting, set up as reported in Graphpad Prism 9.2.0 software documentation. N=3 independent experiments with 3 technical replicates. Functional potency in blocking receptor binding to hTSLP cytokine are displayed as IC50 (pg/mL) with 95% confidence intervals. As shown in
Materials
Antibodies: (1) AB-2a (Lot #REQ0000500); (2) AB-2b (lot #1098-260922-02, production #GFA-002); (3) the Reference Antibody (lot #1143666, SN:100000005714, GTIN: 00355513112017); (4) IgG1 isotype (BioLegend, Cat #403502, Lot #B372653); (5) IgG2 isotype (BioLegend, Cat #400264, Lot #B341585).
Antigens: (1) Cyno TSLP (AGN-000144, ACRO Biosystems); (2) Cyno TSLP His Tag (Cat #TSP-C52H8, Lot #3509-2182F1-12T).
Cell line: BA/F3 cell line with STAT5 Reporter (Luc) (BPS Bioscience Inc., Cat No: 79772 Lot No: 200504 #18), transfected with cyno TSLPR/cyno IL-7Rα expression vector from GenScript Biotech.
Assay plates: Cell culture microplate, 96-well, PS, F-bottom, white, CELLSTAR© with lid (Greiner bio-one, Kremsmünster, Austria, Cat no: 655083, Lot no: E211036T).
Assay Medium: RPMI+ GlutaMAX (1×) (RPMI Medium 1640, Gibco, Billings, Montana, Cat no: 61870-036, Lot No: 2472360)+10% FBS (R&D Systems, Minneapolis, MN, Cat no: 512495H Lot no: A21012)+1% Penicillin-Streptomycin (Gibco, Cat no: 15140-122, Lot no: 2441835).
Luciferase reagent: One-step Luciferase Assay system (BPS Bioscience Inc., Cat No: 78262, Lot No:230201).
To assess functional potency of anti-TSLP mAbs in vitro a Ba/F3 reporter cell line expressing cynomolgus monkey TSLP receptor and IL-7Rα with a luciferase readout was created. TSLP receptor (TSLPR) forms a heterodimeric complex with the IL-7Rα (CD127) and signals through STAT5 after binding of TSLP. A cynoIL-7Rα-P2A-cynoTSLPR construct was synthesized and cloned into a pcDNA3.1(+)/Hygro plasmid. The plasmid was transfected into the Ba/F3-STAT5-Luc cell line, which contains a STS5-inducible luciferase reporter, to create a stable cell line expressing cynomolgus TSLPR and cynoIL-7Rα. Ba/F3-STAT5-Luciferase cells expressing cynoTSLPR/cynoIL-7R were maintained in RPMI-1640 with Glutamax medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS), 1% penicillin-streptomycin, 10 ng/mL cynoTSLP, 10 ng/mL hIL-7, and 200 μg/mL hygromycin selection antibiotic, cells were deprived of cynoTSLP for 24 hours prior to use in the assay. The Ba/F3-STAT5-cynoTSLPR/cynoIL-7R-Luc cells had a dose dependent response to cynoTSLP, 1 ng/mL cynoTSLP was used as a final concentration for this assay.
In a 96-well cell culture microplate, serial dilutions of 4× anti-TSLP antibodies in 25 μl of assay media (RPMI-1640+10% FBS+1% penicillin-streptomycin) were pre-incubated with 25 μl of 4 ng/mL (4×) cynoTSLP cytokine at 37° C. for 30 minutes. Afterwards 20,000 Ba/F3-STAT5-cynoTSLPR/cynoIL-7R-Luc cells in 50 μl of cell media were plated and incubated with antibodies and cynoTSLP cytokine for four hours. After four hours, 100 μl of luciferase reagent was added to each well of the plate and rocked gently for 15 minutes at room temperature (RT), protected from light. Luminescence was measured with a luminometer (Envision) within one hour of luciferase reagent addition.
Graphpad Prism 9.2.0 was used to analyze data. Average luminescence values of three technical replicates per concentration with three independent experiments were baseline corrected and transformed to percent inhibition of signal. IC50 values were obtained by non-linear regression curve fitting, set up as reported in Graphpad Prism 9.2.0 software documentation. Functional potency in blocking receptor binding to cynoTSLP cytokine are displayed as IC50 (μg/mL) with 95% confidence intervals. As shown in
The teachings of all patents, published applications and references cited herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
While example embodiments have been particularly shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the scope of the embodiments encompassed by the appended claims.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/369,152, filed on Jul. 22, 2022; U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/369,158, filed on Jul. 22, 2022; U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/369,165, filed on Jul. 22, 2022; U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/369,175, filed on Jul. 22, 2022; U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/369,202, filed on Jul. 22, 2022; U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/369,203, filed on Jul. 22, 2022; U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/369,204, filed on Jul. 22, 2022; and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/369,206, filed on Jul. 22, 2022. The entire teachings of the above applications are incorporated herein by reference.
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