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The disclosure relates to trispecific and/or trivalent binding proteins comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more HIV target proteins, wherein a first pair of polypeptides forming the binding protein possess dual variable domains having a cross-over orientation and wherein a second pair of polypeptides forming the binding protein possess a single variable domain. The disclosure also relates to methods for making trispecific and/or trivalent binding proteins and uses of such binding proteins for treating and/or preventing HIV/AIDS.
One of the challenges in treating HIV/AIDS with neutralizing antibodies is potential breakthrough infection due to the high mutation rate of HIV-1 viruses. Additionally, virological events in the early weeks following HIV-1 transmission set the stage for lifelong chronic infection that remains incurable with currently available combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). This is due, at least in part, to the early establishment of viral reservoirs, including latently infected cells, which persist despite cART, leading to recrudescent infection when treatment is interrupted. Newly discovered anti-HIV-1 neutralizing antibodies with improved breadth and potency may provide more options for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention; however, breakthrough infection remains a major issue in the field.
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more HIV target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I];
a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II];
a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III];
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV];
wherein
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is an immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains. In some embodiments, the third polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first and second Fc regions comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more HIV target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I];
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-hinge-CH2-CH3 [II];
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [III];
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV];
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is an immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain;
CH2 is an immunoglobulin CH2 heavy chain constant domain;
CH3 is an immunoglobulin CH3 heavy chain constant domain;
hinge is an immunoglobulin hinge region connecting the CH1 and CH2 domains; and
L1, L2, L3 and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
In some embodiments, the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V. In some embodiments, the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W. In some embodiments, the CH3 domains of the second and the third polypeptide chains both comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
In some embodiments, the one or more HIV target protein is selected from the group consisting of glycoprotein 120, glycoprotein 41 and glycoprotein 160. In some embodiments, the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding three different epitopes on a single HIV target protein. In some embodiments, the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding two different epitopes on a first HIV target protein, and one epitope on a second HIV target protein, wherein the first and second HIV target proteins are different. In some embodiments, the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding three different antigen targets. In some embodiments, the binding protein is capable of inhibiting the function of one or more HIV target proteins. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521. In some embodiments, VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively, a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively, or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively. In some embodiments, VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521. In some embodiments, VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521. In some embodiments, VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively. In some embodiments, VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521. In some embodiments, VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521. In some embodiments, VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively. In some embodiments, VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508. In some embodiments, VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508. In some embodiments, VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively. In some embodiments, VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508. In some embodiments, VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508. In some embodiments, VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively. In some embodiments, VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508. In some embodiments, VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 500, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 501, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 274; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 275, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 276, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 277; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 266, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 267, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 268; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 254, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 255, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 256; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 257, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 258, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 259; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 248, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 497, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 250. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 512; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 502. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 512; VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504; VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; and VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 502. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 500, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 501, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 274; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 275, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 276, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 277; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 269, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 270, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 271; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 254, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 255, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 256; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 257, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 258, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 259; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 251, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 252, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 253. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503. In some embodiments, VLJ comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513, VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504; VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; and VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 275, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 276, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 277; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 500, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 501, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 274; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 269, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 270, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 271; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 257, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 258, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 259; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 254, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 255, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 256; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 251, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 252, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 253. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504; and VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503. In some embodiments, at least one of L1, L2, L3, or L4 is independently 0 amino acids in length. In some embodiments, L1, L2, L3, or L4 are each independently at least one amino acid in length. In some embodiments, L1 comprises Asp-Lys-Thr-His-Thr (SEQ ID NO: 525).
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair;
wherein:
(a) VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 10, 12, 18, 20, 26, 28, 34, 36, 42, 44, 50, 52, 58, 60, 66, 68, 74, 76, 82, 84, 90, 92, 98, 100, 106, 108, 114, 116, 122, 124, 130, 132, 138, 140, 146, 148, 154, 156, 162, 164, 170, 172, 178, 180, 186, 188, 194, 196, 202, 204, 210, 212, 218, 220, 226, 228, 233, 235, 241, 243; or
(b) VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs:266-283; and
wherein:
(a) VH1, VH2, and VH3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 9, 11, 17, 10, 25, 27, 33, 35, 41, 43, 49, 51, 57, 59, 65, 67, 73, 75, 81, 83, 89, 91, 97, 99, 105, 107, 113, 115, 121, 123, 129, 131, 137, 139, 145, 147, 153, 155, 161, 163, 169, 171, 177, 179, 185, 187, 193, 195, 201, 203, 209, 211, 217, 219, 225, 227, 232, 234, 240, 242; or
(b) VH1, VH2, and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-265.
In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains. In some embodiments, the third polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains; wherein the first and second Fc regions comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain;
CH2 is an immunoglobulin CH2 heavy chain constant domain;
CH3 is an immunoglobulin CH3 heavy chain constant domain;
hinge is an immunoglobulin hinge region connecting the CH1 and CH2 domains; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair;
wherein:
(a) VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 10, 12, 18, 20, 26, 28, 34, 36, 42, 44, 50, 52, 58, 60, 66, 68, 74, 76, 82, 84, 90, 92, 98, 100, 106, 108, 114, 116, 122, 124, 130, 132, 138, 140, 146, 148, 154, 156, 162, 164, 170, 172, 178, 180, 186, 188, 194, 196, 202, 204, 210, 212, 218, 220, 226, 228, 233, 235, 241, 243; or
(b) VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs:266-283; and
wherein:
(a) VH1, VH2, and VH3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 9, 11, 17, 10, 25, 27, 33, 35, 41, 43, 49, 51, 57, 59, 65, 67, 73, 75, 81, 83, 89, 91, 97, 99, 105, 107, 113, 115, 121, 123, 129, 131, 137, 139, 145, 147, 153, 155, 161, 163, 169, 171, 177, 179, 185, 187, 193, 195, 201, 203, 209, 211, 217, 219, 225, 227, 232, 234, 240, 242; or
(b) VH1, VH2, and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-265.
In some embodiments, the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V. In some embodiments, the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W. In some embodiments, the CH3 domains of the second and the third polypeptide chains both comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
In some embodiments, at least one of L1, L2, L3, or L4 is independently 0 amino acids in length. In some embodiments, L1, L2, L3, or L4 are each independently at least one amino acid in length. In some embodiments, L1 comprises Asp-Lys-Thr-His-Thr (SEQ ID NO: 525).
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a trispecific and/or trivalent binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind three different HIV target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3 and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites, wherein a first polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair;
wherein:
(a) VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 10, 12, 18, 20, 26, 28, 34, 36, 42, 44, 50, 52, 58, 60, 66, 68, 74, 76, 82, 84, 90, 92, 98, 100, 106, 108, 114, 116, 122, 124, 130, 132, 138, 140, 146, 148, 154, 156, 162, 164, 170, 172, 178, 180, 186, 188, 194, 196, 202, 204, 210, 212, 218, 220, 226, 228, 233, 235, 241, 243; or
(b) VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs:266-283; and
wherein:
(a) VH1, VH2, and VH3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 9, 11, 17, 10, 25, 27, 33, 35, 41, 43, 49, 51, 57, 59, 65, 67, 73, 75, 81, 83, 89, 91, 97, 99, 105, 107, 113, 115, 121, 123, 129, 131, 137, 139, 145, 147, 153, 155, 161, 163, 169, 171, 177, 179, 185, 187, 193, 195, 201, 203, 209, 211, 217, 219, 225, 227, 232, 234, 240, 242; or
(b) VH1, VH2, and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-265.
In another embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising a first polypeptide chain, a second polypeptide chain, a third polypeptide chain and a fourth polypeptide chain wherein:
(a) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2;
(b) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 12 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 12; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 11 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 11; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 10 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 10;
(c) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 20 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 20; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 18 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 18;
(d) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 28 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 28; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 25 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 25; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26;
(e) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 36 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 36; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 35 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 35; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 33 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 33; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34;
(f) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 44 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 44; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 43 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 43; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 41 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 41; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 42 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 42;
(g) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 52 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 52; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 50 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 50;
(h) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 60 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 60; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 59 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 59; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 57 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 57; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 58 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 58;
(i) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 68 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 68; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 65 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 65; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 66 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 66;
(j) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 76 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 76; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 75 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 75; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 73 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 73; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 74 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 74;
(k) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 84 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 84; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 83 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 83; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 81 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 81; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 82 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 82;
(l) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 92 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:92; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 91 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 91; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 89 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 89; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 90 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 90;
(m) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 100 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 100; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 99 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 99; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 97 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 97; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 98 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 98;
(n) the first polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 108 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 108; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 107 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 107; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 105 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 105; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 106 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 106;
(o) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 116 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 116; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 115 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 115; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 113 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 113; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 114 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 114;
(p) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 124 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 124; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 123 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 123; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 121 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 121; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 122 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 122;
(q) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 132 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 132; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 131 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 131; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 129 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 129; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 130 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 130;
(r) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 140 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 140; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 139 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 139; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 137 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 137; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 138 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 138;
(s) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 148 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 148; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 147 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 147; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 145 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 145; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 146 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 146;
(t) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 156 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 156; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 155 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 155; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 153 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 153; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 154 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 154;
(u) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 164 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 164; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 163 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 163; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 161 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 161; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 162 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 162;
(v) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 172 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 172; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 171 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 171; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 169 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 169; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 170 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 170;
(w) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 180 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 180; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 179 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 179; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 177 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 177; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 178 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 178;
(x) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 188 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 188; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 187 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 187; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 185 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 185; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 186 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 186;
(y) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 196 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 196; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 195 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 195; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 193 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 193; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 194 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 194;
(z) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 204 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 204; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 203 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 203; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 201 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 201; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 202 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 202;
(aa) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 212 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 212; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 211 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 211; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 209 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 209, and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 210 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 210;
(bb) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 220 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 220; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 219 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 219; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 217 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 217; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 218 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 218;
(cc) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 228 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 228; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 227 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 227; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 225 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 225; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 226 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 226;
(dd) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 235 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 235; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 234 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 234; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 232 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 232; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 233 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 233; or
(ee) first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 243 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 243; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 242 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 242; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 240 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 240; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 241 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 241.
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more HIV target proteins and one or more T cell target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I];
a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II];
a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III];
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV];
wherein
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain:
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains. In some embodiments, the third polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains; wherein the first and second Fc regions comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more HIV target proteins and one or more T cell target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I];
a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [II];
a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [III];
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV];
wherein
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain;
CH2 is an immunoglobulin CH2 heavy chain constant domain;
CH3 is an immunoglobulin CH3 heavy chain constant domain;
hinge is an immunoglobulin hinge region connecting the CH1 and CH2 domains; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
In some embodiments, the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V. In some embodiments, the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W. In some embodiments, the CH3 domains of the second and the third polypeptide chains both comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
In some embodiments, the one or more HIV target proteins are selected from the group consisting of glycoprotein 120, glycoprotein 41 and glycoprotein 160. In some embodiments, the one or more T cell target proteins are CD3 or CD28. In some embodiments, the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding an HIV target protein and two different epitopes on a single T cell target protein. In some embodiments, the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding an HIV target protein and two different T cell target proteins. In some embodiments, the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding a T cell target protein and two different epitopes on a single HIV target protein. In some embodiments, the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding a T cell target protein and two different HIV target proteins. In some embodiments, the first and second polypeptide chains form two antigen binding sites that specifically target two T cell target proteins, and the third and fourth polypeptide chains form an antigen binding site that specifically binds an HIV target protein. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 488, 489, and 490, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 491, 492, and 493, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 494, 495, and 496, respectively. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524. In some embodiments, VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 488, 489, and 490, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 491, 492, and 493, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 494, 495, and 496, respectively. In some embodiments, VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524. In some embodiments, VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524. In some embodiments, VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 488, 489, and 490, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 491, 492, and 493, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 494, 495, and 496, respectively. In some embodiments, VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524. In some embodiments, VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524. In some embodiments, VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 479, 480, and 481, respectively, a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 482, 483, and 484, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 485, 486, and 487, respectively. In some embodiments, VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511. In some embodiments, VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511. In some embodiments, VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 479, 480, and 481, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 482, 483, and 484, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 485, 486, and 487, respectively. In some embodiments, VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511. In some embodiments. VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511. In some embodiments, VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 479, 480, and 481, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 482, 483, and 484, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 485, 486, and 487, respectively. In some embodiments, VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511. In some embodiments, VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 488, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 489, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 490; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 494, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 495, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 496; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 269, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 270, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 271; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 479, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 480, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 481; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 485, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 486, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 487; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 251, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 252, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 253. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 522; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 524; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 509; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 511; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 522; VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 524; VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 509; VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 511; and VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 494, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 495, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 496; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 488, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 489, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 490; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 269, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 270, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 271; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 485, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 486, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 487; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 479, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 480, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 481; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 251, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 252, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 253. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 524; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 522; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 511; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 509; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 524; VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 522; VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513, VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 511; VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 509; and VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503. In some embodiments, at least one of L1, L2, L3, or L4 is independently 0 amino acids in length. In some embodiments, L1, L2, L3, or L4 are each independently at least one amino acid in length. In some embodiments, L1 is Gly-Gln-Pro-Lys-Ala-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 299).
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair;
wherein:
(a) VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 303, 305, 311, 313, 319, 321, 327, 329, 335, 337, 343, 345, 351, 353, 359, 361, 367, 369, 375, 377, 383, 385, 391, 393, 399, 401, 407, 409, 415, 417, 423, 425, 431, 433, 439, 441, 447, 449, 455, 457, 463, 465, 471, 473; or
(b) VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 266-271, 275-277, 488-496; and
wherein:
(a) VH1, VH2, and VH3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 302, 304, 310, 312, 318, 320, 326, 328, 334, 336, 342, 344, 350, 352, 358, 360, 366, 368, 374, 376, 382, 384, 390, 392, 398, 400, 406, 408, 414, 416, 422, 424, 430, 432, 438, 440, 446, 448, 454, 456, 462, 464, 470, 472; or
(b) VH1, VH2, and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-253, 257-259, 479-487.
In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains. In some embodiments, the third polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CHI, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains; wherein the first and second Fc regions comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain;
CH2 is an immunoglobulin CH2 heavy chain constant domain;
CH3 is an immunoglobulin CH3 heavy chain constant domain;
hinge is an immunoglobulin hinge region connecting the CH1 and CH2 domains; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair;
wherein:
(a) VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 303, 305, 311, 313, 319, 321, 327, 329, 335, 337, 343, 345, 351, 353, 359, 361, 367, 369, 375, 377, 383, 385, 391, 393, 399, 401, 407, 409, 415, 417, 423, 425, 431, 433, 439, 441, 447, 449, 455, 457, 463, 465, 471, 473; or
(b) VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 266-271, 275-277, 488-496; and
wherein:
(a) VH1, VH2, and VH3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 302, 304, 310, 312, 318, 320, 326, 328, 334, 336, 342, 344, 350, 352, 358, 360, 366, 368, 374, 376, 382, 384, 390, 392, 398, 400, 406, 408, 414, 416, 422, 424, 430, 432, 438, 440, 446, 448, 454, 456, 462, 464, 470, 472; or
(b) VH1, VH2, and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-253, 257-259, 479-487.
In some embodiments, the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V. In some embodiments, the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W. In some embodiments, the CH3 domains of the second and the third polypeptide chains both comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
In some embodiments, at least one of L1, L2, L3, or L4 is independently 0 amino acids in length. In some embodiments, L1, L2, L3, or L4 are each independently at least one amino acid in length. In some embodiments, L1 is Gly-Gln-Pro-Lys-Ala-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 299).
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites, wherein a first polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair;
wherein:
(a) VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 303, 305, 311, 313, 319, 321, 327, 329, 335, 337, 343, 345, 351, 353, 359, 361, 367, 369, 375, 377, 383, 385, 391, 393, 399, 401, 407, 409, 415, 417, 423, 425, 431, 433, 439, 441, 447, 449, 455, 457, 463, 465, 471, 473; or
(b) VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 266-271, 275-277, 488-496; and
wherein:
(a) VH1, VH2, and VH3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 302, 304, 310, 312, 318, 320, 326, 328, 334, 336, 342, 344, 350, 352, 358, 360, 366, 368, 374, 376, 382, 384, 390, 392, 398, 400, 406, 408, 414, 416, 422, 424, 430, 432, 438, 440, 446, 448, 454, 456, 462, 464, 470, 472; or
(b) VH1, VH2, and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-253, 257-259, 479-487.
In another embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein comprising a first polypeptide chain, a second polypeptide chain, a third polypeptide chain and a fourth polypeptide chain wherein:
(a) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 305 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 305; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 304 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 304; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 302 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 302; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 303 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 303;
(b) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 313 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 313; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 312 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 312; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 310 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 310; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 311 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 311;
(c) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 321 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 321; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 320 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 320; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 318 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 318; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 319 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 319;
(d) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 329 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 329; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 328 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 328; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 326 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 326; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 327 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 327;
(e) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 337 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 337; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 336 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 336; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 334 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 334; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 335 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 335;
(f) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 345 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 345; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 344 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 344; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 342 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 342; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 343 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 343;
(g) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 353 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 353; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 352 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:352; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 350 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 350; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 351 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 351;
(h) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 361 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 361; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 360 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 360; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 358 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 358; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 359 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 359;
(i) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 369 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 369; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 368 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 368; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 366 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 366; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 367 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 367;
(j) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 377 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 377; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 376 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 376; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 374 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 374; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 375 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 375;
(k) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 385 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 385; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 384 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 384; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 382 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 382; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 383 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 383;
(l) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 393 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 393; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 392 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 392; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 390 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 390; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 391 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 391;
(m) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 401 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 401; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 400 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 400; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 398 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 398; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 399 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 399;
(n) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 409 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 409; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 408 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 408; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 406 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 406; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 407 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 407;
(p) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 417 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 417; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 416 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 416; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 414 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 414; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 415 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 415;
(q) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 425 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 425; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 424 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 424; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 422 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 422; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 423 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 423;
(r) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 433 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:433; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 432 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 432; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 430 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 430; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 431 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 431;
(s) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 441 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 441; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 440 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 440; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 438 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 438; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 439 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 439;
(t) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 449 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 449; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 448 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 448; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 446 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 446; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 447 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 447;
(u) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 457 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 457; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 456 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 456; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 454 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 454; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 455 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 455;
(v) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 465 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 465; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 464 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 464; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 462 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 462; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 463 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 463; or
(w) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 473 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 473; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 472 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 472; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 470 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 470; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 471 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 471.
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the binding protein according to any of the above embodiments. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides an expression vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule according to any of the above embodiments. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides an isolated host cell comprising the nucleic acid molecule according to any of the above embodiments. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides an isolated host cell comprising the expression vector according to any of the above embodiments. In some embodiments, the isolated host cell is a mammalian cell or an insect cell. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a vector system comprising one or more vectors encoding a first, second, third, and fourth polypeptide chain of a binding protein according to any of the above embodiments. In some embodiments, the vector system comprises a first vector encoding the first polypeptide chain of the binding protein, a second vector encoding the second polypeptide chain of the binding protein, a third vector encoding the third polypeptide chain of the binding protein, and a fourth vector encoding the fourth polypeptide chain of the binding protein. In some embodiments, the vector system comprises a first vector encoding the first and second polypeptide chains of the binding protein, and a second vector encoding the third and fourth polypeptide chains of the binding protein. In some embodiments, the one or more vectors are expression vectors. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides an isolated host cell comprising the vector system according to any of the above embodiments. In some embodiments, the isolated host cell is a mammalian cell or an insect cell. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a method of producing a binding protein, the method comprising: a) culturing a host cell according to any of the above embodiments under conditions such that the host cell expresses the binding protein; and b) isolating the binding protein from the host cell.
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a method of preventing and/or treating HIV infection in a patient comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of at least one binding protein according to any of the above embodiments. In some embodiments, the binding protein is co-administered with standard anti-retroviral therapy. In some embodiments, administration of the at least one binding protein results in the neutralization of one or more HIV virions. In some embodiments, administration of the at least one binding protein results in the elimination of one or more latently and/or chronically HIV-infected cells in the patient. In some embodiments, the patient is a human.
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a binding protein according to any of the above embodiments for the prevention or treatment of an HIV infection in a patient. In some embodiments, the binding protein is co-administered with standard anti-retroviral therapy. In some embodiments, the binding protein causes the neutralization of one or more HIV virions in the patient. In some embodiments, the binding protein causes the elimination of one or more latently and/or chronically HIV-infected cells in the patient. In some embodiments, the patient is a human.
Specific embodiments of the invention will become evident from the following more detailed description of certain embodiments and the claims.
It is to be understood that one, some, or all of the properties of the various embodiments described herein may be combined to form other embodiments of the present invention. These and other aspects of the invention will become apparent to one of skill in the art.
The present disclosure provides trispecific and/or trivalent binding proteins comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind to one or more human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) target proteins and/or one or more T-cell receptor target proteins, wherein a first pair of polypeptides forming the binding protein possess dual variable domains having a cross-over orientation and wherein a second pair of polypeptides forming the binding protein possess a single variable domain.
The following description sets forth exemplary methods, parameters, and the like. It should be recognized, however, that such description is not intended as a limitation on the scope of the present disclosure but is instead provided as a description of exemplary embodiments.
As utilized in accordance with the present disclosure, the following terms, unless otherwise indicated, shall be understood to have the following meanings. Unless otherwise required by context, singular terms shall include pluralities and plural terms shall include the singular.
The term “polynucleotide” as used herein refers to single-stranded or double-stranded nucleic acid polymers of at least 10 nucleotides in length. In certain embodiments, the nucleotides comprising the polynucleotide can be ribonucleotides or deoxyribonucleotides or a modified form of either type of nucleotide. Such modifications include base modifications such as bromuridine, ribose modifications such as arabinoside and 2′,3′-dideoxyribose, and internucleotide linkage modifications such as phosphorothioate, phosphorodithioate, phosphoroselenoate, phosphorodiselenoate, phosphoroanilothioate, phoshoraniladate and phosphoroamidate. The term “polynucleotide” specifically includes single-stranded and double-stranded forms of DNA.
An “isolated polynucleotide” is a polynucleotide of genomic, cDNA, or synthetic origin or some combination thereof, which: (1) is not associated with all or a portion of a polynucleotide in which the isolated polynucleotide is found in nature, (2) is linked to a polynucleotide to which it is not linked in nature, or (3) does not occur in nature as part of a larger sequence.
An “isolated polypeptide” is one that: (1) is free of at least some other polypeptides with which it would normally be found, (2) is essentially free of other polypeptides from the same source, e.g., from the same species, (3) is expressed by a cell from a different species, (4) has been separated from at least about 50 percent of polynucleotides, lipids, carbohydrates, or other materials with which it is associated in nature, (5) is not associated (by covalent or noncovalent interaction) with portions of a polypeptide with which the “isolated polypeptide” is associated in nature, (6) is operably associated (by covalent or noncovalent interaction) with a polypeptide with which it is not associated in nature, or (7) does not occur in nature. Such an isolated polypeptide can be encoded by genomic DNA, cDNA, mRNA or other RNA, of synthetic origin, or any combination thereof. Preferably, the isolated polypeptide is substantially free from polypeptides or other contaminants that are found in its natural environment that would interfere with its use (therapeutic, diagnostic, prophylactic, research or otherwise).
Naturally occurring antibodies typically comprise a tetramer. Each such tetramer is typically composed of two identical pairs of polypeptide chains, each pair having one full-length “light” chain (typically having a molecular weight of about 25 kDa) and one full-length “heavy” chain (typically having a molecular weight of about 50-70 kDa). The terms “heavy chain” and “light chain” as used herein refer to any immunoglobulin polypeptide having sufficient variable domain sequence to confer specificity for a target antigen. The amino-terminal portion of each light and heavy chain typically includes a variable domain of about 100 to 110 or more amino acids that typically is responsible for antigen recognition. The carboxy-terminal portion of each chain typically defines a constant domain responsible for effector function. Thus, in a naturally occurring antibody, a full-length heavy chain immunoglobulin polypeptide includes a variable domain (VH) and three constant domains (CH1, CH2, and CH3), wherein the VH domain is at the amino-terminus of the polypeptide and the CH3 domain is at the carboxyl-terminus, and a full-length light chain immunoglobulin polypeptide includes a variable domain (VL) and a constant domain (CL), wherein the VL domain is at the amino-terminus of the polypeptide and the CL domain is at the carboxyl-terminus.
Human light chains are typically classified as kappa and lambda light chains, and human heavy chains are typically classified as mu, delta, gamma, alpha, or epsilon, and define the antibody's isotype as IgM, IgD, IgG, IgA, and IgE, respectively. IgG has several subclasses, including, but not limited to, IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, and IgG4, IgM has subclasses including, but not limited to, IgM1 and IgM2. IgA is similarly subdivided into subclasses including, but not limited to, IgA1 and IgA2. Within full-length light and heavy chains, the variable and constant domains typically are joined by a “J” region of about 12 or more amino acids, with the heavy chain also including a “D” region of about 10 more amino acids. See, e.g., F
The term “CDR set” refers to a group of three CDRs that occur in a single variable region capable of binding the antigen. The exact boundaries of these CDRs have been defined differently according to different systems. The system described by Kabat (Kabat et al., S
The term “Fc” as used herein refers to a molecule comprising the sequence of a non-antigen-binding fragment resulting from digestion of an antibody or produced by other means, whether in monomeric or multimeric form, and can contain the hinge region. The original immunoglobulin source of the native Fc is preferably of human origin and can be any of the immunoglobulins, although IgG1 and IgG2 are preferred. Fc molecules are made up of monomeric polypeptides that can be linked into dimeric or multimeric forms by covalent (i.e., disulfide bonds) and non-covalent association. The number of intermolecular disulfide bonds between monomeric subunits of native Fc molecules ranges from 1 to 4 depending on class (e.g., IgG, IgA, and IgE) or subclass (e.g., IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgA1, and IgGA2). One example of a Fc is a disulfide-bonded dimer resulting from papain digestion of an IgG. The term “Fc” as used herein is generic to the monomeric, dimeric, and multimeric forms.
A F(ab) fragment typically includes one light chain and the VH and CH1 domains of one heavy chain, wherein the VH-CH1 heavy chain portion of the F(ab) fragment cannot form a disulfide bond with another heavy chain polypeptide. As used herein, a F(ab) fragment can also include one light chain containing two variable domains separated by an amino acid linker and one heavy chain containing two variable domains separated by an amino acid linker and a CH1 domain.
A F(ab′) fragment typically includes one light chain and a portion of one heavy chain that contains more of the constant region (between the CH1 and CH2 domains), such that an interchain disulfide bond can be formed between two heavy chains to form a F(ab′)2 molecule.
The term “binding protein” as used herein refers to a non-naturally occurring (or recombinant or engineered) molecule that specifically binds to at least one target antigen, and which comprises four polypeptide chains that form at least three antigen binding sites, wherein a first polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
A “recombinant” molecule is one that has been prepared, expressed, created, or isolated by recombinant means.
One embodiment of the disclosure provides binding proteins having biological and immunological specificity to between one and three target antigens. Another embodiment of the disclosure provides nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding polypeptide chains that form such binding proteins. Another embodiment of the disclosure provides expression vectors comprising nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding polypeptide chains that form such binding proteins. Yet another embodiment of the disclosure provides host cells that express such binding proteins (i.e., comprising nucleic acid molecules or vectors encoding polypeptide chains that form such binding proteins).
The term “swapability” as used herein refers to the interchangeability of variable domains within the binding protein format and with retention of folding and ultimate binding affinity. “Full swapability” refers to the ability to swap the order of both VH1 and VH2 domains, and therefore the order of VL1 and VL2 domains, in the polypeptide chain of formula I or the polypeptide chain of formula II (i.e., to reverse the order) while maintaining full functionality of the binding protein as evidenced by the retention of binding affinity. Furthermore, it should be noted that the designations VH and VL refer only to the domain's location on a particular protein chain in the final format. For example, VH1 and VH2 could be derived from VL1 and VL2 domains in parent antibodies and placed into the VH1 and VH2 positions in the binding protein. Likewise, VL1 and VL2 could be derived from VH1 and VH2 domains in parent antibodies and placed in the VH1 and VH2 positions in the binding protein. Thus, the VH and VL designations refer to the present location and not the original location in a parent antibody. VH and VL domains are therefore “swappable.”
The term “antigen” or “target antigen” or “antigen target” as used herein refers to a molecule or a portion of a molecule that is capable of being bound by a binding protein, and additionally is capable of being used in an animal to produce antibodies capable of binding to an epitope of that antigen. A target antigen may have one or more epitopes. With respect to each target antigen recognized by a binding protein, the binding protein is capable of competing with an intact antibody that recognizes the target antigen.
The term “HIV” as used herein means Human Immunodeficiency Virus. As used herein, the term “HIV infection” generally encompasses infection of a host, particularly a human host, by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) family of retroviruses including, but not limited to, HIV I, HIV II, HIV III (also known as HTLV-II, LAV-1, LAV-2). HIV can be used herein to refer to any strains, forms, subtypes, clades and variations in the HIV family. Thus, treating HIV infection will encompass the treatment of a person who is a carrier of any of the HIV family of retroviruses or a person who is diagnosed with active AIDS, as well as the treatment or prophylaxis of the AIDS-related conditions in such persons.
The term “AIDS” as used herein means Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. AIDS is caused by HIV.
The terms “CD4bs” or “CD4 binding site” refer to the binding site for CD4 (cluster of differentiation 4), which is a glycoprotein found on the surface of immune cells such as T helper cells, monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells.
The term “CD3” is cluster of differentiation factor 3 polypeptide and is a T-cell surface protein that is typically part of the T cell receptor (TCR) complex.
“CD28” is cluster of differentiation 28 polypeptide and is a T-cell surface protein that provides co-stimulatory signals for T-cell activation and survival.
The term “glycoprotein 160” or “gp160 protein” refers to the envelope glycoprotein complex of HIV and which is a homotrimer that is cleaved into gp120 and gp41 subunits.
The term “MPER” refers to the membrane-proximal external region of glycoprotein 41 (gp41), which is a subunit of the envelope protein complex of retroviruses, including HIV.
The term “glycan” refers to the carbohydrate portion of a glycoconjugate, such as a glycoprotein, glycolipid, or a proteoglycan. In the disclosed binding proteins, glycan refers to the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein gp120.
The term “T-cell engager” refers to binding proteins directed to a host's immune system, more specifically the T cells' cytotoxic activity as well as directed to a HIV target protein.
The term “trimer apex” refers to apex of HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein gp120.
The term “monospecific binding protein” refers to a binding protein that specifically binds to one antigen target.
The term “monovalent binding protein” refers to a binding protein that has one antigen binding site.
The term “bispecific binding protein” refers to a binding protein that specifically binds to two different antigen targets.
The term “bivalent binding protein” refers to a binding protein that has two binding sites.
The term “trispecific binding protein” refers to a binding protein that specifically binds to three different antigen targets.
The term “trivalent binding protein” refers to a binding protein that has three binding sites. In particular embodiments the trivalent binding protein can bind to one antigen target. In other embodiments, the trivalent binding protein can bind to two antigen targets. In other embodiments, the trivalent binding protein can bind to three antigen targets.
An “isolated” binding protein is one that has been identified and separated and/or recovered from a component of its natural environment. Contaminant components of its natural environment are materials that would interfere with diagnostic or therapeutic uses for the binding protein, and may include enzymes, hormones, and other proteinaceous or non-proteinaceous solutes. In some embodiments, the binding protein will be purified: (1) to greater than 95% by weight of antibody as determined by the Lowry method, and most preferably more than 99% by weight, (2) to a degree sufficient to obtain at least 15 residues of N-terminal or internal amino acid sequence by use of a spinning cup sequenator, or (3) to homogeneity by SDS-PAGE under reducing or nonreducing conditions using Coomassie blue or, preferably, silver stain. Isolated binding proteins include the binding protein in situ, within recombinant cells since at least one component of the binding protein's natural environment will not be present.
The terms “substantially pure” or “substantially purified” as used herein refer to a compound or species that is the predominant species present (i.e., on a molar basis it is more abundant than any other individual species in the composition). In some embodiments, a substantially purified fraction is a composition wherein the species comprises at least about 50% (on a molar basis) of all macromolecular species present. In other embodiments, a substantially pure composition will comprise more than about 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, or 99% of all macromolar species present in the composition. In still other embodiments, the species is purified to essential homogeneity (contaminant species cannot be detected in the composition by conventional detection methods) wherein the composition consists essentially of a single macromolecular species.
A “neutralizing” binding protein as used herein refers to a molecule that is able to block or substantially reduce an effector function of a target antigen to which it binds. As used herein, “substantially reduce” means at least about 60%, preferably at least about 70%, more preferably at least about 75%, even more preferably at least about 80%, still more preferably at least about 85%, most preferably at least about 90% reduction of an effector function of the target antigen.
The term “epitope” includes any determinant, preferably a polypeptide determinant, capable of specifically binding to an immunoglobulin or T-cell receptor. In certain embodiments, epitope determinants include chemically active surface groupings of molecules such as amino acids, sugar side chains, phosphoryl groups, or sulfonyl groups, and, in certain embodiments, may have specific three-dimensional structural characteristics and/or specific charge characteristics. An epitope is a region of an antigen that is bound by an antibody or binding protein. In certain embodiments, a binding protein is said to specifically bind an antigen when it preferentially recognizes its target antigen in a complex mixture of proteins and/or macromolecules. In some embodiments, a binding protein is said to specifically bind an antigen when the equilibrium dissociation constant is ≤10−8 M, more preferably when the equilibrium dissociation constant is ≤10−9 M, and most preferably when the dissociation constant is ≤10−10 M.
The dissociation constant (KD) of a binding protein can be determined, for example, by surface plasmon resonance. Generally, surface plasmon resonance analysis measures real-time binding interactions between ligand (a target antigen on a biosensor matrix) and analyte (a binding protein in solution) by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) using the BIAcore system (Pharmacia Biosensor; Piscataway, N.J.). Surface plasmon analysis can also be performed by immobilizing the analyte (binding protein on a biosensor matrix) and presenting the ligand (target antigen). The term “KD,” as used herein refers to the dissociation constant of the interaction between a particular binding protein and a target antigen.
The term “specifically binds” as used herein refers to the ability of a binding protein or an antigen-binding fragment thereof to bind to an antigen containing an epitope with an Kd of at least about 1×10−6 M, 1×10−7 M, 1×10−8 M, 1×10−9 M, 1×10−10 M, 1×10−11 M, 1×10−12 M, or more, and/or to bind to an epitope with an affinity that is at least two-fold greater than its affinity for a nonspecific antigen.
The term “linker” as used herein refers to one or more amino acid residues inserted between immunoglobulin domains to provide sufficient mobility for the domains of the light and heavy chains to fold into cross over dual variable region immunoglobulins. A linker is inserted at the transition between variable domains or between variable and constant domains, respectively, at the sequence level. The transition between domains can be identified because the approximate size of the immunoglobulin domains are well understood. The precise location of a domain transition can be determined by locating peptide stretches that do not form secondary structural elements such as beta-sheets or alpha-helices as demonstrated by experimental data or as can be assumed by techniques of modeling or secondary structure prediction. The linkers described herein are referred to as L1, which is located on the light chain between the C-terminus of the VL2 and the N-terminus of the VL1 domain; and L2, which is located on the light chain between the C-terminus of the VL1 and the N-terminus of the CL domain. The heavy chain linkers are known as L3, which is located between the C-terminus of the VH1 and the N-terminus of the VH2 domain; and L4, which is located between the C-terminus of the VH2 and the N-terminus of the CH1 domain.
The term “vector” as used herein refers to any molecule (e.g., nucleic acid, plasmid, or virus) that is used to transfer coding information to a host cell. The term “vector” includes a nucleic acid molecule that is capable of transporting another nucleic acid to which it has been linked. One type of vector is a “plasmid,” which refers to a circular double-stranded DNA molecule into which additional DNA segments may be inserted. Another type of vector is a viral vector, wherein additional DNA segments may be inserted into the viral genome. Certain vectors are capable of autonomous replication in a host cell into which they are introduced (e.g., bacterial vectors having a bacterial origin of replication and episomal mammalian vectors). Other vectors (e.g., non-episomal mammalian vectors) can be integrated into the genome of a host cell upon introduction into the host cell and thereby are replicated along with the host genome. In addition, certain vectors are capable of directing the expression of genes to which they are operatively linked. Such vectors are referred to herein as “recombinant expression vectors” (or simply, “expression vectors”). In general, expression vectors of utility in recombinant DNA techniques are often in the form of plasmids. The terms “plasmid” and “vector” may be used interchangeably herein, as a plasmid is the most commonly used form of vector. However, the disclosure is intended to include other forms of expression vectors, such as viral vectors (e.g., replication defective retroviruses, adenoviruses, and adeno-associated viruses), which serve equivalent functions.
The phrase “recombinant host cell” (or “host cell”) as used herein refers to a cell into which a recombinant expression vector has been introduced. A recombinant host cell or host cell is intended to refer not only to the particular subject cell, but also to the progeny of such a cell. Because certain modifications may occur in succeeding generations due to either mutation or environmental influences, such progeny may not, in fact, be identical to the parent cell, but such cells are still included within the scope of the term “host cell” as used herein. A wide variety of host cell expression systems can be used to express the binding proteins, including bacterial, yeast, baculoviral, and mammalian expression systems (as well as phage display expression systems). An example of a suitable bacterial expression vector is pUC19. To express a binding protein recombinantly, a host cell is transformed or transfected with one or more recombinant expression vectors carrying DNA fragments encoding the polypeptide chains of the binding protein such that the polypeptide chains are expressed in the host cell and, preferably, secreted into the medium in which the host cells are cultured, from which medium the binding protein can be recovered.
The term “transformation” as used herein refers to a change in a cell's genetic characteristics, and a cell has been transformed when it has been modified to contain a new DNA. For example, a cell is transformed where it is genetically modified from its native state. Following transformation, the transforming DNA may recombine with that of the cell by physically integrating into a chromosome of the cell, or may be maintained transiently as an episomal element without being replicated, or may replicate independently as a plasmid. A cell is considered to have been stably transformed when the DNA is replicated with the division of the cell. The term “transfection” as used herein refers to the uptake of foreign or exogenous DNA by a cell, and a cell has been “transfected” when the exogenous DNA has been introduced inside the cell membrane. A number of transfection techniques are well known in the art. Such techniques can be used to introduce one or more exogenous DNA molecules into suitable host cells.
The term “naturally occurring” as used herein and applied to an object refers to the fact that the object can be found in nature and has not been manipulated by man. For example, a polynucleotide or polypeptide that is present in an organism (including viruses) that can be isolated from a source in nature and that has not been intentionally modified by man is naturally-occurring. Similarly, “non-naturally occurring” as used herein refers to an object that is not found in nature or that has been structurally modified or synthesized by man.
As used herein, the twenty conventional amino acids and their abbreviations follow conventional usage. Stereoisomers (e.g.,
Naturally occurring residues may be divided into classes based on common side chain properties:
(1) hydrophobic: Met, Ala, Val, Leu, Ile, Phe, Trp, Tyr, Pro;
(2) polar hydrophilic: Arg, Asn, Asp, Gln, Glu, His, Lys, Ser, Thr;
(3) aliphatic: Ala, Gly, Ile, Leu, Val, Pro;
(4) aliphatic hydrophobic: Ala, Ile, Leu, Val, Pro;
(5) neutral hydrophilic: Cys, Ser, Thr, Asn, Gln;
(6) acidic: Asp, Glu;
(7) basic: His, Lys, Arg;
(8) residues that influence chain orientation: Gly, Pro;
(9) aromatic: His, Trp, Tyr, Phe; and
(10) aromatic hydrophobic: Phe, Trp, Tyr.
Conservative amino acid substitutions may involve exchange of a member of one of these classes with another member of the same class. Non-conservative substitutions may involve the exchange of a member of one of these classes for a member from another class.
A skilled artisan will be able to determine suitable variants of the polypeptide chains of the binding proteins using well-known techniques. For example, one skilled in the art may identify suitable areas of a polypeptide chain that may be changed without destroying activity by targeting regions not believed to be important for activity. Alternatively, one skilled in the art can identify residues and portions of the molecules that are conserved among similar polypeptides. In addition, even areas that may be important for biological activity or for structure may be subject to conservative amino acid substitutions without destroying the biological activity or without adversely affecting the polypeptide structure.
The term “patient” as used herein includes human and animal subjects.
The terms “treatment” or “treat” as used herein refer to both therapeutic treatment and prophylactic or preventative measures. Those in need of treatment include those having the disorder as well as those prone to have a disorder or those in which the disorder is to be prevented. In particular embodiments, binding proteins can be used to treat humans infected with HIV, or humans susceptible to HIV infection, or ameliorate HIV infection in a human subject infected with HIV. The binding proteins can also be used to prevent HIV in a human patient.
It should be understood as that treating humans infected with HIV include those subjects who are at any one of the several stages of HIV infection progression, which, for example, include acute primary infection syndrome (which can be asymptomatic or associated with an influenza-like illness with fevers, malaise, diarrhea and neurologic symptoms such as headache), asymptomatic infection (which is the long latent period with a gradual decline in the number of circulating CD4+T cells), and AIDS (which is defined by more serious AIDS-defining illnesses and/or a decline in the circulating CD4 cell count to below a level that is compatible with effective immune function). In addition, treating or preventing HIV infection will also encompass treating suspected infection by HIV after suspected past exposure to HIV by e.g., contact with HIV-contaminated blood, blood transfusion, exchange of body fluids, “unsafe” sex with an infected person, accidental needle stick, receiving a tattoo or acupuncture with contaminated instruments, or transmission of the virus from a mother to a baby during pregnancy, delivery or shortly thereafter.
The terms “pharmaceutical composition” or “therapeutic composition” as used herein refer to a compound or composition capable of inducing a desired therapeutic effect when properly administered to a patient.
The term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” or “physiologically acceptable carrier” as used herein refers to one or more formulation materials suitable for accomplishing or enhancing the delivery of a binding protein.
The terms “effective amount” and “therapeutically effective amount” when used in reference to a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more binding proteins refer to an amount or dosage sufficient to produce a desired therapeutic result. More specifically, a therapeutically effective amount is an amount of a binding protein sufficient to inhibit, for some period of time, one or more of the clinically defined pathological processes associated with the condition being treated. The effective amount may vary depending on the specific binding protein that is being used, and also depends on a variety of factors and conditions related to the patient being treated and the severity of the disorder. For example, if the binding protein is to be administered in vivo, factors such as the age, weight, and health of the patient as well as dose response curves and toxicity data obtained in preclinical animal work would be among those factors considered. The determination of an effective amount or therapeutically effective amount of a given pharmaceutical composition is well within the ability of those skilled in the art.
One embodiment of the disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of a binding protein.
Trispecific and/or Trivalent Binding Proteins
In one embodiment, the binding protein of the disclosure is a trispecific and/or trivalent binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more (e.g., three different) HIV target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is an immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3 and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
In one embodiment, the binding protein of the disclosure is a trispecific and/or trivalent binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more (e.g., three different) HIV target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is an immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain;
CH2 is an immunoglobulin CH2 heavy chain constant domain;
CH3 is an immunoglobulin CH3 heavy chain constant domain;
hinge is an immunoglobulin hinge region connecting the CH1 and CH2 domains; and
L1, L2, L3 and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
In some embodiments, the first polypeptide chain and the second polypeptide chain have a cross-over orientation that forms two distinct antigen binding sites. In some embodiments, the VH1 and VL1 form a binding pair and form the first antigen binding site. In some embodiments, the VH2 and VL2 form a binding pair and form the second antigen binding site. In some embodiments, the third polypeptide and the fourth polypeptide form a third antigen binding site. In some embodiments, the VH3 and VL3 form a binding pair and form the third antigen binding site.
In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 10, 12, 18, 20, 26, 28, 34, 36, 42, 44, 50, 52, 58, 60, 66, 68, 74, 76, 82, 84, 90, 92, 98, 100, 106, 108, 114, 116, 122, 124, 130, 132, 138, 140, 146, 148, 154, 156, 162, 164, 170, 172, 178, 180, 186, 188, 194, 196, 202, 204, 210, 212, 218, 220, 226, 228, 233, 235, 241, 243; and VH1, VH2 and VH3, are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs:1, 3, 9, 11, 17, 10, 25, 27, 33, 35, 41, 43, 49, 51, 57, 59, 65, 67, 73, 75, 81, 83, 89, 91, 97, 99, 105, 107, 113, 115, 121, 123, 129, 131, 137, 139, 145, 147, 153, 155, 161, 163, 169, 171, 177, 179, 185, 187, 193, 195, 201, 203, 209, 211, 217, 219, 225, 227, 232, 234, 240, 242. In other embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 266-283; and VH1, VH2 and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-265. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a light chain variable domain comprising a light chain variable domain sequence of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein. In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a heavy chain variable domain comprising a heavy chain variable domain sequence of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a light chain variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain sequence of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein. In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a heavy chain variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain sequence of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein.
In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 303, 305, 311, 313, 319, 321, 327, 329, 335, 337, 343, 345, 351, 353, 359, 361, 367, 369, 375, 377, 383, 385, 391, 393, 399, 401, 407, 409, 415, 417, 423, 425, 431, 433, 439, 441, 447, 449, 455, 457, 463, 465, 471, 473; and VH1, VH2 and VH3, are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 302, 304, 310, 312, 318, 320, 326, 328, 334, 336, 342, 344, 350, 352, 358, 360, 366, 368, 374, 376, 382, 384, 390, 392, 398, 400, 406, 408, 414, 416, 422, 424, 430, 432, 438, 440, 446, 448, 454, 456, 462, 464, 470, 472. In other embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 266-271, 275-277, 488-496; and VH1, VH2 and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-253, 257-259, 479-487.
In particular embodiments, the order of the VH1 and VH2 domains, and therefore the order of VL1 and VL2 domains, in the polypeptide chain of formula I or the polypeptide chain of formula II (i.e., to reverse the order) are swapped.
In some embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2.
In some embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 12 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 12; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 11 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 11; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 10 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 10.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 20 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 20; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 18 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 18.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 28 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 28; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 25 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 25; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 36 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 36; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 35 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 35; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 33 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 33; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 44 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 44; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 43 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 43; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 41 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 41; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 42 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 42.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 52 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 52; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 50 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 50.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 60 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 60; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 59 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 59; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 57 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 57; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 58 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 58.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 68 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 68; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 65 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 65; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 66 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 66.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 76 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 76; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 75 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 75; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 73 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 73; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 74 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 74.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 84 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 84; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 83 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 83; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 81 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 81; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 82 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 82.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 92 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:92; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 91 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 91; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 89 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 89; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 90 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 90.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 100 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 100; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 99 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 99; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 97 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 97; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 98 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 98.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 108 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 108; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 107 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 107; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 105 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 105; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 106 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 106.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 116 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 116; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 115 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 115; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 113 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 113; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 114 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 114.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 124 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 124; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 123 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 123; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 121 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 121; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 122 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 122.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 132 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 132; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 131 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 131; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 129 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 129; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 130 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 130.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 140 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 140; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 139 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 139; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 137 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 137; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 138 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 138.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 148 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 148; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 147 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 147; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 145 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 145; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 146 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 146.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 156 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 156; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 155 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 155; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 153 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 153; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 154 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 154.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 164 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 164; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 163 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 163; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 161 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 161; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 162 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 162.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 172 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 172; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 171 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 171; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 169 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 169; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 170 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 170.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 180 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 180; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 179 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 179; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 177 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 177; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 178 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 178.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 188 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 188; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 187 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 187; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 185 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 185; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 186 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 186.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 196 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 196; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 195 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 195; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 193 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 193; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 194 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 194.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 204 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 204; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 203 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 203; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 201 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 201; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 202 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 202.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 212 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 212; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 211 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 211; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 209 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 209; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 210 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 210.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 220 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 220; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 219 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 219; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 217 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 217; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 218 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 218.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 228 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 228; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 227 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 227; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 225 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 225; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 226 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 226.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 235 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 235; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 234 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 234; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 232 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 232; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 233 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 233.
In other embodiments, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 243 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 243; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 242 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 242; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 240 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 240; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 241 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 241.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 305 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 305; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 304 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 304; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 302 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 302; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 303 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 303.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 313 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 313; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 312 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 312; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 310 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 310; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 311 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 311.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 321 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 321; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 320 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 320; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 318 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 318; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 319 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 319.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 329 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 329; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 328 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 328; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 326 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 326; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 327 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 327.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 337 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 337; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 336 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 336; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 334 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 334; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 335 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 335.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 345 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 345; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 344 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 344; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 342 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 342; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 343 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 343.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 353 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 353; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 352 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:352; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 350 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 350; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 351 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 351.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 361 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 361; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 360 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 360; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 358 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 358; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 359 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 359.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 369 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 369; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 368 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 368; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 366 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 366; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 367 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 367.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 377 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 377; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 376 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 376; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 374 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 374; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 375 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 375.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 385 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 385; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 384 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 384; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 382 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 382; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 383 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 383.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 393 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 393; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 392 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 392; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 390 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 390; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 391 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 391.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 401 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 401; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 400 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 400; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 398 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 398; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 399 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 399.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 409 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 409; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 408 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 408; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 406 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 406; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 407 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 407.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 417 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 417; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 416 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 416; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 414 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 414; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 415 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 415.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 425 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 425; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 424 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 424; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 422 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 422; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 423 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 423.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 433 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:433; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 432 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 432; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 430 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 430; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 431 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 431.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 441 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 441; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 440 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 440; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 438 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 438; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 439 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 439.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 449 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 449; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 448 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 448; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 446 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 446; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 447 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 447.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 457 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 457; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 456 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 456; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 454 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 454; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 455 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 455.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 465 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 465; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 464 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 464; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 462 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 462; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 463 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 463.
In another embodiment, the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 473 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 473; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 472 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 472; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 470 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 470; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 471 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 471.
In other embodiments, the binding protein of the disclosure is a trispecific and/or trivalent binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more (e.g., three) HIV target antigens, wherein a first polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3(hole) [II]
and a third polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3(knob) [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3 and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
In other embodiments, the binding protein of the disclosure is a trispecific and/or trivalent binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more (e.g., three) HIV target antigens, wherein a first polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3(knob) [II]
and a third polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3(hole) [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3 and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least about 80%, at least about 81%, at least about 82%, at least about 83%, at least about 84%, at least about 85%, at least about 86%, at least about 87%, at least about 88%, at least about 89%, at least about 90%, at least about 91%, at least about 92%, at least about 93%, at least about 94%, at least about 95%, at least about 96%, at least about 97%, at least about 98%, or at least about 99% sequence identity to a sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521.
In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508. In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least about 80%, at least about 81%, at least about 82%, at least about 83%, at least about 84%, at least about 85%, at least about 86%, at least about 87%, at least about 88%, at least about 89%, at least about 90%, at least about 91%, at least about 92%, at least about 93%, at least about 94%, at least about 95%, at least about 96%, at least about 97%, at least about 98%, or at least about 99% sequence identity to a sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508.
In some embodiments, VL1, VL2, and VL3 comprise an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 518, 519, and 512, respectively, and VH1, VH2, and VH3 comprise an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 504, 506, and 502, respectively. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2, and VL3 comprise an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 518, 519, and 513, respectively, and VH1, VH2, and VH3 comprises an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 504, 506, and 503, respectively. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2, and VL3 comprises an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 519, 518, and 513, respectively, and VH1, VH2, and VH3 comprises an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 506, 504, and 503, respectively.
In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521. In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a light chain variable domain sequence shown in Table C. In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a heavy chain variable domain sequence shown in Table C.
In some embodiments, VL1 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518, VL2 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519, VL3 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 512, VH1 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504, VH2 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506, and VH3 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 502. In some embodiments, VL1 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518, VL2 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519, VL3 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513, VH1 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504, VH, is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506, and VH3 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503. In some embodiments. VL1 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519, VL2 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1. CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518, VL3 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513, and VH1 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506, VH2 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504, and VH3 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503.
In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising: (a) a CDR-L1 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 266, 269, 275, 278, 281, and 500; (b) a CDR-L2 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 267, 270, 276, 279, 282, and 501; and/or (c) a CDR-L3 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 268, 271, 274, 277, 280, and 283. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising amino acid sequences as shown in Table B. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively.
In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising: (a) a CDR-H1 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 248, 251, 254, 257, 263, and 499; (b) a CDR-H2 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 252, 255, 258, 261, 264, and 497; and/or (c) a CDR-H3 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 250, 253, 256, 259, 262, 265, and 498. In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising amino acid sequences as shown in Table B. In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively.
In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; V2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively.
Additional Trispecific Binding Proteins Targeting One or More HIV Target Proteins and One or More T Cell Target Proteins
In some embodiments, a binding protein of the present disclosure comprises four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more (e.g., one or two) HIV target proteins and one or more (e.g., one or two) T cell target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I];
a second polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II];
a third polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III];
and a fourth polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV];
wherein
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is an immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
In some embodiments, a binding protein of the present disclosure comprises four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more (e.g., one or two) HIV target proteins and one or more (e.g., one or two) T cell target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I];
a second polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [II];
a third polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [III];
and a fourth polypeptide chain has a structure represented by the formula
VL3-CL [IV];
wherein
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is an immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain;
CH2 is an immunoglobulin CH2 heavy chain constant domain;
CH3 is an immunoglobulin CH3 heavy chain constant domain;
hinge is an immunoglobulin hinge region connecting the CH1 and CH2 domains; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
In some embodiments, the first polypeptide chain and the second polypeptide chain have a cross-over orientation that forms two distinct antigen binding sites. In some embodiments, the VH1 and VL1 form a binding pair and form the first antigen binding site. In some embodiments, the VH2 and VL2 form a binding pair and form the second antigen binding site. In some embodiments, the third polypeptide and the fourth polypeptide form a third antigen binding site. In some embodiments, the VH3 and VL3 form a binding pair and form the third antigen binding site.
In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least about 80%, at least about 81%, at least about 82%, at least about 83%, at least about 84%, at least about 85%, at least about 86%, at least about 87%, at least about 88%, at least about 89%, at least about 90%, at least about 91%, at least about 92%/0, at least about 93%, at least about 94%, at least about 95%, at least about 96%, at least about 97%, at least about 98%, or at least about 99% sequence identity to a sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524.
In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511. In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least about 80%, at least about 81%, at least about 82%, at least about 83%, at least about 84%, at least about 85%, at least about 86%, at least about 87%, at least about 88%, at least about 89%, at least about 90%, at least about 91%, at least about 92%, at least about 93%, at least about 94%, at least about 95%, at least about 96%, at least about 97%, at least about 98%, or at least about 990% sequence identity to a sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511.
In some embodiments, VL1, VL2, and VL3 comprise an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 522, 524, and 513, respectively, and VH1, VH2, and VH3 comprise an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 509, 511, and 503, respectively. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2, and VL3 comprise an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 524, 522, and 513, respectively, and VH1, VH2, and VH3 comprise an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 511, 509, and 503, respectively.
In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524.
In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511.
In some embodiments, VL1 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 522, VL2 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 524, VL3 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513, VH1 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 509, VH2 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 511, and VH3 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503. In some embodiments, VL1 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 524, VL2 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 522, VL3 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513, VH1 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 511, VH2 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 509, and VH3 is a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503.
In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising: (a) a CDR-L1 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 266, 269, 275, 278, 281, 488, 491, 494 and 500; (b) a CDR-L2 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 267, 270, 276, 279, 282, 489, 492, 495, and 501; and (c) a CDR-L3 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 268, 271, 274, 277, 280, 283, 490, 493, and 496. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising amino acid sequences as shown in Table B. In some embodiments, VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 488, 489, and 490, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 491, 492, and 493, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 494, 495, and 496, respectively.
In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising: (a) a CDR-H1 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 248, 251, 254, 257, 263, 479, 482, 485, and 499; (b) a CDR-H2 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 252, 255, 258, 261, 264, 480, 483, 486, and 497; and (c) a CDR-H3 comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 250, 253, 256, 259, 262, 265, 481, 484, 487, and 498. In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising amino acid sequences as shown in Table B. In some embodiments, VH1, VH2 and VH3 are each independently a variable domain comprising a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 479, 480, and 481, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 482, 483, and 484, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 485, 486, and 487, respectively.
In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 488, 489, and 490, respectively; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 494, 495, and 496, respectively; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1. CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 479, 480, and 481, respectively; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 485, 486, and 487, respectively; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively. In some embodiments, VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 494, 495, and 496, respectively; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 488, 489, and 490, respectively; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 485, 486, and 487, respectively; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 479, 480, and 481, respectively; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively.
In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD3 described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein. In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD3 described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein.
In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD3 described herein. In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD3 described herein.
In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD3 described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein. In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD3 described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein.
In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD3 described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein. In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD3 described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein.
In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD3 described herein. In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD3 described herein.
In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD3 described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising a light and heavy chain variable sequence of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein. In some embodiments, VL1 and VH1 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD4BS “a”, CD4BS “b”, MPER, MPER_100W, V1/V2 directed “a”, V1/V2 directed “b”, or V3 directed described herein, VL2 and VH2 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD3 or CD28_2 described herein, and VL3 and VH3 are light and heavy chain variable domains comprising the six CDRs of antibody CD28 or CD28_2 described herein.
Target Proteins
In one embodiment, the binding proteins specifically bind to one or more HIV target proteins. In some embodiments, the binding proteins are trispecific and specifically bind to MPER of the HIV-1 gp41 protein, a CD4 binding site of the HIV-1 gp120 protein, a glycan in the V3 loop of the HIV-1 gp120 protein, a trimer apex of the HIV-1 gp120 protein or gp160. In other embodiments, the binding proteins specifically bind to one or more HIV target proteins and one or more target proteins on a T-cell including T cell receptor complex. These T-cell engager binding proteins are capable of recruiting T cells transiently to target cells and, at the same time, activating the cytolytic activity of the T cells. The T-cell engager trispecific antibodies can be used to activate HIV-1 reservoirs and redirect/activate T cells to lyse latently infected HIV-1+ T cells. Examples of target proteins on T cells include but are not limited to CD3 and CD28, among others. In some embodiments, the trispecific binding proteins may be generated by combining the antigen binding domains of two or more monospecific antibodies (parent antibodies) into one antibody. See International Publication Nos. WO 2011/038290 A2, WO 2013/086533 A1, WO 2013/070776 A1, WO 2012/154312 A1, and WO 2013/163427 A1, which are hereby incorporated into this disclosure by reference. The binding proteins of the disclosure may be prepared using domains or sequences obtained or derived from any human or non-human antibody, including, for example, human, murine, or humanized antibodies.
In some embodiments of the disclosure, the trivalent binding protein is capable of binding three different antigen targets. In one embodiment, the binding protein is trispecific and one light chain-heavy chain pair is capable of binding two different antigen targets or epitopes and one light chain-heavy chain pair is capable of binding one antigen target or epitope. In another embodiment, the binding protein is capable of binding three different HIV antigen targets that are located on the HIV envelope glycoprotein structure composed of gp120 and gp41 subunits. In other embodiments, the binding protein is capable of inhibiting the function of one or more of the antigen targets.
In some embodiments, a binding protein of the present disclosure binds one or more HIV target proteins. In some embodiments, the binding protein is capable of specifically binding three different epitopes on a single HIV target protein. In some embodiments, the binding protein is capable of binding two different epitopes on a first HIV target protein, and one epitope on a second HIV target protein. In some embodiments, the first and second HIV target proteins are different. In some embodiments, the binding protein is capable of specifically binding three different HIV target protein. In some embodiments, the one or more HIV target proteins are one or more of glycoprotein 120, glycoprotein 41, and glycoprotein 160.
In some embodiments, a binding protein of the present disclosure binds one or more HIV target proteins and one or more T cell target proteins. In some embodiments, the binding protein is capable of specifically binding one HIV target protein and two different epitopes on a single T cell target protein. In some embodiments, the binding protein is capable of specifically binding one HIV target protein and two different T cell target proteins (e.g., CD28 and CD3). In some embodiments, the binding protein is capable of specifically binding one T cell target protein and two different epitopes on a single HIV target protein. In some embodiments, the binding protein is capable of specifically binding one T cell target protein and two different HIV target proteins. In some embodiments, the first and second polypeptide chains of the binding protein form two antigen binding sites that specifically target two T cell target proteins, and the third and fourth polypeptide chains of the binding protein form an antigen binding site that specifically binds an HIV target protein. In some embodiments, the one or more HIV target proteins are one or more of glycoprotein 120, glycoprotein 41, and glycoprotein 160. In some embodiments, the one or more T cell target proteins are one or more of CD3 and CD28.
Linkers
In some embodiments, the linkers L1, L2, L3, and L4 range from no amino acids (length=0) to about 100 amino acids long, or less than 100, 50, 40, 30, 20, or 15 amino acids or less. The linkers can also be 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1 amino acids long. L1, L2, L3, and L4 in one binding protein may all have the same amino acid sequence or may all have different amino acid sequences.
Examples of suitable linkers include a single glycine (Gly) residue; a diglycine peptide (Gly-Gly); a tripeptide (Gly-Gly-Gly); a peptide with four glycine residues (Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly; SEQ ID NO: 285); a peptide with five glycine residues (Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly; SEQ ID NO: 286); a peptide with six glycine residues (Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly; SEQ ID NO: 287); a peptide with seven glycine residues (Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly; SEQ ID NO: 288); a peptide with eight glycine residues (Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly; SEQ ID NO: 289). Other combinations of amino acid residues may be used such as the peptide Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Ser (SEQ ID NO: 290), the peptide Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Ser-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Ser (SEQ ID NO: 291) and the peptide Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Ser-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Ser-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Ser (SEQ ID NO: 292). Other suitable linkers include a single Ser, and Val residue; the dipeptide Arg-Thr, Gln-Pro, Ser-Ser, Thr-Lys, and Ser-Leu; Thr-Lys-Gly-Pro-Ser (SEQ ID NO: 293), Thr-Val-Ala-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 294), Gln-Pro-Lys-Ala-Ala (SEQ ID NO: 295), Gln-Arg-Ile-Glu-Gly (SEQ ID NO: 296); Ala-Ser-Thr-Lys-Gly-Pro-Ser (SEQ ID NO: 297), Arg-Thr-Val-Ala-Ala-Pro-Ser (SEQ ID NO: 298), Gly-Gln-Pro-Lys-Ala-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 299), and His-Ile-Asp-Ser-Pro-Asn-Lys (SEQ ID NO: 300). The examples listed above are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure in any way, and linkers comprising randomly selected amino acids selected from the group consisting of valine, leucine, isoleucine, serine, threonine, lysine, arginine, histidine, aspartate, glutamate, asparagine, glutamine, glycine, and proline have been shown to be suitable in the binding proteins.
The identity and sequence of amino acid residues in the linker may vary depending on the type of secondary structural element necessary to achieve in the linker. For example, glycine, serine, and alanine are best for linkers having maximum flexibility. Some combination of glycine, proline, threonine, and serine are useful if a more rigid and extended linker is necessary. Any amino acid residue may be considered as a linker in combination with other amino acid residues to construct larger peptide linkers as necessary depending on the desired properties.
In some embodiments, the length of L1 is at least twice the length of L3. In some embodiments, the length of L2 is at least twice the length of L4. In some embodiments, the length of L1 is at least twice the length of L3, and the length of L2 is at least twice the length of L4. In some embodiments, L1 is 3 to 12 amino acid residues in length, L2 is 3 to 14 amino acid residues in length, L3 is 1 to 8 amino acid residues in length, and L4 is 1 to 3 amino acid residues in length. In some embodiments, L1 is 5 to 10 amino acid residues in length, L2 is 5 to 8 amino acid residues in length, L3 is 1 to 5 amino acid residues in length, and L4 is 1 to 2 amino acid residues in length. In some embodiments, L1 is 7 amino acid residues in length, L2 is 5 amino acid residues in length, L3 is 1 amino acid residue in length, and L4 is 2 amino acid residues in length.
In some embodiments, L1, L2, L3, and/or L4 comprise the sequence Asp-Lys-Thr-His-Thr (SEQ ID NO: 525). In some embodiments, L1 comprises the sequence Asp-Lys-Thr-His-Thr (SEQ ID NO: 525). In some embodiments, L3 comprises the sequence Asp-Lys-Thr-His-Thr (SEQ ID NO: 525).
In some embodiments, L1, L2, L3, and/or L4 comprise the sequence Gly-Gln-Pro-Lys-Ala-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 299). In some embodiments, L1 comprises the sequence Gly-Gln-Pro-Lys-Ala-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 299). In some embodiments, L1 comprises the sequence Gly-Gln-Pro-Lys-Ala-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 299), L2 comprises the sequence Thr-Lys-Gly-Pro-Ser-Arg (SEQ ID NO: 526), L3 comprises the sequence Ser, and L4 comprises the sequence Arg-Thr. In some embodiments, L3 comprises the sequence Gly-Gln-Pro-Lys-Ala-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 299). In some embodiments, L1 comprises the sequence Ser, L2 comprises the sequence Arg-Thr, L3 comprises the sequence Gly-Gln-Pro-Lys-Ala-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 299) and L4 comprises the sequence Thr-Lys-Gly-Pro-Ser-Arg (SEQ ID NO: 526).
Fc Regions and Constant Domains
In some embodiments, a binding protein of the present disclosure comprises a second polypeptide chain further comprising an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains. In some embodiments, a binding protein of the present disclosure comprises a third polypeptide chain further comprising an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains. In some embodiments, a binding protein of the present disclosure comprises a second polypeptide chain further comprising an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, and a third polypeptide chain further comprising an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains.
To improve the yields of the binding proteins, in some embodiments, the CH3 domains can be altered by the “knob-into-holes” technology which is described in detail with several examples in, for example, International Publication No. WO 96/027011, Ridgway et al., 1996, Protein Eng. 9: 617-21; and Merchant et al., 1998, Nat. Biotechnol. 16: 677-81. Specifically, the interaction surfaces of the two CH3 domains are altered to increase the heterodimerisation of both heavy chains containing these two CH3 domains. Each of the two CH3 domains (of the two heavy chains) can be the “knob,” while the other is the “hole.” The introduction of a disulfide bridge further stabilizes the heterodimers (Merchant et al., 1998; Atwell et al., 1997, J. Mol. Biol. 270: 26-35) and increases the yield. In particular embodiments, the knob is on the second pair of polypeptides with a single variable domain. In other embodiments, the knob is on the first pair of polypeptides having the cross-over orientation. In yet other embodiments, the CH3 domains do not include a knob in hole.
In some embodiments, a binding protein of the present disclosure comprises a “knob” mutation on the second polypeptide chain and a “hole” mutation on the third polypeptide chain. In some embodiments, a binding protein of the present disclosure comprises a “knob” mutation on the third polypeptide chain and a “hole” mutation on the second polypeptide chain. In some embodiments, the “knob” mutation comprises substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index. In some embodiments, the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W. In some embodiments, the “hole” mutation comprises substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index. In some embodiments, the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V. In some embodiments, the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W.
In some embodiments, a binding protein of the present disclosure comprises one or more mutations to improve serum half-life (See e.g., Hinton, P. R. et al. (2006) J. Immunol. 176(1):346-56). In some embodiments, the mutation comprises substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S. In some embodiments, the binding protein comprises a second polypeptide chain further comprising a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, and a third polypeptide chain further comprising a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first and second Fc regions comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S. In some embodiments, a binding protein of the present disclosure comprises knob and hole mutations and one or more mutations to improve serum half-life.
In some embodiments, CH1, CH2, CH3 and CL of the trispecific binding proteins described herein may comprise any of CH1, CH2, CH3 and CL sequences of binding proteins 1-53.
Nucleic Acids
Standard recombinant DNA methodologies are used to construct the polynucleotides that encode the polypeptides which form the binding proteins, incorporate these polynucleotides into recombinant expression vectors, and introduce such vectors into host cells. See e.g., Sambrook et al., 2001, M
Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding any of the binding proteins described herein. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid is operably linked to a heterologous promoter to direct transcription of the binding protein-coding nucleic acid sequence. A promoter may refer to nucleic acid control sequences which direct transcription of a nucleic acid. A first nucleic acid sequence is operably linked to a second nucleic acid sequence when the first nucleic acid sequence is placed in a functional relationship with the second nucleic acid sequence. For instance, a promoter is operably linked to a coding sequence of a binding protein if the promoter affects the transcription or expression of the coding sequence. Examples of promoters may include, but are not limited to, promoters obtained from the genomes of viruses (such as polyoma virus, fowlpox virus, adenovirus (such as Adenovirus 2), bovine papilloma virus, avian sarcoma virus, cytomegalovirus, a retrovirus, hepatitis-B virus, Simian Virus 40 (SV40), and the like), from heterologous eukaryotic promoters (such as the actin promoter, an immunoglobulin promoter, from heat-shock promoters, and the like), the CAG-promoter (Niwa et al., Gene 108(2): 193-9, 1991), the phosphoglycerate kinase (PGK)-promoter, a tetracycline-inducible promoter (Masui et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 33:e43, 2005), the lac system, the trp system, the tac system, the trc system, major operator and promoter regions of phage lambda, the promoter for 3-phosphoglycerate kinase, the promoters of yeast acid phosphatase, and the promoter of the yeast alpha-mating factors. Polynucleotides encoding binding proteins of the present disclosure may be under the control of a constitutive promoter, an inducible promoter, or any other suitable promoter described herein or other suitable promoter that will be readily recognized by one skilled in the art.
In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid is incorporated into a vector. In some embodiments, the vector is an expression vector. Expression vectors may include one or more regulatory sequences operatively linked to the polynucleotide to be expressed. The term “regulatory sequence” includes promoters, enhancers and other expression control elements (e.g., polyadenylation signals). Examples of suitable enhancers may include, but are not limited to, enhancer sequences from mammalian genes (such as globin, elastase, albumin, α-fetoprotein, insulin and the like), and enhancer sequences from a eukaryotic cell virus (such as SV40 enhancer on the late side of the replication origin (bp 100-270), the cytomegalovirus early promoter enhancer, the polyoma enhancer on the late side of the replication origin, adenovirus enhancers, and the like). Examples of suitable vectors may include, for example, plasmids, cosmids, episomes, transposons, and viral vectors (e.g., adenoviral, vaccinia viral, Sindbis-viral, measles, herpes viral, lentiviral, retroviral, adeno-associated viral vectors, etc.). Expression vectors can be used to transfect host cells, such as, for example, bacterial cells, yeast cells, insect cells, and mammalian cells. Biologically functional viral and plasmid DNA vectors capable of expression and replication in a host are known in the art, and can be used to transfect any cell of interest.
Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a vector system comprising one or more vectors encoding a first, second, third, and fourth polypeptide chain of any of the binding proteins described herein. In some embodiments, the vector system comprises a first vector encoding the first polypeptide chain of the binding protein, a second vector encoding the second polypeptide chain of the binding protein, a third vector encoding the third polypeptide chain of the binding protein, and a fourth vector encoding the fourth polypeptide chain of the binding protein. In some embodiments, the vector system comprises a first vector encoding the first and second polypeptide chains of the binding protein, and a second vector encoding the third and fourth polypeptide chains of the binding protein. In some embodiments, the vector system comprises a first vector encoding the first and third polypeptide chains of the binding protein, and a second vector encoding the second and fourth polypeptide chains of the binding protein. In some embodiments, the vector system comprises a first vector encoding the first and fourth polypeptide chains of the binding protein, and a second vector encoding the second and third polypeptide chains of the binding protein. In some embodiments, the vector system comprises a first vector encoding the first, second, third, and fourth polypeptide chains of the binding protein. The one or more vectors of the vector system may be any of the vectors described herein. In some embodiments, the one or more vectors are expression vectors.
Host Cells
Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a host cell (e.g., an isolated host cell) comprising one or more isolated polynucleotides, vectors, and/or vector systems described herein. In some embodiments, an isolated host cell of the present disclosure is cultured in vitro. In some embodiments, the host cell is a bacterial cell (e.g., an E. coli cell). In some embodiments, the host cell is a yeast cell (e.g., an S. cerevisiae cell). In some embodiments, the host cell is an insect cell. Examples of insect host cells may include, for example, Drosophila cells (e.g., S2 cells), Trichoplusia ni cells (e.g., High Five™ cells), and Spodoptera frugiperda cells (e.g., Sf21 or Sf9 cells). In some embodiments, the host cell is a mammalian cell. Examples of mammalian host cells may include, for example, human embryonic kidney cells (e.g., 293 or 293 cells subcloned for growth in suspension culture), Expi293™ cells, CHO cells, baby hamster kidney cells (e.g., BHK, ATCC CCL 10), mouse sertoli cells (e.g., TM4 cells), monkey kidney cells (e.g., CV1 ATCC CCL 70), African green monkey kidney cells (e.g., VERO-76, ATCC CRL-1587), human cervical carcinoma cells (e.g., HELA, ATCC CCL 2), canine kidney cells (e.g., MDCK, ATCC CCL 34), buffalo rat liver cells (e.g., BRL 3A, ATCC CRL 1442), human lung cells (e.g., W138, ATCC CCL 75), human liver cells (e.g., Hep G2, HB 8065), mouse mammary tumor cells (e.g., MMT 060562, ATCC CCL51), TRI cells, MRC 5 cells, FS4 cells, a human hepatoma line (e.g., Hep G2), and myeloma cells (e.g., NS0 and Sp2/0 cells).
Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of producing any of the binding proteins described herein. In some embodiments, the method includes a) culturing a host cell (e.g., any of the host cells described herein) comprising an isolated nucleic acid, vector, and/or vector system (e.g., any of the isolated nucleic acids, vectors, and/or vector systems described herein) under conditions such that the host cell expresses the binding protein; and b) isolating the binding protein from the host cell. Methods of culturing host cells under conditions to express a protein are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art. Methods of isolating proteins from cultured host cells are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art, including, for example, by affinity chromatography (e.g., two step affinity chromatography comprising protein A affinity chromatography followed by size exclusion chromatography).
The binding proteins can be employed in any known assay method, such as competitive binding assays, direct and indirect sandwich assays, and immunoprecipitation assays for the detection and quantitation of one or more target antigens. The binding proteins will bind the one or more target antigens with an affinity that is appropriate for the assay method being employed.
For diagnostic applications, in certain embodiments, binding proteins can be labeled with a detectable moiety. The detectable moiety can be any one that is capable of producing, either directly or indirectly, a detectable signal. For example, the detectable moiety can be a radioisotope, such as 3H, 14C, 32P, 35S, 125I, 99Tc, 111In, or 67Ga; a fluorescent or chemiluminescent compound, such as fluorescein isothiocyanate, rhodamine, or luciferin; or an enzyme, such as alkaline phosphatase, β-galactosidase, or horseradish peroxidase.
The binding proteins are also useful for in vivo imaging. A binding protein labeled with a detectable moiety can be administered to an animal, e.g., into the bloodstream, and the presence and location of the labeled antibody in the host assayed. The binding protein can be labeled with any moiety that is detectable in an animal, whether by nuclear magnetic resonance, radiology, or other detection means known in the art.
The disclosure also relates to a kit comprising a binding protein and other reagents useful for detecting target antigen levels in biological samples. Such reagents can include a detectable label, blocking serum, positive and negative control samples, and detection reagents. In some embodiments, the kit comprises a composition comprising any binding protein, polynucleotide, vector, vector system, and/or host cell described herein. In some embodiments, the kit comprises a container and a label or package insert on or associated with the container. Suitable containers include, for example, bottles, vials, syringes, IV solution bags, etc. The containers may be formed from a variety of materials such as glass or plastic. The container holds a composition which is by itself or combined with another composition effective for treating, preventing and/or diagnosing a condition (e.g., HIV infection) and may have a sterile access port (for example the container may be an intravenous solution bag or a vial having a stopper pierceable by a hypodermic injection needle). In some embodiments, the label or package insert indicates that the composition is used for preventing, diagnosing, and/or treating the condition of choice. Alternatively, or additionally, the article of manufacture or kit may further comprise a second (or third) container comprising a pharmaceutically-acceptable buffer, such as bacteriostatic water for injection (BWFI), phosphate-buffered saline, Ringer's solution and dextrose solution. It may further include other materials desirable from a commercial and user standpoint, including other buffers, diluents, filters, needles, and syringes.
Therapeutic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising binding proteins are within the scope of the disclosure. Such therapeutic or pharmaceutical compositions can comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a binding protein, or binding protein-drug conjugate, in admixture with a pharmaceutically or physiologically acceptable formulation agent selected for suitability with the mode of administration.
Acceptable formulation materials are nontoxic to recipients at the dosages and concentrations employed.
The pharmaceutical composition can contain formulation materials for modifying, maintaining, or preserving, for example, the pH, osmolarity, viscosity, clarity, color, isotonicity, odor, sterility, stability, rate of dissolution or release, adsorption, or penetration of the composition. Suitable formulation materials include, but are not limited to, amino acids (such as glycine, glutamine, asparagine, arginine, or lysine), antimicrobials, antioxidants (such as ascorbic acid, sodium sulfite, or sodium hydrogen-sulfite), buffers (such as borate, bicarbonate, Tris-HCl, citrates, phosphates, or other organic acids), bulking agents (such as mannitol or glycine), chelating agents (such as ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA)), complexing agents (such as caffeine, polyvinylpyrrolidone, beta-cyclodextrin, or hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin), fillers, monosaccharides, disaccharides, and other carbohydrates (such as glucose, mannose, or dextrins), proteins (such as serum albumin, gelatin, or immunoglobulins), coloring, flavoring and diluting agents, emulsifying agents, hydrophilic polymers (such as polyvinylpyrrolidone), low molecular weight polypeptides, salt-forming counterions (such as sodium), preservatives (such as benzalkonium chloride, benzoic acid, salicylic acid, thimerosal, phenethyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylparaben, chlorhexidine, sorbic acid, or hydrogen peroxide), solvents (such as glycerin, propylene glycol, or polyethylene glycol), sugar alcohols (such as mannitol or sorbitol), suspending agents, surfactants or wetting agents (such as pluronics; PEG; sorbitan esters; polysorbates such as polysorbate 20 or polysorbate 80; triton; tromethamine; lecithin; cholesterol or tyloxapal), stability enhancing agents (such as sucrose or sorbitol), tonicity enhancing agents (such as alkali metal halides—e.g., sodium or potassium chloride—or mannitol sorbitol), delivery vehicles, diluents, excipients and/or pharmaceutical adjuvants (see, e.g., R
The optimal pharmaceutical composition will be determined by a skilled artisan depending upon, for example, the intended route of administration, delivery format, and desired dosage. Such compositions can influence the physical state, stability, rate of in vivo release, and rate of in vivo clearance of the binding protein.
The primary vehicle or carrier in a pharmaceutical composition can be either aqueous or non-aqueous in nature. For example, a suitable vehicle or carrier for injection can be water, physiological saline solution, or artificial cerebrospinal fluid, possibly supplemented with other materials common in compositions for parenteral administration. Neutral buffered saline or saline mixed with serum albumin are further exemplary vehicles. Other exemplary pharmaceutical compositions comprise Tris buffer of about pH 7.0-8.5, or acetate buffer of about pH 4.0-5.5, which can further include sorbitol or a suitable substitute. In one embodiment of the disclosure, binding protein compositions can be prepared for storage by mixing the selected composition having the desired degree of purity with optional formulation agents in the form of a lyophilized cake or an aqueous solution. Further, the binding protein can be formulated as a lyophilizate using appropriate excipients such as sucrose.
The pharmaceutical compositions of the disclosure can be selected for parenteral delivery or subcutaneous. Alternatively, the compositions can be selected for inhalation or for delivery through the digestive tract, such as orally. The preparation of such pharmaceutically acceptable compositions is within the skill of the art.
The formulation components are present in concentrations that are acceptable to the site of administration. For example, buffers are used to maintain the composition at physiological pH or at a slightly lower pH, typically within a pH range of from about 5 to about 8.
When parenteral administration is contemplated, the therapeutic compositions for use can be in the form of a pyrogen-free, parenterally acceptable, aqueous solution comprising the desired binding protein in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. A particularly suitable vehicle for parenteral injection is sterile distilled water in which a binding protein is formulated as a sterile, isotonic solution, properly preserved. Yet another preparation can involve the formulation of the desired molecule with an agent, such as injectable microspheres, bio-erodible particles, polymeric compounds (such as polylactic acid or polyglycolic acid), beads, or liposomes, that provides for the controlled or sustained release of the product which can then be delivered via a depot injection. Hyaluronic acid can also be used, and this can have the effect of promoting sustained duration in the circulation. Other suitable means for the introduction of the desired molecule include implantable drug delivery devices.
In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition can be formulated for inhalation. For example, a binding protein can be formulated as a dry powder for inhalation. Binding protein inhalation solutions can also be formulated with a propellant for aerosol delivery. In yet another embodiment, solutions can be nebulized.
It is also contemplated that certain formulations can be administered orally. In one embodiment of the disclosure, binding proteins that are administered in this fashion can be formulated with or without those carriers customarily used in the compounding of solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules. For example, a capsule can be designed to release the active portion of the formulation at the point in the gastrointestinal tract where bioavailability is maximized and pre-systemic degradation is minimized. Additional agents can be included to facilitate absorption of the binding protein. Diluents, flavorings, low melting point waxes, vegetable oils, lubricants, suspending agents, tablet disintegrating agents, and binders can also be employed.
Another pharmaceutical composition can involve an effective quantity of binding proteins in a mixture with non-toxic excipients that are suitable for the manufacture of tablets. By dissolving the tablets in sterile water, or another appropriate vehicle, solutions can be prepared in unit-dose form. Suitable excipients include, but are not limited to, inert diluents, such as calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate or bicarbonate, lactose, or calcium phosphate; or binding agents, such as starch, gelatin, or acacia; or lubricating agents such as magnesium stearate, stearic acid, or talc.
Additional pharmaceutical compositions of the disclosure will be evident to those skilled in the art, including formulations involving binding proteins in sustained- or controlled-delivery formulations. Techniques for formulating a variety of other sustained- or controlled-delivery means, such as liposome carriers, bio-erodible microparticles or porous beads and depot injections, are also known to those skilled in the art. Additional examples of sustained-release preparations include semipermeable polymer matrices in the form of shaped articles, e.g. films, or microcapsules. Sustained release matrices can include polyesters, hydrogels, polylactides, copolymers of L-glutamic acid and gamma ethyl-L-glutamate, poly(2-hydroxyethyl-methacrylate), ethylene vinyl acetate, or poly-D(−)-3-hydroxybutyric acid. Sustained-release compositions can also include liposomes, which can be prepared by any of several methods known in the art.
Pharmaceutical compositions to be used for in vivo administration typically must be sterile. This can be accomplished by filtration through sterile filtration membranes. Where the composition is lyophilized, sterilization using this method can be conducted either prior to, or following, lyophilization and reconstitution. The composition for parenteral administration can be stored in lyophilized form or in a solution. In addition, parenteral compositions generally are placed into a container having a sterile access port, for example, an intravenous solution bag or vial having a stopper pierceable by a hypodermic injection needle.
Once the pharmaceutical composition has been formulated, it can be stored in sterile vials as a solution, suspension, gel, emulsion, solid, or as a dehydrated or lyophilized powder. Such formulations can be stored either in a ready-to-use form or in a form (e.g., lyophilized) requiring reconstitution prior to administration.
The disclosure also encompasses kits for producing a single-dose administration unit. The kits can each contain both a first container having a dried protein and a second container having an aqueous formulation. Also included within the scope of this disclosure are kits containing single and multi-chambered pre-filled syringes (e.g., liquid syringes and lyosyringes).
The effective amount of a binding protein pharmaceutical composition to be employed therapeutically will depend, for example, upon the therapeutic context and objectives. One skilled in the art will appreciate that the appropriate dosage levels for treatment will thus vary depending, in part, upon the molecule delivered, the indication for which the binding protein is being used, the route of administration, and the size (body weight, body surface, or organ size) and condition (the age and general health) of the patient. Accordingly, the clinician can titer the dosage and modify the route of administration to obtain the optimal therapeutic effect.
Dosing frequency will depend upon the pharmacokinetic parameters of the binding protein in the formulation being used. Typically, a clinician will administer the composition until a dosage is reached that achieves the desired effect. The composition can therefore be administered as a single dose, as two or more doses (which may or may not contain the same amount of the desired molecule) over time, or as a continuous infusion via an implantation device or catheter. Further refinement of the appropriate dosage is routinely made by those of ordinary skill in the art and is within the ambit of tasks routinely performed by them. Appropriate dosages can be ascertained through use of appropriate dose-response data.
The route of administration of the pharmaceutical composition is in accord with known methods, e.g., orally; through injection by intravenous, intraperitoneal, intracerebral (intraparenchymal), intracerebroventricular, intramuscular, intraocular, intraarterial, intraportal, or intralesional routes; by sustained release systems; or by implantation devices. Where desired, the compositions can be administered by bolus injection or continuously by infusion, or by implantation device.
The composition can also be administered locally via implantation of a membrane, sponge, or other appropriate material onto which the desired molecule has been absorbed or encapsulated. Where an implantation device is used, the device can be implanted into any suitable tissue or organ, and delivery of the desired molecule can be via diffusion, timed-release bolus, or continuous administration.
The pharmaceutical compositions can be used to prevent and/or treat HIV infection. The pharmaceutical compositions can be used as a standalone therapy or in combination with standard anti-retroviral therapy.
In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method of preventing and/or treating HIV infection in a patient. In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of at least one of the binding proteins described herein. In some embodiments, the at least one binding protein is administered in combination with an anti-retroviral therapy (e.g., an anti-HIV therapy). In some embodiments, the at least one binding protein is administered before the anti-retroviral therapy. In some embodiments, the at least one binding protein is administered concurrently with the anti-retroviral therapy. In some embodiments, the at least one binding protein is administered after the anti-retroviral therapy. In some embodiments, the at least one binding protein is co-administered with any standard anti-retroviral therapy known in the art. In some embodiments, administration of the at least one binding protein results in neutralization of one or more HIV virions. In some embodiments, administration of the at least one binding protein results in elimination of one or more latently and/or chronically HIV-infected cells in the patient. In some embodiments, administration of the at least one binding protein results in neutralization of one or more HIV virions and results in elimination of one or more latently and/or chronically HIV-infected cells in the patient. In some embodiments, the patient is a human.
Without limiting the present disclosure, a number of embodiments of the present disclosure are described below for purpose of illustration.
Item 1: A binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more HIV target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
Item 2: A binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more HIV target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is an immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain;
CH2 is an immunoglobulin CH2 heavy chain constant domain;
CH3 is an immunoglobulin CH3 heavy chain constant domain;
hinge is an immunoglobulin hinge region connecting the CH1 and CH2 domains; and
L1, L2, L3 and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
Item 3: The binding protein of item 1 or item 2, wherein the one or more HIV target proteins is selected from the group consisting of glycoprotein 120, glycoprotein 41 and glycoprotein 60.
Item 4: The binding protein of item 1 or item 2, wherein the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding three different epitopes on a single HIV target protein.
Item 5: The binding protein of item 1 or item 2, wherein the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding two different epitopes on a first HIV target protein, and one epitope on a second HIV target protein, wherein the first and second HIV target proteins are different.
Item 6: The binding protein of item 1 or item 2, wherein the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding three different antigen targets.
Item 7: The binding protein of item 1 or item 2, wherein the binding protein is capable of inhibiting the function of one or more HIV target proteins.
Item 8: The binding protein of any one of items 1-7, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively.
Item 9: The binding protein of any one of items 1-7, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521.
Item 10: The binding protein of any one of items 1-9, wherein VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521.
Item 11: The binding protein of any one of items 1-10, wherein VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively.
Item 12: The binding protein of any one of items 1-10, wherein VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521.
Item 13: The binding protein of any one of items 1-12, wherein VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521.
Item 14: The binding protein of any one of items 1-13, wherein VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively.
Item 15: The binding protein of any one of items 1-13, wherein VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521.
Item 16: The binding protein of any one of items 1-15, wherein VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, and 521.
Item 17: The binding protein of any one of items 1-16, wherein VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively.
Item 18: The binding protein of any one of items 1-16, wherein VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508.
Item 19: The binding protein of any one of items 1-18, wherein VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508.
Item 20: The binding protein of any one of items 1-19, wherein VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively, a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively.
Item 21: The binding protein of any one of items 1-19, wherein VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508.
Item 22: The binding protein of any one of items 1-21, wherein VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508.
Item 23: The binding protein of any one of items 1-22, wherein VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively.
Item 24: The binding protein of any one of items 1-22, wherein VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508.
Item 25: The binding protein of any one of items 1-24, wherein VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, and 508.
Item 26: The binding protein of any one of items 1-25, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 500, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 501, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 274; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 275, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 276, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 277; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 266, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 267, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 268; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 254, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 255, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 256; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 257, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 258, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 259; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 248, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 497, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 250.
Item 27: The binding protein of any one of items 1-25, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 512; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504, VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 502.
Item 28: The binding protein of any one of items 1-27, wherein VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 512; VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504; VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; and VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 502.
Item 29: The binding protein of any one of items 1-25, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 500, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 501, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 274; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 275, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 276, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 277; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 269, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 270, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 271; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 254, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 255, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 256; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 257, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 258, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 259; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 251, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 252, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 253.
Item 30: The binding protein of any one of items 1-25, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503.
Item 31: The binding protein of any one of items 1-25 and 29-30, wherein VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504; VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; and VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503.
Item 32: The binding protein of any one of items 1-25, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 275, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 276, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 277; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 500, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 501, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 274; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 269, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 270, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 271; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 257, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 258, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 259; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 254, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 255, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 256; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 251, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 252, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 253.
Item 33: The binding protein of any one of items 1-25, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503.
Item 34: The binding protein of any one of items 1-25 and 32-33, wherein VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 519; VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 518; VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 506; VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 504; and VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503.
Item 35: The binding protein of item 1, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains.
Item 36: The binding protein of item 1, wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains.
Item 37: The binding protein of item 1, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V.
Item 38: The binding protein of item 1, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W.
Item 39: The binding protein of any one of items 1, 37, and 38, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains; wherein the first and second Fc regions comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
Item 40: The binding protein of item 2, wherein the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V.
Item 41: The binding protein of item 2, wherein the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W.
Item 42: The binding protein of any one of items 2, 40, and 41, wherein the CH3 domains of the second and the third polypeptide chains both comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
Item 43: The binding protein of item 1 or item 2, wherein at least one of L1, L2, L3, or L4 is independently 0 amino acids in length.
Item 44: The binding protein of item 1 or item 2, wherein L1, L2, L3, or L4 are each independently at least one amino acid in length.
Item 45: The binding protein of any one of items 1-44, wherein L1 comprises Asp-Lys-Thr-His-Thr (SEQ ID NO: 525).
Item 46: A binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair;
wherein:
(a) VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 10, 12, 18, 20, 26, 28, 34, 36, 42, 44, 50, 52, 58, 60, 66, 68, 74, 76, 82, 84, 90, 92, 98, 100, 106, 108, 114, 116, 122, 124, 130, 132, 138, 140, 146, 148, 154, 156, 162, 164, 170, 172, 178, 180, 186, 188, 194, 196, 202, 204, 210, 212, 218, 220, 226, 228, 233, 235, 241, 243; or
(b) VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs:266-283; and
wherein:
(a) VH1, VH2, and VH3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 9, 11, 17, 10, 25, 27, 33, 35, 41, 43, 49, 51, 57, 59, 65, 67, 73, 75, 81, 83, 89, 91, 97, 99, 105, 107, 113, 115, 121, 123, 129, 131, 137, 139, 145, 147, 153, 155, 161, 163, 169, 171, 177, 179, 185, 187, 193, 195, 201, 203, 209, 211, 217, 219, 225, 227, 232, 234, 240, 242; or
(b) VH1, VH2, and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-265.
Item 47: A binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain;
CH2 is an immunoglobulin CH2 heavy chain constant domain;
CH3 is an immunoglobulin CH3 heavy chain constant domain;
hinge is an immunoglobulin hinge region connecting the CH1 and CH2 domains; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair;
wherein:
(a) VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 10, 12, 18, 20, 26, 28, 34, 36, 42, 44, 50, 52, 58, 60, 66, 68, 74, 76, 82, 84, 90, 92, 98, 100, 106, 108, 114, 116, 122, 124, 130, 132, 138, 140, 146, 148, 154, 156, 162, 164, 170, 172, 178, 180, 186, 188, 194, 196, 202, 204, 210, 212, 218, 220, 226, 228, 233, 235, 241, 243; or
(b) VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs:266-283; and
wherein:
(a) VH1, VH2, and VH3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 9, 11, 17, 10, 25, 27, 33, 35, 41, 43, 49, 51, 57, 59, 65, 67, 73, 75, 81, 83, 89, 91, 97, 99, 105, 107, 113, 115, 121, 123, 129, 131, 137, 139, 145, 147, 153, 155, 161, 163, 169, 171, 177, 179, 185, 187, 193, 195, 201, 203, 209, 211, 217, 219, 225, 227, 232, 234, 240, 242; or
(b) VH1, VH2, and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-265.
Item 48: The binding protein of item 46, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains.
Item 49: The binding protein of item 46, wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains.
Item 50: The binding protein of item 46, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V.
Item 51: The binding protein of item 46, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W.
Item 52: The binding protein of any one of items 46, 50, and 51, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains; wherein the first and second Fc regions comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
Item 53: The binding protein of item 47, wherein the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V.
Item 54: The binding protein of item 47, wherein the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W.
Item 55: The binding protein of any one of items 47, 53, and 54, wherein the CH3 domains of the second and the third polypeptide chains both comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
Item 56: The binding protein of item 46 or item 47, wherein at least one of L1, L2, L3 or L4 is independently 0 amino acids in length.
Item 57: The binding protein of item 46 or item 47, wherein L1, L2, L3 or L4 are each independently at least one amino acid in length.
Item 58: The binding protein of any one of items 46-57, wherein L1 comprises Asp-Lys-Thr-His-Thr (SEQ ID NO: 525).
Item 59: A binding protein comprising a first polypeptide chain, a second polypeptide chain, a third polypeptide chain and a fourth polypeptide chain wherein:
(a) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2;
(b) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 12 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 12; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 11 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 11; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 10 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 10;
(c) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 20 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 20; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 18 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 18;
(d) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 28 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 28; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 25 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 25; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26;
(e) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 36 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 36; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 35 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 35; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 33 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 33; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34;
(f) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 44 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 44; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 43 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 43; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 41 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 41; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 42 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 42;
(g) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 52 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 52; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 50 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 50;
(h) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 60 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 60; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 59 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 59; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 57 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 57; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 58 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 58;
(i) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 68 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 68; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 65 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 65; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 66 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 66;
(j) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 76 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 76; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 75 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 75; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 73 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 73, and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 74 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 74;
(k) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 84 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 84; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 83 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 83; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 81 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 81; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 82 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 82;
(l) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 92 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:92; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 91 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 91; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 89 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 89; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 90 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 90;
(m) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 100 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 100; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 99 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 99; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 97 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 97; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 98 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 98;
(n) the first polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 108 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 108; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 107 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 107; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 105 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 105; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 106 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 106;
(o) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 116 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 116; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 115 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 115; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 113 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 113; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 114 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 114;
(p) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 124 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 124; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 123 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 123; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 121 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 121; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 122 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 122;
(q) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 132 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 132; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 131 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 131; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 129 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 129; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 130 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 130;
(r) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 140 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 140; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 139 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 139; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 137 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 137; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 138 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 138;
(s) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 148 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 148; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 147 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 147; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 145 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 145; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 146 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 146;
(t) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 156 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 156; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 155 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 155; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 153 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 153; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 154 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 154;
(u) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 164 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 164; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 163 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 163; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 161 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 161; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 162 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 162;
(v) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 172 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 172; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 171 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 171; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 169 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 169; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 170 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 170;
(w) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 180 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 180; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 179 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 179; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 177 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 177; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 178 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 178;
(x) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 188 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 188; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 187 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 187; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 185 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 185; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 186 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 186;
(y) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 196 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 196; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 195 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 195; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 193 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 193; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 194 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 194;
(z) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 204 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 204; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 203 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 203; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 201 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 201; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 202 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 202;
(aa) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 212 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 212; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 211 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 211; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 209 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 209; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 210 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 210;
(bb) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 220 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 220; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 219 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 219; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 217 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 217; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 218 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 218;
(cc) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 228 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 228; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 227 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 227; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 225 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 225; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 226 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 226;
(dd) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 235 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 235; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 234 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 234; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 232 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 232; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 233 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 233; or
(ee) first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 243 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 243; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 242 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 242; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 240 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 240; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 241 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 241.
Item 60: A binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more HIV target proteins and one or more T cell target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I];
a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II];
a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III];
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV];
wherein
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
Item 61: A binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites that specifically bind one or more HIV target proteins and one or more T cell target proteins, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I];
a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [II];
a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [III];
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV];
wherein
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain;
CH2 is an immunoglobulin CH2 heavy chain constant domain;
CH3 is an immunoglobulin CH3 heavy chain constant domain;
hinge is an immunoglobulin hinge region connecting the CH1 and CH2 domains; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
and wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair.
Item 62: The binding protein of item 60 or item 61, wherein the one or more HIV target proteins are selected from the group consisting of glycoprotein 120, glycoprotein 41 and glycoprotein 160.
Item 63: The binding protein of item 60 or item 61, wherein the one or more T cell target proteins are CD3 or CD28.
Item 64: The binding protein of item 60 or item 61, wherein the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding an HIV target protein and two different epitopes on a single T cell target protein.
Item 65: The binding protein of item 60 or item 61, wherein the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding an HIV target protein and two different T cell target proteins.
Item 66: The binding protein of item 60 or item 61, wherein the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding a T cell target protein and two different epitopes on a single HIV target protein.
Item 67: The binding protein of item 60 or item 61, wherein the binding protein is trispecific and capable of specifically binding a T cell target protein and two different HIV target proteins.
Item 68: The binding protein of item 60 or item 61, wherein the first and second polypeptide chains form two antigen binding sites that specifically target two T cell target proteins, and the third and fourth polypeptide chains form an antigen binding site that specifically binds an HIV target protein.
Item 69: The binding protein of any one of items 60-68, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 488, 489, and 490, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 491, 492, and 493, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 494, 495, and 496, respectively.
Item 70: The binding protein of any one of items 60-68, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524.
Item 71: The binding protein of any one of items 60-70, wherein VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524.
Item 72: The binding protein of any one of items 60-71, wherein VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 488, 489, and 490, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 491, 492, and 493, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 494, 495, and 496, respectively.
Item 73: The binding protein of any one of items 60-71, wherein VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524.
Item 74: The binding protein of any one of items 60-73, wherein VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524.
Item 75: The binding protein of any one of items 60-74, wherein VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 266, 267, and 268, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 269, 270, and 271, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 500, 501, and 274, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 275, 276, and 277, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 281, 282, and 283, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 278, 279, and 280, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 488, 489, and 490, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 491, 492, and 493, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 494, 495, and 496, respectively.
Item 76: The binding protein of any one of items 60-74, wherein VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524.
Item 77: The binding protein of any one of items 60-76, wherein VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, and 524.
Item 78: The binding protein of any one of items 60-77, wherein VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 479, 480, and 481, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 482, 483, and 484, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 485, 486, and 487, respectively.
Item 79: The binding protein of any one of items 60-77, wherein VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511.
Item 80: The binding protein of any one of items 60-79, wherein VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511.
Item 81: The binding protein of any one of items 60-80, wherein VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 479, 480, and 481, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 482, 483, and 484, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 485, 486, and 487, respectively.
Item 82: The binding protein of any one of items 60-80, wherein VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511.
Item 83: The binding protein of any one of items 60-82, wherein VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511.
Item 84: The binding protein of any one of items 60-83, wherein VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 comprising a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 248, 497, and 250, respectively, a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 251, 252, and 253, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 256, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 254, 255, and 498, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 257, 258, and 259, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 263, 264, and 265, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 499, 261, and 262, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 479, 480, and 481, respectively; a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 482, 483, and 484, respectively; or a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 485, 486, and 487, respectively.
Item 85: The binding protein of any one of items 60-83, wherein VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511.
Item 86: The binding protein of any one of items 60-85, wherein VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511.
Item 87: The binding protein of any one of items 60-86, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 488, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 489, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 490; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 494, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 495, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 496; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 269, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 270, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 271; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 479, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 480, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 481; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 485, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 486, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 487; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 251, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 252, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 253.
Item 88: The binding protein of any one of items 60-86, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 522; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 524; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 509; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 511; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503.
Item 89: The binding protein of any one of items 60-88, wherein VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 522; VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 524; VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 509; VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 511; and VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503.
Item 90: The binding protein of any one of items 60-86, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 494, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 495, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 496; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 488, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 489, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 490; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 269, a CDR-L2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 270, and a CDR-L3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 271; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 485, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 486, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 487; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 479, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 480, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 481; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 251, a CDR-H2 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 252, and a CDR-H3 comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 253.
Item 91: The binding protein of any one of items 60-86, wherein VL1 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 524; VL2 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 522; VL3 comprises a CDR-L1, CDR-L2, and CDR-L3 of a light chain variable domain comprising the light chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 511; VH2 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 509; and VH3 comprises a CDR-H1, CDR-H2, and CDR-H3 of a heavy chain variable domain comprising the heavy chain variable domain sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503.
Item 92: The binding protein of any one of items 60-86 and 90-91, wherein VL1 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 524; VL2 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 522; VL3 comprises a light chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 513; VH1 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 511; VH2 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 509; and VH3 comprises a heavy chain variable domain comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 503.
Item 93: The binding protein of item 60, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains.
Item 94: The binding protein of item 60, wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains.
Item 95: The binding protein of item 60, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V.
Item 96: The binding protein of item 60, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W.
Item 97: The binding protein of any one of items 60, 95, and 96, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains; wherein the first and second Fc regions comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
Item 98: The binding protein of item 61, wherein the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V.
Item 99: The binding protein of item 61, wherein the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W.
Item 100: The binding protein of any one of items 61, 98, and 99, wherein the CH3 domains of the second and the third polypeptide chains both comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
Item 101: The binding protein of item 60 or item 61, wherein at least one of L1, L2, L3, or L4 is independently 0 amino acids in length.
Item 102: The binding protein of item 60 or item 61, wherein L1, L2, L3, or L4 are each independently at least one amino acid in length.
1 Item 103: The binding protein of any one of items 60-102, wherein L1 is Gly-Gln-Pro-Lys-Ala-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 299).
Item 104: A binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair;
wherein:
(a) VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 303, 305, 311, 313, 319, 321, 327, 329, 335, 337, 343, 345, 351, 353, 359, 361, 367, 369, 375, 377, 383, 385, 391, 393, 399, 401, 407, 409, 415, 417, 423, 425, 431, 433, 439, 441, 447, 449, 455, 457, 463, 465, 471, 473; or
(b) VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 266-271, 275-277, 488-496; and
wherein:
(a) VH1, VH2, and VH3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 302, 304, 310, 312, 318, 320, 326, 328, 334, 336, 342, 344, 350, 352, 358, 360, 366, 368, 374, 376, 382, 384, 390, 392, 398, 400, 406, 408, 414, 416, 422, 424, 430, 432, 438, 440, 446, 448, 454, 456, 462, 464, 470, 472; or
(b) VH1, VH2, and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-253, 257-259, 479-487.
Item 105: A binding protein comprising four polypeptide chains that form three antigen binding sites, wherein a first polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL2-L1-VL1-L2-CL [I]
and a second polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH1-L3-VH2-L4-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [II]
and a third polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VH3-CH1-hinge-CH2-CH3 [III]
and a fourth polypeptide chain comprises a structure represented by the formula:
VL3-CL [IV]
wherein:
VL1 is a first immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL2 is a second immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VL3 is a third immunoglobulin light chain variable domain;
VH1 is a first immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH2 is a second immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
VH3 is a third immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain;
CL is an immunoglobulin light chain constant domain;
CH1 is the immunoglobulin CH1 heavy chain constant domain;
CH2 is an immunoglobulin CH2 heavy chain constant domain;
CH3 is an immunoglobulin CH3 heavy chain constant domain;
hinge is an immunoglobulin hinge region connecting the CH1 and CH2 domains; and
L1, L2, L3, and L4 are amino acid linkers;
wherein the polypeptide of formula I and the polypeptide of formula II form a cross-over light chain-heavy chain pair;
wherein:
(a) VL1, VL2 and VL3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 303, 305, 311, 313, 319, 321, 327, 329, 335, 337, 343, 345, 351, 353, 359, 361, 367, 369, 375, 377, 383, 385, 391, 393, 399, 401, 407, 409, 415, 417, 423, 425, 431, 433, 439, 441, 447, 449, 455, 457, 463, 465, 471, 473; or
(b) VL1, VL2 and VL3 each independently comprise light chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 266-271, 275-277, 488-496; and
wherein:
(a) VH1, VH2, and VH3 are each independently a variable domain derived from an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 302, 304, 310, 312, 318, 320, 326, 328, 334, 336, 342, 344, 350, 352, 358, 360, 366, 368, 374, 376, 382, 384, 390, 392, 398, 400, 406, 408, 414, 416, 422, 424, 430, 432, 438, 440, 446, 448, 454, 456, 462, 464, 470, 472; or
(b) VH1, VH2, and VH3 each independently comprise heavy chain complementarity determining regions of a variable domain comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 248-253, 257-259, 479-487.
Item 106: The binding protein of item 104, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains.
Item 107: The binding protein of item 104, wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises an Fc region linked to CH1, the Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains.
Item 108: The binding protein of item 104, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CHt, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V.
Item 109: The binding protein of item 104, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the first Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, wherein the second Fc region comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W.
Item 110: The binding protein of any one of items 104, 108, and 109, wherein the second polypeptide chain further comprises a first Fc region linked to CH1, the first Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains, and wherein the third polypeptide chain further comprises a second Fc region linked to CH1, the second Fc region comprising an immunoglobulin hinge region and CH2 and CH3 immunoglobulin heavy chain constant domains; wherein the first and second Fc regions comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
Item 111: The binding protein of item 105, wherein the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V.
Item 112: The binding protein of item 105, wherein the CH3 domain of the second polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 349, 366, 368, and 407 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V; and wherein the CH3 domain of the third polypeptide chain comprises amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 354 and 366 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are S354C and T366W.
Item 113: The binding protein of any one of items 105, 111, and 112, wherein the CH3 domains of the second and the third polypeptide chains both comprise amino acid substitutions at positions corresponding to positions 428 and 434 of human IgG1 according to EU Index, wherein the amino acid substitutions are M428L and N434S.
Item 114: The binding protein of item 104 or item 105, wherein at least one of L1, L2, L3, or L4 is independently 0 amino acids in length.
Item 115: The binding protein of item 104 or item 105, wherein L1, L2, L3, or L4 are each independently at least one amino acid in length.
Item 116: The binding protein of any one of items 104-115, wherein L1 is Gly-Gln-Pro-Lys-Ala-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 299).
Item 117: A binding protein comprising a first polypeptide chain, a second polypeptide chain, a third polypeptide chain and a fourth polypeptide chain wherein:
(a) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 305 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 305; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 304 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 304; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 302 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 302; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 303 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 303;
(b) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 313 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 313; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 312 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 312; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 310 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 310; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 311 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 311;
(c) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 321 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 321; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 320 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 320; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 318 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 318; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 319 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 319;
(d) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 329 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 329; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 328 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 328; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 326 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 326; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 327 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 327;
(e) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 337 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 337; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 336 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 336; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 334 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 334; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 335 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 335;
(f) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 345 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 345; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 344 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 344; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 342 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 342; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 343 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 343;
(g) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 353 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 353; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 352 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:352; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 350 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 350; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 351 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 351;
(h) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 361 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 361; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 360 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 360; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 358 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 358; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 359 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 359;
(i) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 369 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 369; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 368 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 368; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 366 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 366; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 367 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 367;
(j) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 377 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 377; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 376 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 376; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 374 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 374; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 375 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 375;
(k) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 385 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 385; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 384 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 384; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 382 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 382; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 383 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 383;
(l) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 393 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 393; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 392 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 392; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 390 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 390; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 391 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 391;
(m) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 401 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 401; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 400 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 400; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 398 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 398; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 399 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 399;
(n) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 409 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 409; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 408 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 408; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 406 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 406; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 407 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 407;
(p) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 417 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 417; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 416 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 416; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 414 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 414; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 415 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 415;
(q) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 425 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 425; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 424 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 424; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 422 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 422; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 423 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 423;
(r) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 433 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:433; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 432 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 432; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 430 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 430; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 431 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 431;
(s) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 441 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 441; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 440 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 440; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 438 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 438; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 439 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 439;
(t) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 449 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 449; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 448 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 448; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 446 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 446; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 447 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 447;
(u) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 457 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 457; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 456 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 456; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 454 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 454; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 455 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 455;
(v) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 465 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 465; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 464 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 464; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 462 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 462; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 463 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 463; or
(w) the first polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 473 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 473; the second polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 472 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 472; the third polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 470 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 470; and the fourth polypeptide chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 471 or an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 471.
Item 118: An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the binding protein of any one of items 1-117.
Item 119: An expression vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule of item 118.
Item 120: An isolated host cell comprising the nucleic acid molecule of item 118.
Item 121: An isolated host cell comprising the expression vector of item 119.
Item 122: The isolated host cell of item 120 or item 121, wherein the host cell is a mammalian cell or an insect cell.
Item 123: A vector system comprising one or more vectors encoding a first, second, third, and fourth polypeptide chain of a binding protein of any one of items 1-117.
Item 124: The vector system of item 123, wherein the vector system comprises a first vector encoding the first polypeptide chain of the binding protein, a second vector encoding the second polypeptide chain of the binding protein, a third vector encoding the third polypeptide chain of the binding protein, and a fourth vector encoding the fourth polypeptide chain of the binding protein.
Item 125: The vector system of item 123, wherein the vector system comprises a first vector encoding the first and second polypeptide chains of the binding protein, and a second vector encoding the third and fourth polypeptide chains of the binding protein.
Item 126: The vector system of any one of items 123-125, wherein the one or more vectors are expression vectors.
Item 127: An isolated host cell comprising the vector system of any one of items 123-126.
Item 128: The isolated host cell of item 127, wherein the host cell is a mammalian cell or an insect cell.
Item 129: A method of producing a binding protein, the method comprising:
a) culturing a host cell of any one of items 120-122 and items 127-128 under conditions such that the host cell expresses the binding protein; and
b) isolating the binding protein from the host cell.
Item 130: A method of preventing and/or treating HIV infection in a patient comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of at least one binding protein of any one of items 1-117.
Item 131: The method of item 130, wherein the binding protein is co-administered with standard anti-retroviral therapy.
Item 132: The method of item 130 or item 131, wherein administration of the at least one binding protein results in the neutralization of one or more HIV virions.
Item 133: The method of any one of items 130-132, wherein administration of the at least one binding protein results in the elimination of one or more latently and/or chronically HIV-infected cells in the patient.
Item 134: The method of any one of items 130-133, wherein the patient is a human.
Item 135: The binding protein of any one of items 1-117 for the prevention or treatment of an HIV infection in a patient.
Item 136: The binding protein of item 135, wherein the binding protein is co-administered with standard anti-retroviral therapy.
Item 137: The binding protein of item 135 or item 136, wherein the binding protein causes the neutralization of one or more HIV virions in the patient.
Item 138: The binding protein of any one of items 135-137, wherein the binding protein causes the elimination of one or more latently and/or chronically HIV-infected cells in the patient.
Item 139: The binding protein of any one of items 135-138, wherein the patient is a human.
The Examples that follow are illustrative of specific embodiments of the disclosure, and various uses thereof. They are set forth for explanatory purposes only, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any way.
The HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein (Env/gp160) is located on the surface of the virus particle, and is composed of a homo-trimer comprising three non-covalently-linked transmembrane gp41 and gp120 complexes. Env enables viral entry into target cells by the binding of gp120 to HIV's main receptor (CD4) and co-receptor (CCR5 or CXCR4), followed by the induction of viral/cellular membrane fusion facilitated by conformational changes in gp41, resulting in entry of the viral capsid and delivery of the viral genome into the host cell. Additionally, Env is expressed on the surface of infected cells.
Env acts as the only target for neutralizing antibodies on the HIV-1 virion. Binding of neutralizing antibodies to viral Env inhibits viral attachment/entry. Moreover, binding of neutralizing antibodies to HIV-1 infected, Env expressing cells leads to their destruction by Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity (ADCC) and Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity (CDC), resulting in reduction of the latent viral reservoir. Thus, neutralizing antibodies targeting Env are an attractive area for anti-viral therapy development. However, because of the high sequence diversity and mutation rate of the HIV-1 virus, developing neutralizing antibodies targeting Env has proven challenging due to the high likelihood that a given HIV-1 strain either lacks the epitope of any given neutralizing antibody, or the strain has evolved a mutation to become resistant to the antibody. Strategies must be developed to mitigate the breakthrough of viral strains when developing novel neutralizing antibodies targeting HIV-1. The studies described herein explore the development of novel trispecific binding proteins comprising four polypeptides forming three antigen binding sites that specifically bind three different epitopes on the HIV Env glycoprotein, and use of these novel trispecific binding proteins in neutralizing HIV-1.
Methods
The vectors expressing the trispecific binding proteins were constructed by inserting the designed heavy and light chain genes into a mammalian expression vector. Corresponding heavy and light chain pairing occurred spontaneously, and heterodimer formation was promoted by Knob-in-Hole mutations engineered in the Fc region.
Binding proteins were produced in Expi293 cells by cotransfection of four expression plasmids (Life Technologies, Expi293™ Expression System Kit, Cat. No. A14635). Binding proteins were purified using a two-step purification scheme. First, binding proteins were captured on protein A affinity chromatography resin, washed, and then eluted in glycine at pH 3.0. The eluted proteins were then dialyzed in PBS, concentrated, and filtered. The filtered antibodies were further purified using a Superdex 200 SEC column to obtain monomeric binding proteins.
Binding affinities of anti-HIV trispecific binding proteins were measured by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) using a Biacore3000 instrument (GE Healthcare). The assay buffer used was HBS-EP (GE Healthcare).
The affinity of the indicated proteins for the MPER binding site on the HIV-1 protein gp41 was measured by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) analysis using a Biacore Instrument as follows: binding proteins were first captured on a CM5 chip coupled with anti-human Fc antibody, followed by flow through of varying concentrations (100 nM-6.25 nM) of the MPER binding peptide (Acetyl-RRRNEQELLELDKWASLWNWFDITNWLWYIRRR-Ttds-Lys-(Biotin)-NH2) (SEQ ID NO: 284) at 30 μL per minute, and binding was detected by measurement of association for 240 seconds, and dissociation for 300 seconds on a Biacore 3000 at 25° C. HBS-EP buffer was used for sample dilution, as well as running buffer. Regeneration of the chip was done with 3 M MgCl2 at 30 μL per minute. For data analysis the BIAevaluation software v.4.1 (GE Healthcare) was used. Data were fit globally using a 1:1 Langmuir model with mass transfer. After software-based curve fitting, the ON and OFF reates at each concentration of MPER binding peptide was calculated and used to obtain a binding affinity for each binding protein.
The affinity of the indicated proteins for the CD4BS binding site on the HIV-1 protein gp120 was measured by SPR as follows: recombinant HIV-1 gp120 (Thr27-Arg498) protein (HIV-1/Clade B/C (CN54), ARCO Biosystems (Cat. # GP4-V15227)) was captured on a CM5 chip, followed by flow through of varying concentrations (100 nM-6.25 nM) of the binding proteins, and binding was detected by measurement of association for 240 seconds, and dissociation for 300 seconds on a Biacore 3000 at 25° C. HBS-EP buffer was used for sample dilution, as well as running buffer. Regeneration of the chip was done with 3 M MgCl2 at 30 μL per minute. For data analysis the BIAevaluation software v.4.1 (GE Healthcare) was used. Data were fit globally using a 1:1 Langmuir model with mass transfer. After software-based curve fitting, the ON and OFF reates at each concentration of Binding Protein was calculated and used to obtain a binding affinity for each binding protein.
Conformational stability of the trispecific binding proteins was assessed by determining the melting point Tm and aggregation onset temperature (Tagg).
Melting point Tm measurements were performed by differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF). Samples were diluted in D-PBS buffer (Invitrogen) to a final concentration of 0.2 μg/μL including a 4× concentration solution of SYPRO-Orange dye (Invitrogen, 5000× stock in DMSO) in D-PBS in white sem-skirt 96-well plates (BIORAD). All measurements were done in duplicate using a MyiQ2 real time PCR instrument (BIORAD). Negative first derivative curves (−d(RFU)/dT) of the melting curves were generated in the iQ5 software v2.1 (BIORAD). Data were then exported into Excel for Tm determination and graphical display.
Melting Point Tm and aggregation onset temperature (Tagg) were also measured by static light scattering (SLS) using a Unit instrument (Unchained Labs). 9 μL of each sample was loaded undiluted into a multicuvette array. The samples were then heated from 20° C. to 95° C. at a heating rate of 0.3° C./minute. The barycentric mean (BCM) of the tryptophan fluorescence spectra was used to measure the protein melting curve, and determine the Tm values. The 266 nm static light scattering (SLS) signal was used to measure the aggregation curve and determine the Tagg. Data analysis was performed using the Unit analysis software v2.1.
Results
A novel strategy was developed for improving neutralizing antibody efficacy against HIV-1, while concomitantly limiting the likelihood of viral breakthrough due to high sequence diversity and/or viral mutation. This strategy involved the generation of trispecific binding proteins comprising four polypeptides that formed three antigen binding sites that specifically bind three different epitopes on the HIV Env glycoprotein (
The first pair of polypeptides (that possessed the dual variable domains) comprised a first polypeptide having the structure VL2-Linker-VL1-Linker-Immunoglobulin light chain constant domain, and a second polypeptide having the structure VH1-Linker-VH2-Linker-Immunoglobulin CH1, hinge, CH2, and CH3 heavy chain constant domains, resulting in a pair of polypeptides which had a cross over orientation that formed two distinct antigen binding sites: VH1-VL1 and VH2-VL2 (
Using the above described approach for trivalent binding protein design, three trispecific binding proteins (Binding Proteins 2, 3, and 24) were generated. These trispecific binding proteins were created by grafting onto a trispecific binding protein framework the VH and VL domains isolated from antibodies targeting three distinct epitopes on the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein: MPER Ab (targeting the MPER epitope on gp41), CD4BS Ab “b” (targeting the CD4 Binding Site on gp120), and V1/V2 directed Ab “a” (targeting the V1/V2 domain on gp120). Binding Protein 2 was constructed such that the first pair of polypeptides (which formed two antigen binding sites) targeted the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein epitopes MPER and V1/V2, and the second pair of polypeptides (which formed the single antigen binding site) targeted the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein epitope CD4BS (Binding Protein 2=MPER×V1/V2/CD4BS). Binding Protein 3 was constructed such that the first pair of polypeptides (which formed two antigen binding sites) targeted the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein epitopes V1/V2 and MPER, and the second pair of polypeptides (which formed the single antigen binding site) targeted the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein epitope CD4BS (Binding Protein 3=V1/V2×MPER/CD4BS). Binding Protein 24 was constructed such that the first pair of polypeptides (which formed two antigen binding sites) targeted the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein epitopes V1/V2 and CD4BS, and the second pair of polypeptides (which formed the single antigen binding site) targeted the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein epitope MPER (Binding Protein 24=V1/V2×CD4BS/MPER). The three trispecific binding proteins, as well as their parental antibodies, were purified over protein A affinity resin (
To test the potential for developing binding proteins targeting two different HIV-1 Env protein epitopes (instead of three), bispecific binding proteins were designed based upon the above described CODV Ig format (See WO 2012/135345), using two different VH and VL domains from the same parental antibodies used to create the trispecific binding proteins. However, the bispecific binding proteins with these specific variable domains did not purify well as monomers, showing significantly increased aggregate formation when compared to the corresponding trispecific binding proteins (
Next, the binding affinity of the purified trispecific binding proteins (and their parental antibodies) was measured for the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein epitopes on gp41 and gp120. First, the binding affinity for gp41 was measured for the three trispecific binding proteins, as well as the parental MPER antibody, by Biacore assay using the MPER binding peptide (
Similarly, the binding affinity for the CD4 Binding Site on gp120 was measured for the three trispecific binding proteins, as well as the parental CD4BS antibody, by Biacore assay (
Thus, the trispecific binding proteins were able to bind both of the tested target epitopes on the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein (Table 5). Moreover, all three trispecific binding proteins bound the target epitopes with affinities approximately equal to or exceeding those of their parental antibodies. Binding affinity of the V1/V2 directed Ab “a”, as well as of the V1/V2 directed Ab “a” binding sites within the three trispecific binding proteins 2, 3, and 24 could not be determined by Biacore analysis because this required a specific gp120 protein antigen which was unavailable.
The biophysical properties were tested for the trispecific binding proteins and parental antibodies (Table 6). All of the tested proteins had similar stabilities and limited propensities to form aggregates.
These experiments indicated that stable, monomeric, trispecific binding proteins targeting three distinct epitopes on the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein could be constructed and efficiently purified. Furthermore, the trispecific binding proteins retained their ability to bind their target epitopes, having similar or improved affinity relative to their parental antibodies. Finally, the trispecific binding proteins had suitable biophysical properties, and showed significantly less aggregation than the corresponding bispecific binding proteins.
Due to the success of developing three trispecific binding proteins with appropriate biophysical properties and binding abilities (as described in Example 1), 21 additional trispecific binding proteins were developed and tested. The experiments described herein explored the ability of the 24 trispecific binding proteins to neutralize HIV-1 in vitro, and the pharmacokinetic properties of a number of these trispecific binding proteins in vivo.
Neutralization assays were performed using the TZM-b1 assay which measures neutralization as a function of reductions in HIV-1 Tat-regulated firefly luciferase (Luc) reporter gene expression after a single round of infection with Env-pseudotyped viruses. The assays were performed as described in Marcella Sarzotti-Kelsoe et al., J. Immunological Methods, 409:131-146 (2014). The neutralization results of various antibodies are shown in Tables 8-10.
Methods
Assay stocks of Env-pseudotyped viruses were produced in 293T/17 cells by co-transfection with two plasmids: an Env expression plasmid and a plasmid expressing the entire HIV-1 genome except for Env. Co-transfection of these plasmids produced infectious pseudovirus particles which were capable of delivering the Tat gene into target cells, but infections with these pseudovirions could not themselves produce infectious viral progeny.
Neutralization of HIV infection using TZM-b1 cells (also known as JC53BL-13 cells) was performed as described previously (Marcella Sarzotti-Kelsoe et al., J. Immunological Methods, 409:131-146 (2014)). Briefly, a single round of infection using the Env-pseudotyped HIV-1 virions was carried out in TZM-b1 cells (a CXCR-4-positive HeLa cell clone). TZM-b1 cells were engineered to express CD4 and CCR5, and to contain integrated reporter genes for firefly luciferase and E. coli β-galactosidase under the control of an HIV long-terminal repeat. Reporter gene expression was induced in trans by viral Tat protein (delivered by the pseudotyped viruses) soon after single cycle infection. Luciferase activity was quantified as relative luminescence units (RLU), and was directly proportional to the number of infectious virus particles present in the initial inoculum over a wide range of values. Neutralization was measured as a function of decreased Tat-regulated Firefly luciferase (Luc) reporter gene expression after administration of varying concentrations of the indicated binding proteins. Neutralization titers were identified as the protein dilution at which RLUs were reduced by 80% compared to virus control wells after subtraction of background RLUs. The assay was performed in 96-well plates for high throughput capacity, and well-characterized reference strains were utilized for uniformity across studies.
Female Indian rhesus macaques weighing between 3 and 6 kg were randomly assigned to groups according to body weight (two macaques per group) and were intravenously injected with the indicated concentration of binding proteins. Blood was collected from the animals before the injection on day 0, and 30 minutes, 6 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 4 days, 7 days, 14 days, 21 days and 28 days after injection. The serum concentration of each binding protein was quantified in the plasma from the collected blood using an RSC3-based ELISA assay.
Results
21 additional trispecific binding proteins targeting three distinct HIV-1 Env glycoprotein epitopes were generated and purified as described in Example 1. These 21 additional trispecific binding proteins (Binding Proteins 1 and 4-23) were created by grafting onto a trispecific binding protein framework the VH and VL domains isolated from antibodies targeting distinct HIV-1 epitopes on the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein: the anti-MPER antibodies MPER Ab “a” and MPER Ab “b” (targeting the MPER epitope on gp41), the anti-CD4BS antibodies CD4BS Ab “a” and CD4BS Ab “b” (targeting the CD4 Binding Site on gp120), the anti-V1/V2 antibodies V1/V2 directed Ab “a” and V1/V2 directed Ab “b” (targeting the V1/V2 domain on gp120), and the anti-V3 antibody V3 directed Ab (targeting the V3 loop on gp120) (Table 7).
The viral neutralization capabilities of five of the trispecific binding proteins (and their parental antibodies) at varying concentrations were tested against a panel of 208 different HIV-1 Env-pseudotyped viruses (Table 8). Binding protein-mediated neutralization of the pseudotyped HIV-1 isolates was measured using the TZM-b1 luciferase reporter gene assay. The inhibitory dose for each binding protein was calculated for each pseudotyped virus as the dilution that caused an 80% reduction in luminescence (IC80) after infection. Surprisingly, the IC80 geometric means calculated for each of the tested trispecific binding proteins was lower than the parental antibodies, suggesting that these trispecific binding proteins were more potent at neutralizing pseudotyped HIV-1 than their parental neutralizing antibodies.
Next, the viral neutralization capabilities of a larger panel of trispecific binding proteins (and their parental antibodies) at varying concentrations were tested against 20 pseudotyped viruses representing 10 different HIV-1 clades (Table 9). The trispecific binding proteins provided robust protection against infection with these 20 viruses (Table 10).
Finally, the pharmacokinetics (PK) of a subset of the trispecific binding proteins and parental antibodies were tested in rhesus macaques. Briefly, 10 or 20 mg/kg of the proteins were intravenously injected into female rhesus macaques, and ELISA assays were performed on the plasma from blood samples taken prior to injection, and on the plasma from blood samples taken at many time points after the injection (up to 42 days) (
Taken together, this data suggested that broadly neutralizing trispecific binding proteins could be constructed which targeted three distinct epitopes on the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein. These binding proteins showed similar or increased potency/much improved neutralizing capabilities (breadth) relative to the parental neutralizing antibodies. Furthermore, these trispecific binding proteins appeared to be well tolerated in vivo. Without wishing to be bound by theory, the development of broadly neutralizing trispecific binding proteins targeting multiple epitopes on HIV may allow for improved anti-viral therapy relative to monospecific or bispecific antibodies, as HIV viral particles are less likely to be resistant to all three antigen binding sites on the neutralizing trispecific binding proteins than the single or dual antigen binding sites on monospecific or bispecific neutralizing antibodies, respectively.
As noted above, Env is expressed on the surface of HIV-infected cells. Because of this, Env can act as an antibody target to identify infected cells, and induce Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity (ADCC) and Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity (CDC), resulting in reduction of the latent viral reservoir. The studies described herein explore the development of novel trispecific binding proteins (termed “T cell engagers”) that contain three antigen binding sites targeting three different antigens (HIV-1 Env glycoprotein, CD3, and CD28). These novel proteins not only include antigen binding sites from neutralizing antibodies, but also the ability to bind effector T cells, bringing them into close proximity to infected target cells, thus inducing HIV-infected cell lysis.
Methods
The binding properties of the T-cell engagers was measured by ELISA assay using a horse radish peroxidase-conjugated anti-Fab probe to detect T-cell engager binding to the surface of ELISA plates coated with CD3, CD28, or Resurfaced Stabilized Core 3 (RSC3) protein of gp120. Human CD3ge-hIgG4 (KIH) (Cat. No: 03-01-0051) from Cambridge Biologics, MA, USA; Human CD28-hIgG4 (Cat. No: 03-01-0303) from Cambridge Biologics, MA, USA.
CD4 and CD8 T cell activation were measured as follows: peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were enriched from buffy coats obtained from naïve donors (NIH blood bank) using magnetic beads (Miltenyi Biotec). These cells were co-cultured for 14-16 hours with either uninfected or HIV-1 infected CEM cells in the presence of increasing concentrations of the binding proteins (0.01-1.0 μg/mL) with brefeldin A. The cells were then stained for surface expression of T-cell markers (CD3, CD4, and CD8) and activation markers (CD25 and CD69), followed by intracellular staining for cytokines (IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-2) using fluorescently conjugated antibodies (BD Biosciences, eBiosciences, Biolegend). The number of CD4 and CD8 T cells expressing each cytokine or activation marker was determined by running the samples on an LSRII flow cytometer and analyzing the data with Flowjo software (Treeestar).
CD3 downregulation after T cell activation by the T-cell engagers was measured by staining activated PBMCs with non-competing mouse anti-human CD3 antibody and quantitated using flow cytometry.
Cytotoxicity of the T-cell engagers to CEM-BaL, ACH2, and J1.1 cells was monitored by flow cytometry as follows: latent cell lines (ACH2, J1.1, OM10) were obtained from the NIH AIDS Reagent Program. The activation of these cells was performed by culturing the cells in the presence or absence of TNF-α (10 ng/mL) for 14-16 hours. Activation was measured by determining the expression of cell surface HIV envelope glycoprotein by flow cytometry using an allophycocyanin-conjugated anti-HIV Env antibody (2G12). The CEM-IIIb, ACH2, J1.1 and OM10 cells were labeled with the membrane dye PKH-26 (Sigma) and used as target cells in a cytotoxicity assay. These labeled target cells were co-cultured for 14-16 hours at an E:T ratio of 10:1 with enriched human T cells as effector cells in the presence of increasing amounts of the binding proteins. The extent of cell lysis in the target cells was determined by staining with a live/dead cell marker (Life technologies) and measuring the number of dead cells in the labeled target cell population by running the samples on an LSRII flow cytometer followed by analysis using Flowjo software (Treestar).
Results
The capacity to develop T cell engagers with antigen binding sites targeting both T cell surface proteins and neutralizing epitopes on HIV-1 was explored. T cell engagers were constructed which contained two antigen binding sites targeting two different T cell surface receptors (CD3 and CD28), and a third antigen binding site targeting the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein (
Using this approach, two T cell engagers were constructed which targeted both T cell surface proteins and the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein (Binding Protein 32 and CD3×CD28/CD4BS “b” Ab). These two T cell engagers were created by grafting onto a trispecific binding protein framework the VH and VL domains isolated from parental antibodies targeting the T cell surface proteins CD3 and CD28, and the anti-HIV-1 antibody CD4BS Ab “b” (targeting the CD4 Binding Site on gp120). Binding Protein 32 was constructed such that the first pair of polypeptides (which formed two antigen binding sites) targeted the T cell surface receptors CD28 and CD3, and the second pair of polypeptides (which formed the single antigen binding site) targeted the HIV-1 antigen CD4BS (Binding Protein 32=CD28×CD3/CD4BS). The CD3×CD28/CD4BS “b” Ab trispecific binding protein was constructed such that the first pair of polypeptides (which formed two antigen binding sites) targeted the T cell surface receptors CD3 and CD28, and the second pair of polypeptides (which formed the single antigen binding site) targeted the HIV-1 antigen CD4BS (Table 11).
The ability of the two T cell engagers to bind to each of their three target antigens was tested by ELISA assay. The T cell engagers were capable of binding both the CD3 and CD28 T cell surface proteins with the CD3 and CD28 antigen binding sites in either orientation in the bispecific arms of the T cell engagers (i.e., CD3×CD28 for CD3×CD28/CD4BS Ab “b” or CD28×CD3 for Binding Protein 32). Both T cell engagers were also capable of binding to gp120 (as measured using the HIV-1 RSC3 protein, a gp120 variant lacking the V1, V2, and V3 variable regions) (
The effect on T cell activity was next tested for both of the T cell engagers. Incubation of the T cell engagers with monocytes revealed that the T cell engagers induced robust CD8+ T cell activation (
Finally, the ability of the T cell engagers to induce lysis of HIV-infected cells was tested. The T cell engagers (and positive and negative control bispecific binding proteins targeting CD3 and an HIV antigen) were incubated with the HIV-1 infected T cell line CEM-BaL cells. Incubation of the T cell engagers with the infected cells induced robust cell lysis over a wide range of concentrations (
Taken together, the novel T cell engagers described herein retained the ability from their parental antibodies to bind their target antigens on the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein gp120 on HIV-infected cells, as well as the cell-surface exposed T cell proteins CD3 and CD28. The T cell engagers induced robust CD4+ and CD8+ T cell activation, and diminished CD3 surface expression. Finally, these T cell engagers induced significant lysis of HIV-1 infected T cells. Without wishing to be bound by theory, these T cell engagers may provide a novel strategy for anti-viral therapeutics by reducing/eliminating the latent viral reservoir through T cell engagement in HIV/AIDS patients.
While the present disclosure includes various embodiments, it is understood that variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, it is intended that the appended claims cover all such equivalent variations that come within the scope of the disclosure. In addition, the section headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the subject matter described.
Each embodiment herein described may be combined with any other embodiment or embodiments unless clearly indicated to the contrary. In particular, any feature or embodiment indicated as being preferred or advantageous may be combined with any other feature or features or embodiment or embodiments indicated as being preferred or advantageous, unless clearly indicated to the contrary.
All references cited in this application are expressly incorporated by reference herein.
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EP16305211.1 | Feb 2016 | EP | regional |
This application claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/246,113, filed Oct. 25, 2015, EP Application No. EP16305211.1, filed Feb. 24, 2016, U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/322,029, filed Apr. 13, 2016, and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/331,169, filed May 3, 2016, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
This invention was created in the performance of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (NIAID #2014-0038) with the National Institutes of Health, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Government of the United States has certain rights in this invention.
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