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DUA L V A R IA B L E DO MA IN IMMUNO G LO B U LI NS A N D U S ES
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Cross Reference to Related Applications
[001] This application is a non-provisional application claiming priority to U.S.
Provisional Application Serial No. 61/370,269, filed August 3, 2010, and U.S. Provisional
Application Serial No. 61/377,134, filed August 26, 2010, the entire contents of which are
hereby incorporated by reference.
Field
[002] Multivalent and multispecific binding proteins that bind IL-1 b and IL-17,
methods of making, and specifically to their uses in the, diagnosis, prevention and/or
treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases, cancer, and other diseases are
provided.
Background
[003] Engineered proteins, such as multispecific antibodies that bind to two or
more antigens are known in the art. Such multispecific binding proteins can be generated
using cell fusion, chemical conjugation, or recombinant DNA techniques.
[004] Bispecific antibodies have been produced using quadroma technology
(see Milstein, C. and Cuello, A.C. (1983) Nature 305(5934):537-40) based on the
somatic fusion of two different hybridoma cell lines expressing murine monoclonal
antibodies (mAbs) with the desired specificities of the bispecific antibody. Because of the
random pairing of two different immunoglobulin (Ig) heavy and light chains within the
resulting hybrid-hybridoma (or quadroma) cell line, up to ten different Ig species are
generated, of which only one is the functional bispecific antibody. The presence of mispaired
by-products, and significantly reduced production yields, means sophisticated
purification procedures are required.
[005] Bispecific antibodies can also be produced by chemical conjugation of two
different mAbs (see Staerz, U.D., et al. (1985) Nature 314(6012): 628-31). This approach
does not yield homogeneous preparation. Other approaches have used chemical
conjugation of two different mAbs or smaller antibody fragments (see Brennan, M., et al.
(1985) Science 229(4708): 81-3).
[006] Another method used to produce bispecific antibodies is the coupling of
two parental antibodies with a hetero-bifunctional crosslinker, but the resulting bispecific
antibodies suffer from significant molecular heterogeneity because reaction of the
crosslinker with the parental antibodies is not site-directed. To obtain more
homogeneous preparations of bispecific antibodies two different Fab fragments have
been chemically crosslinked at their hinge cysteine residues in a site-directed manner
(see Glennie, M.J., et al. (1987) J. Immunol. 139(7): 2367-75). But this method results in
Fab'2 fragments, not a full IgG molecule.
[007] A wide variety of other recombinant bispecific antibody formats have been
developed (see Kriangkum, J., et al. (2001) Biomol. Engin. 18(2): 31-40). Amongst them
tandem single-chain Fv molecules and diabodies, and various derivatives thereof, are
the most widely used. Routinely, construction of these molecules starts from two singlechain
Fv (scFv) fragments that recognize different antigens (see Economides, A.N., et al.
(2003) Nat. Med. 9(1): 47-52). Tandem scFv molecules (taFv) represent a
straightforward format simply connecting the two scFv molecules with an additional
peptide linker. The two scFv fragments present in these tandem scFv molecules form
separate folding entities. Various linkers can be used to connect the two scFv fragments
and linkers with a length of up to 63 residues (see Nakanishi, K., et al. (2001) Ann. Rev.
Immunol. 19: 423-74). Although the parental scFv fragments can normally be expressed
in soluble form in bacteria, it is, however, often observed that tandem scFv molecules
form insoluble aggregates in bacteria. Hence, refolding protocols or the use of
mammalian expression systems are routinely applied to produce soluble tandem scFv
molecules. In a recent study, in vivo expression by transgenic rabbits and cattle of a
tandem scFv directed against CD28 and a melanoma-associated proteoglycan was
reported (see Grade, J.A., et al. (1999) J. Clin. Invest. 104(10): 1393-401). In this
construct, the two scFv molecules were connected by a CH1 linker and serum
concentrations of up to 100 mg/L of the bispecific antibody were found. Various
strategies including variations of the domain order or using middle linkers with varying
length or flexibility were employed to allow soluble expression in bacteria. A few studies
have now reported expression of soluble tandem scFv molecules in bacteria (see Leung,
BP., et al. (2000) J . Immunol. 164(12): 6495-502; Ito, A., et al. (2003) J. Immunol.
170(9): 4802-9; Kami, A., et al. (2002) J. Neuroimmunol. 125(1-2): 134-40) using either a
very short Ala3 linker or long glycine/serine-rich linkers. In a recent study, phage display
of a tandem scFv repertoire containing randomized middle linkers with a length of 3 or 6
residues was employed to enrich for those molecules that are produced in soluble and
active form in bacteria. This approach resulted in the isolation of a tandem scFv
molecule with a 6 amino acid residue linker (see Arndt, M. and Krauss, J. (2003)
Methods Mol. Biol. 207: 305-21). It is unclear whether this linker sequence represents a
general solution to the soluble expression of tandem scFv molecules. Nevertheless, this
study demonstrated that phage display of tandem scFv molecules in combination with
directed mutagenesis is a powerful tool to enrich for these molecules, which can be
expressed in bacteria in an active form.
[008] Bispecific diabodies (Db) utilize the diabody format for expression.
Diabodies are produced from scFv fragments by reducing the length of the linker
connecting the VH and VL domain to approximately 5 residues (see Peipp, M. and
Valerius, T. (2002) Biochem. Soc. Trans. 30(4): 507-1 1). This reduction of linker size
facilitates dimerization of two polypeptide chains by crossover pairing of the VH and VL
domains. Bispecific diabodies are produced by expressing, two polypeptide chains with,
either the structure VHA-VLB and VHB-VLA (VH-VL configuration), or VLA-VHB and
VLB-VHA (VL-VH configuration) within the same cell. A large variety of different
bispecific diabodies have been produced in the past and most of them are expressed in
soluble form in bacteria. However, a recent comparative study demonstrates that the
orientation of the variable domains can influence expression and formation of active
binding sites (see Mack, M. et al.(1995) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 92(15): 7021-5).
Nevertheless, soluble expression in bacteria represents an important advantage over
tandem scFv molecules. However, since two different polypeptide chains are expressed
within a single cell inactive homodimers can be produced together with active
heterodimers. This necessitates the implementation of additional purification steps in
order to obtain homogenous preparations of bispecific diabodies. One approach to force
the generation of bispecific diabodies is the production of knob-into-hole diabodies (see
Holliger, P., et al. (1993) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90(14): 6444-8.18). This was
demonstrated for a bispecific diabody directed against HER2 and CD3. A large knob was
introduced in the VH domain by exchanging Val37 with Phe and Leu45 with Trp and a
complementary hole was produced in the VL domain by mutating Phe98 to Met and
Tyr87 to Ala, either in the anti- HER2 or the anti-CD3 variable domains. By using this
approach the production of bispecific diabodies could be increased from 72% by the
parental diabody to over 90% by the knob-into-hole diabody. Importantly, production
yields did only slightly decrease as a result of these mutations. However, a reduction in
antigen-binding activity was observed for several analyzed constructs. Thus, this rather
elaborate approach requires the analysis of various constructs in order to identify those
mutations that produce heterodimeric molecule with unaltered binding activity. In
addition, such approach requires mutational modification of the immunoglobulin
sequence at the constant region, thus creating non-native and non-natural form of the
antibody sequence, which may result in increased immunogenicity, poor in vivo stability,
as well as undesirable pharmacokinetics.
[009] Single-chain diabodies (scDb) represent an alternative strategy for
improving the formation of bispecific diabody-like molecules (see Holliger, P. and Winter,
G. (1997) Cancer Immunol. Immunother. 45(3-4): 128-30; Wu, A.M., et al. (1996)
Immunotechnology 2(1): p. 21-36). Bispecific single-chain diabodies are produced by
connecting the two diabody-forming polypeptide chains with an additional middle linker
with a length of approximately 15 amino acid residues. Consequently, all molecules with
a molecular weight corresponding to monomeric single-chain diabodies (50-60 kDa) are
bispecific. Several studies have demonstrated that bispecific single chain diabodies are
expressed in bacteria in soluble and active form with the majority of purified molecules
present as monomers (see Holliger, P. and Winter, G. (1997) Cancer Immunol.
Immunother. 45(3-4): 128-30; Wu, A.M., et al. (1996) Immunotechnol. 2(1): 21-36;
Pluckthun, A. and Pack, P. (1997) Immunotechnol. 3(2): 83-105; Ridgway, J.B., et al.
(1996) Protein Engin. 9(7): 617-21). Thus, single-chain diabodies combine the
advantages of tandem scFvs (all monomers are bispecific) and diabodies (soluble
expression in bacteria).
[010] More recently diabodies have been fused to Fc to generate more Ig-like
molecules, named di-diabodies (see Lu, D., et al. (2004) J. Biol. Chem. 279(4): 2856-65).
In addition, multivalent antibody constructs comprising two Fab repeats in the heavy
chain of an IgG and that bind four antigen molecules have been described (see WO
0177342A1 , and Miller, K., et al. (2003) J. Immunol. 170(9): 4854-61).
[01 1] There is a need in the art for improved multivalent binding proteins that
bind two or more antigens. U.S. Patent No. 7,612,181 provides a novel family of binding
proteins that bind two or more antigens with high affinity, and which are called dual
variable domain immunoglobulins (DVD-lg™). The present disclosure provides further
novel binding proteins that bind two or more antigens.
Summary
[012] Multivalent binding proteins that bind two or more antigens are provided.
A novel family of binding proteins capable of binding two or more antigens with high
affinity are also provided.
[013] In one embodiment, a binding protein comprising a polypeptide chain,
wherein the polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein VD1 is a first
variable domain, VD2 is a second variable domain, C is a constant domain, X 1
represents an amino acid or polypeptide, X2 represents an Fc region and n is 0 or 1 is
provided. In an embodiment the VD1 and VD2 in the binding protein are heavy chain
variable domains. In another embodiment, the heavy chain variable domain is a murine
heavy chain variable domain, a human heavy chain variable domain, a CDR grafted
heavy chain variable domain, or a humanized heavy chain variable domain. In yet
another, embodiment VD1 and VD2 bind the same antigen. In another embodiment VD1
and VD2 bind different antigens. In still another embodiment, C is a heavy chain constant
domain. For example, X 1 is a linker with the proviso that X 1 is not CH1 . For example, X 1
is AKTTPKLEEGEFSEAR (SEQ ID NO: 1); AKTTPKLEEGEFSEARV (SEQ ID NO: 2);
AKTTPKLGG (SEQ D NO: 3); SAKTTPKLGG (SEQ ID NO: 4); SAKTTP (SEQ ID NO:
5); RADAAP (SEQ ID NO: 6); RADAAPTVS (SEQ ID NO: 7); RADAAAAGGPGS (SEQ
ID NO: 8); RADAAAA(G4S)4 (SEQ ID NO: 9);SAKTTPKLEEGEFSEARV (SEQ ID NO:
10); ADAAP (SEQ ID NO: ) ; ADAAPTVSIFPP (SEQ ID NO: 12); TVAAP (SEQ ID NO:
13); TVAAPSVFIFPP (SEQ ID NO: 14); QPKAAP (SEQ D NO: 15); QPKAAPSVTLFPP
(SEQ D NO: 16); AKTTPP (SEQ ID NO: 17); AKTTPPSVTPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 18);
AKTTAP (SEQ D NO: 19); AKTTAPSVYPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 20); ASTKGP (SEQ D NO:
21); ASTKGPSVFPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 22), GGGGSGGGGSGGGGS (SEQ ID NO: 23);
GENKVEYAPALMALS (SEQ ID NO: 24); GPAKELTPLKEAKVS (SEQ ID NO: 25);
GHEAAAVMQVQYPAS (SEQ ID NO: 26) ; TVAAPSVFIFPPTVAAPSVFIFPP (SEQ ID
NO: 27); or ASTKGPSVFPLAPASTKGPSVFPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 28). In an embodiment,
X2 is an Fc region. In another embodiment, X2 is a variant Fc region.
[014] In an embodiment the binding protein disclosed herein comprises a
polypeptide chain, wherein the polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n,
wherein VD1 is a first heavy chain variable domain, VD2 is a second heavy chain
variable domain, C is a heavy chain constant domain, X 1 is a linker with the proviso that
it is not CH1 , and X2 is an Fc region.
[015] In an embodiment, VD1 and VD2 in the binding protein are light chain
variable domains. In an embodiment, the light chain variable domain is a murine light
chain variable domain, a human light chain variable domain, a CDR grafted light chain
variable domain, or a humanized light chain variable domain. In one embodiment VD1
and VD2 bind the same antigen. In another embodiment VD1 and VD2 bind different
antigens. In an embodiment, C is a light chain constant domain. In another embodiment,
X 1 is a linker with the proviso that X 1 is not CL1 . In an embodiment, X 1 is
AKTTPKLEEGEFSEAR (SEQ ID NO: 1); AKTTPKLEEGEFSEARV (SEQ ID NO: 2);
AKTTPKLGG (SEQ ID NO: 3); SAKTTPKLGG (SEQ ID NO: 4); SAKTTP (SEQ ID NO:
5); RADAAP (SEQ D NO: 6); RADAAPTVS (SEQ ID NO: 7); RADAAAAGGPGS (SEQ
ID NO: 8); RADAAAA(G S) (SEQ ID NO: 9);SAKTTPKLEEGEFSEARV (SEQ ID NO:
10); ADAAP (SEQ ID NO: 11); ADAAPTVSIFPP (SEQ ID NO: 12); TVAAP (SEQ ID NO:
13); TVAAPSVFIFPP (SEQ ID NO: 14); QPKAAP (SEQ ID NO: 15); QPKAAPSVTLFPP
(SEQ D NO: 16); AKTTPP (SEQ ID NO: 17); AKTTPPSVTPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 18);
AKTTAP (SEQ D NO: 19); AKTTAPSVYPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 20); ASTKGP (SEQ ID NO:
21); ASTKGPSVFPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 22) GGGGSGGGGSGGGGS (SEQ ID NO: 23);
GENKVEYAPALMALS (SEQ ID NO: 24); GPAKELTPLKEAKVS (SEQ ID NO: 25);
GHEAAAVMQVQYPAS (SEQ ID NO: 26) ; TVAAPSVFIFPPTVAAPSVFIFPP (SEQ ID
NO: 27); or ASTKGPSVFPLAPASTKGPSVFPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 28. In an embodiment,
the binding protein does not comprise X2.
[016] In an embodiment, both the variable heavy and variable light chain
comprise the same linker. In another embodiment, the variable heavy and variable light
chain comprise different linkers. In another embodiment, both the variable heavy and
variable light chain comprise a short (about 6 amino acids) linker. In another
embodiment, both the variable heavy and variable light chain comprise a long (greater
than 6 amino acids) linker. In another embodiment, the variable heavy chain comprises a
short linker and the variable light chain comprises a long linker. In another embodiment,
the variable heavy chain comprises a long linker and the variable light chain comprises a
short linker.
[017] In an embodiment the binding protein disclosed herein comprises a
polypeptide chain, wherein said polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n,
wherein VD1 is a first light chain variable domain, VD2 is a second light chain variable
domain, C is a light chain constant domain, X 1 is a linker with the proviso that it is not
CH1 , and X2 does not comprise an Fc region.
[018] In another embodiment, a binding protein comprising two polypeptide
chains, wherein said first polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein
VD1 is a first heavy chain variable domain, VD2 is a second heavy chain variable
domain, C is a heavy chain constant domain, X 1 is a linker with the proviso that it is not
CH1 , and X2 is an Fc region; and said second polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-
VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein VD1 is a first light chain variable domain, VD2 is a second light
chain variable domain, C is a light chain constant domain, X 1 is a linker with the proviso
that it is not CH1 , and X2 does not comprise an Fc region is provided. In a particular
embodiment, the Dual Variable Domain (DVD) binding protein comprises four
polypeptide chains wherein the first two polypeptide chains comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-
C-(X2)n, respectively wherein VD1 is a first heavy chain variable domain, VD2 is a
second heavy chain variable domain, C is a heavy chain constant domain, X 1 is a linker
with the proviso that it is not CH1 , and X2 is an Fc region; and the second two
polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n respectively, wherein VD1 is a first
light chain variable domain, VD2 is a second light chain variable domain, C is a light
chain constant domain, X 1 is a linker with the proviso that it is not CH1 , and X2 does not
comprise an Fc region. Such a Dual Variable Domain (DVD) protein has four antigen
binding sites.
[019] In another embodiment the binding proteins disclosed herein are capable
of binding one or more targets. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the binding proteins
comprise at least two variable domain sequences (e.g., VD1 and VD2) capable of
binding at least two different targets. In some embodiments, VD1 and VD2 are
independently chosen. Therefore, in some embodiments, VD1 and VD2 comprise the
same SEQ ID NO and, in other embodiments, VD1 and VD2 comprise different SEQ ID
NOS.
[020] In another embodiment the binding proteins disclosed herein bind one or
more targets. In an embodiment, the target is a cytokine, a cell surface protein, an
enzyme, or a receptor. In another embodiment, the binding protein modulates a
biological function of one or more targets. In another embodiment, the binding protein
neutralizes one or more targets. In yet another embodiment, the cytokine is a
lymphokine, monokine, polypeptide hormone, receptor, or tumor marker. For example, in
some embodiments, the binding protein is capable of binding two or more of the
following: II_-1 b (seq. 1), II_-1 b (seq. 2), L- p (seq. 3), IL- I b (seq. 4), L- b (seq. 5), IL-17
(seq. 1), IL-17 (seq. 2), or IL-17 (seq. 3).
[021] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
1) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
50 or SEQ ID NO. 52; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 5 1 or
SEQ ID NO. 53. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.50
and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 5 1. In another embodiment,
the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has a reverse
orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 52
and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 53.
[022] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
54 or SEQ ID NO. 56; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 55 or
SEQ ID NO. 57. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
54 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 55. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D
NO. 56 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 57.
[023] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding II_- b (seq.
3) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
58 or SEQ ID NO. 60; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 59 or
SEQ ID NO. 61. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL- b (seq. 3)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
58 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 59. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding 1L-1 b (seq. 3) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 60 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 61.
[024] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq.
4) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO.
62 or SEQ ID NO. 64; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 63 or
SEQ ID NO. 65. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
62 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 63. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL- I (seq. 4) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 64 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 65.
[025] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
66 or SEQ ID NO. 68; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 67 or
SEQ ID NO. 69. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
66 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 68 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 69.
[026] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
1) and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
70 or SEQ ID NO. 72; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 7 1 or
SEQ ID NO. 73. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
70 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 7 1. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 1) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 72 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 73.
[027] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
74 or SEQ ID NO. 76; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 75 or
SEQ ID NO. 77. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq. 2)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
74 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 75. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq. 2) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 76 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 77.
[028] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
78 or SEQ ID NO. 80; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 79 or
SEQ ID NO. 81. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
78 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 79. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 80 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 8 1.
[029] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 4) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
82 or SEQ ID NO. 84; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 83 or
SEQ ID NO. 85. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
82 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 83. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 84 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 85.
[030] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
86 or SEQ ID NO. 88; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 87 or
SEQ ID NO. 89. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L-1 b (seq. 5)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
86 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 87. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL- I b (seq. 5) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 88 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 89.
[031] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL- I b (seq.
1) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
90 or SEQ ID NO. 92; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 9 1 or
SEQ ID NO. 93. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 1)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
90 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 91. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 92 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 93.
[032] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
94 or SEQ ID NO. 96; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 95 or
SEQ ID NO. 97. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
94 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 95. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 96 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 97.
[033] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
3) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
98 or SEQ ID NO. 100; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 99 or
SEQ ID NO. 101 . in an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
98 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 99. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 00 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 10 1.
[034] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
4) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
102 or SEQ ID NO. 104; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 103 or
SEQ ID NO. 105. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
102 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 103. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding - b (seq. 4) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 104 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 105.
[035] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
106 or SEQ ID NO. 108; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO. 107 or
SEQ ID NO. 109. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
106 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 107. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 108 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 109.
[036] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
1) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
110 or SEQ ID NO. 112; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 111 or
SEQ ID NO. 113. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO.1 10 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 111. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 1 2 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 113.
[037] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
114 or SEQ ID NO. 116; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 115 or
SEQ ID NO. 117. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
114 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 15. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 2) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D
NO. 1 6 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 117.
[038] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
3) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO.
118 or SEQ ID NO. 120; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 119 or
SEQ ID NO. 121 . In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 3)
and IL-1 7 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
118 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 119. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3) and IL-1 7 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 120 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 121.
[039] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
4) and IL-1 7 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
122 or SEQ ID NO. 124; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO. 123 or
SEQ ID NO. 125. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4)
and IL- 7 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
122 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 123. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4) and IL-1 7 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 124 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 125.
[040] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-1 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
126 or SEQ D NO. 128; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 127 or
SEQ ID NO. 129. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5)
and IL-1 7 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
126 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 127. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5) and IL-1 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 128 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 129.
[041] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
1) and IL-1 7 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO.
130 or SEQ ID NO. 132; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 131 or
SEQ ID NO. 133. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1)
and IL-1 7 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
130 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 131 . In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1) and IL-1 7 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 132 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 133.
[042] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and 1L-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO.
134 or SEQ D NO. 136; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 135 or
SEQ ID NO. 137. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding 1L-1 b (seq. 2)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
134 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 135. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 2) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D
NO. 136 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 137.
[043] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL- I b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
138 or SEQ ID NO. 140; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 139 or
SEQ ID NO. 141. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
138 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 139. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 140 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 141.
[044] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL- b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 4) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
142 or SEQ ID NO. 144; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 143 or
SEQ ID NO. 145. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
142 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 143. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 144 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 145.
[045] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO.
146 or SEQ ID NO. 148; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 147 or
SEQ ID NO. 149. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
146 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 147. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 148 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 149.
[046] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq.
1) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
150 or SEQ ID NO. 152; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 151 or
SEQ ID NO. 153. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1)
and 1L-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
150 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 151 . In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1) and IL-1 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 152 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 153.
[047] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
154 or SEQ D NO. 56; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 155 or
SEQ ID NO. 157. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2)
and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
154 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 155. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D
NO. 156 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 157.
[048] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
3) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
158 or SEQ D NO. 160; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO. 159 or
SEQ ID NO. 161. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3)
and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO.
158 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 159. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 160 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 161.
[049] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L-1 b (seq.
4) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
162 or SEQ ID NO. 164; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 163 or
SEQ ID NO. 165. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4)
and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
162 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 163. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 164 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 165.
[050] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding II_-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
166 or SEQ ID NO. 168; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 167 or
SEQ ID NO. 169. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
166 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 167. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 168 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 169.
[051] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
1) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
170 or SEQ ID NO. 172; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 171 or
SEQ ID NO. 173. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 170 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 171 . In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L-1b (seq. 1) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 172 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 173.
[052] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
174 or SEQ ID NO. 176; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 175 or
SEQ ID NO. 177. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
174 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 175. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 2) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 176 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 177.
[053] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
3) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
78 or SEQ ID NO. 180; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 179 or
SEQ ID NO. 181 . In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L-1 b (seq. 3)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
178 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 179. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 3) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D
NO. 180 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 181 .
[054] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
4) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
182 or SEQ D NO. 184; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 183 or
SEQ ID NO. 185. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- 1b (seq. 4)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
182 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 183. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 184 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 185.
[055] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO.
186 or SEQ ID NO. 188; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 187 or
SEQ ID NO. 189. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
186 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 187. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 188 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 189.
[056] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
1) and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
190 or SEQ ID NO. 192; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 191 or
SEQ ID NO. 193. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
90 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 191. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 192 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 193.
[057] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
194 or SEQ ID NO. 196; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 195 or
SEQ ID NO. 197. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
94 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 195. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 2) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 196 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 197.
[058] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
98 or SEQ ID NO. 200; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 99 or
SEQ ID NO. 201. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
198 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 199. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D
NO. 200 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 201.
[059] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 4) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
202 or SEQ ID NO. 204; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 203 or
SEQ ID NO. 205. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
202 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 203. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 204 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 205.
[060] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
206 or SEQ ID NO. 208; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 207 or
SEQ ID NO. 209. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
206 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 207. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 208 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 209.
[061 ] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
1) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
210 or SEQ ID NO. 212; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO. 2 1 or
SEQ D NO. 213. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO.
210 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 1 . In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 1) and IL- 7 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 212 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 213.
[062] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO.
214 or SEQ D NO. 216; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 215 or
SEQ ID NO. 217. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq. 2)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
214 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 215. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 (seq. 2) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 216 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 217.
[063] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq.
3) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
218 or SEQ ID NO. 220; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 219 or
SEQ ID NO. 221. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL- I b (seq. 3)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
218 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 219. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq. 3) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 220 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 221 .
[064] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
4) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
222 or SEQ ID NO. 224; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 223 or
SEQ ID NO. 225. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq. 4)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
222 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 223. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq. 4) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 224 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 225.
[065] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
226 or SEQ ID NO. 228; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 227 or
SEQ D NO. 229. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL- I (seq. 5)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO.
226 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 227. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 5) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 228 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 229.
[066] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding !L-1 p (seq.
1) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
230 or SEQ ID NO. 232; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 231 or
SEQ ID NO. 233. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL- b (seq. 1)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO.230 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 231. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 232 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 233.
[067] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO.
234 or SEQ D NO. 236; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 235 or
SEQ ID NO. 237. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq. 2)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
234 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 235. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL- I b (seq. 2) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 236 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 237.
[068] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq.
3) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
238 or SEQ ID NO. 240; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 239 or
SEQ ID NO. 241. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq. 3)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
238 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 239. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq. 3) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 240 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 241.
[069] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
4) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
242 or SEQ ID NO. 244; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 243 or
SEQ ID NO. 245. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 4)
and IL-1 7 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
242 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 243. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4) and IL- (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 244 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 245.
[070] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
246 or SEQ ID NO. 248; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 247 or
SEQ ID NO. 249. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5)
and IL-17 (seq. 1) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
246 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 247. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5) and IL-17 (seq. 1) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 248 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 249.
[071] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
1) and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
250 or SEQ D NO. 252; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 251 or
SEQ ID NO. 253. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
250 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 251. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 252 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 253.
[072] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
254 or SEQ ID NO. 256; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 255 or
SEQ ID NO. 257. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
254 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 255. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 256 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 257.
[073] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL- b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
258 or SEQ ID NO. 260; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO. 259 or
SEQ ID NO. 261 . In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq. 3)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
258 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 259. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 p (seq. 3) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 260 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 261.
[074] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
2) and IL-17 (seq. 4) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
262 or SEQ ID NO. 264; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ D NO. 263 or
SEQ ID NO. 265. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
262 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 263. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 264 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 265.
[075] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-1 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
266 or SEQ ID NO. 268; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 267 or
SEQ ID NO. 269. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5)
and IL-17 (seq. 2) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
266 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 267. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5) and IL-17 (seq. 2) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 268 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 269.
[076] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
1) and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
270 or SEQ ID NO. 272; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 271 or
SEQ ID NO. 273. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1)
and IL-17 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
270 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 271. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 1) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 272 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 273.
[077] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L- b (seq.
2) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
274 or SEQ ID NO. 276; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 275 or
SEQ ID NO. 277. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1p (seq. 2)
and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
274 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 275. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 2) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 276 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 277.
[078] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
3) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
278 or SEQ D NO. 280; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 279 or
SEQ ID NO. 281 . In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 3)
and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
278 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 279. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L-1 b (seq. 3) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 280 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 281 .
[079] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding L-1 b (seq.
4) and IL-1 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
282 or SEQ ID NO. 284; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 283 or
SEQ ID NO. 285. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4)
and IL-1 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
282 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ D NO: 283. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 4) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 284 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 285.
[080] In another embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq.
5) and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO.
286 or SEQ ID NO. 288; and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO. 287 or
SEQ ID NO. 289. In an embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding IL-1 b (seq. 5)
and IL-1 7 (seq. 3) comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.
286 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 287. In another
embodiment, the binding protein capable of binding 1L-1 b (seq. 5) and IL-17 (seq. 3) has
a reverse orientation and comprises a DVD heavy chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID
NO. 288 and a DVD light chain amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 289.
[081] In another embodiment, a binding protein comprising a polypeptide chain,
wherein said polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein; VD1 is a
first heavy chain variable domain obtained from a first parent antibody, or antigen binding
portion thereof; VD2 is a second heavy chain variable domain obtained from a second
parent antibody, or antigen binding portion thereof, which can be the same or different
from the first parent antibody; C is a heavy chain constant domain; (X1)n is a linker with
the proviso that it is not CH1 , wherein said (X1)n is either present or absent; and (X2)n is
an Fc region, wherein said (X2)n is either present or absent is provided. In an
embodiment, the Fc region is absent from the binding protein.
[082] In another embodiment, a binding protein comprising a polypeptide chain,
wherein said polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein, VD1 is a
first light chain variable domain obtained from a first parent antibody or antigen binding
portion thereof; VD2 is a second light chain variable domain obtained from a second
parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, which can be the same or different
from the first parent antibody; C is a light chain constant domain; (X1)n is a linker with
the proviso that it is not CH1 , wherein said (X1)n is either present or absent; and (X2)n
does not comprise an Fc region, wherein said (X2)n is either present or absent is
provided. In an embodiment, (X2)n is absent from the binding protein.
[083] In another embodiment, the binding protein comprises first and second
polypeptide chains, wherein said first polypeptide chain comprises a first VD1-(X1)n-
VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein VD1 is a first heavy chain variable domain obtained from a first
parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof; VD2 is a second heavy chain variable
domain obtained from a second parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, which
can be the same or different from the first parent antibody; C is a heavy chain constant
domain; (X1)n is a linker with the proviso that it is not CH1 , wherein said (X1)n is either
present or absent; and (X2)n is an Fc region, wherein said (X2)n is either present or
absent; and wherein said second polypeptide chain comprises a second VD1-(X1)n-
VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein VD1 is a first light chain variable domain obtained from a first
parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof; VD2 is a second light chain variable
domain obtained from a second parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, which
can be the same or different from the first parent antibody; C is a light chain constant
domain; (X1)n is a linker with the proviso that it is not CH1 , wherein said (X1)n is either
present or absent; and (X2)n does not comprise an Fc region, wherein said (X2)n is
either present or absent. In another embodiment, the binding protein comprises two first
polypeptide chains and two second polypeptide chains. In yet another embodiment,
(X2)n is absent from the second polypeptide. In still another embodiment, the Fc region,
if present in the first polypeptide is a native sequence Fc region or a variant sequence Fc
region. In still another embodiment, the Fc region is an Fc region from an lgG1, an Fc
region from an lgG2, an Fc region from an lgG3, an Fc region from an lgG4, an Fc
region from an IgA, an Fc region from an IgM, an Fc region from an IgE, or an Fc region
from an IgD.
[084] In another embodiment, the binding protein is a DVD-lg that binds two
antigens comprising four polypeptide chains, wherein, each of the first and third
polypeptide chains comprise VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein,VD1 is a first heavy chain
variable domain obtained from a first parent antibody, or antigen binding portion thereof;
VD2 is a second heavy chain variable domain obtained from a second parent antibody,
or antigen binding portion thereof, which can be the same as or different from the first
parent antibody; C is a heavy chain constant domain; (X1)n is a linker with the proviso
that it is not CH1, wherein said (X1)n is either present or absent; and (X2)n is an Fc
region, wherein said (X2)n is either present or absent; and wherein each of the second
and fourth polypeptide chains comprise VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein VD1 is a first
light chain variable domain obtained from a first parent antibody or antigen binding
portion thereof; VD2 is a second light chain variable domain obtained from a second
parent antibody, or antigen binding portion thereof, which can be the same as or different
from the first parent antibody; C is a light chain constant domain; (X1)n is a linker with
the proviso that it is not CH1 , wherein said (X1)n is either present or absent; and (X2)n
does not comprise an Fc region, wherein said (X2)n is either present or absent.
[085] A method of making a DVD-lg binding protein by preselecting the parent
antibodies is provided. In an embodiment, the method of making a Dual Variable Domain
Immunoglobulin that binds two antigens comprises the steps of a) obtaining a first parent
antibody, or antigen binding portion thereof, that binds a first antigen; b) obtaining a
second parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, that binds a second antigen;
c) constructing first and third polypeptide chains, each of which comprises VD1-(X1)n-
VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein, VD1 is a first heavy chain variable domain obtained from said
first parent antibody, or antigen binding portion thereof; VD2 is a second heavy chain
variable domain obtained from said second parent antibody or antigen binding portion
thereof, which can be the same as or different from the first parent antibody; C is a heavy
chain constant domain; (X1)n is a linker with the proviso that it is not CH1 , wherein said
(X1)n is either present or absent; and (X2)n is an Fc region, wherein said (X2)n is either
present or absent; ) constructing second and fourth polypeptide chains each of which
comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein, VD1 is a first light chain variable domain
obtained from said first parent antibody, or antigen binding portion thereof; VD2 is a
second light chain variable domain obtained from said second parent antibody, or
antigen binding thereof, which can be the same as or different from the first parent
antibody; C is a light chain constant domain; (X1)n is a linker with the proviso that it is
not CH1 , wherein said (X1)n is either present or absent; and (X2)n does not comprise an
Fc region, wherein said (X2)n is either present or absent; and e) expressing said first,
second, third and fourth polypeptide chains; such that a DVD-lg binds said first antigen
and said second antigen is generated.
[086] In still another embodiment, a method of generating a DVD-lg that binds
two antigens with desired properties comprising the steps of a) obtaining a first parent
antibody, or antigen binding portion thereof, that binds a first antigen and possessing at
least one desired property exhibited by the DVD-lg; b) obtaining a second parent
antibody, or antigen binding portion thereof, which can be the same as or different from
the first parent antibody, can bind to a second antigen and possesses at least one
desired property exhibited by the Dual Variable Domain Immunoglobulin; c) constructing
first and third polypeptide chains comprising VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein; VD1 is a
first heavy chain variable domain obtained from said first parent antibody, or antigen
binding portion thereof; VD2 is a second heavy chain variable domain obtained from said
second parent antibody, or antigen binding portion thereof; C is a heavy chain constant
domain; (X1)n is a linker with the proviso that it is not CH1 , wherein said (X1)n is either
present or absent; and (X2)n is an Fc region, wherein said (X2)n is either present or
absent; d) constructing second and fourth polypeptide chains comprising VD1-(X1)n-
VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein; VD1 is a first light chain variable domain obtained from said first
parent antibody, or antigen binding portion thereof; VD2 is a second light chain variable
domain obtained from said second parent antibody, or antigen binding portion thereof),
which can be the same as or different from the first parent antibody; C is a light chain
constant domain; (X1)n is a linker with the proviso that it is not CH1 , wherein said (X1)n
is either present or absent; and (X2)n does not comprise an Fc region, wherein said
(X2)n is either present or absent; e) expressing said first, second, third and fourth
polypeptide chains; such that a Dual Variable Domain Immunoglobulin capable of
binding said first and said second antigen with desired properties is generated is
provided.
[087] In one embodiment, the VDI of the first and second polypeptide chains
disclosed herein are obtained from the same parent antibody or antigen binding portion
thereof. In another embodiment, the VDI of the first and second polypeptide chains
disclosed herein are obtained from different parent antibodies or antigen binding portions
thereof. In another embodiment, the VD2 of the first and second polypeptide chains
disclosed herein are obtained from the same parent antibody or antigen binding portion
thereof. In another embodiment, the VD2 of the first and second polypeptide chains
disclosed herein are obtained from different parent antibodies or antigen binding portions
thereof.
[088] In one embodiment the first parent antibody or antigen binding portion
thereof, and the second parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, are the same
antibody. In another embodiment the first parent antibody or antigen binding portion
thereof, and the second parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, are different
antibodies.
[089] In one embodiment the first parent antibody or antigen binding portion
thereof, binds a first antigen and the second parent antibody or antigen binding portion
thereof, binds a second antigen. In a particular embodiment, the first and second
antigens are the same antigen. In another embodiment, the parent antibodies bind
different epitopes on the same antigen. In another embodiment the first and second
antigens are different antigens. In another embodiment, the first parent antibody or
antigen binding portion thereof, binds the first antigen with a potency different from the
potency with which the second parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, binds
the second antigen. In yet another embodiment, the first parent antibody or antigen
binding portion thereof, binds the first antigen with an affinity different from the affinity
with which the second parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, binds the
second antigen.
[090] In another embodiment the first parent antibody or antigen binding portion
thereof, and the second parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, are human
antibodies, CDR grafted antibodies, or humanized antibodies. In an embodiment, the
antigen binding portions are Fab fragments, F(ab')2 fragments, bivalent fragments
comprising two Fab fragments linked by a disulfide bridge at the hinge region, Fd
fragments consisting of the VH and CH1 domains; Fv fragments consisting of the VL and
VH domains of a single arm of an antibody, dAb fragments, isolated complementarity
determining regions (CDR), single chain antibodies, or diabodies.
[091] In another embodiment, the binding protein possesses at least one
desired property exhibited by the first parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof,
or the second parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof. Alternatively, the first
parent antibody or antigen binding portion thereof and the second parent antibody or
antigen binding portion thereof possess at least one desired property exhibited by the
Dual Variable Domain Immunoglobulin. In an embodiment, the desired property is
selected from one or more antibody parameters. In another embodiment, the antibody
parameters are antigen specificity, affinity to antigen, potency, biological function,
epitope recognition, stability, solubility, production efficiency, immunogenicity,
pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, tissue cross reactivity, or orthologous antigen binding.
In an embodiment the binding protein is multivalent. In another embodiment, the binding
protein is multispecific. The multivalent and or multispecific binding proteins described
herein have desirable properties particularly from a therapeutic standpoint. For instance,
the multivalent and or multispecific binding protein may (1) be internalized (and/or
catabolized) faster than a bivalent antibody by a cell expressing an antigen to which the
antibodies bind; (2) be an agonist antibody; and/or (3) induce cell death and/or apoptosis
of a cell expressing an antigen to which the multivalent antibody binds. The "parent
antibody," which provides at least one antigen binding specificity of the multivalent and/
or multispecific binding proteins, may be one which is internalized (and/or catabolized)
by a cell expressing an antigen to which the antibody binds; and/or may be an agonist,
cell death-inducing, and/or apoptosis-inducing antibody, and the multivalent and or
multispecific binding protein as described herein may display improvement(s) in one or
more of these properties. Moreover, the parent antibody may lack any one or more of
these properties, but may be endowed with them when constructed as a multivalent
binding protein as described herein.
[092] In another embodiment, the binding protein has an on rate constant (Kon)
to one or more targets of: at least about 0 MV 1;at least about 103MV ;at least about
10 M s ; at least about 0 M s 1 ; or at least about 106M V ,as measured by surface
plasmon resonance. In an embodiment, the binding protein has an on rate constant
(Kon) to one or more targets between about 102MV1and about 103M1s 1 ; between
about 103M V and about 104M s 1 ; between about 10 M_ s 1 and about 10 M s ; or
between about 10 M 1s 1 and about 10 MV 1,as measured by surface plasmon
resonance.
[093] In another embodiment the binding protein has an off rate constant (Koff)
for one or more targets of: at most about 0 3s ; at most about 0V1;at most about
10 V ;or at most about 10 s 1 , as measured by surface plasmon resonance. In an
embodiment, the binding protein has an off rate constant (Koff) to one or more targets of
from about 10 3s 1 to about 0 V ;of from about 10 4s 1 to about 10 V ;or of from about
10 5s to about 10 s , as measured by surface plasmon resonance.
[094] In another embodiment the binding protein has a dissociation constant
(KD) to one or more targets of: at most about 0 7M; at most about 10 M; at most about
0 M; at most about 10 M; at most about 0 M; at most about 10 2M; or at most
about 10 13M. In an embodiment, the binding protein has a dissociation constant (KD) to
its targets of from about 10 M to about 10 8M; of from about 0 8M to about 0 9 ; of
from about 10 to about 10 M; of fromabout 10 M to about 10 M; of from about
10 M to about 10 2M; or of from about 10 2M to about 10 M.
[095] In another embodiment, the binding protein described herein is a
conjugate further comprising an agent. In some embodiments, the agent is an
immunoadhesion molecule, an imaging agent, a therapeutic agent, or a cytotoxic agent.
In an embodiment, the imaging agent is a radiolabel, an enzyme, a fluorescent label, a
luminescent label, a bioluminescent label, a magnetic label, or biotin. In another
embodiment, the radiolabel is: 3H, C 3 S, 0Y, "Tc, 1ln, 2 l , 3 l , 1 Lu, Ho, or 3Sm.
In yet another embodiment, the therapeutic or cytotoxic agent is an anti-metabolite, an
alkylating agent, an antibiotic, a growth factor, a cytokine, an anti-angiogenic agent, an
anti-mitotic agent, an anthracycline, toxin, or an apoptotic agent.
[096] In another embodiment, the binding protein described herein is a
crystallized binding protein and exists as a crystal. In an embodiment, the crystal is a
carrier-free pharmaceutical controlled release crystal. In yet another embodiment, the
crystallized binding protein has a greater half life in vivo than the soluble counterpart of
said binding protein. In still another embodiment, the crystallized binding protein retains
biological activity.
[097] In another embodiment, the binding protein described herein is
glycosylated. For example, the glycosylation is a human glycosylation pattern.
[098] An isolated nucleic acid encoding any one of the binding proteins
disclosed herein is provided. A further embodiment provides a vector comprising the
isolated nucleic acid disclosed herein wherein said vector is pcDNA; pTT (Durocher et al.
(2002) Nucl. Acids Res. 30: 2); pTT3 (pTT with additional multiple cloning site; pEFBOS
(Mizushima, S. and Nagata, S. (1990) Nucl. Acids Res. 18: 17); pBV; pJV; pcDNA3.1
TOPO; pEF6 TOPO; or pBJ. In an embodiment, the vector is a vector disclosed in U.S.
Patent Publication No. 2009/0239259.
[099] In another aspect a host cell is transformed with the vector disclosed
herein. In an embodiment, the host cell is a prokaryotic cell. In another embodiment, the
host cell is E.coli. In a related embodiment the host cell is a eukaryotic cell. In another
embodiment, the eukaryotic cell is a protist cell, an animal cell, a plant cell, or a fungal
cell. In yet another embodiment, the host cell is a mammalian cell including, but not
limited to, CHO, COS; NSO, SP2, PER.C6 or a fungal cell, such as Saccharomyces
cerevisiae; or an insect cell such as Sf9.
[0100] In an embodiment, two or more DVD-lgs, e.g., with different specificities,
are produced in a single recombinant host cell. For example, the expression of a mixture
of antibodies has been called Oligoclonics™ (Merus B.V., The Netherlands); U.S. Patent
Nos. 7,262,028; 7,429,486.
[0101] A method of producing a binding protein disclosed herein comprising
culturing any one of the host cells also disclosed herein in a culture medium under
conditions sufficient to produce the binding protein is provided. In an embodiment, 50%-
75% of the binding protein produced by this method is a dual specific tetravalent binding
protein. In a particular embodiment, 75%-90% of the binding protein produced by this
method is a dual specific tetravalent binding protein. In a particular embodiment, 90%-
95% of the binding protein produced is a dual specific tetravalent binding protein.
[0102] One embodiment provides a composition for the release of a binding
protein wherein the composition comprises a formulation that in turn comprises a
crystallized binding protein, as disclosed herein, and an ingredient, and at least one
polymeric carrier. In another embodiment, the polymeric carrier comprises one or more
polymers. In some embodiments, the polymers are poly (acrylic acid), poly
(cyanoacrylates), poly (amino acids), poly (anhydrides), poly (depsipeptide), poly
(esters), poly (lactic acid), poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) or PLGA, poly (bhydroxybutryate),
poly (caprolactone), poly (dioxanone); poly (ethylene glycol), poly
((hydroxypropyl) methacrylamide, poly [(organo)phosphazene], poly (ortho esters), poly
(vinyl alcohol), poly (vinylpyrrolidone), maleic anhydride- alkyl vinyl ether copolymers,
pluronic polyols, albumin, alginate, cellulose and cellulose derivatives, collagen, fibrin,
gelatin, hyaluronic acid, oligosaccharides, glycaminoglycans, sulfated polysaccharides,
or blends or copolymers thereof. In some embodiments, the ingredient is albumin,
sucrose, trehalose, lactitol, gelatin, hydroxypropyl- b- cyclodextrin, methoxypolyethylene
glycol or polyethylene glycol. Another embodiment provides a method for treating a
mammal comprising the step of administering to the mammal an effective amount of the
composition disclosed herein.
[0103] A pharmaceutical composition comprising a binding protein, as disclosed
herein and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is provided. In a further embodiment
the pharmaceutical composition comprises at least one additional therapeutic agent for
treating a disorder. In some embodiments, the additional agent is: a therapeutic agent,
an imaging agent, a cytotoxic agent, an angiogenesis inhibitor (including but not limited
to an anti-VEGF antibody or a VEGF-trap), a kinase inhibitor (including but not limited to
a KDR and a TIE-2 inhibitor), a co-stimulation molecule blocker (including but not limited
to anti-B7.1, anti-B7.2, CTLA4-lg, anti-CD20), an adhesion molecule blocker (including
but not limited to an anti-LFA-1 antibody, an anti-E/L selectin antibody, a small molecule
inhibitor), an anti-cytokine antibody or functional fragment thereof (including but not
limited to an anti-IL-18, an anti-TNF, and an anti-IL-6/cytokine receptor antibody),
methotrexate, cyclosporin, rapamycin, FK506, a detectable label or reporter, a TNF
antagonist, an antirheumatic, a muscle relaxant, a narcotic, a non-steroid anti¬
inflammatory drug (NSAID), an analgesic, an anesthetic, a sedative, a local anesthetic, a
neuromuscular blocker, an antimicrobial, an antipsoriatic, a corticosteriod, an anabolic
steroid, an erythropoietin, an immunization, an immunoglobulin, an immunosuppressive,
a growth hormone, a hormone replacement drug, a radiopharmaceutical, an
antidepressant, an antipsychotic, a stimulant, an asthma medication, a beta agonist, an
inhaled steroid, an epinephrine or analog, a cytokine, or a cytokine antagonist.
[0104] A method for treating a human subject suffering from a disorder in which
the target, or targets, that can be bound by the binding protein disclosed herein is/are
detrimental, comprising administering to the human subject a binding protein disclosed
herein such that the activity of the target, or targets in the human subject is inhibited and
one of more symptoms is alleviated or treatment is achieved is provided. For example,
the disorder is arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis, septic arthritis, Lyme
arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, spondyloarthropathy, systemic lupus
erythematosus, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, insulin
dependent diabetes mellitus, thyroiditis, asthma, allergic diseases, psoriasis, dermatitis
scleroderma, graft versus host disease, organ transplant rejection, acute or chronic
immune disease associated with organ transplantation, sarcoidosis, atherosclerosis,
disseminated intravascular coagulation, Kawasaki's disease, Grave's disease, nephrotic
syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, Wegener's granulomatosis, Henoch-Schoenlein
purpurea, microscopic vasculitis of the kidneys, chronic active hepatitis, uveitis, septic
shock, toxic shock syndrome, sepsis syndrome, cachexia, infectious diseases, parasitic
diseases, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, acute transverse myelitis, Huntington's
chorea, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, primary biliary cirrhosis,
hemolytic anemia, malignancies, heart failure, myocardial infarction, Addison's disease,
sporadic polyglandular deficiency type I and polyglandular deficiency type II, Schmidt's
syndrome, adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome, alopecia, alopecia areata,
seronegative arthopathy, arthropathy, Reiter's disease, psoriatic arthropathy, ulcerative
oolitic arthropathy, enteropathic synovitis, chlamydia, yersinia and salmonella associated
arthropathy, spondyloarthopathy, atheromatous disease/arteriosclerosis, atopic allergy,
autoimmune bullous disease, pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus foliaceus, pemphigoid,
linear IgA disease, autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, Coombs positive haemolytic
anaemia, acquired pernicious anaemia, juvenile pernicious anaemia, myalgic
encephalitis/Royal Free Disease, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, giant cell arteritis,
primary sclerosing hepatitis, cryptogenic autoimmune hepatitis, Acquired
Immunodeficiency Disease Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency Related Diseases,
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, common varied immunodeficiency (common variable
hypogammaglobulinaemia), dilated cardiomyopathy, female infertility, ovarian failure,
premature ovarian failure, fibrotic lung disease, cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis, post¬
inflammatory interstitial lung disease, interstitial pneumonitis, connective tissue disease
associated interstitial lung disease, mixed connective tissue disease associated iung
disease, systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease, rheumatoid arthritis
associated interstitial lung disease, systemic lupus erythematosus associated lung
disease, dermatomyositis/polymyositis associated lung disease, Sjogren's disease
associated lung disease, ankylosing spondylitis associated lung disease, vasculitic
diffuse lung disease, haemosiderosis associated lung disease, drug-induced interstitial
lung disease, fibrosis, radiation fibrosis, bronchiolitis obliterans, chronic eosinophilic
pneumonia, lymphocytic infiltrative lung disease, postinfectious interstitial lung disease,
gouty arthritis, autoimmune hepatitis, type-1 autoimmune hepatitis (classical autoimmune
or lupoid hepatitis), type-2 autoimmune hepatitis (anti-LKM antibody hepatitis),
autoimmune mediated hypoglycemia, type B insulin resistance with acanthosis nigricans,
hypoparathyroidism, acute immune disease associated with organ transplantation,
chronic immune disease associated with organ transplantation, osteoarthrosis, primary
sclerosing cholangitis, psoriasis type 1, psoriasis type 2, idiopathic leucopaenia,
autoimmune neutropaenia, renal disease NOS, glomerulonephritides, microscopic
vasulitis of the kidneys, lyme disease, discoid lupus erythematosus, male infertility
idiopathic or NOS, sperm autoimmunity, multiple sclerosis (all subtypes), sympathetic
ophthalmia, pulmonary hypertension secondary to connective tissue disease,
Goodpasture's syndrome, pulmonary manifestation of polyarteritis nodosa, acute
rheumatic fever, rheumatoid spondylitis, Still's disease, systemic sclerosis, Sjorgren's
syndrome, Takayasu's disease/arteritis, autoimmune thrombocytopaenia, idiopathic
thrombocytopaenia, autoimmune thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism, goitrous autoimmune
hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's disease), atrophic autoimmune hypothyroidism, primary
myxoedema, phacogenic uveitis, primary vasculitis, vitiligo acute liver disease, chronic
liver diseases, alcoholic cirrhosis, alcohol-induced liver injury, choleosatatis, idiosyncratic
liver disease, Drug-Induced hepatitis, Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, allergy and asthma,
group B streptococci (GBS) infection, mental disorders (e.g., depression and
schizophrenia), Th2 Type and Th1 Type mediated diseases, acute and chronic pain
(different forms of pain), and cancers such as lung, breast, stomach, bladder, colon,
pancreas, ovarian, prostate and rectal cancer and hematopoietic malignancies (leukemia
and lymphoma), Abetalipoprotemia, Acrocyanosis, acute and chronic parasitic or
infectious processes, acute leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute
myeloid leukemia (AML), acute or chronic bacterial infection, acute pancreatitis, acute
renal failure, adenocarcinomas, aerial ectopic beats, AIDS dementia complex, alcoholinduced
hepatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic contact dermatitis, allergic rhinitis,
allograft rejection, alpha-l- antitrypsin deficiency, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, anemia,
angina pectoris, anterior horn cell degeneration, anti cd3 therapy, antiphospholipid
syndrome, anti-receptor hypersensitivity reactions, aortic and peripheral aneuryisms,
aortic dissection, arterial hypertension, arteriosclerosis, arteriovenous fistula, ataxia,
atrial fibrillation (sustained or paroxysmal), atrial flutter, atrioventricular block, B cell
lymphoma, bone graft rejection, bone marrow transplant (BMT) rejection, bundle branch
block, Burkitt's lymphoma, Burns, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac stun syndrome, cardiac
tumors, cardiomyopathy, cardiopulmonary bypass inflammation response, cartilage
transplant rejection, cerebellar cortical degenerations, cerebellar disorders, chaotic or
multifocal atrial tachycardia, chemotherapy associated disorders, chronic myelocytic
leukemia (CML), chronic alcoholism, chronic inflammatory pathologies, chronic
lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic
salicylate intoxication, colorectal carcinoma, congestive heart failure, conjunctivitis,
contact dermatitis, cor pulmonale, coronary artery disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease,
culture negative sepsis, cystic fibrosis, cytokine therapy associated disorders, Dementia
pugilistica, demyelinating diseases, dengue hemorrhagic fever, dermatitis, dermatologic
conditions, diabetes, diabetes mellitus, diabetic ateriosclerotic disease, Diffuse Lewy
body disease, dilated congestive cardiomyopathy, disorders of the basal ganglia, Down's
Syndrome in middle age, drug- induced movement disorders induced by drugs which
block CNS dopamine receptors, drug sensitivity, eczema, encephalomyelitis,
endocarditis, endocrinopathy, epiglottitis, epstein-barr virus infection, erythromelalgia,
extrapyramidal and cerebellar disorders, familial hematophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis,
fetal thymus implant rejection, Friedreich's ataxia, functional peripheral arterial disorders,
fungal sepsis, gas gangrene, gastric ulcer, glomerular nephritis, graft rejection of any
organ or tissue, gram negative sepsis, gram positive sepsis, granulomas due to
intracellular organisms, hairy cell leukemia, Hallerrorden-Spatz disease, hashimoto's
thyroiditis, hay fever, heart transplant rejection, hemachromatosis, hemodialysis,
hemolytic uremic syndrome/thrombolytic thrombocytopenic purpura, hemorrhage,
hepatitis (A), His bundle arrythmias, HIV infection/HIV neuropathy, Hodgkin's disease,
hyperkinetic movement disorders, hypersensitity reactions, hypersensitivity pneumonitis,
hypertension, hypokinetic movement disorders, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
evaluation, idiopathic Addison's disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, antibody
mediated cytotoxicity, Asthenia, infantile spinal muscular atrophy, inflammation of the
aorta, influenza a, ionizing radiation exposure, iridocyclitis/uveitis/optic neuritis, ischemiareperfusion
injury, ischemic stroke, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile spinal muscular
atrophy, Kaposi's sarcoma, kidney transplant rejection, legionella, leishmaniasis, leprosy,
lesions of the corticospinal system, lipedema, liver transplant rejection, lymphederma,
malaria, malignamt Lymphoma, malignant histiocytosis, malignant melanoma,
meningitis, meningococcemia, metabolic/idiopathic diseases, migraine headache,
mitochondrial multi.system disorder, mixed connective tissue disease, monoclonal
gammopathy, multiple myeloma, multiple systems degenerations (Mencel Dejerine-
Thomas Shi-Drager and Machado-Joseph), myasthenia gravis, mycobacterium avium
intracellulare, mycobacterium tuberculosis, myelodyplastic syndrome, myocardial
infarction, myocardial ischemic disorders, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, neonatal chronic
lung disease, nephritis, nephrosis, neurodegenerative diseases, neurogenic muscular
atrophies, neutropenic fever, non- hodgkins lymphoma, occlusion of the abdominal aorta
and its branches, occlusive arterial disorders, okt3 therapy, orchitis/epidydimitis,
orchitis/vasectomy reversal procedures, organomegaly, osteoporosis, pancreas
transplant rejection, pancreatic carcinoma, paraneoplastic syndrome/hypercalcemia of
malignancy, parathyroid transplant rejection, pelvic inflammatory disease, perennial
rhinitis, pericardial disease, peripheral atherosclerotic disease, peripheral vascular
disorders, peritonitis, pernicious anemia, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, pneumonia,
POEMS syndrome (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal
gammopathy, and skin changes syndrome), post perfusion syndrome, post pump
syndrome, post-MI cardiotomy syndrome, preeclampsia, Progressive supranucleo Palsy,
primary pulmonary hypertension, radiation therapy, Raynaud's phenomenon and
disease, Raynoud's disease, Refsum's disease, regular narrow QRS tachycardia,
renovascular hypertension, reperfusion injury, restrictive cardiomyopathy, sarcomas,
scleroderma, senile chorea, Senile Dementia of Lewy body type, seronegative
arthropathies, shock, sickle cell anemia, skin allograft rejection, skin changes syndrome,
small bowel transplant rejection, solid tumors, specific arrythmias, spinal ataxia,
spinocerebellar degenerations, streptococcal myositis, structural lesions of the
cerebellum, Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, Syncope, syphilis of the
cardiovascular system, systemic anaphalaxis, systemic inflammatory response
syndrome, systemic onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, T-cell or FAB ALL,
Telangiectasia, thromboangitis obliterans, thrombocytopenia, toxicity, transplants,
trauma/hemorrhage, type III hypersensitivity reactions, type IV hypersensitivity, unstable
angina, uremia, urosepsis, urticaria, valvular heart diseases, varicose veins, .vasculitis,
venous diseases, venous thrombosis, ventricular fibrillation, viral and fungal infections,
vital encephalitis/aseptic meningitis, vital-associated hemaphagocytic syndrome,
Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome, Wilson's disease, xenograft rejection of any organ or
tissue, acute coronary syndromes, acute idiopathic polyneuritis, acute inflammatory
demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, acute ischemia, adult Still's disease, alopecia
areata, anaphylaxis, anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome, aplastic anemia,
arteriosclerosis, atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune dermatitis, autoimmune
disorder associated with streptococcus infection, autoimmune enteropathy, autoimmune
hearing loss, autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS), autoimmune
myocarditis, autoimmune premature ovarian failure, blepharitis, bronchiectasis, bullous
pemphigoid, cardiovascular disease, catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome, celiac
disease, cervical spondylosis, chronic ischemia, cicatricial pemphigoid, clinically isolated
syndrome (cis) with risk for multiple sclerosis, conjunctivitis, childhood onset psychiatric
disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), dacryocystitis,
dermatomyositis, diabetic retinopathy, diabetes mellitus, disk herniation, disk prolaps,
drug induced immune hemolytic anemia, endocarditis, endometriosis, endophthalmitis,
episcleritis, erythema multiforme, erythema multiforme major, gestational pemphigoid,
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), hay fever, Hughes syndrome, idiopathic Parkinson's
disease, idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, IgE-mediated allergy, immune hemolytic
anemia, inclusion body myositis, infectious ocular inflammatory disease, inflammatory
demyelinating disease, inflammatory heart disease, inflammatory kidney disease,
IPF/UIP, iritis, keratitis, keratojuntivitis sicca, Kussmaul disease or Kussmaul-Meier
disease, Landry's paralysis, Langerhan's cell histiocytosis, livedo reticularis, macular
degeneration, microscopic polyangiitis, morbus bechterev, motor neuron disorders,
mucous membrane pemphigoid, multiple organ failure, myasthenia gravis,
myelodysplastic syndrome, myocarditis, nerve root disorders, neuropathy, non-A non-B
hepatitis, optic neuritis, osteolysis, ovarian cancer, pauciarticular JRA, peripheral artery
occlusive disease (PAOD), peripheral vascular disease (PVD), peripheral artery, disease
(PAD), phlebitis, polyarteritis nodosa (or periarteritis nodosa), polychondritis, polymyalgia
rheumatica, poliosis, polyarticular JRA, polyendocrine deficiency syndrome,
polymyositis, polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), post-pump syndrome, primary
Parkinsonism, prostate and rectal cancer and hematopoietic malignancies (leukemia and
lymphoma), prostatitis, pure red cell aplasia, primary adrenal insufficiency, recurrent
neuromyelitis optica, restenosis, rheumatic heart disease, SAPHO (synovitis, acne,
pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis), scleroderma, secondary amyloidosis, shock lung,
scleritis, sciatica, secondary adrenal insufficiency, silicone associated connective tissue
disease, sneddon-wilkinson dermatosis, spondilitis ankylosans, Stevens-Johnson
syndrome (SJS), systemic inflammatory response syndrome, temporal arteritis,
toxoplasmic retinitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, transverse myelitis, TRAPS (tumor
necrosis factor receptor, type 1 allergic reaction, type I I diabetes, urticaria, usual
interstitial pneumonia (UIP), vasculitis, vernal conjunctivitis, viral retinitis, Vogt-Koyanagi-
Harada syndrome (VKH syndrome), wet macular degeneration, wound healing, yersinia
and salmonella associated arthropathy.
[0105] In an embodiment, diseases that can be treated or diagnosed with the
compositions and methods provided include, but are not limited to, primary and
metastatic cancers, including carcinomas of breast, colon, rectum, lung, oropharynx,
hypopharynx, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts, small
intestine, urinary tract (including kidney, bladder and urothelium), female genital tract
(including cervix, uterus, and ovaries as well as choriocarcinoma and gestational
trophoblastic disease), male genital tract (including prostate, seminal vesicles, testes and
germ cell tumors), endocrine glands (including the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands),
and skin, as well as hemangiomas, melanomas, sarcomas (including those arising from
bone and soft tissues as well as Kaposi's sarcoma), tumors of the brain, nerves, eyes,
and meninges (including astrocytomas, gliomas, glioblastomas, retinoblastomas,
neuromas, neuroblastomas, Schwannomas, and meningiomas), solid tumors arising
from hematopoietic malignancies such as leukemias, and lymphomas (both Hodgkin's
and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas).
[0106] In an embodiment, the antibodies provided or antigen-binding portions
thereof, are used to treat cancer or in the prevention or inhibition of metastases from the
tumors described herein either when used alone or in combination with radiotherapy
and/or other chemotherapeutic agents.
[0107] A method of treating a patient suffering from a disorder comprising the
step of administering any one of the binding proteins disclosed herein before,
concurrently, or after the administration of a second agent, as discussed herein is
provided. In a particular embodiment the second agent is budenoside, epidermal growth
factor, corticosteroids, cyclosporin, sulfasalazine, aminosalicylates, 6-mercaptopurine,
azathioprine, metronidazole, lipoxygenase inhibitors, mesalamine, olsalazine,
balsalazide, antioxidants, thromboxane inhibitors, IL-1 receptor antagonists, anti-IL-1 b
mAbs, anti-IL-6 or IL-6 receptor mAbs, growth factors, elastase inhibitors, pyridinylimidazole
compounds, antibodies or agonists of TNF, LT, IL-1, IL-2, IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, IL-
12, IL-13, IL-15, IL-16, IL-18, IL-23, EMAP-II, GM-CSF, FGF, and PDGF, antibodies of
CD2, CD3, CD4, CD8, CD-19, CD25, CD28, CD30, CD40, CD45, CD69, CD90 or their
ligands, methotrexate, cyclosporin, FK506, rapamycin, mycophenolate mofetil,
leflunomide, NSAIDs, ibuprofen, corticosteroids, prednisolone, phosphodiesterase
inhibitors, adenosine agonists, antithrombotic agents, complement inhibitors, adrenergic
agents, IRAK, NIK, IKK, p38, MAP kinase inhibitors, IL-1 b converting enzyme inhibitors,
TNFa converting enzyme inhibitors, T-cell signalling inhibitors, metalloproteinase
inhibitors, sulfasalazine, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurines, angiotensin converting
enzyme inhibitors, soluble cytokine receptors, soluble p55 TNF receptor, soluble p75
TNF receptor, slL-1RI, slL-1RII, slL-6R, antiinflammatory cytokines, !L-4, IL-10, IL-1 1, IL-
13, or TGFp.
[0108] In a particular embodiment the pharmaceutical compositions disclosed
herein are administered to the patient by at least one mode selected from parenteral,
subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intrarticular, intrabronchial, intraabdominal,
intracapsular, intracartilaginous, intracavitary, intracelial, intracerebellar,
intracerebroventricular, intracolic, intracervical, intragastric, intrahepatic, intramyocardial,
intraosteal, intrapelvic, intrapericardiac, intraperitoneal, intrapleural, intraprostatic,
intrapulmonary, intrarectal, intrarenal, intraretinal, intraspinal, intrasynovial, intrathoracic,
intrauterine, intravesical, bolus, vaginal, rectal, buccal, sublingual, intranasal, and
transdermal.
[0109] At least one anti-idiotypic antibody to at least one binding protein provided
herein is also provided. The anti-idiotypic antibody includes any protein or peptide
containing molecule that comprises at least a portion of an immunoglobulin molecule
such as, but not limited to, at least one complementarity determining region (CDR) of a
heavy or light chain or a ligand binding portion thereof, a heavy chain or light chain
variable region, a heavy chain or light chain constant region, a framework region, or any
portion thereof, that can be incorporated into a binding protein provided herein.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[01 10] Figure 1A is a schematic representation of Dual Variable Domain (DVD)-
Ig constructs and shows the strategy for generation of a DVD-lg from two parent
antibodies;
[01 11] Figure B, is a schematic representation of constructs DVD1-lg, DVD2-lg,
and two chimeric mono-specific antibodies from hybridoma clones 2D13.E3 (anti-IL-la)
and 13F5.G5 (anti-IL- b) .
Detailed Description
[01 12] Multivalent and/or multispecific binding proteins that bind two or more
antigens are provided. Specifically, dual variable domain immunoglobulins (DVD-lg), and
pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as nucleic acids, recombinant expression
vectors and host cells for making such DVD-lgs are provided. Methods of using the
DVD-lgs to detect specific antigens, either in vitro or in vivo are also provided.
[01 13] Unless otherwise defined herein, scientific and technical terms used
herein shall have the meanings that are commonly understood by those of ordinary skill
in the art. The meaning and scope of the terms should be clear, however, in the event of
any latent ambiguity, definitions provided herein take precedent over any dictionary or
extrinsic definition. Further, unless otherwise required by context, singular terms shall
include pluralities and plural terms shall include the singular. In this application, the use
of "or" means "and/or" unless stated otherwise. Furthermore, the use of the term
"including," as well as other forms, such as "includes" and "included," is not limiting. Also,
terms such as "element" or "component" encompass both elements and components
comprising one unit and elements and components that comprise more than one subunit
unless specifically stated otherwise.
[01 14] Generally, nomenclatures used in connection with, and techniques of, cell
and tissue culture, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics and protein
and nucleic acid chemistry and hybridization described herein are those well known and
commonly used in the art. The methods and techniques discussed herein are generally
performed according to conventional methods well known in the art and as described in
various general and more specific references that are cited and discussed throughout
the present specification unless otherwise indicated. Enzymatic reactions and purification
techniques are performed according to manufacturer's specifications, as commonly
accomplished in the art or as described herein. The nomenclatures used in connection
with, and the laboratory procedures and techniques of, analytical chemistry, synthetic
organic chemistry, and medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry described herein are
those well known and commonly used in the art. Standard techniques are used for
chemical syntheses, chemical analyses, pharmaceutical preparation, formulation, and
delivery, and treatment of patients.
[01 15] Select terms are defined below:
[01 16] The term "polypeptide" as used herein, refers to any polymeric chain of
amino acids. The terms "peptide" and "protein" are used interchangeably with the term
polypeptide and also refer to a polymeric chain of amino acids. The term "polypeptide"
encompasses native or artificial proteins, protein fragments and polypeptide analogs of a
protein sequence. A polypeptide may be monomeric or polymeric. Use of "polypeptide"
herein is intended to encompass polypeptide and fragments and variants (including
fragments of variants) thereof, unless otherwise stated. For an antigenic polypeptide, a
fragment of polypeptide optionally contains at least one contiguous or nonlinear epitope
of polypeptide. The precise boundaries of the at least one epitope fragment can be
confirmed using ordinary skill in the art. The fragment comprises at least about 5
contiguous amino acids, such as at least about 0 contiguous amino acids, at least
about 5 contiguous amino acids, or at least about 20 contiguous amino acids. A variant
of polypeptide is as described herein.
[01 17] The term "isolated protein" or "isolated polypeptide" is a protein or
polypeptide that by virtue of its origin or source of derivation is not associated with
naturally associated components that accompany it in its native state; is substantially
free of other proteins from the same species; is expressed by a cell from a different
species; or does not occur in nature. Thus, a polypeptide that is chemically synthesized
or synthesized in a cellular system different from the cell from which it naturally
originates will be "isolated" from its naturally associated components. A protein may also
be rendered substantially free of naturally associated components by isolation, using
protein purification techniques well known in the art.
[01 18] The term "recovering" as used herein, refers to the process of rendering a
chemical species such as a polypeptide substantially free of naturally associated
components by isolation, e.g., using protein purification techniques well known in the art.
[0119] "Biological activity " as used herein, refers to any one or more inherent
biological properties of a molecule (whether present naturally as found in vivo, or
provided or enabled by recombinant means). Biological properties include but are not
limited to binding a receptor; inducing cell proliferation, inhibiting cell growth, inducing
other cytokines, inducing apoptosis, and enzymatic activity. Biological activity also
includes activity of an Ig molecule.
[0120] The terms "specific binding" or "specifically binding," as used herein, in
reference to the interaction of an antibody, a protein, or a peptide with a second chemical
species, mean that the interaction is dependent upon the presence of a particular
structure (e.g., an antigenic determinant or epitope) on the chemical species; for
example, an antibody recognizes and binds to a specific protein structure rather than to
proteins generally. If an antibody is specific for epitope "A," the presence of a molecule
containing epitope A (or free, unlabeled A), in a reaction containing labeled "A" and the
antibody, will reduce the amount of labeled A bound to the antibody.
[0121] The term "antibody," as used herein, broadly refers to any immunoglobulin
(Ig) molecule comprised of four polypeptide chains, two heavy (H) chains and two light
(L) chains, or any functional fragment, mutant, variant, or derivation thereof, which
retains the essential epitope binding features of an Ig molecule. Such mutant, variant, or
derivative antibody formats are known in the art. Nonlimiting embodiments of which are
discussed below.
[0122] In a full-length antibody, each heavy chain is comprised of a heavy chain
variable region (abbreviated herein as HCVR or VH) and a heavy chain constant region.
The heavy chain constant region is comprised of three domains, CH1 , CH2 and CH3.
Each light chain is comprised of a light chain variable region (abbreviated herein as
LCVR or VL) and a light chain constant region. The light chain constant region is
comprised of one domain, CL. The VH and VL regions can be further subdivided into
regions of hypervariability, termed complementarity determining regions (CDR),
interspersed with regions that are more conserved, termed framework regions (FR).
Each VH and VL is composed of three CDRs and four FRs, arranged from aminoterminus
to carboxy-terminus in the following order: FR1, CDR1, FR2, CDR2, FR3,
CDR3, and FR4. Immunoglobulin molecules can be of any type (e.g., IgG, IgE, IgM, IgD,
IgA and IgY), class (e.g., IgG 1, lgG2, IgG 3, lgG4, lgA1 and lgA2) or subclass.
[0123] The term "Fc region" is used to define the C-terminal region of an
immunoglobulin heavy chain, which may be generated by papain digestion of an intact
antibody. The Fc region may be a native sequence Fc region or a variant Fc region. The
Fc region of an immunoglobulin generally comprises two constant domains, a CH2
domain and a CH3 domain, and optionally comprises a CH4 domain. Replacements of
amino acid residues in the Fc portion to alter antibody effector function are known in the
art (US Patent Nos. 5,648,260 and 5,624,821). The Fc portion of an antibody mediates
several important effector functions e.g., cytokine induction, ADCC, phagocytosis,
complement dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) and half-life/ clearance rate of antibody and
antigen-antibody complexes. In some cases these effector functions are desirable for a
therapeutic antibody but in other cases might be unnecessary or even deleterious,
depending on the therapeutic objectives. Certain human IgG isotypes, particularly lgG1
and lgG3, mediate ADCC and CDC via binding to F Rs and complement C1q,
respectively. Neonatal Fc receptors (FcRn) are the critical components determining the
circulating half-life of antibodies. In still another embodiment at least one amino acid
residue is replaced in the constant region of the antibody, for example the Fc region of
the antibody, such that effector functions of the antibody are altered. The dimerization of
two identical heavy chains of an immunoglobulin is mediated by the dimerization of CH3
domains and is stabilized by the disulfide bonds within the hinge region (Huber et al.
(1976) Nature 264: 415-20; Thies et al. (1999) J. Mol. Biol. 293: 67-79). Mutation of
cysteine residues within the hinge regions to prevent heavy chain-heavy chain disulfide
bonds will destabilize dimeration of CH3 domains. Residues responsible for CH3
dimerization have been identified (Dall'Acqua (1998) Biochem. 37: 9266-73). Therefore,
it is possible to generate a monovalent half-lg. Interestingly, these monovalent half Ig
molecules have been found in nature for both IgG and IgA subclasses (Seligman (1978)
Ann. Immunol. 129: 855-70; Biewenga et al. (1983) Clin. Exp. Immunol. 51: 395-400).
The stoichiometry of FcRn: Ig Fc region has been determined to be 2:1 (West et al.
(2000) Biochem. 39: 9698-708), and half Fc is sufficient for mediating FcRn binding (Kim
et al. (1994) Eur. J. Immunol. 24: 542-548). Mutations to disrupt the dimerization of CH3
domain may not have greater adverse effect on its FcRn binding as the residues
important for CH3 dimerization are located on the inner interface of CH3 b sheet
structure, whereas the region responsible for FcRn binding is located on the outside
interface of CH2-CH3 domains. However, the half -Ig molecule may have certain
advantages in tissue penetration due to its smaller size in comparison to that of a regular
antibody. In one embodiment at least one amino acid residue is replaced in the constant
region of the binding protein provided herein, for example the Fc region, such that the
dimerization of the heavy chains is disrupted, resulting in half DVD Ig molecules. The
anti-inflammatory activity of IgG is completely dependent on sialylation of the N-linked
glycan of the IgG Fc fragment. The precise glycan requirements for anti-inflammatory
activity has been determined, such that an appropriate lgG1 Fc fragment can be created,
thereby generating a fully recombinant, sialylated lgG1 Fc with greatly enhanced potency
(Anthony, R.M., et al. (2008) Science 320: 373-376).
[0124] The term "antigen-binding portion" of an antibody (or simply "antibody
portion"), as used herein, refers to one or more fragments of an antibody that retain the
ability to bind specifically to an antigen. It has been shown that the antigen-binding
function of an antibody can be performed by fragments of a full-length antibody. Such
antibody embodiments may also be bispecific, dual specific, or multi-specific formats;
specifically binding to two or more different antigens. Examples of binding fragments
encompassed within the term "antigen-binding portion" of an antibody include (i) a Fab
fragment, a monovalent fragment consisting of the VL, VH, CL and CH1 domains; (ii) a
F(ab')2 fragment, a bivalent fragment comprising two Fab fragments linked by a disulfide
bridge at the hinge region; (iii) a Fd fragment consisting of the VH and CH1 domains; (iv)
a Fv fragment consisting of the VL and VH domains of a single arm of an antibody, (v) a
dAb fragment (Ward (1989) Nature 341:544-546; PCT Publication No. WO 90/05144
A1), which comprises a single variable domain; and (vi) an isolated complementarity
determining region (CDR). Furthermore, although the two domains of the Fv fragment,
VL and VH, are coded for by separate genes, they can be joined, using recombinant
methods, by a synthetic linker that enables them to be made as a single protein chain in
which the VL and VH regions pair to form monovalent molecules (known as single chain
Fv (scFv); see e.g., Bird et al. (1988) Science 242: 423-426; and Huston et al. (1988)
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 85: 5879-5883). Such single chain antibodies are also
intended to be encompassed within the term "antigen-binding portion" of an antibody.
Other forms of single chain antibodies, such as diabodies are also encompassed.
Diabodies are bivalent, bispecific antibodies in which VH and VL domains are expressed
on a single polypeptide chain, but using a linker that is too short to allow for pairing
between the two domains on the same chain, thereby forcing the domains to pair with
complementary domains of another chain and creating two antigen binding sites (see
e.g., Holliger, P., et al. (1993) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90:6444-6448; Poljak, R.J., et
al. (1994) Structure 2: 1121-1 123). Such antibody binding portions are known in the art
(Kontermann and Dubel eds., Antibody Engineering (2001) Springer- Verlag. New York
p. 790 (ISBN 3-540-41354-5). In addition single chain antibodies also include "linear
antibodies" comprising a pair of tandem Fv segments (VH-CH1-VH-CH1) which, together
with complementary light chain polypeptides, form a pair of antigen binding regions
(Zapata et al. (1995) Protein Eng. 8(10): 1057-1 062; and US Patent No. 5,641 ,870).
[0125] The term "multivalent binding protein" is used throughout this specification
to denote a binding protein comprising two or more antigen binding sites. In an
embodiment, the multivalent binding protein is engineered to have the three or more
antigen binding sites, and is generally not a naturally occurring antibody. The term
"multispecific binding protein" refers to a binding protein that binds two or more related or
unrelated targets. Dual variable domain (DVD) binding proteins provided herein comprise
two or more antigen binding sites and are tetravalent or multivalent binding proteins.
DVDs may be monospecific, i.e., bind one antigen or multispecific, i.e., capable of
binding two or more antigens. DVD binding proteins comprising two heavy chain DVD
polypeptides and two light chain DVD polypeptides are referred to as DVD-lg. Each half
of a DVD-lg comprises a heavy chain DVD polypeptide, and a light chain DVD
polypeptide, and two antigen binding sites. Each binding site comprises a heavy chain
variable domain and a light chain variable domain with a total of 6 CDRs involved in
antigen binding per antigen binding site.
[0126] The term "bispecific antibody," as used herein, refers to full-length
antibodies that are generated by quadroma technology (see Milstein, C. and Cuello, A.C.
(1983) Nature 305(5934): p. 537-540), by chemical conjugation of two different
monoclonal antibodies (see Staerz, U.D. et al. (1985) Nature 314(6012): 628-631), or by
knob-into-hole or similar approaches, which introduce mutations in the Fc region (see
Holliger, P. et al. (1993) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci USA 90(14): 6444-6448), resulting in
multiple different immunoglobulin species of which only one is the functional bispecific
antibody. By molecular function, a bispecific antibody binds one antigen (or epitope) on
one of its two binding arms (one pair of HC/LC), and binds a different antigen (or
epitope) .on its second arm (a different pair of HC/LC). By this definition, a bispecific
antibody has two distinct antigen binding arms (in both specificity and CDR sequences),
and is monovalent for each antigen it binds to.
[0127] The term "dual-specific antibody," as used herein, refers to full-length
antibodies that can bind two different antigens (or epitopes) in each of its two binding
arms (a pair of HC/LC) (see PCT Publication No. WO 02/02773). Accordingly a dualspecific
binding protein has two identical antigen binding arms, with identical specificity
and identical CDR sequences, and is bivalent for each antigen to which it binds.
[0128] A "functional antigen binding site" of a binding protein is one that binds a
target antigen. The antigen binding affinity of the antigen binding site is not necessarily
as strong as the parent antibody from which the antigen binding site is derived, but the
ability to bind antigen must be measurable using any one of a variety of methods known
for evaluating antibody binding to an antigen. Moreover, the antigen binding affinity of
each of the antigen binding sites of a multivalent antibody herein need not be
quantitatively the same.
[0129] The term "cytokine" is a generic term for proteins released by one cell
population, which act on another cell population as intercellular mediators. Examples of
such cytokines are lymphokines, monokines, and traditional polypeptide hormones.
Included among the cytokines are growth hormone such as human growth hormone, Nmethionyl
human growth hormone, and bovine growth hormone; parathyroid hormone;
thyroxine; insulin; proinsulin; relaxin; prorelaxin; glycoprotein hormones such as follicle
stimulating hormone (FSH), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and luteinizing hormone
(LH); hepatic growth factor; fibroblast growth factor; prolactin; placental lactogen; tumor
necrosis factor-alpha and - beta; mullerian-inhibiting substance; mouse gonadotropinassociated
peptide; inhibin; activin; vascular endothelial growth factor; integrin;
thrombopoietin (TPO); nerve growth factors such as NGF-alpha; platelet-growth factor;
placental growth factor, transforming growth factors (TGFs) such as TGF- alpha and
TGF-beta; insulin-like growth factor-1 and - ; erythropoietin (EPO); osteoinductive
factors; interferons such as interferon-alpha, -beta and -gamma colony stimulating
factors (CSFs) such as macrophage-CSF (M-CSF); granulocyte macrophage-CSF (GMCSF);
and granulocyte-CSF (G-CSF); interleukins (ILs) such as IL-1, IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5,
IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, IL-9, IL-10, IL- , IL-12, IL- 3, IL-15, IL-18, IL-21, IL-22, IL-23, and IL-33;
a tumor necrosis factor such as TNF-alpha or TNF-beta; and other polypeptide factors
including LIF and kit ligand (KL). As used herein, the term cytokine includes proteins
from natural sources or from recombinant cell culture and biologically active equivalents
of the native sequence cytokines.
[0130] The term "linker" is used to denote polypeptides comprising two or more
amino acid residues joined by peptide bonds and are used to link one or more antigen
binding portions. Such linker polypeptides are well known in the art (see e.g., Holliger,
P., et al. (1993) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90:6444-6448; Poljak, R.J., e a/. (1994)
Structure 2:112 1- 1 23). Exemplary linkers include, but are not limited to,
AKTTPKLEEGEFSEAR (SEQ ID NO: 1); AKTTPKLEEGEFSEARV (SEQ ID NO: 2);
AKTTPKLGG (SEQ ID NO: 3); SAKTTPKLGG (SEQ ID NO: 4); SAKTTP (SEQ ID NO:
5); RADAAP (SEQ ID NO: 6); RADAAPTVS (SEQ ID NO: 7); RADAAAAGGPGS (SEQ
ID NO: 8); RADAAAA(G S) (SEQ ID NO: 9) SAKTTPKLEEGEFSEARV (SEQ ID NO:
10); ADAAP (SEQ ID NO: 11); ADAAPTVSIFPP (SEQ ID NO: 12); TVAAP (SEQ ID NO:
13); TVAAPSVFIFPP (SEQ ID NO: 14); QPKAAP (SEQ D NO: 15); QPKAAPSVTLFPP
(SEQ ID NO: 16); AKTTPP (SEQ ID NO: 17); AKTTPPSVTPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 18);
AKTTAP (SEQ ID NO: 19); AKTTAPSVYPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 20); ASTKGP (SEQ ID NO:
21); ASTKGPSVFPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 22), GGGGSGGGGSGGGGS (SEQ ID NO: 23);
GENKVEYAPALMALS (SEQ ID NO: 24); GPAKELTPLKEAKVS (SEQ ID NO: 25);
GHEAAAVMQVQYPAS (SEQ ID NO: 26), TVAAPSVFIFPPTVAAPSVFIFPP (SEQ ID
NO: 27); and ASTKGPSVFPLAPASTKGPSVFPLAP (SEQ ID NO: 28.
[0131] An "immunoglobulin constant domain" refers to a heavy or light chain
constant domain. Human IgG heavy chain and light chain constant domain amino acid
sequences are known in the art.
[0132] The term "monoclonal antibody" or "mAb" as used herein refers to an
antibody obtained from a population of substantially homogeneous antibodies, i.e., the
individual antibodies comprising the population are identical except for possible naturally
occurring mutations that may be present in minor amounts. Monoclonal antibodies are
highly specific, being directed against a single antigen. Furthermore, in contrast to
polyclonal antibody preparations that typically include different antibodies directed
against different determinants (epitopes), each mAb is directed against a single
determinant on the antigen. The modifier "monoclonal" is not to be construed as
requiring production of the antibody by any particular method.
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We claim:
1. A binding protein capable of binding at least one target comprising a polypeptide chain,
wherein said polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein
VD1 is a first heavy chain variable domain;
V02 is a second heavy chain variable domain;
C is a heavy chain constant domain;
X1 is a linker with the proviso that it is not CH1;
X2 is an Fc region;
n is 0 or 1; and
wherein the binding protein binds IL-1J3 and IL-17; and
wherein the heavy chain variable domain binding IL-1J3 comprises at least one CDR from
SEQ 10 NO: 30, 32, 34, 36, or 38, and/or wherein the heavy chain variable domain
binding IL-17 comprises at least one CDR from SEQ 10 NO: 40, 42, or 44.
2. The binding protein according to claim 1, wherein V01 and/or V02 comprise three CORs
from SEQ 10 NO: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, or 44, respectively.
3. A binding protein capable of binding at least one target comprising a polypeptide. chain,
wherein said polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-V02-C-(X2)n, wherein
V01 is a first light chain variable domain;
V02 is a second light chain variable domain;
C is a light chain constant domain;
X1 is a linker with the proviso that it is not CH1;
X2 does not comprise an Fc region;
n is 0 or 1; and
wherein the binding protein binds IL-1J3 and IL-17; and
wherein the light chain variable domain binding IL-1J3 comprises at least one CDR from
SEQ 10 NO: 31, 33, 35, 37, or 39, and/or wherein the light chain variable domain binding
IL-17 comprises at least one CDR from SEQ 10 NO: 41, 43, or 45.
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4. The binding protein according to claim 3, wherein the VD1 and/or VD2 light chain variable
domains comprise three CDRs from SEQ ID NO: 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, or 45, respectively.
5. The binding protein according to claim 1 or 3, wherein (X1)n on the heavy and/or light chain is
(X1)0 and/or (X2)n on the heavy and/or light chain is (X2)0.
6. A binding protein capable of binding at least one target comprising first and second
polypeptide chains, wherein said first polypeptide chain comprises V01-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n,
wherein
VD1 is a first heavy chain variable domain;
VD2 is a second heavy chain variable domain;
C is a heavy chain constant domain;
X1 is a first linker with the proviso that it is not CH1;
X2 is an Fc region; n is 0 or 1; and
wherein said second polypeptide chain comprises V01-(X1)n-V02-C-(X2)n, wherein
VD1 is a first light chain variable domain;
VD2 is a second light chain variable domain;
C is a light chain constant domain;
X1 is a second linker with the proviso that it is not CH1;
X2 does not comprise an Fc region; and
n is 0 or 1; and
wherein the binding protein binds IL-113 and IL-17; and
wherein the heavy chain variable domain binding IL-113 comprises at least one CDR from
SEQ ID NO: 30, 32, 34,36, or 38, and/or the light chain variable domain binding IL-113
comprises at least one CDR from SEQ 10 NO: 31, 33, 35, 37, or 39; and/or wherein the
heavy chain variable domain binding IL-17 comprises at least one CDR from SEQ ID
NO: 40,42, or 44, and/or the light chain variable domain binding IL-17 comprises at least
one CDR from SEQ 10 NO: 41, 43, or 45.
7. The binding protein according to claim 6, wherein the VD1 and/or VD2 heavy chain variable
domains comprise three CORs from SEQ 10 NO: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, or 44, respectively,
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and/or wherein the V01 and/or V02 light chain variable domains comprise SEQ 10 NO: 31, 33,
35,37,39,41,43, or 45, respectively.
8. The binding protein according to claim 1,3, or 6, wherein X1 is SEQ 10 NO: 1-29.
9. The binding protein according to claim 6, wherein the binding protein comprises two first
polypeptide chains and two second polypeptide chains.
10. The binding protein according to claim 1, 3, or 6, wherein the Fc region is a variant
sequence Fc region.
11. The binding protein according to claim 1, 3, or 6, wherein the Fc region is from an IgG1,
IgG2, IgG3, IgG4, IgA, IgM, IgE, or IgO.
12-17. (Canceled)
18. The binding protein according to claim 1, 3, or 6, wherein said VD1 binds a first target with
an affinity and/or potency different from the affinity and/or potency with which said V02 binds a
second target.
19. The binding protein according to claim 1, 3, or 6, wherein said first parent antibody or
binding portion thereof, and said second parent antibody or binding portion thereof, are a human
antibody, a CDR grafted antibody, or a humanized antibody.
20-23. (Canceled)
24. A binding protein capable of binding at least one target comprising four polypeptide chains,
wherein two polypeptide chains comprise VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein
VD1 is a first heaVy chain variable domain;
VD2 is a second heavy chain variable domain;
C is a heavy chain constant domain;
X1 is a first linker with the proviso that it is not CH1;
X2 is an Fc region; n is 0 or 1; and
wherein two polypeptide chains comprise VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein
VD1 is a first light chain variable domain;
VD2 is a second light chain variable domain;
C is a light chain constant domain;
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X1 is a second linker with the proviso that it is not CH1;
X2 does not comprise an Fc region;
n is 0 or 1; and
wherein the binding protein binds IL-1J3 and IL-17; and
wherein the heavy chain variable domain binding IL-1J3 comprises at least one CDR from SEQ
10 NO: 30, 32, 34, 36, or 38, and/or the light chain variable domain binding IL-1(3 comprises at
least one COR from SEQ 10 NO: 31, 33, 35, 37, or 39; and/or wherein the heavy chain variable
domain binding IL-17 comprises at least one COR from SEQ 10 NO: 40, 42, or 44, and/or the
light chain variable domain binding IL-17 comprises at least one CDR from SEQ 10 NO: 41, 43,
or 45.
25. The binding protein according to claim 24, wherein the V01 and/or VD2 heavy chain
variable domains comprise three CDRs from SEQ 10 NO: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, or 44,
respectively; and/or wherein the VD1 and/or V02 light chain variable domains comprise three
CORs from SEQ 10 NO: 31,33,35,37,39,41,43, or 45, respectively.
26. The binding protein according to claim 1, 3, 6, or 24, wherein said binding protein has an on
rate constant (Kon) to at least one target of: at least about 102M-1s-1
; at least about 103M-1s-1
; at
least about 104M-1s-1
; at least about 105M<1S·1; or at least about 106M-
1s-1
, as measured by
surface plasmon resonance.
27. The binding protein according to claim 1, 3, 6, or 24, wherein said binding protein has an off
rate constant (Kerr) to at least one target of: at most about 10-3S<1; at most about 10-4S-1; at most
about 10·5
S-
1
; or at most about 10-6s·" as measured by surface plasmon resonance.
28. The binding protein according to claim 1, 3, 6, or 24, wherein said binding protein has a
dissociation constant (Ko) to at least one target of: at most about 10·7M; at most about 10-8M; at
most about 10-9M; at most about 10·10M; at most about 1Q-11M; at most about 10·12M; or at most
10-13M, as measured by surface plasmon resonance.
29. A binding protein conjugate comprising a binding protein according to claims 1, 3, 6, or 24,
said binding protein conjugate further comprising an immunoadhesion molecule, an imaging
agent, a therapeutic agent, or a cytotoxic agent.
30. The binding protein conjugate according to claim 29, wherein said imaging agent is a
radiolabel, an enzyme, a fluorescent label, a luminescent Jabel, a bioluminescent label, a
magnetic label, or biotin.
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31. The binding protein conjugate according to claim 30, wherein said radiolabel is: 3H, 14C, 35S,
9OY, 99Tc, 1111n, 1251, 131 1, 177Lu, 166Ho, or 153Sm.
32. The binding protein conjugate according to claim 29, wherein said therapeutic or cytotoxic
agent is an anti-metabolite, an alkylating agent, an antibiotic, a growth factor, a cytokine, an
anti-angiogenic agent, an anti-mitotic agent, an anthracycline, toxin, or an apoptotic agent.
33. The binding protein according to claim 1, 3, 6, or 24, wherein said binding protein is a
crystallized binding protein.
34-36. (Canceled)
37. An isolated nucleic acid encoding a binding protein amino acid sequence according to
claims 1, 3, 6, or 24.
38. A vector comprising an isolated nucleic acid according to claim 37.
39. The vector according to claim 38, wherein said vector is pcDNA, pTT, pTT3, pEFBOS, pBV,
pJV, pcDNA3.1 Tapa, pEF6 Tapa, pHybE, or pBJ.
40. A host cell comprising a vector according to claim 38.
41. The host cell according to claim 40, wherein said host cell is a prokaryotic cell.
42. The host cell according to claim 41, wherein said prokaryotic cell is E. coli.
43. The host cell according to claim 40, wherein said host cell is a eukaryotic cell.
44. The host cell according to claim 43, wherein said eukaryotic cell is a protist cell, an animal
cell, a plant cell, or fungal cell.
45. The host cell according to claim 44, wherein said animal cell is a mammalian cell, an avian
cell, or an insect cell.
46. The host cell according to claim 45, wherein said mammalian cell is a CHO cell.
47. The host cell according to claim 45, wherein said mammalian cell is a COS cell.
48. The host cell according to claim 44, wherein said host cell is a yeast cell.
49. The host cell according to claim 48, wherein said yeast cell is S. cerevisiae.
50. The host cell according to claim 45, wherein said insect cell is an S19 cell.
51. A method of producing a binding protein, comprising culturing a host cell according to claims
40-50 in culture medium under conditions sufficient to produce the binding protein.
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52-54. (Canceled)
55. A binding protein produced according to the method of claim 51.
56. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the binding protein according to claims 1, 3, 6, 24.
or 91-94. and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
57. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 56 further comprising at least one
additional therapeutic agent.
58. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 57. wherein said additional therapeutic
agent is an imaging agent, a cytotoxic agent. an angiogenesis inhibitor, a kinase inhibitor, a costimulation
molecule blocker, an adhesion molecule blocker, an anti-cytokine antibody or
functional fragment thereof, methotrexate, cyclosporin, rapamycin, FK506, a detectable label or
reporter, a TNF antagonist, an antirheumatic, a muscle relaxant. a narcotic, a non-steroid antiinflammatory
drug (NSAID), an analgesic, an anesthetic, a sedative, a local anesthetic, a
neuromuscular blocker, an antimicrobial, an antipsoriatic, a corticosteriod, an anabolic steroid,
an erythropoietin, an immunization, an immunoglobulin. an immunosuppressive, a growth
hormone, a hormone replacement drug, a radiopharmaceutical, an antidepressant, an
antipsychotic, a stimulant. an asthma medication, a beta agonist, an inhaled steroid, an
epinephrine or analog, a cytokine, or a cytokine antagonist.
59. Use of the binding protein according to claims 1, 3,6, 24, or 91-94, in treating a subject for a
disease or a disorder by administering to the subject the binding protein such that treatment is
achieved.
60. The use according to claim 59, wherein said disorder is rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,
juvenile chronic arthritis, septic arthritis, Lyme arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis,
spondyloarthropathy, systemic lupus erythematosus, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis,
inflammatory bowel disease, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, thyroiditis, asthma, allergic
diseases, psoriasis, dermatitis scleroderma, graft versus host disease, organ transplant
rejection, acute or chronic immune disease associated with organ transplantation, sarcoidosis,
atherosclerosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, Kawasaki's disease, Grave's disease,
nephrotic syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, Wegener's granulomatosis, Henoch-Schoenlein
purpurea, microscopic vasculitis of the kidneys, chronic active hepatitis, uveitis, septic shock,
toxic shock syndrome, sepsis syndrome, cachexia, infectious diseases. parasitic diseases,
acute transverse myelitis, Huntington's chorea, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease.
stroke, primary biliary cirrhosis, hemolytic anemia, malignancies, heart failure, myocardial
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infarction, Addison's disease. sporadic polyglandular deficiency type I and polyglandular
deficiency type II, Schmidt's syndrome, adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome, alopecia.
alopecia areata, seronegative arthopathy, arthropathy, Reiter's disease. psoriatic arthropathy,
ulcerative colitic arthropathy, enteropathic synovitis, chlamydia, yersinia and salmonella
associated arthropathy, spondyloarthopathy, atheromatous disease/arteriosclerosis, atopic
allergy, autoimmune bullous disease, pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus foliaceus, pemphigoid,
linear IgA disease, autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, Coombs positive haemolytic anaemia,
acquired pernicious anaemia. juvenile pernicious anaemia, myalgic encephalitis/Royal Free
Disease, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, giant cell arteritis, primary sclerosing hepatitis,
cryptogenic autoimmune hepatitis, acquired immunodeficiency related diseases, hepatitis B,
hepatitis C, common varied immunodeficiency (common variable hypogammaglobulinaemia),
dilated cardiomyopathy, female infertility, ovarian failure, premature ovarian failure, fibrotic lung
disease, cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis, post-inflammatory interstitial lung disease, interstitial
pneumonitis, connective tissue disease associated interstitial lung disease, mixed connective
tissue disease associated lung disease, systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease,
rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease, systemic lupus erythematosus
associated lung disease, dermatomyositis/polymyositis associated lung disease, SjOgren's
disease associated lung disease, ankylosing spondylitis associated lung disease, vasculitic
diffuse lung disease, haemosiderosis associated lung disease, drug-induced interstitial lung
disease, fibrosis, radiation fibrosis, bronchiolitis obliterans, chronic eosinophilic pneumonia.
lymphocytic infiltrative lung disease, postinfectious interstitial lung disease, gouty arthritis,
autoimmune hepatitis, type-1 autoimmune hepatitis (classical autoimmune or lupoid hepatitis),
type-2 autoimmune hepatitis (anti-LKM antibody hepatitis), autoimmune mediated
hypoglycaemia, type B insulin resistance with acanthosis nigricans, hypoparathyroidism, acute
immune disease associated with organ transplantation, chronic immune disease associated with
organ transplantation, osteoarthrosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, psoriasis type 1, psoriasis
type 2, idiopathic leucopaenia, autoimmune neutropaenia, renal disease NOS,
glomerulonephritides, microscopic vasulitis of the kidneys, Iyme disease, discoid lupus
erythematosus, male infertility idiopathic or NOS, sperm autoimmunity, multiple sclerosis (all
subtypes), sympathetic ophthalmia, pulmonary hypertension secondary to connective tissue
disease, Goodpasture's syndrome, pulmonary manifestation of polyarteritis nodosa, acute
rheumatic fever, rheumatoid spondylitis, Still's disease, systemic sclerosis, SjOrgren's
syndrome, Takayasu's disease/arteritis, autoimmune thrombocytopaenia, idiopathic
thrombocytopaenia, autoimmune thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism, goitrous autoimmune
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hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's disease), atrophic autoimmune hypothyroidism, primary
myxoedema, phacogenic uveitis, primary vasculitis, vitiligo acute liver disease, chronic liver
diseases, alcoholic cirrhosis, alcohol-induced liver injury, cholestasis, idiosyncratic liver disease,
drug-induced hepatitis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, allergy and asthma, group B streptococci
(GBS) infection, mental disorders; depression; schizophrenia, Th2 Type and Th1 Type mediated
diseases, acute and chronic pain; pain, cancers, lung cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer,
bladder cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, rectal cancer,
hematopoietic malignancies, leukemia, lymphoma, abetalipoproteinemia, acrocyanosis, acute
and chronic parasitic or infectious processes, acute leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(All), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute or chronic bacterial infection, acute pancreatitis,
acute renal failure, adenocarcinomas, aerial ectopic beats, AIDS dementia complex, alcoholinduced
hepatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic contact dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, allograft
rejection, alpha-I- antitrypsin deficiency, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, anemia, angina pectoris,
anterior horn cell degeneration, anti cd3 therapy, antiphospholipid syndrome, anti-receptor
hypersensitivity reactions, aortic and peripheral aneuryisms, aortic dissection, arterial
hypertension, arteriosclerosis, arteriovenous fistula, ataxia, atrial fibrillation, sustained atrial
fibrillation, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrioventricular block, B cell lymphoma,
bone graft rejection, bone marrow transplant (BMT) rejection, bundle branch block, Burkitt's
lymphoma, burns, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac stun syndrome, cardiac tumors,
cardiomyopathy, cardiopulmonary bypass inflammation response, cartilage transplant rejection,
cerebellar cortical degenerations, cerebellar disorders, chaotic or multifocal atrial tachycardia,
chemotherapy associated disorders, chronic myelocytic leukemia (CMl), chronic alcoholism,
chronic inflammatory pathologies, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (Cll), chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPO), chronic salicylate intoxication, colorectal carcinoma, congestive
heart failure, conjunctivitis, contact dermatitis, cor pulmonale, coronary artery disease,
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, culture negative sepsis, cystic fibrosis, cytokine therapy associated
disorders, dementia pugilistica, demyelinating diseases, dengu~ hemorrhagic fever, dermatitis,
dermatologic conditions, diabetes, diabetes mellitus, diabetic ateriosclerotic disease, diffuse
lewy body disease, dilated congestive cardiomyopathy, disorders of the basal ganglia, Down's
syndrome in middle age, drug-induced movement disorders induced by drugs which block eNS
dopamine receptors, drug sensitivity, eczema, encephalomyelitis, endocarditis, endocrinopathy,
epiglottitis, epstein-barr virus infection, erythromelalgia, extrapyramidal and cerebellar disorders,
familial hematophagocytic Iymphohistiocytosis, fetal thymus implant rejection, Friedreich's
ataxia, functional peripheral arterial disorders, fungal sepsis, gas gangrene, gastric ulcer, graft
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rejection of any organ or tissue, gram negative sepsis, gram positive sepsis, granulomas due to
intracellular organisms, hairy cell leukemia, Hallerrorden-Spatz disease, hashimoto's thyroiditis,
hay fever, heart transplant rejection, hemachromatosis, hemodialysis, hemolytic uremic
syndrome/thrombolytic thrombocytopenic purpura, hemorrhage, hepatitis A, His bundle
arryhthmias, HIV infection/HIV neuropathy, Hodgkin's disease, hyperkinetic movement
disorders, hypersensitity reactions, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, hypertension, hypokinetic
movement disorders, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis evaluation, idiopathic Addison's
disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, antibody mediated cytotoxicity, asthenia, infantile spinal
muscular atrophy, inflammation of the aorta, influenza a, ionizing radiation exposure,
iridocyclitis/uveitis/optic neuritis, ischemia- reperfusion injury, ischemic stroke, juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile spinal muscular atrophy, Kaposi's sarcoma, kidney transplant
rejection, legionella, leishmaniasis, leprosy, lesions of the corticospinal system,lipedema, liver
transplant rejection, Iymphederma, malaria, malignamt lymphoma, malignant histiocytosis,
malignant melanoma, meningitis, meningococcemia, metaboliclidiopathic, migraine headache,
mitochondrial multLsystem disorder, mixed connective tissue disease, monoclonal
gammopathy, multiple myeloma, multiple systems degenerations (Mencel Dejerine-Thomas
Shy-Drager and Machado-Joseph), myasthenia gravis, mycobacterium avium intracellulare,
mycobacterium tuberculosis, myelodyplastic syndrome, myocardial ischemic disorders,
nasopharyngeal carcinoma, neonatal chronic lung disease, nephritis, nephrosis,
neurodegenerative diseases, neurogenic I muscular atrophies, neutropenic fever, nonhodgkins
lymphoma, occlusion of the abdominal aorta and its branches, occulsive arterial
disorders, okt3 therapy, orchitis/epidydimitis, orchitis/vasectomy reversal procedures,
organomegaly, osteoporosis, pancreas transplant rejection, pancreatic carcinoma,
paraneoplastic syndrome/hypercalcemia of malignancy, parathyroid transplant rejection, pelvic
inflammatory disease, perennial rhinitis, pericardial disease, peripheral atherlosclerotic disease,
peripheral vascular disorders, peritonitis, pernicious anemia, pneumocystis carinii pneumonia,
pneumonia, POEMS syndrome (polyneuropathy, organom~galy, endocrinopathy, monoclonal
gammopathy, and skin changes syndrome), post perfusion syndrome, post pump syndrome,
post-MI cardiotomy syndrome, preeclampsia, progressive supranucleo palsy, primary
pulmonary hypertension, radiation therapy, Raynaud's phenomenon and disease, Raynoud's
disease, Refsum's disease, regular narrow QRS tachycardia, renovascular hypertension,
reperfusion injury, restrictive cardiomyopathy, sarcomas, scleroderma, senile chorea, senile
dementia of Lewy body type, seronegative arthropathies, shock, sickle cell anemia, skin
allograft rejection, skin changes syndrome, small bowel transplant rejection, solid tumors,
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specific arrythmias, spinal ataxia, spinocerebellar degenerations, streptococcal myositis,
structural lesions of the cerebellum, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, syncope, syphilis of
the cardiovascular system, systemic anaphalaxis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome,
systemic onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, T-cell or FAB ALL, telangiectasia, thromboangitis
obliterans, thrombocytopenia, toxicity, transplants, trauma/hemorrhage, type III hypersensitivity
reactions, type IV hypersensitivity, unstable angina, uremia, urosepsis, urticaria, valvular heart
diseases, varicose veins, ,vasculitis, venous diseases, venous thrombosis, ventricular
fibrillation, viral and fungal infections, vital encephalitis/aseptic meningitis, vital-associated
hemaphagocytic syndrome, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, Wilson's disease, xenograft
rejection of any organ or tissue, acute coronary syndromes, acute idiopathic polyneuritis, acute
inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, acute ischemia, adult Still's disease,
anaphylaxis, anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome, aplastic anemia, atopic eczema, atopic
dermatitis, autoimmune dermatitis, autoimmune disorder associated with streptococcus
infection, autoimmune enteropathy, autoimmune hearing loss, autoimmune Iymphoproliferative
syndrome (ALPS), autoimmune myocarditis, autoimmune premature ovarian failure, blepharitis,
bronchiectasis, bullous pemphigoid, cardiovascular disease, catastrophic antiphospholipid
syndrome, celiac disease, cervical spondylosis, chronic ischemia, cicatricial pemphigoid,
clinically isolated syndrome (cis) with risk for multiple sclerosis, childhood onset psychiatric
disorder, dacryocystitis, dermatomyositis, diabetic retinopathy, disk herniation, disk prolaps,
drug induced immune hemolytic anemia, endometriosis, endophthalmitis, episcleritis, erythema
multiforme, erythema multiforme major, gestational pemphigoid, Guillain-Barre syndrome
(GBS), hay fever, Hughes syndrome, idiopathic Parkinson's disease, idiopathic interstitial
pneumonia, IgE-mediated allergy, immune hemolytic anemia, inclusion body myositis, infectious
ocular inflammatory disease, inflammatory demyelinating disease, inflammatory heart disease,
inflammatory kidney disease, IPF/UIP, iritis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Kussmaul
disease or Kussmaul-Meier disease, Landry's paralysis, Langerhan's cell histiocytosis, livedo
reticularis, macular degeneration, microscopic polyangiitis, morbus bechterev, motor neuron
disorders, mucous membrane pemphigoid, multiple organ failure, myelodysplastic syndrome,
myocarditis, nerve root disorders, neuropathy, non-A non-B hepatitis, optic neuritis, osteolysis,
ovarian cancer, pauciarticular JRA, peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD), peripheral
vascular disease (PVD), peripheral artery, disease (PAD), phlebitis, polyarteritis nodosa (or
periarteritis nodosa), polychondritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, poliosis, polyarticular JRA,
polyendocrine deficiency syndrome, polymyositis, post-pump syndrome, primary Parkinsonism,
prostatitis, pure red cell aplasia, primary adrenal insufficiency, recurrent neuromyelitis optica,
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restenosis, rheumatic heart disease, sapho (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and
osteitis), scleroderma, secondary amyloidosis, shock lung, scleritis, sciatica, secondary adrenal
insufficiency, silicone associated connective tissue disease, sneddon-wilkinson dermatosis,
spondilitis ankylosans, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), systemic inflammatory response
syndrome, temporal arteritis, toxoplasmic retinitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, transverse
myelitis, TRAPS (tumor necrosis factor receptor, type 1 allergic reaction, type II diabetes, usual
interstitial pneumonia (UIP), vernal conjunctivitis, viral retinitis, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome
(VKH syndrome), wet macular degeneration, or wound healing.
61. The use according to claim 60, wherein said administering to the subject is parenteral,
subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intrarticular, intrabronchial, intraabdominal,
intracapsular, intracartilaginous, intracavitary, intracelial, intracerebellar, intracerebroventricular,
intracolic, intracervical, intragastric, intrahepatic, intramyocardial, intraosteal, intrapelvic,
intrapericardiac, intraperitoneal, intrapleural, intraprostatic, intrapulmonary, intrarectal,
intrarenal, intraretinal, intraspinal, intrasynovial, intrathoracic, intrauterine, intravesical, bolus,
vagil:1al, rectal, buccal, sublingual, intranasal, or transdermal.
62. A method for generating a binding protein capable of binding at least one target comprising
the steps of
a) obtaining a first parent antibody or binding portion thereof,;
b) obtaining a second parent antibody or binding portion thereof;
c) constructing the polypeptide chain or chains according to claims 1, 3, 6, 24, or 91-94;
and
d) expressing the polypeptide chain or chains such that a binding protein capable of
binding at least one target is generated.
63. The method according to claim 62, wherein the V01 and/or V02 heavy chain variable
domains comprise three CORs from SEQ 10 NO: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38. 40, 42, or 44; and/or
wherein the V01 and/or V02 light chain variable domains comprise three CORs from SEQ 10
NO: 31. 33, 35, 37, 39,41,43, or 45.
64. The method according to claim 62, wherein said first parent antibody or binding portion
thereof, and said second parent antibody or binding portion thereof, are a human antibody, a
CDR grafted antibody, or a humanized antibody.
65-67. (Canceled)
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68. The method according to claim 62, wherein the Fc region is a variant sequence Fc region.
69. The method according to claim 62, wherein the Fc region is from an IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4,
IgA, IgM, IgE, or IgO.
70-73. (Canceled)
74. The method according to claim 62, wherein said first parent antibody or binding portion
thereof, binds a first target with a different affinity than the affinity with which said second parent
antibody or binding portion thereof, binds a second target.
75. The method according to claim 62, wherein said first parent antibody or binding portion
thereof, binds a first target with a different potency than the potency with which said second
parent antibody or binding portion thereof, binds a second target.
76. A method of determining the presence of at least one target or fragment thereof in a test
sample by an immunoassay,
wherein the immunoassay comprises contacting the test sample with at least one
binding protein and at least one detectable label,
wherein the at least one binding protein comprises the binding protein according to claim
1,3,6, or 24, or 91-94.
77. The method according to claim 76 further comprising:
(i) contacting the test sample with the at least one binding protein, wherein the binding
protein binds to an epitope on the target or fragment thereof so as to form a first complex;
(ii) contacting the complex with the at least one detectable label, wherein the detectable
label binds to the binding protein or an epitope on the target or fragment thereof that is not
bound by the binding protein to form a second complex; and
(iii) detecting the presence of the target or fragment thereof in the test sample based on
the signal generated by the detectable label in the second complex, wherein the presence of the
target or fragment thereof is directly correlated with the signal generated by the detectable label.
78. The method according to claim 76 further comprising:
(i) contacting the test sample with the at least one binding protein, wherein the binding
protein binds to an epitope on the target or fragment thereof so as to form a first complex;
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(ii) contacting the complex with the at least one detectable label, wherein the detectable
label competes with the target or fragment thereof for binding to the binding protein so as to
form a second complex; and
(iii) detecting the presence of the target or fragment thereof in the test sample based on
the signal generated by the detectable label in the second complex, wherein the presence of the
target or fragment thereof is indirectly correlated with the signal generated by the detectable
label.
79. The method according to claims 76-78, wherein the test sample is from a patient and the
method further comprises diagnosing, prognosticating, or assessing the efficiency of
therapeutic/prophylactic treatment of the patient, and
wherein if the method further comprises assessing the efficacy of
therapeutic/prophylactic treatment of the patient, the method optionally further comprises
modifying the therapeutic/prophylactic treatment of the patient as needed to improve efficacy.
80. The method according to claims 76-78, wherein the method is adapted for use in an
automated system or a semi-automated system.
81. The method according to claims 76-78, wherein the method determines the presence of
more than one target in the sample.
82. A method of determining the amount or concentration of an target or fragment thereof in a
test sample by an immunoassay,
wherein the immunoassay (a) employs at least one binding protein and at least one
detectable label and (b) comprises comparing a signal generated by the detectable label with a
control or calibrator comprising the target or fragment thereof,
wherein the calibrator is optionally part of a series of calibrators in which each calibrator
differs from the other calibrators in the series by the concentration of the target or fragment
thereof,
and wherein the at least one binding protein comprises the binding protein according to
claim 1, 3, 6, or 24, or 91-94.
83. The method according to claim 82 further comprising:
(i) contacting the test sample with the at least one binding protein, wherein the binding
protein binds to an epitope on the target or fragment thereof so as to form a first complex;
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(ii) contacting the complex with the at least one detectable label, wherein the detectable
label binds to an epitope on the target or fragment thereof that is not bound by the binding
protein to form a second complex; and
(iii) determining the amount or concentration of the target or fragment thereof in the test
sample based on the signal generated by the detectable label in the second complex, wherein
the amount or concentration of the target or fragment thereof is directly proportional to the signal
generated by the detectable label.
84. The method according to claim 82 further comprising:
(i) contacting the test sample with the at least one binding protein, wherein the binding
protein binds to an epitope on the target or fragment thereof so as to form a first complex;
(ii) contacting the complex with the at least one detectable label, wherein the detectable
label competes with the target or fragment thereof for binding to the binding protein so as to
form a second complex; and
(iii) determining the amount or concentration of the target or fragment thereof in the test
sample based on the signal generated by the detectable label in the second complex, wherein
the presence of the target or fragment thereof is indirectly proportional to the signal generated
by the detectable label.
85. The method according to claims 82-84, wherein the test sample is from a patient and the
method further comprises diagnosing, prognosticating, or assessing the efficiency of
therapeutic/prophylactic treatment of the patient, and
wherein if the method further comprises assessing the efficacy of
therapeutic/prophylactic treatment of the patient, the method optionally further comprises
modifying the therapeutic/prophylactic treatment of the patient as needed to improve efficacy.
86. The method according to claims 82-84, wherein the method is adapted for use in an
automated system or a semi-automated system.
87. The method according to claims 82-84, wherein the method determines the amount or
concentration of more than one target in the sample.
88. A kit for assaying a test sample for the presence, amount, or concentration of an target or
fragment thereof,
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said kit comprising (a) instructions for assaying the test sample for the target or fragment thereof
and (b) at least one binding protein comprising the binding protein according to claim 1, 3, 6, or
24, or 91-94.
89. The binding protein according to claim 1, 3, 6, or 24, wherein the V01 and V02 heavy chain
variable domains, if present, comprise three CDRs from SEQ 10 NO: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42,
or 44, respectively, and wherein the V01 and V02 light chain variable domains, if present,
comprise three CORs from SEQ 10 NO: 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, or 45, respectively.
90. The binding protein according to claim 1, 3, 6, or 24, wherein the V01 and/or V02 heavy
chain variable domains, if present, comprise SEQ 10 NO: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, or 44,
respectively, and/or wherein the V01 and/or V02 light chain variable domains, if present,
comprise from SEQ 10 NO: 31, 33, 35,37,39,41,43, or 45, respectively.
91. A binding protein capable of binding at least one target comprising a polypeptide chain,
wherein said polypeptide chain comprises V01-(X1)n-V02-C-(X2)n, wherein
V01 is a first heavy chain variable domain;
VD2 is a second heavy chain variable domain;
C is a heavy chain constant domain;
X1 is a linker with the proviso that it is not CH1;
X2 is an Fc region;
n is 0 or 1; and
wherein the binding protein binds IL-113 and IL-17; and
further wherein the binding protein binds:
(a) IL-113 and has an off rate constant (Kotr) of at most about 8.50 x 10-4 s'\ and/or
has a dissociation constant (Ko) of at most 2.80 x 10.9 M, as measured by
surface plasmon resonance; and/or
(b) IL-17 and has an off rate constant (Kotr) of at most about 1.00 x 10-4 s'\ and/or
has a dissociation constant (Ko) of at most 1.20 x 10.8 M.
92. A binding protein capable of binding at least one target comprising a polypeptide chain,
wherein said polypeptide chain comprises V01-(X1)n-V02-C-(X2)n, wherein
VD1 is a first light chain variable domain;
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VD2 is a second light chain variable domain;
C is a light chain constant domain;
X1 is a linker with the proviso that it is not CH1;
X2 does not comprise an Fc region;
n is 0 or 1; and
wherein the binding protein binds IL-1~ and IL-17; and
further wherein the binding protein binds:
(a) IL-1~ and has an off rate constant (Koff) of at most about 8.50 x 10-4 s'" and/or
has a dissociation constant (Ko) of at most 2.80 x 10-9 M, as measured by
surface plasmon resonance; and/or
(b) IL-17 and has an off rate constant (Koff) of at most about 1.00 x 10-4 S·1, and/or
has a dissociation constant (Ko) of at most 1.20 x 10-8 M.
93. A binding protein capable of binding at least one target comprising first and second
polypeptide chains, wherein said first polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n,
wherein
VD1 is a first heavy chain variable domain;
VD2 is a second heavy chain variable domain;
C is a heavy chain constant domain;
X1 is a first linker with the proviso that it is not CH1;
X2 is an Fc region;n is 0 or 1; and
wherein said second polypeptide chain comprises VD1-(X1)n-VD2-C-(X2)n, wherein
VD1 is a first light chain variable domain;
VD2 is a second light chain variable domain;
C is a light chain constant domain;
X1 is a second linker with the proviso that it is not CH1;
X2 does not comprise an Fc region; and
n is 0 or 1; and
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wherein the binding protein binds IL-113 and IL-17; and
further wherein the binding protein binds:
(a) IL-113 and has an off rate constant (Koff) of at most about 8.50 x 10'4 S'1, and/or
has a dissociation constant (Ko) of at most 2.80 x 10.9 M, as measured by
surface plasmon resonance; and/or
(b) IL-17 and has an off rate constant (!
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