METHOD OF MODULATING AUTOIMMUNITY BY DISRUPTING CIS-LIGAND BINDING OF SIGLEC TYPE ANTIGENS

摘要

A method for restoring immune control over autoimmunity in a subject in need thereof is described. The method comprises the step of administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody that disrupts Siglec‐binding in cis. A method of screening for an antibody that is disruptive of Siglec binding in cis, a method of making an antibody for restoring immune control over autoimmunity to a subject in need, a method of modulating autoimmunity in an immune cell and a method of releasing sialic acid binding site of human CD22 from cis‐binding configuration to trans‐ligand formation in treating autoimmunity in a subject in need thereof are also described. Kits containing a pharmaceutical composition and instructions for dosing, and preloaded syringes containing pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed herein.