ANTI-CCR5 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY-BASED COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS

摘要

This invention provides humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibodies having the light and heavy chain variable region amino acid sequences of PRO 140, wherein the antibody comprises (i) a heavy chain modification that inhibits half antibody formation, (ii) a heavy chain modification that increases the antibody's terminal half-life, and, optionally, (iii) a heavy chain modification that lowers the antibody's effector function. This invention also provides a related humanized IgG2/IgG4 monoclonal fusion antibody. This invention further provides related nucleic acid molecules; recombinant vectors; recombinant AAV particles; pharmaceutical compositions; prophylactic and therapeutic methods for addressing HIV-1 infection, SARS-CoV-2 infection, and CCR5-mediated disorders; and kits for performing these methods.