Novartis AG
ANTIBODY-CYTOKINE ENGRAFTED PROTEINS AND METHODS OF USE

Abstract:

The present invention provides antibody cytokine engrafted (ACE) proteins, including those that stimulate intracellular signaling, and are useful in the treatment of cancer, immunotherapy and metabolic disorders. In particular, the provided ACE protein compositions provide preferred biological effects over wild type cytokine proteins. For example, the provided ACE proteins can convey improved half-life, stability and produceability over the corresponding recombinant cytokine formulations.