Agonist antibodies that bind human CD137 and uses thereof
The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, compounds (e.g., antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof) that bind to an epitope of CD137 and agonize CD137, and to use of the compounds in methods for treating, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of, cancer.
1. A kit comprising a container comprising an isolated monoclonal antibody or antigen binding portion thereof that specifically binds human CD137, wherein the antibody or antigen binding portion thereof comprises heavy and light chain variable regions comprising amino acid sequences selected from the group consisting of:
(a) SEQ ID NOs: 8 and 6, respectively;
(b) SEQ ID NOs: 101 and 6, respectively;
(c) SEQ ID NOs: 103 and 6, respectively;
(d) SEQ ID NOs: 26 and 6, respectively;
(e) SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 28, respectively; and
(f) SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 105, respectively;
and a package insert comprising instructions for administration of the antibody for treating or delaying progression of cancer or reducing or inhibiting tumor growth in a subject in need thereof.
2. A kit comprising a container comprising an isolated monoclonal antibody or antigen binding portion thereof that specifically binds human CD137 and induces or enhances T cell activation, wherein the antibody or antigen binding portion thereof comprises heavy and light chain variable regions comprising amino acid sequences selected from the group consisting of:
(a) SEQ ID NOs: 8 and 6, respectively;
(b) SEQ ID NOs: 101 and 6, respectively;
(c) SEQ ID NOs: 103 and 6, respectively;
(d) SEQ ID NOs: 26 and 6, respectively;
(e) SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 28, respectively; and
(f) SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 105, respectively;
and a package insert comprising instructions for administration of the antibody for treating or delaying progression of cancer or reducing or inhibiting tumor growth in a subject in need thereof.
3. A kit comprising a container comprising an isolated monoclonal antibody or antigen binding portion thereof that specifically binds human CD137 and induces or enhances a cytotoxic T cell response, wherein the antibody or antigen binding portion thereof comprises heavy and light chain variable regions comprising amino acid sequences selected from the group consisting of:
(a) SEQ ID NOs: 8 and 6, respectively;
(b) SEQ ID NOs: 101 and 6, respectively;
(c) SEQ ID NOs: 103 and 6, respectively;
(d) SEQ ID NOs: 26 and 6, respectively;
(e) SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 28, respectively; and
(f) SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 105, respectively;
and a package insert comprising instructions for administration of the antibody for treating or delaying progression of cancer or reducing or inhibiting tumor growth in a subject in need thereof.
4. A kit comprising a container comprising an isolated monoclonal antibody or antigen binding portion thereof that specifically binds human CD137 and induces or enhances T cell proliferation, wherein the antibody or antigen binding portion thereof comprises heavy and light chain variable regions comprising amino acid sequences selected from the group consisting of:
(a) SEQ ID NOs: 8 and 6, respectively;
(b) SEQ ID NOs: 101 and 6, respectively;
(c) SEQ ID NOs: 103 and 6, respectively;
(d) SEQ ID NOs: 26 and 6, respectively;
(e) SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 28, respectively; and
(f) SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 105, respectively;
and a package insert comprising instructions for administration of the antibody for treating or delaying progression of cancer or reducing or inhibiting tumor growth in a subject in need thereof.
5. A kit comprising a container comprising an isolated monoclonal antibody or antigen binding portion thereof that specifically binds human CD137 and induces or enhances cell cytokine production, wherein the antibody or antigen binding portion thereof comprises heavy and light chain variable regions comprising amino acid sequences selected from the group consisting of:
(a) SEQ ID NOs: 8 and 6, respectively;
(b) SEQ ID NOs: 101 and 6, respectively;
(c) SEQ ID NOs: 103 and 6, respectively;
(d) SEQ ID NOs: 26 and 6, respectively;
(e) SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 28, respectively; and
(f) SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 105, respectively;
and a package insert comprising instructions for administration of the antibody for treating or delaying progression of cancer or reducing or inhibiting tumor growth in a subject in need thereof.