Antigen binding domain with reduced clipping rate

Abstract

The invention relates to a polypeptide or polypeptide construct comprising a first target antigen binding domain, wherein said first target antigen binding domain comprises a VH and a VL variable region linked by a peptide linker, wherein the peptide linker comprises or consists of S(G4X)n or (G4X)n, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of Q, T, N, C, G, A, V, I, L, and M, and wherein n is an integer selected from integers 1 to 20. The invention also relates to a method for improving stability of a polypeptide or polypeptide construct. Moreover, the invention relates to a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide or polypeptide construct of the invention, a vector comprising said polynucleotide and a host cell transformed or transfected with said polynucleotide or with said vector. Moreover, the invention also provides for a process for the production of said polypeptide or polypeptide construct and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said polypeptide or polypeptide construct of the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to medical uses of said polypeptide or polypeptide construct and kits comprising said polypeptide or polypeptide construct.

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