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Abstract

The present invention is directed to optimized ROR1-binding molecules having enhanced affinity and superior ability to mediate redirected cytotoxicity of tumor cells relative to prior ROR1-binding molecules. More specifically, the invention relates to optimized ROR1-binding molecules that comprise Variable Light Chain and/or Variable Heavy Chain (VH) Domains that have been optimized for binding to an epitope present on the human ROR1 polypeptide so as to exhibit enhanced binding affinity for human ROR1 and/or a reduced immunogenicity upon administration to recipient subjects. The invention particularly pertains to bispecific, trispecific or multispecific ROR1-binding molecules, including bispecific diabodies, BiTEs, bispecific antibodies, trivalent binding molecules, etc. that comprise: (i) such optimized ROR1-binding Variable Domains and (ii) a domain capable of binding to an epitope of a molecule present on the surface of an effector cell. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions that contain any of such ROR1-binding molecules, and to methods involving the use of any of such ROR1-binding molecules in the treatment of cancer and other diseases and conditions.

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