The present invention provides isolated monoclonal antibodies,
particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that specifically bind to PD-1
with high affinity. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies of the
invention, expression vectors, host cells and methods for expressing the
antibodies of the invention are also provided. Immunoconjugates,
bispecific molecules and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the
antibodies of the invention are also provided. The invention also
provides methods for detecting PD-1, as well as methods for treating
various diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases, using
anti-PD-1 antibodies. The present invention further provides methods for
using a combination immunotherapy, such as the combination of anti-CTLA-4
and anti-PD-1 antibodies, to treat hyperproliferative disease, such as
cancer. The invention also provides methods for altering adverse events
related to treatment with such antibodies individually.