The present invention relates to novel Fc variants that
immuno-specifically bind to an Eph receptor. The Fc variants comprise a
binding region that immunospecifically binds to an Eph receptor and an Fc
region that further comprises at least one novel amino acid residue which
may provide for enhanced effector function. More specifically, this
invention provides Fc variants that have modified binding affinity to one
or more Fc ligand (e.g., Fc.gamma.R, C1q). Additionally, the Fc variants
have altered antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) and/or
complement dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) activity. The invention further
provides methods and protocols for the application of said Fc variants
that immunospecifically bind to an Eph receptor, particularly for
therapeutic purposes.