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| 20080213302 | Methods for treating cancer with MVA - The invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for cancer therapy using recombinant MVA viruses encoding a tumor-associated antigen, such as HER-2, particularly in combination with taxanes. The taxanes can be administered prior to, at the same time as, or after the recombinant MVA virus. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080220014 | Recombinant viral-based malaria vaccines - The present invention relates to novel vaccines against malaria infections, based on recombinant viral vectors, such as alpha viruses, adenoviruses or vaccinia viruses. The recombinant viral-based vaccines can be used to immunize against different | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080220015 | METHOD OF MODULATING NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES FORMATION IN MAMMALS, AND USES THEREOF IN GENE THERAPY, ANIMAL TRANGENESIS AND IN FUNCTIONAL INACTIVATION OF ENDOGENOUS PROTEINS - Disclosed is a method of modulating neutralizing antibodies formation against a heterologous protein. The method may be used to induce tolerance of the immune system towards the protein, such tolerance being useful to allow long-term gene therapy or transgene expression. The method may also be used to provide an animal with a reproducible functional inactivation phenotype of an endogenous protein of the animal. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080233146 | Promoter gene, recombinant turkey herpesvirus having the novel promoter gene, and poultry vaccine including the recombinant herpes virus of turkey - Promoter genes that are derived from Marek's disease virus (MDV). These promoter genes can express two foreign genes when inserted in a recombinant turkey herpesvirus (HVT). A recombinant HVT having said novel promoter gene between two foreign genes. The poultry vaccine consisting of the recombinant turkey herpesvirus described in the present invention. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080241184 | CANINE INFLUENZA VACCINES - The present invention encompasses influenza vaccines, in particular canine influenza vaccines. The vaccine may be a recombinant poxvirus vaccine or an inactivated vaccine. The invention also encompasses recombinant poxvirus vectors encoding and expressing influenza antigens, epitopes or immunogens which can be used to protect animals, in particular dogs, against influenza. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080248060 | ADENOVIRAL VECTOR-BASED MALARIA VACCINES - The invention provides a method of inducing an immune response against malaria in a mammal. The method comprises intramuscularly administering to a mammal a composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and either or both of (a) a first adenoviral vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080254059 | Adenovirus Serotype 26 Vectors, Nucleic Acid and Viruses Produced Thereby - Adenoviral serotypes differ in their natural tropism. The various serotypes of adenovirus have been found to differ in at least their capsid proteins (e.g., penton-base and hexon proteins), proteins responsible for cell binding (e.g., fiber proteins), and proteins involved in adenovirus replication. This difference in tropism and capsid proteins among serotypes has led to many research efforts aimed at redirecting the adenovirus tropism by modification of the capsid proteins. The present invention bypasses such requirement for capsid protein modification as it presents a recombinant, replication-defective adenovirus of serotype 26, a rare adenoviral serotype, and methods for generating the alternative, recombinant adenovirus. Additionally, means of employing the recombinant adenovirus for delivery and expression of heterologous genes are provided. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080254060 | Genetically Engineered Equine Influenza Virus and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates, in general, to attenuated equine influenza viruses having an impaired ability to antagonize the cellular interferon (IFN) response, and the use of such attenuated viruses in vaccine and pharmaceutical formulations. In particular, the invention relates to attenuated equine influenza viruses having modifications to an equine NS1 gene that diminish or eliminate the ability of the NS1 gene product to antagonize the cellular IFN response. These viruses replicate in vivo, but demonstrate decreased replication, virulence and increased attenuation, and therefore are well suited for use in live virus vaccines, and pharmaceutical formulations. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080260775 | New Live Virus Vaccines - The present invention provides novel self-replicating and self-propagating chimeric viral vectors and chimeric virus particles comprising a modified genome of a carrier RNA virus packaged within structural proteins of a second virus. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the chimeric viral vectors and virus particles and methods of inducing an immune response by administration of the same to a subject. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080279886 | Safer Attenuated Virus Vaccines With Missing Or Diminished Latency Of Infection - Viruses having weakened ability to establish and/or maintain latency and their use as live vaccines are described. The vaccines have one or more alterations in genes that provide continued virus replication but that inhibit latency. The vaccine materials and methods for their construction are exemplified with the varicella zoster virus. Deletion of a significant portion from both copies of the varicella zoster gene ORF63 was shown to inhibit establishment of a latent infection from a live vaccine form of the virus. Insertion of an additional ORF62 gene which is partially truncated with the ORF63 deletion inhibited establishment of latency and allowed normal growth of the virus. Other desirable viral antigen encoding sequence(s) and/or cytokine genes advantageously may replace deleted genetic material to enhance a desired immunological response. Aspects of the discovery pertain to live vaccines of other viruses, and can provide a variety of vaccines having greater safety. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080279887 | METHOD OF ENHANCING A TARGETED IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST TUMORS - The present invention is a composition of recombinant virus which has incorporated into its genome or portion thereof a gene encoding an antigen to a disease causing agent and a recombinant virus which has incorporated into its genome or portion thereof a gene encoding an immunostimulatory molecule(s) for the purpose of stimulating an immune response against the disease causing agent. Methods of treatment of diseases such as cancer and diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms is provide using the composition. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080286302 | Safe Mutant Viral Vaccines - The present invention provides safe vaccines and methods of preparing such vaccines. The vaccines of the present invention contain at least two live mutant viruses of the same family or nucleic acid molecules encoding such viruses, wherein each of the two viruses or the encoding nucleic acids contains a mutation that confers a desirable phenotype and the mutations in the viruses reside in the same genomic site such that the mutant viruses cannot recombine with each other to eliminate the mutations. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080292652 | Virus-Like Particles Comprising a Fusion Protein of the Coat Protein of Ap205 and an Antigenic Polypeptide - The present invention is in the fields of medicine, immunology, virology and molecular biology. The present invention provides a composition comprising a modified virus-like (VLP) particle derived from RNA bacteriophage AP205. The invention also provides a process for producing the aforementioned VLP. The modified VLP disclosed in the present invention is useful in the production of compositions for inducing immune responses for the prevention or treatment of diseases, disorders including infectious diseases, allergies, cancers and drug addiction. Moreover, the modified VLP disclosed in the present invention is, in particular, useful to efficiently induce self-specific immune responses, in particular antibody responses. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080292653 | Live attenuated antigenically marked classical swine fever virus - Classical swine fever virus is a world-wide distributed highly-contagious disease affecting swine. The two main strategies for diseases control are prophylactic vaccination and non-vaccination stamping out policies. Marker vaccines are a promising strategy. Here we report the rational development of a doubly antigenic marker CSFV experimental live attenuated candidate strain vaccine (Flag/T4 virus). Flag/T virus (Flag/T4v) is based in the combination of two Brescia derived recombinant attenuated viruses: RB-C22 and T4. RB-C22v contains a 19mer insertion in the structural glycoprotein E1, while T4v posses mutated CSFV amino acid residues 830 to 834 in the structural glycoprotein E2, deleting the highly conserved epitope recognized by monoclonal antibody (mAb) WH303. Flag/T4 virus contains a positive foreign antigenic marker, due to the insertion of the highly antigenic epitope Flag in the 19mer insertion of E1, as well as a negative antigenic marker, the lack of reactivity with mAb WH303. Immunized with Flag/T4v induced a complete protection against the challenge with virulent strain Brescia both at 3 and 28 days post infection when nasally administered and since the second day post infection when intramuscularly administered. These results constitute an example of rational design of a CSFV antigenically marked LAV. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080292654 | Human Bocavirus and Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment - Human parvovirus, genus Bocavirus, associated with respiratory tract infections in children. Nucleic acid and polypeptide sequences of the virus. Methods and products for diagnosing presence of bocavirus in a sample using nucleic acid probes or primers, or specific binding members such as antibodies. Methods and products for diagnosing past or present infection of bocavirus in an individual e.g. by serology testing. Viral nucleic acid, polypeptide and/or viral particles for generating immune response in an individual, including vaccine compositions. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080292655 | ENHANCEMENT OF THE IMMUNE RESPONSE FOR VACCINE AND GENE THERAPY APPLICATIONS - Expression cassettes are provided comprising a promoter operably linked to a nucleic acid molecule which, when transcribed in vivo, forms double-stranded RNA that induces the production of interferon. Expression cassettes also are provided comprising a promoter operably linked to a ribozyme or antisense nucleic acid molecule which, when transcribed in vivo, forms a ribozyme or antisense RNA molecule that stimulates an immune response. In addition, expression cassettes are provided comprising a promoter operably linked to a ribozyme or antisense nucleic acid molecule which, when transcribed in vivo, stimulates apoptosis. Finally, gene delivery vectors are provided which contain such expression cassettes, host cells containing the gene delivery vectors, and methods of utilizing the expression cassettes, gene delivery vectors, and host cells. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080299148 | Novel antitoxin and vaccine platform based on nodavirus VLPS - Antitoxin and vaccine compositions based on nodavirus VLPs are provided. Anthrax antitoxin and vaccine compositions are provided. Methods of treating toxins with VLP-based antitoxins are provided. Methods of raising an immune response with immunogen decorated VLPs are provided. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080299149 | Raccoon Poxvirus Expressing Genes of Feline Antigens - The present invention relates to new recombinant raccoon poxvirus vectors comprising two or more exogenous nucleic acid molecules, each encoding at least one feline protein, wherein at least two of the nucleic acid molecules are inserted into the hemagglutinin (ha) locus or the thymidine kinase (tk) locus, or at least one of the nucleic acid molecules is inserted into each of the hemagglutinin and thymidine kinase loci. Described herein are monovalent and polyvalent recombinant feline vaccines that encompass an immunologically effective amount of the recombinant raccoon poxvirus vectors and, optionally, a suitable carrier or diluent. The vaccine of this invention optionally includes additional feline antigens to provide broad spectrum protection to cats against a variety of feline pathogens. The invention further concerns the method for inducing a protective immune response to the feline pathogens in a cat by administering the recombinant vaccines. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080311147 | Rhabdoviral N-Fusion Proteins as Carrier for Foreign Antigens - Rabies virus (RV) nucleoprotein (N) tightly encapsidates the genomic and antigenomic RNA thereby forming the ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex. Antigens presented in a rigid and repetitive organization are sufficient to activate B cells to proliferate. In addition to the repetitive organization, it has been shown that RV N protein induces potent T-helper responses resulting in long-lasting and strong humoral immune responses against RV. The possibility to directly manipulate the genome of RV allows us to examine whether the immunogenicity of foreign antigens can be enhanced via incorporation into the RNP structure. A recombinant RV expressing an RV N-green fluorescent protein (GFP) fusion protein. The chimeric N-GFP fusion protein was efficiently expressed and incorporated into RV RNP and virions. Moreover, the recombinant RNP induces a strong humoral immune response against GFP in mice. In contrast, mice inoculated with GFP alone or a combination of wild-type RV RNPs and GFP did not trigger any GFP-specific humoral responses using the same immunization schedule. These results indicate the usefulness of RV-based vectors as killed vaccines against other infectious diseases. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080311148 | DNA-transfection system for the generation of infectious influenza virus - The present invention is based on the development of a dual promoter system (preferably a RNA pol I-pol II system) for the efficient intracellular synthesis of viral RNA. The resultant minimal plasmid-based system may be used to synthesize any RNA virus, preferably viruses with a negative single stranded RNA genome. The viral product of the system is produced when the plasmids of the system are introduced into a suitable host cell. One application of the system is production of attenuated, reassortant influenza viruses for use as antigens in vaccines. The reassortant viruses generated by cotransfection of plasmids may comprise genes encoding the surface glycoproteins hemagglutinin and neuraminidase from an influenza virus currently infecting the population and the internal genes from an attenuated influenza virus. An advantageous property of the present invention is its versatility; the system may be quickly and easily adapted to synthesize an attenuated version of any RNA virus. Attenuated or inactivated RNA viruses produced by the present invention may be administered to a patient in need of vaccination by any of several routes including intranasally or intramuscularly. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080311149 | DNA-transfection system for the generation of infectious influenza virus - The present invention is based on the development of a dual promoter system (preferably a RNA pol I-pol II system) for the efficient intracellular synthesis of viral RNA. The resultant minimal plasmid-based system may be used to synthesize any RNA virus, preferably viruses with a negative single stranded RNA genome. The viral product of the system is produced when the plasmids of the system are introduced into a suitable host cell. One application of the system is production of attenuated, reassortant influenza viruses for use as antigens in vaccines. The reassortant viruses generated by cotransfection of plasmids may comprise genes encoding the surface glycoproteins hemagglutinin and neuraminidase from an influenza virus currently infecting the population and the internal genes from an attenuated influenza virus. An advantageous property of the present invention is its versatility; the system may be quickly and easily adapted to synthesize an attenuated version of any RNA virus. Attenuated or inactivated RNA viruses produced by the present invention may be administered to a patient in need of vaccination by any of several routes including intranasally or intramuscularly. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080311150 | Novel sequences encoding hepatitis C virus glycoproteins - The present invention concerns a modified nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence coding for a full length hepatitis C virus (HCV) glycoprotein selected from the group consisting of E1 glycoprotein and E1/E2 glycoprotein heterodimer, this molecule having at least one nucleotide alteration, wherein, due to this alteration, at least one RNA splice site selected from the group consisting of RNA splice acceptor and RNA splice donor sites is eliminated from the coding sequence. The invention is also directed to methods for expressing on the surface of a cell and a pseudovirion an HCV glycoprotein, wherein the majority of the glycoprotein is full length. The invention further provides a cell and a pseudovirion expressing such glycoprotein. The invention still further provides a method for determining whether an agent inhibits HCV fusion with and entry into a target cell. The invention also provides an agent that inhibits HCV fusion with and entry into a target cell. The invention further provides methods for treating a subject afflicted with an HCV-associated disorder, for preventing an HCV infection in a subject, and for inhibiting in a subject the onset of an HCV-associated disorder. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090010960 | Bacteriophage-mediated immunisation against hepatitis - The present invention relates to vaccines comprising a bacteriophage which has been engineered to express an immunogenic protein/peptide and wherein the surface of the bacteriophage has not been modified to contain proteins/peptides designed to target the phage to receptors on the surface of specific cell types. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090010961 | Avirulent, immunogenic flavivirus chimeras - Chimeric flaviviruses that are avirulent and immunogenic are provided. The chimeric viruses are constructed to contain amino acid mutations in the nonstructural proteins of a flavivirus. Chimeric viruses containing the attenuation-mutated nonstructural genes of the virus are used as a backbone into which the structural protein genes of a second | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090010962 | Genetically Engineered Swine Influenza Virus and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates, in general, to attenuated swine influenza viruses having an impaired ability to antagonize the cellular interferon (IFN) response, and the use of such attenuated viruses in vaccine and pharmaceutical formulations. In particular, the invention relates to attenuated swine influenza viruses having modifications to a swine NS1 gene that diminish or eliminate the ability of the NS1 gene product to antagonize the cellular IFN response. These viruses replicate in vivo, but demonstrate decreased replication, virulence and increased attenuation, and therefore are well suited for use in live virus vaccines, and pharmaceutical formulations. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090010963 | Raccoon Poxvirus Expressing Rabies Glycoproteins - The present invention relates to recombinant raccoon poxvirus vectors that express the rabies virus glycoprotein gene at the hemagglutinin (ha) locus of the poxvirus genome or express the glycoprotein gene of the same or different rabies strains at the thymidine kinase (tk) and the hemagglutinin (ha) loci of the poxvirus genome, and their use as adjuvant-free vaccines. The raccoon poxvirus vector comprises the nucleic acid molecules encoding the glycoprotein of a Challenge Virus Standard rabies strain inserted and expressed at the tk locus of the poxvirus genome and of a Pasteur-Paris rabies strain inserted and expressed at the ha locus of the poxvirus genome. The vaccine may optionally contain a mixture of additional feline and canine antigens for immunization of animals. Also disclosed are methods for inducing an immune response to rabies in a mammal by administering to the mammal an effective immunizing amount of the vaccine of the invention. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090022759 | ADENOVIRUS VECTOR AND METHOD TO MANIPULATE THE ADENOVIRUS GENOME - Adenoviruses (Ads) and vectors derived thereof have been used for somatic gene therapy, gene therapy of cancer and gene therapy of infectious diseases/vaccination. To date, almost all trials are based on the well established Ad5-based vectors. Pre-existing immunity and the limited targeting specificity of Ad5 makes it desirable to exploit new Ad serotypes for these therapeutic avenues. This is hampered by the limited number of cloned Ad genomes and the difficulty to manipulate them genetically. We describe an isolated adenovirus, and/or a variant adenovirus that is optionally modified to include a heterologous nucleic acid molecule and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said adenovirus. This adenovirus has a lower pre-existing immunity and exhibits interesting targeting activities for a variety of tissues and cells, and may be particularly useful for transduction of dendritic cells and other leukocytes and or leukocyte based tumours. We also describe new methods to clone and manipulate adenoviral genomes. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090022760 | Alphavirus Replicon Particles Matched to Protein Antigens as Immunological Adjuvants - The immune response to an antigen of interest, especially one in purified form, can be significantly enhanced by the simultaneous administration of an alphavirus replicon particle which expresses the same antigen. This allows for the use of significantly smaller quantities of the protein antigen than in conventional immunization strategies, and this new immunization strategy can also eliminate the need for boosting administration of the antigen or it can reduce the number of boosts required for an effective immune response to the antigen. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090028900 | WEST NILE VIRUSES WITH MUTATIONS IN THE 3' TERMINAL STEM AND LOOP SECONDARY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS LIVE VIRUS VACCINES - The invention provides West Nile (WN) viruses and chimeric WN viruses having one or more mutations in the 3′ terminal stem loop secondary structure (3′SL) that results in decreased neurovirulence, methods of making such WN viruses, and methods for using these WN viruses to prevent or treat WN virus infection. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090028901 | Screening methods for identifying viral proteins with interferon antagonizing functions and potential antiviral agents - The present invention relates, in general, to a screening method for identifying novel viral proteins with interferon antagonizing function using a transfection-based assay, and the use of such proteins in isolating various types of attenuated viruses for the development of vaccine and pharmaceutical formulations. The invention also relates to the use of viral interferon antagonists in screening assays to identify potential anti-viral agents. The invention further relates to protocols utilizing interferon antagonists, e.g., NS1, to enhance gene therapy or DNA vaccination based on their ability to increase gene expression. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090035327 | Antibody Gene Transfer and Recombinant AAV Therefor - The present invention relates generally to the use of recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAV) for gene delivery and more specifically to the use of rAAV to deliver antibody genes to target cells in mammals. Administration of rAAV encoding antibodies that neutralize the HIV-1 virus is exemplified. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090053261 | Modified tobacco mosaic virus particles as scaffolds for display of protein antigens for vaccine applications - Display of peptides or proteins in an ordered, repetitive array, such as on the surface of a virus-like particle, is known to induce an enhanced immune response relative to vaccination with the “free” protein antigen. The 2100 coat proteins comprising the rod-shaped capsid of Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) can accommodate short peptide insertions into the primary sequence, but the display of larger protein moieties on the virion surface by genetic fusions to the capsid protein has not been possible. Since TMV lacks surface exposed residues compatible with commonly available linker chemistries, we employed a randomized library approach to introduce a reactive lysine at the externally located at the amino-terminus of the coat protein. We found that we could easily control the extent of virion conjugation and demonstrated stoichiometric biotinylation of the introduced lysine. To characterize this modular platform for the display of heterologous proteins, we bound a model antigen (streptavidin (SA)-green fluorescent protein (GFP), expressed and purified from plants) to the surface of TMV, creating a GFP-SA decorated virus particle. Rapid and quantitative determination of the level of TMV capsid decoration was accomplished by subjecting the complex to amino acid analysis and solving the family of linear equations relating the pmoles of each residue to the known amino acid composition of the complex components. We obtained a GFP-SA tetramer loading of 26%, which corresponds to display of approximately 2200 GFP moieties per intact virion. We evaluated the immunogenicity of GFP decorated virions in both mice and guinea pigs, and found augmented humoral IgG titers in both species, relative to unbound GFP-SA tetramer. In mice, we observed a detectable humoral immune response after only a single immunization with the TMV-protein complex. By demonstrating the presentation of whole proteins, this study expands the utility of TMV as a vaccine scaffold beyond that which is possible by genetic manipulation. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090068221 | Virus-like particles as vaccines for paramyxovirus - The invention provides expression vectors and virus-like particles (VLPs) containing Newcastle Disease Virus Sequences in combination with sequences encoding proteins of interest. The vectors are useful in, for example, generating virus-like particles (VLPs) that contain proteins of interest. In one embodiment, the expressed VLPs elicit an immune response by an animal host against the protein. The invention's VLPs are useful as, for example, vaccines. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090074810 | Modified Adenovirus Hexon Protein and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides a method of altering the specificity of an adenovirus vector. The method involves providing an adenovirus having a capsid with a modified adenovirus hexon protein. The modified adenovirus has a capsid comprising a hexon protein with a deletion in hypervariable region 1 and/or hypervariable region 4 of the hexon and an insert of an exogenous molecule therein. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090092634 | Chicken Virus Vaccine and Diagnostic - A novel astrovirus designated chicken astrovirus type 3 has been isolated and characterised. Nucleotide sequences and polypeptide sequences of this astrovirus are provided with uses of the same and the isolated astrovirus in assay kits and vaccines. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090092635 | HETEROLOGOUS PRIME-BOOST IMMUNIZATION REGIMEN - The present invention is directed to a method for generating an antigen-specific immune response in a subject in general and in particular to administering a priming dose of an immunogenic composition of a recombinant mumps virus (rMuV) that encodes an antigen followed by administering a boosting dose of recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus (rVSV) encoding an antigen. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090104224 | MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA FOR THE VACCINATION OF NEONATES - The invention concern the use of a virus for the preparation of a medicament for the vaccination or treatment of a neonatal or prenatal animal, including a human, wherein the virus is capable of infecting the cells of the neonatal or prenatal animal, including a human, but not capable of being replicated to infectious progeny virus in the neonatal or prenatal animal, including a human. The virus is preferably a Modified Vaccinia Virus Ankara. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090104225 | USE OF MVA TO TREAT PROSTATE CANCER - The invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for cancer prophylaxis and therapy using recombinant MVA viruses encoding tumor-associated antigens, such as PSA and PAP. The recombinant MVA viruses can induce B- and T-cell responses. The recombinant MVA viruses can be administered prior to, at the same time as, or after a taxane. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090110694 | Anti-Inflammatory Proteins and Improved Vaccines - A recombinant poxvirus lacking a functional gene corresponding to BI4R in the WR strain of VACV for use as a medicament especially as a vaccine against a disease caused by a poxvirus or another pathogenic agent or for use as a medicament against a disease associated with aberrant cells. An isolated nucleotide or polypeptide encoding a poxvirus sequence corresponding to the sequence of B14 in the WR strain of VACV especially for use as a medicament against undesirable inflammation, immune activation or NF-κB activation. Related compositions and methods. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090110695 | Compositions Comprising a Recombinant Adenovirus and an Adjuvant - The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising replication-defective adenoviruses, said adenoviruses generally comprising an adenoviral genome wherein a heterologous nucleic acid of interest is incorporated, and wherein said nucleic acid typically encodes an antigen. Such compositions are suitable for vaccination purposes. The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention further comprise an adjuvant, which stimulates and increases the immune response towards the antigen encoded by the heterologous nucleic acid. Preferred adjuvants are oil-emulsion based adjuvants and aluminium-based adjuvants. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090117149 | NOVEL ATTENUATED VIRUS STRAINS AND USES THEREOF - Methods and compositions concerning mutant flaviviruses with reduced virulence. In some embodiments the invention concerns nucleotide sequences that encode mutant flaviviral proteins. Viruses comprising mutant NS1 and NS4B genes display reduced virulence are provided. In further aspects of the invention, flavivirus vaccine compositions such as West Nile virus vaccines are provided. In another embodiment the invention provides methods for vaccination against flavivirus infection. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090117150 | Functional Mutations In Respiratory Syncytial Virus - The present invention provides recombinant respiratory syncytial viruses that have an attenuated phenotype and that comprise one or more mutations in the viral P, M2-1 and/or M2-2 proteins, as well as live attenuated vaccines comprising such viruses and nucleic acids encoding such viruses. Recombinant RSV P, M2-1 and M2-2 proteins are described. Methods of producing attenuated recombinant RSV, and methods of quantitating neutralizing antibodies that utilize recombinant viruses of family Paramyxoviridae, are also provided. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090142371 | HIV RECOMBINANT VACCINE - Reagents and methods for making and using HIV recombinant vaccines are disclosed. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090155301 | Pseudoinfectious flavivirus and uses thereof - The present invention discloses a replication-deficient pseudoinfective virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family that lack the capsid gene, where the replication-deficient pseudoinfective virus propagates only in cells expressing the capsid or capsid, prM and envelope protein of the flavivirus. The present also discloses the method of producing such viruses on a large scale and the use of these pseudoinfective viruses as vaccines for preventing diseases caused by infections of humans or animals by the viruses belonging to this family. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090155302 | Antigen Arrays for Treatment of Allergic Eosinophilic Diseases - The present invention is related to the fields of molecular biology, virology, immunology and medicine. The invention provides a composition comprising an ordered and repetitive antigen or antigenic determinant array, and in particular an array comprising a protein or peptide of IL-5, IL-13 or eotaxin. More specifically, the invention provides a composition comprising a virus-like particle and at least one protein, or peptide of IL-5, IL-13 and/or eotaxin bound thereto. The invention also provides a process for producing the conjugates and the ordered and repetitive arrays, respectively. The compositions of the invention are useful in the production of vaccines for the treatment of allergic diseases with an eosinophilic component and as a pharmaccine to prevent or cure allergic diseases with an eosinophilic component and to efficiently induce immune responses, in particular antibody responses. Furthermore, the compositions of the invention are particularly useful to efficiently induce self-specific immune responses within the indicated context. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090155303 | CPG SINGLE STRAND DEOXYNUCLEOTIDES FOR USE AS ADJUVANT - The present invention provides an adjuvant, which includes at least one single strand deoxynucleotide containing a CpG dinucleotide. The single strand deoxynucleotide comprises one or more CpG dinucleotides. When used in combination with rabies vaccine, HBV vaccine or other vaccines, the adjuvant can significantly improve the immune effect of the vaccine. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090162395 | VACCINE FOR RSV AND MPV - The present invention is directed to alphavirus vectored vaccine contructs encoding paramyxovirus proteins that find use in the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus or human metapneumovirus infections. In particular, these vaccines induce cellular and humoral immune responses that inhibit RSV. Also disclosed are improved methods for producing alphavirus vectored paramyxovirus vaccines. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090162396 | gM-NEGATIVE EHV-MUTANTS WITHOUT HETEROLOGOUS ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular of Equine Herpes Viruses (EHV) wherein the gene encoding the protein gM is absent, and which is free of heterologous elements. Further aspects of the invention relate to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said viruses, uses thereof, and methods for the prophylaxis and treatment of EHV infections. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the combination of EHV-1 and EHV-4 viruses wherein the gene encoding the protein gM is absent and which is free of heterologous elements. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090169579 | Modified vaccinia Ankara virus avriant - The present invention provides an attenuated virus, which is derived from Modified Vaccinia Ankara virus, wherein the MVA-BN virus, or a derivative thereof, induces at least substantially the same level of immunity in vaccinia virus prime/vaccina virus boost regimes when compared to DNA prime/vaccinia virus boost regimes. It further describes recombinant viruses derived from this virus and the use of the virus, or its recombinants, as a medicament or vaccine. A method is provided for inducing an immune response in individuals who may be immune-compromised, receiving antiviral therapy, or have a pre-existing immunity to the vaccine virus. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090169580 | ATTENUATED VACCINES FOR NON-SEGMENTED NEGATIVE SENSE RNA VIRUSES - The invention relates to an attenuated non-segmented negative-sense RNA virus characterized by at least one mutation in the L gene wherein the mutation reduces viral replication, the methods of manufacturing and methods of use. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090169581 | STABILIZING FORMULATIONS FOR RECOMBINANT VIRUSES - This invention relates to preparations of viruses, e.g. for vaccine or other pharmaceutical or research use, to their stabilization, and to processes of producing such preparations, as well as to their use, e.g. as vaccines or as virus vectors. The formulations comprise a sugar, a preservative, a dispersing agent, a thermal stability agent, a buffer, and up to three distinct types of amino acids without impacting the structural appearance of the lyophilized product. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090175897 | SYSTEM FOR RAPID PRODUCTION OF HIGH-TITER AND REPLICATION-COMPETENT ADENOVIRUS-FREE RECOMBINANT ADENOVIRUS VECTORS - The present invention relates generally to the fields of gene therapy, immunology, and vaccine technology. More specifically, the invention relates to a novel system that can rapidly generate high titers of adenovirus vectors that are free of replication-competent adenovirus (RCA). Also provided are methods of generating these RCA-free adenoviral vectors, immunogenic or vaccine compositions comprising these RCA-free adenovirus vectors, methods of expressing a heterologous nucleic acid of interest in these adenovirus vectors and methods of eliciting immunogenic responses using these adenovirus vectors. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090175898 | Influenza Hemagglutinin And Neuraminidase Variants - Polypeptides, polynucleotides, methods, compositions, and vaccines comprising influenza hemagglutinin and neuraminidase variants are provided. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090175899 | RECOMBINANT RSV VIRUS EXPRESSION SYSTEMS AND VACCINES - The present invention relates to genetically engineered recombinant RS viruses and viral vectors which contain heterologous genes which for the use as vaccines. In accordance with the present invention, the recombinant RS viral vectors and viruses are engineered to contain heterologous genes, including genes of other viruses, pathogens, cellular genes, tumor antigens, or to encode combinations of genes from different strains of RSV. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090175900 | METHODS FOR PACKAGING PROPAGATION-DEFECTIVE VESICULAR STOMATITIS VIRUS VECTORS - A method of producing propagation-defective Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) in a cell culture is provided. The method involves introducing a plasmid vector encoding an optimized VSV G gene into a cell; expressing VSV G protein from the optimized VSV G gene; and introducing a propagation-defective VSV into the cell expressing the VSV G protein encoded by the optimized VSV G gene. The method further includes growing the cells in culture; and recovering the propagation-defective VSV from the culture. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090191237 | Methods and reagents for vaccination which generate A CD8 T cell immune response - New methods and reagents for vaccination are described which generate a CD8 T cell immune response against malarial and other antigens such as viral and tumour antigens. Novel vaccination regimes are described which employ a priming composition and a boosting composition, the boosting composition comprising a non-replicating or replication-impaired pox virus vector carrying at least one CD8 T cell epitope which is also present in the priming composition. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090208527 | MULTI PLASMID SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF INFLUENZA VIRUS - Vectors and methods for the production of influenza viruses suitable as recombinant influenza vaccines in cell culture are provided. Bi-directional expression vectors for use in a multi-plasmid influenza virus expression system are provided. Additionally, the invention provides methods of producing influenza viruses with enhanced ability to replicate in embryonated chicken eggs and/or cells (e.g., Vero and/or MDCK) and further provides influenza viruses with enhanced replication characteristics. In addition, the present invention includes an improved method of rescue, wherein animal cells (e.g., SF Vero cells) are electroporated with plasmids and vectors of the invention. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090214587 | Recombinant virus and use thereof - The present invention provides a recombinant virus which is efficacious and highly safe in preventing the onset of SARS infection and a vaccine for SARS coronavirus containing the same. The recombinant virus of the invention can express a SARS coronavirus gene. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090214588 | Vaccines against aids comprising cmv/r-nucleic acid constructs - The present disclosure provides compositions for eliciting an immune response, including a prophylactic immune response, against human immunodeficiency virus. The composition includes nucleic acid constructs encoding HIV antigenic polypeptides of multiple clades or strains. Methods for eliciting an immune response by administering the composition to a subject are also provided. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090220539 | Recombinant Mononegaviral Virus Vectors - The invention relates to a recombinant Mononegavirales virus (MV) vector comprising a foreign gene that is flanked by non-coding regions of a MV virus gene. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090238843 | RECOMBINANT MVA CAPABLE OF EXPRESSING STRUCTURAL HCV ANTIGENS - The invention relates to recombinant MVA which is capable of expressing structural HCV antigens, functional parts of said structural antigens or epitopes of said structural antigens. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition, especially in the form of a vaccine and containing the recombinant MVA according to the invention, to eukaryotic cells that contain the inventive recombinant MVA and to various uses of the recombinant MVA, for example for producing recombinant structural proteins, for producing a pharmaceutical preparation that is suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of HCV infections and diseases thereby caused. The invention further relates to methods for producing recombinant MVA and recombinant structural HCV polypeptides encoded by said recombinant MVA, and to DNA or RNA of said recombinant MVA. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090252760 | Construction of Recombinant Adenovirus With Genes That Codify for SAG1, SAG2 and SAG3 - This invention refers to the construction of recombinant adenovirus with genes that codify for | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090263417 | Multi-subtype FIV vaccines - The subject invention pertains to novel methods and compositions for protecting cats from infection by a broad range of FIV strains using a multi-subtype FIV vaccine. Multi-subtype FIV vaccines comprising either cell free whole virus or cell lines infected with viruses are described. Methods for vaccinating cats with the subject vaccine compositions are also described. Cats vaccinated according to the methods and compositions of the subject invention exhibit protective humoral and cellular immune responses to FIV when challenged with homologous or heterologous strains of FIV. The subject invention also pertains to novel feline cell lines that are susceptible to infection by FIV and their methods of use. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090269371 | Process for the production of monoclonal antibodies - Provided is a use of a recombinant chimaeric protein as an immunogen in a process for producing a monoclonal antibody, wherein the recombinant chimaeric protein is assembled into a virus-like particles, and includes a foreign protein or peptide or a fragment thereof. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090274723 | Modified vaccinia ankara virus vaccine - The present invention relates, in general, to vaccines and, in particular, to a modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus, to a composition comprising such a virus and to methods of using same to induce an immune response. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090274724 | NOVEL RECOMBINANT AND MUTANT ADENOVIRUSES - The present invention provides novel viral vectors. In one embodiment, the present invention provides mutant and recombinant bovine adenoviruses having a deletion and/or insertion of DNA in the early gene region 4 (E4). In another embodiment, the present invention provides mutant and recombinant bovine adenovirus 1 viruses having a deletion and/or insertion of DNA in the early gene region 3 (E3). The present invention also contemplates the use of the viral vectors for vaccination, gene therapy or other applications as suitable. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090285851 | VACCINE COMPRISING MONOCYTE OR IMMATURE MYELOID CELLS (IMC) WHICH WERE LOADED WITH THE LIGAND OF NATURAL KILLER T CELL AND ANTIGEN - The present invention relates to an immuno-therapeutic and prophylactic vaccine comprising monocytes or immature myeloid cells (IMCs) loaded with the ligand of natural killer T cell and an antigen for the prevention and treatment of infectious disease or cancer, more precisely, an immuno-therapeutic and prophylactic vaccine comprising monocytes or IMCs loaded with α-galactosylceramide (αGalCer), a kind of glycolipid and a natural killer T cell ligand, and antigen. Monocytes or immature myeloid cells (IMCs) therein, which are easily obtainable, unlike dendritic cells, not only induce a significant level of cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses but also have a prophylactic and therapeutic effect on malignant tumor. Therefore, the immuno-therapeutic and prophylactic vaccine of the present invention can be effectively used as an immunotherapeutic agent. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090297554 | Multi Plasmid System For The Production Of Influenza Virus - Vectors and methods for the production of influenza viruses suitable as recombinant influenza vaccines in cell culture are provided. Bi-directional expression vectors for use in a multi-plasmid influenza virus expression system are provided. Additionally, the invention provides methods of producing influenza viruses with enhanced ability to replicate in embryonated chicken eggs and/or cells (e.g., Vero and/or MDCK) and further provides influenza viruses with enhanced replication characteristics. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090297555 | RECOMBINANT HUMAN CYTOMEGALOVIRUS AND VACCINES COMPRISING HETEROLOGOUS ANTIGENS - The present invention relates to recombinant HCMV (human cytomegalovirus) expressing a pp65 polypeptide or fragment thereof fused to a heterologous or non-native polypeptide, in particular immunogenic and/or antigenic polypeptides. In particular, the heterologous gene products include antigenic or immunogenic polypeptides from a variety of pathogens, cellular genes, tumor antigens, and viruses. The recombinant viruses may advantageously be used in vaccine formulations including vaccines against a broad range of pathogens and antigens. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090304735 | Immunogenic Compositions - The present invention relates to an immunogenic composition for raising an immune response to an antigen, the composition comprising the antigen and a targeting moiety specific for lymph-resident dendritic cells. Use of the immunogenic composition in a vaccine and methods of boosting an immune response using the composition are also provided. Conversely, the invention also relates to immunogenic composition for raising an immune response to an antigen, the composition comprising the antigen and a targeting moiety specific for tissue-derived dendritic cells and a vaccine comprising said composition. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090304736 | NOVEL TUMOR ANTIGENS ELICIT ANTI-TUMOR HUMORAL IMMUNE REACTIONS IN A SUBSET OF PATIENTS WITH POLYCYTHEMIA VERA - The invention provides novel antigens, MPD5, PV13, and PV65, which belongs to the group of cryptic antigens without conventional genomic structure and is encoded by a cryptic open reading frame located in the 3′untranslated region (3′UTR) of myotrophin mRNA. The antigens elicit IgG antibody responses in a subset of PV patients, as well as patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia and prostate cancer. The translation of MPD5, PV13 and PV65 was mediated by a novel internal ribosome entry site (IRES) upstream of the open reading frame. Eliciting anti-tumor immune response against MPD5, PV13 and/or PV65 antigen in patients with myeloproliferative diseases is a novel immunotherapy. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100003277 | VACCINES AND IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS USING CODON OPTIMIZED IL-15 AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Nucleic acid molecules that encode IL-15 or fragments thereof, which express protein at a higher level than nucleic acid molecules with native coding sequences for IL-15 are disclosed. Nucleic acid molecules with additional modifications such as the absence of coding sequences for IL-15 signal sequences and/or the absence of IL-15 untranslated sequences and/or inclusion of non-IL-15 signal sequences are also disclosed. Vectors, including plasmids and viral vectors, comprising such nucleic acid molecules; and to host cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules are disclosed as well as methods of using such nucleic acid molecules alone or in combination with nucleic acid sequences encoding immunogens which are part of the nucleic acid molecules and/or part of a different nucleic acid molecule. Recombinant vaccines and live attenuated pathogens encoding fusion proteins, and methods of using the same, are disclosed. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100008944 | HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS MUTANT AND USES THEREFORE - The invention generally provides therapeutic and prophylactic compositions that include a replication defective mutant HSV-2 virus having a mutation in a viral host shut-off protein, a herpes simplex virus having a mutation in a viral host shut-off protein and two additional mutations that render the virus replication defective, and related methods. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100008945 | Recombinant Newcastle Disease Virus Expressing H5 Hemagglutinin of Avian Influenza Virus - The present invention provides a method to produce a recombinant Mononegavirales virus vector harbouring an additional transcription unit comprising a foreign gene operatively linked with an upstream Mononegavirales virus gene start (GS) sequence and a downstream Mononegavirales virus gene end (GE) sequence, characterized in that the foreign gene sequence encodes a protein, which protein contains a stretch of at least three basic amino acids and the nucleotide sequence of the codons encoding these amino acids does not contain a sequence that can be recognized by the viral polymerase of the Mononegavirales virus as a gene end (GE) sequence. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100008946 | Microorganisms for therapy - Therapeutic methods and microorganisms therefor are provided. The microorganisms are designed to accumulate in immunoprivileged tissues and cells, such as in tumors and other proliferating tissue and in inflamed tissues, compared to other tissues, cells and organs, so that they exhibit relatively low toxicity to host organisms. The microorganisms also are designed or modified to result in leaky cell membranes of cells in which they accumulate, resulting in production of antibodies reactive against proteins and other cellular products and also permitting exploitation of proferating proliferating tissues, particularly tumors, to produce selected proteins and other products. Vaccines containing the microorganisms are provided. Combinations of the microorganisms and anti-cancer agents and uses thereof for treating cancer also are provided. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100008947 | PORCINE ADENOVIRUS E1 AND E4 REGIONS - The present invention relates to the characterization of the porcine adenovirus E1 and E4 regions. The complete nucleotide sequence of the genome of porcine adenovirus type 3 (PAV-3), providing the characterization of the PAV3 E1 region, is described herein. Methods for construction of infectious PAV genomes by homologous recombination in procaryotic cells are provided. Recombinant PAV viruses are obtained by transfection of mammalian cells with recombinant PAV genomes. The PAV-3 genome can be used as a vector for the expression of heterologous nucleotide sequences, for example, for the preparation and administration of subunit vaccines to swine or other mammals. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100008948 | RECOMBINANT HERPESVIRUS USEFUL IN VACCINE PRODUCTION - The present invention provides a novel avian herpesvirus (NAHV) vector and recombinant vaccines made therefrom that are useful to immunize avian species against Marek's disease, infectious laryngotracheitis and Newcastle disease. Methods of immunizing an avian species against Marek's disease, infectious laryngotracheitis and Newcastle disease are also provided. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100015176 | Settings for recombinant adenoviral-based vaccines - The present invention provides new uses of recombinant adenoviral vectors in vaccination regimens, such as prime/boost set-ups and subsequent vaccinations and applications for gene therapy. Moreover, the invention provides new assays to determine the best regimen for applying the most suitable recombinant viral vector in a vaccination or gene therapy setting. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100028377 | Recombinant RSV Virus Expression Systems And Vaccines - The present invention relates to genetically engineered recombinant respiratory syncytial viruses and viral vectors which contain deletions of various viral accessory gene(s) either singly or in combination. In accordance with the present invention, the recombinant respiratory syncytial viral vectors and viruses are engineered to contain complete deletions of the M2-2, NS1, NS2, or SH viral accessory genes or various combinations thereof. In addition, the present invention relates to the attenuation of respiratory syncytial virus by mutagenisis of the M2-1 gene. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100034848 | PREVENTION OF ALLERGIC SENSITIZATION - The present invention relates to prevention and treatment of allergic sensitization and diseases associated therewith by treatment with an enterovirus vaccine, wherein the enterovirus does not contain an exogenous nucleic acid sequence that is integrated into the viral genome and that encodes an allergen that induces said allergic sensitization. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100034849 | Recombinant Bicistronic Flavivirus Vectors - This invention relates to bicistronic flavivirus vectors, methods of using such vectors in the prevention and treatment of disease, and methods of making such vectors. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100062016 | Microorganisms for therapy - Therapeutic methods and microorganisms therefor are provided. The microorganisms are designed to accumulate in immunoprivileged tissues and cells, such as in tumors and other proliferating tissue and in inflamed tissues, compared to other tissues, cells and organs, so that they exhibit relatively low toxicity to host organisms. The microorganisms also are designed or modified to result in leaky cell membranes of cells in which they accumulate, resulting in production of antibodies reactive against proteins and other cellular products and also permitting exploitation of proferating proliferating tissues, particularly tumors, to produce selected proteins and other products. Vaccines containing the microorganisms are provided. Combinations of the microorganisms and anti-cancer agents and uses thereof for treating cancer also are provided. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100086564 | West Nile Virus Vaccine - The invention provides chimeric flavivirus vaccines against West Nile virus and methods of using these vaccines to prevent or treat West Nile virus infection. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100092510 | TURKEY HERPESVIRUS VECTORED RECOMBINANT CONTAINING AVIAN INFLUENZA GENES - The present invention provides a recombinant turkey herpesvirus modified by the presence of the cDNA encoding the hemagglutinin protein of avian influenza virus under a promoter. A poultry vaccine comprising the recombinant turkey herpesvirus described in the present invention can induce serological responses that may be easily detected by the hemagglutination inhibition assay but not by commercially available diagnostic ELISA kits; thus enabling easy differentiation between vaccination and field infection. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100119545 | MODIFIED VACCINIA ANKARA VIRUS VARIANT - The present invention provides an attenuated virus, which is derived from Modified Vaccinia Ankara virus, wherein the MVA-BN virus, or a derivative thereof, induces at least substantially the same level of immunity in vaccinia virus prime/vaccina virus boost regimes when compared to DNA prime/vaccinia virus boost regimes. It further describes recombinant viruses derived from this virus and the use of the virus, or its recombinants, as a medicament or vaccine. A method is provided for inducing an immune response in individuals who may be immune-compromised, receiving antiviral therapy, or have a pre-existing immunity to the vaccine virus. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100119546 | VACCINE AGAINST AFRICAN HORSE SICKNESS VIRUS - The present invention provides vectors that contain and express in vivo the genes encoding VP2 and VP5 of African Horse Sickness Virus or an epitope thereof that elicits an immune response in a horse against African horse sickness virus, compositions comprising said vectors, methods of vaccination against African horse sickness virus, and kits for use with such methods and compositions. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100119547 | Recombinant Parainfluenza Virus Expression Systems And Vaccines - The present invention relates to recombinant bovine parainfluenza virus (bPIV) cDNA or RNA which may be used to express heterologous gene products in appropriate host cell systems and/or to rescue negative strand RNA recombinant viruses that express, package, and/or present the heterologous gene product. The chimeric viruses and expression products may advantageously be used in vaccine formulations including vaccines against a broad range of pathogens and antigens. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100124557 | VACCINE FORMULATIONS AND USES THEREOF - A liquid or liquid-frozen composition comprising: a modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus or variant or derivative thereof and mannitol, wherein mannitol is the sole stabilization agent of the composition. The mannitol may provide a stabilizing effect at 0 to +10° C. or in a liquid-frozen composition, for example between −10° C. and −30° C. or between −20° C. and −23.5° C. The MVA may be used as a vaccine or for use in gene therapy, virotherapy, immunotherapy, or cancer therapy in a mammal, preferably a human. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100136047 | RECOMBINANT NORTH AMERICAN TYPE 1 PORCINE REPRODUCTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYNDROME VIRUS AND METHODS OF USE - Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a major problem in the pork industry worldwide. The inclusion of markers in vaccines will allow for diagnostic differentiation of vaccinated animals from those naturally infected with wild-type virus. Using a cDNA infectious clone of North American Type 1 PRRSV, a recombinant green fluorescent protein (GFP) tagged PRRSV has been made, containing deletion of an immunogenic epitope, ES4, in the nsp2 region. GFP and ES4 epitope-based ELISAs compliment the marker identification. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100143402 | INTERGENIC SITES BETWEEN CONSERVED GENES IN THE GENOME OF MODIFIED VACCINIA ANKARA (MVA) VACCINIA VIRUS - The present invention relates to new insertion sites useful for the integration of exogenous sequences into an intergenic region (IGR) of a vaccinia virus genome, where the IGR is located between or is flanked by two adjacent open reading frames (ORFs) of the vaccinia virus genome, and where the ORFs correspond to conserved genes, and to related plasmid vectors useful to insert exogenous DNA into the genome of a vaccinia virus, and further to recombinant vaccinia viruses comprising an exogenous sequence inserted into said new insertion site as a medicine or vaccine. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100158938 | Tetravalent Dengue Vaccines - The invention provides tetravalent Dengue vaccines, and methods of using these vaccines to prevent or to treat Dengue infection. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100158939 | VACCINE AGAINST PANDEMIC STRAINS OF INFLUENZA VIRUSES - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for eliciting an immune response against avian or pandemic influenza. The compositions include adenovirus vectors comprising avian influenza antigens, recombinant adenovirus and immunogenic compositions comprising such recombinant vectors and adenovirus. Methods for eliciting an immune response against avian or pandemic influenza involving administering such adenovirus vectors or recombinant adenovirus are also provided. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100183663 | INTERGENIC REGIONS AS NOVEL SITES FOR INSERTION OF HIV DNA SEQUENCES IN THE GENOME OF MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA - The invention relates to novel insertion sites useful for the integration of HIV DNA sequences into the MVA genome, and to the resulting recombinant MVA derivatives. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100183664 | ATTENUATED RECOMBINANT NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS AND VACCINE CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a recombinant vector for transcription of the Newcastle disease virus (NDV) genome, a strain of attenuated recombinant NDV with a surface antigen of pathogenic NDV prepared by the vector, a method of preparing a recombinant NDV having low pathogenicity and high protectivity efficiency against Newcastle disease (ND) using the vector, and a vaccine against ND containing the recombinant NDV. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100209451 | Compositions and Methods Related to Adenovirus Based Delivery of Antigens - Embodiments of the present invention include the construction and generation of a multi-use adenoviral vaccine platform applicable to biodefense, and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Adenoviral vaccines of the invention will elicit an immune response against pathogenic organisms that cause such infectious diseases. In certain aspects of the invention, the pathogenic organisms include, but are not limited to EEEV and | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100215690 | CIRCOVIRUS SEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH PIGLET WEIGHT LOSS DISEASE (PWD) - The genome sequences and the nucleotide sequences coding for the PWD circovirus polypeptides, such as the circovirus structural and non-structural polypeptides, vectors including the sequences, and cells and animals transformed by the vectors are provided. Methods for detecting the nucleic acids or polypeptides, and kits for diagnosing infection by a PWD circovirus, also are provided. Method for selecting compounds capable of modulating the viral infection are further provided. Pharmaceutical, including vaccine, compositions for preventing and/or treating viral infections caused by PWD circovirus and the use of vectors for preventing and/or treating diseases also are provided. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100215691 | RECOMBINANT VIRAL VECTORS - The present relation relates to recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus for use as prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines for infectious diseases of AIDS. The present invention encompasses the preparation and purification of immunogenic compositions which are formulated into the vaccines of the present invention. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100221282 | RECOMBINANT VACCINE AGAINST WEST NILE VIRUS - An immunogenic or vaccine composition to induce an immune response or protective immune response against West Nile virus (WNV) in an animal susceptible to WNV. The composition includes a pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable vehicle or excipient, and a vector. The vector contains heterologous nucleic acid molecule(s), expresses in vivo in the animal WNV antigen, immunogen or epitope thereof, e.g., WNV E; WNV prM and E; WNV M and E; WNV prM, WNV M and E, WNV polyprotein prM-E, WNV polyprotein M-E, or WNV polyprotein prM-M-E. The composition can contain an adjuvant, such as carbomer. Methods for making and using such a composition, including prime-boost regimes and including as to differential diagnosis, are also contemplated. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100233202 | NOVEL VIRAL VECTOR - A recombinant transfer vector capable of expressing a foreign gene fused to a viral gene under the control of dual promoters and a recombinant baculovirus, and methods for production thereof, as well as pharmaceuticals comprising the recombinant baculovirus as an active ingredient. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100233203 | OPTIMIZED EARLY-LATE PROMOTER COMBINED WITH REPEATED VACCINATION FAVORS CYTOTOXIC T CELL RESPONSE AGAINST RECOMBINANT ANTIGEN IN MVA VACCINES - The invention is drawn to compositions and methods for the induction of a strong CD8 T cell response to a specific antigen(s). The combination of an early/late hybrid promoter directing strongly enhanced early expression of a neoantigen with at least three immunization rounds resulted in a highly efficient neoantigen-specific CD8 T cell response. This combination reversed the immunodominance hierarchy and converted a moderately immunogenic and subdominant CD8 T cell epitope into the immunodominant epitope. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100239605 | Recombinant Rhinovirus Vectors - The invention provides recombinant rhinovirus vectors including, for example, influenza virus antigens. Also provided by the invention are corresponding pharmaceutical compositions and methods. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100247565 | Chimeric sindbis-eastern equine encephalitis virus and uses thereof - The present invention discloses a chimeric alphavirus comprising a Sindbis virus cDNA fragment and an Eastern equine encephalitis virus cDNA fragment. The present also discloses the use of this chimeric alphavirus as vaccines and in serological and diagnostic assays. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100255027 | Papilloma pseudovirus and preparation - The invention involves a papilloma pseudovirus that can induce immune response after oral intake as well as its preparation. It is characterized in that HPV or BPV pseudovirus are made by disrupting HPV-VLP or BPV-VLP, mixing them with plasmids (plasmids or DNA vaccine), and reassembling them into the pseudoviruses (VLPs with plasmids inside). Oral administration of the pseudoviruses will result in delivery to mucosal and systemic lymphoid tissues and induce immune responses for disease prevention and treatment. The pseudovirus induces stronger immune response than DNA vaccines. Additionally, the pseudovirus can be applied in gene therapy by bringing the therapeutic genes into lymphoid tissues in the human body. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100255028 | Flavivirus Vaccine Vector Against Influenza Virus - This invention relates to chimeric flavivirus vectors that can be used, for example, in the prevention and treatment of influenza virus infection, compositions including such viral vectors, and methods employing the vectors. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100255029 | NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS VECTORED AVIAN VACCINES - The present invention encompasses engineered Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) vaccines or compositions. The vaccine or composition may be a recombinant vaccine. The invention also encompasses recombinant vectors encoding and expressing avian pathogen antigens, more specifically avian influenza proteins, epitopes or immunogens. Such vaccines or compositions can be used to protect animals, in particular avian, against disease. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100272746 | LIPOPARTICLE COMPRISING A PROTEIN AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Enveloped virus vectors are described which comprise a cellular virus receptor protein and which are capable of fusing with a cell which comprises a viral envelope protein to which the cellular virus receptor protein is cognate. Enveloped virus vectors comprising a plurality of cellular virus receptor proteins are also described. Methods for making the enveloped virus vectors are described, as are methods of using the enveloped virus vectors. The invention further relates to a lipoparticle comprising a membrane spanning protein, and the lipoparticle can be attached to a sensor surface. The invention relates to methods of producing and using the lipoparticle to, inter alia, assess protein binding interactions. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100272747 | POLYVALENT CHIMERIC RUBELLA VIRUS-BASED VACCINES - A chimeric viral particle that comprises a RV fusion gene is disclosed. The RV fusion gene comprises a first nucleotide sequence encoding a RV that is devoid of RV E1 protein, and a second nucleotide sequence that linked in translation frame to the first nucleotide sequence and encodes a humoral immunogenic viral protein. The chimeric viral particle is free of RV E1 protein-encoding gene. A virus packaging cell that generates the chimeric viral particle comprising a RV fusion gene and an isolated expression vector comprising a RV fusion gene linked in translation frame to a promoter are also disclosed. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100285056 | Baculovirus-Based Vaccines - The present invention relates to a recombinant baculovirus comprising: (a) a nucleotide sequence encoding a foreign virus envelope protein; (b) a first promoter operatively linked to the envelope-encoding nucleotide sequence; (c) a nucleotide sequence encoding an antigen protein; and (d) a second promoter operatively linked to the antigen-encoding nucleotide sequence; and a vaccine composition using the same. The recombinant baculovirus of the present invention has an excellent efficacy on both humoral and cellular immune responses against a specific antigen (e.g., HPV L1), enabling to function as a more efficient DNA vaccine. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100291139 | RECOMBINANT MVA VIRUS AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to recombinant vaccinia viruses derived from the modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) and containing and capable of expressing foreign genes which are inserted at the site of a naturally occurring deletion in the MVA genome, and the use of such recombinant MVA viruses for the production of polypeptides, e.g. antigens or therapeutic agents, or viral vectors for gene therapy, and the use of such recombinant MVA viruses encoding antigens as vaccines. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100297167 | Method for the Production of Recombinant Virus, DNA Constructs, Recombinant Virus and Vaccine Compositions - The purpose of the present invention is the production of recombinant virus through the cloning and expression of sequences of coding nucleotides of the whole or part of heterolog proteins, through the following method: (a) modification of the heterolog nucleotides sequences in such way they when cloned and expressed in the vector virus, they present in the 5′ region, nucleotides present in the 5′ edge of the gene NS1 of this vector virus or of other virus or equivalent functional sequences, and in its 3′ region, the correspondent genome region in the whole or part of the spheres of the steam and anchor of the protein E of this vector virus or equivalent functional sequences, and not compromising the structure and the replication of the mention vector virus; (b) insertion of the modified heterolog sequences in (a) in the intergene region at the structural protein E level and of on structural NS1 vector virus; (c) obtention of the non pathogenic recombinant virus and owner of the immunologic properties, having the heterolog sequences integrated in the viral genome according to the insertion described in (b) and, like that, expressing the heterolog antigene in such way that it can induce an appropriate immune response. The present invention is also addressed to vaccine compositions to immune against the Flavivirus and/or other pathogens. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100297168 | LENTIVIRAL GENE TRANSFER VECTORS AND THEIR MEDICINAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to the design of gene transfer vectors and especially provides lentiviral gene transfer vectors suitable for either a unique administration or, for iterative administration in a host, and to their medicinal application (such as vaccination against Immunodeficiency Virus, especially suitable in human hosts). Gene transfer vectors are either integrative or non-integrative (NI) vectors, dependently upon the purpose of their use. The invention relates to the use of gene transfer vectors for unique or for multiple in vivo administration into a host in need thereof. The field of application of the present application concerns in particular animal treatment or treatment of human being (e.g. prophylactic or therapeutic or symptomatic or curative treatment), gene therapy or vaccination in vivo. These vectors may be used to elicit an immune response to prevent or to treat a pathogenic state, including virus infections (for example treatment or prevention against Immunodeficiency Virus and especially against AIDS), parasite and bacterial infections or cancers, and preferably to elicit a protective, long-lasting immune response. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100303856 | INTERGENIC REGIONS AS INSERTION SITES IN THE GENOME OF MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA (MVA) - The present invention relates to novel insertion sites useful for the integration of exogenous sequences into the Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus genome. The present invention further provides plasmid vectors to insert exogenous DNA into the genome of MVA. Furthermore, the present invention provides recombinant MVA comprising an exogenous DNA sequence inserted into said new insertion site as medicine or vaccine. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100316667 | GENETICALLY STABLE RECOMBINANT MODIFIED VACCINIA ANKARA (RMVA) VACCINES AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - A vaccine comprising an immunologically effective amount of recombinant modified vaccinia Ankara (rMVA) virus which is genetically stable after serial passage and produced by a) constructing a transfer plasmid vector comprising a modified H5 (mH5) promoter operably linked to a DNA sequence encoding a heterologous foreign protein antigen, wherein the expression of said DNA sequence is under the control of the mH5 promoter; b) generating rMVA virus by transfecting one or more plasmid vectors obtained from step a) into wild type MVA virus; c) identifying rMVA virus expressing one or more heterologous foreign protein antigens using one or more selection methods for serial passage; d) conducting serial passage; e) expanding an rMVA virus strain identified by step d); and f) purifying the rMVA viruses from step e) to form the vaccine. One embodiment is directed to a fusion cytomegalovirus (CMV) protein antigen comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding two or more antigenic portions of Immediate-Early Gene-1 or Immediate-Early Gene-2 (IEfusion), wherein the antigenic portions elicit an immune response when expressed by a vaccine. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100322963 | LOW DOSE INOCULATION WITH TAP FOR ANTI-TUMOR IMMUNITY - A safe and efficacious method of inducing protective immunity in animals against TAP-1 deficient metastatic melanoma is disclosed. The method involves treating the animals with relatively small amounts of a recombinant non-replicating adenovirus encoding human TAP-1 to promote and maintain long term anti-tumor survival, and enhanced memory T-cell subpopulations, even when the treatment effects only a small fraction of metastatic tumor cells. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110002958 | Alphavirus Vectors for Respiratory Pathogen Vaccines - Described herein are compositions and methods for stimulating an immune response to one or more proteins derived from one or more respiratory pathogens. In particular, the invention relates to alphavirus replicons, alphavirus vector constructs, and alphavirus replicon particles expressing one or more antigens derived from one or more respiratory pathogens, as well as to methods of making and using the immunogenic compositions. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110008386 | USE OF MVA TO TREAT PROSTATE CANCER - The invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for cancer prophylaxis and therapy using recombinant MVA viruses encoding tumor-associated antigens, such as PSA and PAP. The recombinant MVA viruses can induce B- and T-cell responses. The recombinant MVA viruses can be administered prior to, at the same time as, or after a taxane. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110020391 | RECOMBINANT MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA (MVA)-BASED VACCINE FOR THE AVIAN FLU - The present invention relates to the use of a recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) comprising a heterologous nucleic acid for the production of a medicament in particular a vaccine, wherein the sequence of heterologous nucleic acid is from influenza A virus class H5 antigen. In a further aspect of the invention the invention relates to a recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) comprising a heterologous nucleic acid, wherein (a) the heterologous nucleic acid is incorporated into a non-essential site within the genome of MVA, (b) the heterologous nucleic acid is under the control of a vaccinia virus promoter, or orthopoxvirus promoter, or poxvirus-specific promoter and, (c) the heterologous nucleic acid is selected from the group of nucleic acids encoding a gene or a part of a gene from an influenza A virus class H5. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110027308 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING INFLUENZA INFECTION IN CANINES, FELINES AND EQUINES - The present invention is directed to the use of recombinant, chimeric mononegavirale vectors comprising a foreign gene. More particularly, the present invention is directed to the use of such vectors for treating respiratory diseases in canines, felines or equines. An embodiment of the present invention is the use of a recombinant Newcastle disease virus vector comprising a hemagglutinin from an H3N8 influenza in the protection or treatment of canines, equines or felines against influenza. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110045016 | UTILIZATION OF RECOMBINANT INFLUENZA VIRUSES AND MODIFIED VACCINIA ANKARA VIRUS (MVA) WITH GENES THAT ENCODE FOR THE TOXOPLASMA GONDII SAG1 AND SAG2 SURFACE PROTEINS, AS VACCINES AGAINST TOXOPLASMOSIS - The present invention concerns to recombinant influenza viruses and modified Vaccinia Ankara viruses (MVA), and to a process for construction of recombinant influenza viruses and modified vaccinia Ankara viruses (MVA) with genes that encode for the | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110052626 | LEPORIPOXVIRUS-DERIVED VACCINE VECTORS - The invention relates to modified leporipoxyinises expressing a chimeric envelope protein resulting from the fusion of an envelope protein of mature intracellular virions or of an envelope protein of enveloped extracellular virions, with an exogenous protein. These modified leporipoxviruses can be used in particular for obtaining vaccines. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110052627 | RECOMBINANT MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS MEASLES VACCINE - The invention concerns methods, compositions and kits for use in preparing a medicament and vaccine for measles virus comprising an Attenuated Modified Vaccinia Virus Ankara (MVA) strain encoding hemagglutinin protein, fusion protein, and nucleoprotein of measles virus (MVA-Measles). The recombinant virus induced superior cellular and humoral responses to the measles virus when compared to Measles vaccine Rouvax®. Both T cell and B cell immune responses to the recombinant MVA were observed not only in adult animals, but also in newborn and juvenile animals. Results in adult humans showed that MVA-Measles induces a strong immune response, is safe and well tolerated. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110064763 | LENTIVIRAL VECTORS PSEUDOTYPED WITH A SINDBIS VIRUS ENVELOPE GLYCOPROTEIN - Lentiviral vector particles comprising a Sindbis virus E2 glycoprotein variant and a lentiviral vector genome comprising a sequence of interest are provided. A lentiviral vector particle comprising: (a) an envelope comprising a Sindbis virus E2 glycoprotein variant; and (b) a lentiviral vector genome comprising a sequence of interest; wherein the E2 glycoprotein variant facilitates infection of dendritic cells by the lentiviral vector particle, and wherein the E2 glycoprotein variant has reduced binding to heparan sulfate compared to a reference sequence (HR strain). | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110064764 | Attenuated Live Triple G Protein Recombinant Rabies Virus Vaccine for Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of Rabies - The invention provides a recombinant rabies viruses comprising three copies of a mutated G gene wherein each G gene encodes a rabies virus glycoprotein having the amino acid 194 mutated to a serine and the amino acid 333 is mutated to a glutamic acid. The recombinant rabies virus is nonpathogenic in immunodeficient mammals and can be used in a vaccine to induce an immune response protect mammals from infection by rabies virus as well as clear a pre-existing rabies virus infection from neural tissues. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110081373 | ATTENUATING MUTATIONS IN THE INFLUENZA A VIRUS NEP(=NS2) PROTEIN - The invention provides an isolated attenuated recombinant influenza virus comprising a gene segment comprising a mutant NS2 protein gene, wherein the NS2 protein has at least two substitutions that do not substantially alter the in vitro replication of the virus but are associated with attenuation of the virus in vivo, wherein at least one of the substitutions is a substitution for glutamate. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110081374 | RECOMBINANT AVIAN PARAMYXOVIRUS VACCINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING THEREOF - The present invention encompasses engineered APMV compositions or vaccines. The vaccine or composition may be a recombinant APMV composition or vaccine. The present invention encompasses methods for modifying the genome of APMV to produce recombinant APMV; modified APMV prepared by such methods; DNA and protein sequences; and methods for infecting cells and host animals with such recombinant APMV. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110081375 | CHIMERIC ADENOVIRAL VECTORS - The present invention provides chimeric adenoviral vectors and methods for using the vectors to elicit an immune response to an antigen of interest. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110086062 | ALPHAVIRUS REPLICON PARTICLES MATCHED TO PROTEIN ANTIGENS AS IMMUNOLOGICAL ADJUVANTS - The immune response to an antigen of interest, especially one in purified form, can be significantly enhanced by the simultaneous administration of an alphavirus replicon particle which expresses the same antigen. This allows for the use of significantly smaller quantities of the protein antigen than in conventional immunization strategies, and this new immunization strategy can also eliminate the need for boosting administration of the antigen or it can reduce the number of boosts required for an effective immune response to the antigen. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110086063 | VACCINES FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ADDICTION - The invention provides an adenovirus-antigen conjugate comprising an adenovirus with a coat protein and an antigen of an addictive drug conjugated to the coat protein of the adenovirus. The invention also provides an adenoviral vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence which encodes an antibody directed against the addictive drug. The invention further provides a method of inducing an immune response against an addictive drug or reducing the effect of an addictive drug in a human by ad-ministering to the human the aforementioned adenovirus-antigen conjugate or antibody encoding adenoviral vector. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110091498 | METHODS OF STIMULATING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN - The invention provides a prostate specific antigen oligo-epitope peptide (PSA-OP) that is useful as an immunogen in the prevention or treatment of prostatic cancer and in the inhibition of prostatic cancer cells and in the establishment and characterization of PSA-specific cytotoxic T-cell lines. In particular, the invention provides methods for eliciting an immune response against PSA comprising administering (i) a priming inoculation of a first recombinant virus encoding PSA-OP and (ii) one or more boosting inoculations of a second recombinant virus encoding PSA-OP, wherein the first and second recombinant viruses are from a different genus. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110104198 | CONSENSUS SEQUENCES OF CHIKUNGUNYA VIRAL PROTEINS, NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES ENCODING THE SAME, AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Consensus CHIKV E1 protein, consensus CHIKV E2 protein, consensus CHIKV capsid protein, or fragments and homologues thereof, and nucleic acid molecules that encode the same are disclosed. A consensus CHIKV Env protein which includes CHIKV E1 consensus protein, CHIKV E2 consensus protein, CHIKV E3 consensus protein, or fragments and homologues thereof and nucleic acid molecules that encode the same are also disclosed. Compositions and recombinant vaccines comprising CHIKV consensus proteins, and methods of using them are disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110104199 | MVA Expressing Modified HIV Envelope, GAG, and POL Genes - The invention provides modified virus Ankara (MVA), a replication-deficient strain of vaccinia virus, expressing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) env, gag, and pol genes. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110117124 | ENHANCEMENT OF TRANSGENE EXPRESSION FROM VIRAL-BASED VACCINE VECTORS BY EXPRESSION OF SUPPRESSORS OF THE TYPE I INTERFERON RESPONSE - Viral-based vectors are genetically engineered to express inhibitors of the anti-viral immune system (e.g. inhibitors of the type I interferon response) in order to enhance transgene expression. The transgenes may encode antigens or other therapeutic agents. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110123564 | ADENOVIRAL-BASED VECTORS - The present invention provides replication competent adenoviral vectors capable of expressing antigens from infectious pathogens, such as influenza virus. The adenoviral vectors can be used to vaccinate subjects against the infectious pathogens. The adenoviral vectors comprise heterologous sequences encoding the antigens. The heterologous sequences can be inserted into various locations in the adenoviral vectors, including in or near specific E3 deletions and/or integrated into the adenoviral hexon coding region. The adenoviral vectors can be derived from any adenoviral serotype, particularly an Ad4 or Ad7 serotype. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110135682 | Recombinant Bicistronic Flaviviruses and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides recombinant bicistronic flaviviruses, particularly live attenuated recombinant bicistronic flavivirus, which comprise, in order from 5′ to 3′, a viral 5′UTR, an ORF encoding all viral proteins, an internal ribosome entry site, an exogenous nucleotide sequence that encodes an exogenous polypeptide, and a viral 3′UTR. Infection of a host cell with a recombinant flavivirus provides for expression of the exogenous nucleic acid in a host cell. Such recombinant flavivirus are useful for delivering a protein to a mammalian host; and for eliciting an immune response to the exogenous polypeptide. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110135683 | MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA FOR THE VACCNATION OF NEONATES - The invention concern the use of a virus for the preparation of a medicament for the vaccination or treatment of a neonatal or prenatal animal, including a human, wherein the virus is capable of infecting the cells of the neonatal or prenatal animal, including a human, but not capable of being replicated to infectious progeny virus in the neonatal or prenatal animal, including a human. The virus is preferably a Modified Vaccinia Virus Ankara. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110142877 | Use of a modified poxvirus for the rapid induction of immunity against a poxvirus or other infectious agents - The present invention relates to the rapid induction of a protective immune response against infectious agents using a poxvirus. An immune response can be induced by administering the poxvirus 7 to 2 days prior to infection with the infections agents. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110142878 | POLYNUCLEOTIDES ALLOWING THE EXPRESSION AND SECRETION OF RECOMBINANT PSEUDO-VIRUS CONTAINING FOREIGN EPITOPES, THEIR PRODUCTION, AND USE - This invention provides a new approach to the design of a virus with a defective replication cycle, which can be rescued by wild type virus co-infection, and which expresses foreign antigenic epitopes that contribute to the elimination of virus infected cells and then to viral clearance. The vector of the invention, by expression of epitopes derived from common pathogens, by-passes existing tolerance of virus specific T cell responses. The vector will only replicate in virus infected cells. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110142879 | INFECTIOUS CLONES - Methods of preparing a DNA comprising sequences derived from the genomic RNA (gRNA) of a coronavirus are provided, comprising cloning under the expression of a promoter a coronavirus interfering defective genome into a bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) and reinserting into said genome the deleted sequences within the defective genome, wherein said sequences have a homology of at least 60% to the natural sequence of the virus, wherein said sequences code for an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase and at least one structural or non-structural protein, and wherein a fragment of said DNA is capable of being transcribed into RNA and assembeld to a virion. Also provided are infective clones, recombinant viral vectors, and vaccines. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110159031 | Vaccine to Influenza A Virus - The present invention relates, in general, to compositions and methods for administering a vaccine against influenza to a subject, the vaccine comprising a vaccinia virus vector and a hemagglutinin and neuraminidase gene, separate or in combination, from an influenza A virus. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110159032 | MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA FOR THE VACCINATION OF NEONATES - The invention relates inter alia to a method for inducing a long-term protection in an animal against foreign antigens and tumor antigens comprising the step of administering to the animal at least one factor selected from type I interferons and Flt-3, and to a method for inducing a long-term increase of the number of dendritic cells in an animal comprising the step of administering to the animal a factor selected from type I interferon and Flt-3 and to a method of inducing or enhancing the maturation and/or for the activation of the immune system of an animal comprising the step of administering to the animal a factor selected from type I interferon and Flt-3. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110165187 | TUMOR CELLS FROM IMMUNE PRIVILEGED SITES AS BASE CELLS FOR CELL-BASED CANCER VACCINES - The present invention relates to tumor cell-based vaccines and methods of using same, wherein the vaccines are based on naturally immune privileged tumor cells that have been genetically modified to express MHC-II restricted peptides derived from endogenously encoded tumor antigens, activate CD4+ T-lymphocytes, provide an array of antigens to which the host is not tolerized and/or induce immunity against the originating tumor cells as well as against metastatic tumor cells. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110171249 | Chimeric chikungunya virus and uses thereof - The present invention discloses a chimeric Chikungunya virus comprising a heterologous alphavirus cDNA fragment and a Chikungunya virus cDNA fragment. The heterologous alphavirus may include but is not limited to Sindbis virus, Eastern equine encephalitis virus or Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus. The present invention also discloses the use of this chimeric Chikungunya virus as vaccines and in serological and diagnostic assays. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171250 | Synthetic Gene Construct Coding for an HIV1 GAG and Use Thereof for Obtaining Anti-HIV-1 Vaccines - The invention relates to a synthetic gene coding for the Gag protein of the human immunodeficiency virus HIV-1. Said gene may optionally be fused with one or more other HIV sequences. The invention may notably be used within the scope of obtaining anti-HIV vaccines. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110177114 | IMMEDIATE PROTECTION AGAINST PATHOGENS VIA MVA - The invention relates to the methods and kits comprising modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) to provide immediate protection against pathogens. MVA can be delivered to a host animal just prior to or after exposure to a pathogen and provide protection against the pathogen. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110177115 | VACCINATION REGIMEN - The present invention provides a method of raising an immune response in a subject against an antigen. The method involves the steps of a) administering to the subject a non-atadenoviral vector comprising a nucleic acid encoding the antigen, and b) administering an engineered atadenovirus to the subject, wherein the genome of the engineered atadenovirus encodes the antigen. Step b) is performed after step a). | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110182931 | IMMORTAL AVIAN CELL LINE AND METHODS OF USE - A avian cell line that supports replication of animal or human viruses, which cell line is adapted to animal-product free growth. The cell line is useful for propagating a virus suitable as a live or a killed vaccine and for virus isolation and diagnostic assays. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110182932 | MODIFIED VACCINIA ANKARA VIRUS VARIANT - The present invention provides an attenuated virus, which is derived from Modified Vaccinia Ankara virus, wherein the MVA-BN virus, or a derivative thereof, induces at least substantially the same level of immunity in vaccinia virus prime/vaccina virus boost regimes when compared to DNA prime/vaccinia virus boost regimes. It further describes recombinant viruses derived from this virus and the use of the virus, or its recombinants, as a medicament or vaccine. A method is provided for inducing an immune response in individuals who may be immune-compromised, receiving antiviral therapy, or have a pre-existing immunity to the vaccine virus. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110182933 | MODIFIED VACCINIA ANKARA VIRUS VARIANT - The present invention provides an attenuated virus, which is derived from Modified Vaccinia Ankara virus, wherein the MVA-BN virus, or a derivative thereof, induces at least substantially the same level of immunity in vaccinia virus prime/vaccina virus boost regimes when compared to DNA prime/vaccinia virus boost regimes. It further describes recombinant viruses derived from this virus and the use of the virus, or its recombinants, as a medicament or vaccine. A method is provided for inducing an immune response in individuals who may be immune-compromised, receiving antiviral therapy, or have a pre-existing immunity to the vaccine virus. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110189224 | PESTIVIRUS REPLICONS PROVIDING AN RNA-BASED VIRAL VECTOR SYSTEM - The present invention concerns replicons of pestiviruses, in particular replicons of swine fever virus, engineered to have a defective replication thereby having lost infectivity, and further containing a foreign gene. A replicon of the invention contains all the genetic information required for its replication, but lacks essential codons or all codons of at least one of the genes encoding the viral structural proteins E1, E2, E | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110212126 | INACTIVATED CHIMERIC VACCINES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the present invention provide an inactivated chimeric virus and immunogenic compositions for the treatment or prevention of infection with West Nile virus. Further, other embodiments of the present invention relate to methods of preventing and treating West Nile virus infection with the inactivated chimera or immunogenic composition. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110217328 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING EBOLA VIRUS INFECTION - The compositions and methods of the invention described herein provide treatments against Ebola virus infection by expressing gene(s) from the Ivory Coast ebolavirus (ICEBOV) species in a recombinant viral vector. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110229514 | VACCINE AND IMMUNIZATION METHOD USING PLASMODIUM ANTIGEN 2 - A vaccine comprising an immunogenic preparation containing a | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110236415 | VIRULENT ONCOLYTIC HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS STRAINS ENGINEERED TO COUNTER THE INNATE HOST RESPONSE - The present invention relates to an avirulent, oncolytic herpes simplex virus modified from a wild-type herpes simplex virus so that both γ | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110236416 | FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE VIRUS RECOMBINANT VACCINES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention encompasses FMDV vaccines or compositions. The vaccine or composition may be a vaccine or composition containing FMDV antigens. The invention also encompasses recombinant vectors encoding and expressing FMDV antigens, epitopes or immunogens which can be used to protect animals, in particular ovines, bovines, caprines, or porcines, against FMDV. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110236417 | VACCINES COMPRISING MUTANT ATTENUATED INFLUENZA VIRUSES - The invention provides a vaccine comprising an effective amount of an isolated recombinant influenza virus comprising a mutant M gene segment that is mutated so that upon viral replication the mutant M gene expresses a functional M1 protein and a mutant M2 protein with a deletion of the cytoplasmic tail and either lacking a transmembrane domain or having a mutated transmembrane domain. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110243986 | POLYNUCLEOTIDES ALLOWING THE EXPRESSION AND SECRETION OF RECOMBINANT PSEUDO-VIRUS CONTAINING FOREIGN EPITOPES, THEIR PRODUCTION, AND USE - This invention provides a new approach to the design of a virus with a defective replication cycle, which can be rescued by wild type virus co-infection, and which expresses foreign antigenic epitopes that contribute to the elimination of virus infected cells and then to viral clearance. The vector of the invention, by expression of epitopes derived from common pathogens, by-passes existing tolerance of virus specific T cell responses. The vector will only replicate in virus infected cells. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110250228 | Compositions and Methods for Identifying and Targeting Cancer Cells of Alimentary Canal Origin - Screening and diagnostic reagents, kits and methods for metastatic colorectal cancer or primary and/or metastatic stomach or esophageal cancer are disclosed. Vaccines compositions and methods of for treating and preventing metastatic colorectal cancer or primary and/or metastatic stomach or esophageal cancer are disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110256174 | RABIES VACCINE - An attenuated rabies virus for use as a vaccine. The attenuated rabies virus expresses an immune factor that enhances immune response upon administration of the vaccine. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110287050 | RECOMBINANT KOI HERPESVIRUS (KHV) OR CYPRINID HERPESVIRUS 3 (CYHV-3) AND A VACCINE FOR THE PREVENTION OF A DISEASE CAUSED BY KHV/CYHV-3 IN CYPRINUS CARPIO CARPIO OR CYPRINUS CARPIO KOI - The present invention refers to a recombinant koi herpesvirus (KHV) or Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3), which is immunogenic in fish, preferably in carps, more preferably in | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287051 | PARAPOXVIRUS VECTORS - The present invention relates to recombinant | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110293655 | Porcine Adenovirus 3-Based PRRSV Vaccines - The invention relates to a porcine adenovirus 3 based vaccine for the treatment of PRRS virus infection where the PADV3 is a recombinant replication competent PADV3 that comprises a nucleic acid that encodes a novel fusion protein of PRRSV ORF6 and a modified PRRSV ORF5 either alone or in combination with a PRRSV ORF. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293656 | RECOMBINANT MVA CAPABLE OF EXPRESSING STRUCTURAL HCV ANTIGENS - The invention relates to recombinant MVA which is capable of expressing structural HCV antigens, functional parts of said structural antigens or epitopes of said structural antigens. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition, especially in the form of a vaccine and containing the recombinant MVA according to the invention, to eukaryotic cells that contain the inventive recombinant MVA and to various uses of the recombinant MVA, for example for producing recombinant structural proteins, for producing a pharmaceutical preparation that is suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of HCV infections and diseases thereby caused. The invention further relates to methods for producing recombinant MVA and recombinant structural HCV polypeptides encoded by said recombinant MVA, and to DNA or RNA of said recombinant MVA. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110300176 | Microorganisms for therapy - Therapeutic methods and microorganisms therefor are provided. The microorganisms are designed to accumulate in immunoprivileged tissues and cells, such as in tumors and other proliferating tissue and in inflamed tissues, compared to other tissues, cells and organs, so that they exhibit relatively low toxicity to host organisms. The microorganisms also are designed or modified to result in leaky cell membranes of cells in which they accumulate, resulting in production of antibodies reactive against proteins and other cellular products and also permitting exploitation of proferating proliferating tissues, particularly tumors, to produce selected proteins and other products. Vaccines containing the microorganisms are provided. Combinations of the microorganisms and anti-cancer agents and uses thereof for treating cancer also are provided. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110311578 | RECOMBINANT INACTIVATED VIRAL VECTOR VACCINE - A vaccine is described, comprising an inactivated viral vector having inserted an exogenous nucleotide sequence coding for a disease of concern; and, a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, adjuvant or excipient, which provides due protection against the disease of concern by using a viral vector titer similar to that required for an active-virus vaccine based on the same viral vector. Mainly, viral vectors of paramixovirus or adenovirus are described. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110311579 | Flaviviruses expressing the prM, E, and NS1 proteins of other flaviviruses and uses thereof - This invention provides flavivirus vaccines that comprise live-attenuated flaviviruses and methods of making and using these vaccines. The flavivirus vaccines described herein possess higher potency due to in situ production of additional immunogens in a way that mimics viral infection and the vaccines have potential for higher potency, reducing costs for production and delivery. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110311580 | Settings for recombinant adenoviral-based vaccines - Described are new uses of recombinant adenoviral vectors in vaccination regimens, such as prime/boost set-ups and subsequent vaccinations and applications for gene therapy. Moreover, also described are new assays to determine the best regimen for applying the most suitable recombinant viral vector in a vaccination or gene therapy setting. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120003263 | RECOMBINANT RACCOON POX VIRUS VACCINE AGAINST HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA - Vaccines comprising one or more recombinant raccoon pox viruses and methods of using those vaccines to immunize avians. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120003264 | CDNA Corresponding to the Antigenome of Nonsegmented Negative Stranded RNA Viruses and Process for the Production of Such Viruses - The present invention relates, in general, to a methodology for the generation of nonsegmented negative-strand RNA viruses (Pringle, 1991) from cloned deoxyribonucleic acid (cDNA). Such rescued viruses are suitable for use as vaccines, or alternatively, as plasmids in somatic gene therapy applications. The invention also relates to cDNA molecules suitable as tools in this methodology and to helper cell lines allowing the direct rescue of such viruses. Measles virus (MV) is used as a mode for other representatives of the Mononegavirales, in particular the family Paramyxoviridae. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120009214 | INTERGENIC REGIONS AS NOVEL SITES FOR INSERTION OF HIV DNA SEQUENCES IN THE GENOME OF MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA - The invention relates to novel insertion sites useful for the integration of HIV DNA sequences into the MVA genome, and to the resulting recombinant MVA derivatives. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120014988 | REPLICATION DEFICIENT RECOMBINANT VIRUSES EXPRESSING ANTIGENS REGULATED BY TRANSCRIPTIONAL CONTROL ELEMENTS COMPRISING MULTIPLE ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a replication deficient recombinant virus encoding at least one antigen and/or antigenic epitope, wherein expression of said antigen and/or antigenic epitope is regulated by a transcriptional control element comprising at least two elements driving early expression of said antigen and/or antigenic epitope and the use of said replication deficient recombinant virus as medicament or vaccine. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120020994 | MULTIVALENT, DRYING RESISTANT, EVOLUTION-BASED VACCINES - Disclosed is a recombinant nonpermutated bacteriophage that includes a nucleic acid sequence that is at least 150 kb in length wherein the bacteriophage is made to display one or more surface antigens such as heterologous polypeptides, and compositions and kits that include the recombinant nonpermutated bacteriophages of the present invention. Also disclosed are methods of inducing an immune response in a subject that involve administration of a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising the recombinant nonpermutated bacteriophages of the present invention. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020995 | PARAPOXVIRUS VECTORS - The present invention relates to recombinant parapoxviruses comprising heterologous DNA derived from a canine distemper virus, to the preparation of such constructs, and to their use in immunogenic compositions and vaccines. It further relates to the use of recombinant parapoxviruses for diagnostics. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120045471 | RECOMBINANT PARAINFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE COMPRISING HETEROLOGOUS ANTIGENS DERIVED FROM RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS - The present invention relates to recombinant bovine parainfluenza virus (bPIV) cDNA or RNA which may be used to express heterologous gene products in appropriate host cell systems and/or to rescue negative strand RNA recombinant viruses that express, package, and/or present the heterologous gene product. In particular, the heterologous gene products include gene product of another species of PIV or from another negative strand RNA virus, including but not limited to, influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, human | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120058141 | CHIMERIC NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUSES AND USES THEREOF - Described herein are chimeric Newcastle disease viruses engineered to express a heterologous interferon antagonist and compositions comprising such viruses. The chimeric Newcastle disease viruses and compositions are useful in the treatment of cancer. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120064111 | ATTENUATED VACCINES FOR NON-SEGMENTED NEGATIVE SENSE RNA VIRUSES - The invention relates to an attenuated non-segmented negative-sense RNA virus characterized by at least one mutation in the L gene wherein the mutation reduces viral replication, the methods of manufacturing and methods of use. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064112 | RECOMBINANT NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUSES USEFUL AS VACCINES OR VACCINE VECTORS - The present invention concerns an antigenomic RNA of Newcastle Disease virus (NDV) carrying one or more foreign genes inserted before NP gene, between P and M genes, and/or between HN and L genes. The invention is also directed toward a cDNA encoding a recombinant antigenomic RNA having one or more foreign genes inserted according to the invention, a cell containing the cDNA, a plasmid comprising the cDNA, a cell containing the plasmid, a cell containing the recombinant antigenomic RNA, and a recombinant NDV containing the recombinant antigenomic RNA of the invention, such as a recombinant NDV carrying one or more foreign genes recovered from transcription of the cDNA or the plasmid in a competent cell. The recombinant NDV carrying the one or more foreign genes can be used as a vaccine or vaccine vector. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064113 | Novel Attenuated Poliovirus - A novel and stable attenuated poliovirus, which replicates in neuroblastoma cells, is produced by engineering an indigenous replication element (cre), into the 5′ non-translated genomic region and inactivating the native cre element located in the coding region of 2C (mono-crePV). The stably attenuated poliovirus replicates in a neuroblastoma model (Neuro-2a | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120076818 | IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to an immunogenic composition comprising an adenoviral vector and a pox viral vector, or two different adenoviral vectors, wherein one or more of the vectors encodes one or more target antigens; and related methods, uses and kits. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120082696 | INTERGENIC REGIONS AS INSERTION SITES IN THE GENOME OF MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA (MVA) - The present invention relates to novel insertion sites useful for the integration of exogenous sequences into the Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus genome. The present invention further provides plasmid vectors to insert exogenous DNA into the genome of MVA. Furthermore, the present invention provides recombinant MVA comprising an exogenous DNA sequence inserted into said new insertion site as medicine or vaccine. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120093853 | Simian Adenovirus Vectors and Methods of Use - A recombinant vector comprises a simian adenovirus capsid and a heterologous gene under the control of regulatory sequences. A cell line which expresses simian adenovirus gene(s) is also disclosed. Methods of using the vectors and cell lines are provided. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120100176 | DIFFERENT SEROTYPES OF VESICULAR STOMATITIS VIRUS AS EXPRESSION VECTORS FOR IMMUNIZATION REGIMENS - Immunization platforms, immunization regimes and medicaments useful for inducing an immune response in a mammal and preventing or treating a pathogenic infection in a mammal, wherein said immunization platforms and medicaments comprise a recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) of one serotype and a rVSV of another serotype and are used in a prime-boost immunization regime. In aspects of the invention one VSV serotype is Indiana and the other VSV serotype is New Jersey. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120107347 | COMBINATION IMMUNOTHERAPY COMPOSITIONS AGAINST CANCER AND METHODS - Disclosed are immunotherapeutic compositions and the concurrent use of combinations of such compositions for the improved induction of therapeutic immune responses and/or for the prevention, amelioration and/or treatment of disease, including, but not limited to, cancer and infectious disease. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120114691 | VACCINE AGAINST AFRICAN HORSE SICKNESS VIRUS - The present invention provides vectors that contain and express in vivo the genes encoding VP2 and VP5 of African Horse Sickness Virus or an epitope thereof that elicits an immune response in a horse against African horse sickness virus, compositions comprising said vectors, methods of vaccination against African horse sickness virus, and kits for use with such methods and compositions. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120128713 | Replication-Defective Flavivirus Vaccine Vectors Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Replication-defective vaccine vectors against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are disclosed. Corresponding compositions and methods employing the vaccine vectors are also disclosed. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120128714 | Alphavirus Replicon Particles Expressing TRP2 - The immune response to melanoma cells and tumors can be induced or significantly increased by administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising alphavirus particles, especially Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus replicon particles, which express the melanoma antigen dopachrome tautomerase (DCT, TRP2) in cells of the subject, with the result of tumor regression and/or inhibition of metastasis of a melanoma subject, or a decreased risk of the occurrence or recurrence of melanoma and/or decreased severity of melanoma in a subject not suffering from melanoma at the time of administration. The pharmaceutical composition described herein can be used in conjunction with other therapeutic agents, it can be administered on more than one occasion and it can be combined with administrations of other compositions such as protein or other immunogenic compositions, and/or adjuvants, with beneficial effects to the human or animal subject to which it has been administered. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120135031 | METHOD OF ENHANCING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE - A method of enhancing an immune response to an antigen is provided. The method involves augmenting the level of a TAP molecule in a target cell bearing the antigen. Preferably, the TAP molecules enhanced by administering a nucleic acid sequence encoding a TAP-1 and/or TAP-2 molecule. The method is useful in treating infectious diseases and cancer. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120135032 | GENERATION OF A BROAD T-CELL RESPONSE IN HUMANS AGAINST HIV - The present invention relates to a recombinant Modified Vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) comprising in the viral genome one or more expression cassettes for the expression of HIV proteins selected from Gag, Pol, Tat, Vif, Vpu, Vpr, Rev and Nef or a part or a derivative thereof or selected from Gag, Pol, Vpu, Vpr, Rev and Nef or a part or a derivative thereof for use as medicament or vaccine and its use for the treatment and/or prevention of HIV infections and AIDS. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120141525 | UNIVERSAL INFLUENZA VACCINE BASED ON RECOMBINANT MODIFIED VACCINE ANKARA VIRUS (MVA) - The present invention relates to a novel influenza vaccine, a novel plasmid for preparing the same and a novel dosage form comprising the same. The present invention in particular relates to a recombinant modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus comprising and capable of simultaneously expressing a cassette of at least four foreign genes from influenza virus, specifically an avian influenza virus, wherein the said genes are inserted at a non-essential site, within the MVA genome. The invention further relates to a recombinant modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus comprising and capable of simultaneously expressing a cassette of not less than two foreign genes from influenza virus, wherein the said genes are inserted at a non-essential site, within the MVA genome, with the provision that at least one foreign gene is either PB2 or M2e. The invention also provides composition and methods of making the universal influenza vaccine. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120156238 | HERPES VIRUS BACKBONE FOR VIRAL VACCINE AND VACCINE BASED THEREON - A recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid comprising a human herpes simplex virus (HSV) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) having a heterologous DNA integrated therein wherein the heterologous DNA encodes a polypeptide comprising a RING-finger domain; a recombinant virus comprising such, a viral vaccine and methods of immunization are provided. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120164169 | BOVINE HERPESVIRUS VACCINE - The present invention relates to mutant Bovine Herpesvirus 4 genomes, mutant Bovine Herpesvirus 4 viruses, to mutant Bovine Herpesvirus 4 genomes and viruses carrying a heterologous DNA sequence, cells transfected with mutant Bovine Herpesvirus 4 genomes, cells infected with mutant Bovine Herpesvirus 4 viruses, vaccines and carrier vaccines comprising such mutant Bovine Herpesvirus 4 viruses, methods for the preparation of such mutant Bovine Herpesvirus 4 genomes and such mutant Bovine Herpesvirus 4 viruses and to diagnostic test kits. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120183574 | MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA FOR THE VACCNATION OF NEONATES - The invention concerns the use of a virus for the preparation of a medicament for the vaccination or treatment of a human, wherein the virus is capable of infecting the cells of the human, but not capable of being replicated to infectious progeny virus in the human. The virus is preferably a Modified Vaccinia Virus Ankara. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120195924 | ADENOVIRAL VECTOR VACCINE - Provided are adenoviral vectors for generating an immune response to antigen. The vectors comprise a transcription unit encoding a secretable polypeptide, the polypeptide comprising a secretory signal sequence upstream of a tumor antigen upstream of CD40 ligand, which is missing all or substantially all of the transmembrane domain rendering CD40L secretable. Also provided are methods of generating an immune response against cells expressing a tumor antigen by administering an effective amount of the invention vector. Further provided are methods of generating an immune response against cancer expressing a tumor antigen in an individual by administering an effective amount of the invention vector. Still further provided are methods of generating immunity to infection by human papilloma virus (HPV) by administering an effective amount of the invention vector which enocodes the E6 or E7 protein of HPV. The immunity generated is long term. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120201847 | Vaccine Formulations and Uses Thereof - A liquid or liquid-frozen composition comprising: a modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus or variant or derivative thereof and mannitol, wherein mannitol is the sole stabilization agent of the composition. The mannitol may provide a stabilizing effect at 0 to +10° C. or in a liquid-frozen composition, for example between −10° C. and −30° C. or between −20° C. and −23.5° C. The MVA may be used as a vaccine or for use in gene therapy, virotherapy, immunotherapy, or cancer therapy in a mammal, preferably a human. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120213813 | ALPHAVIRUS REPLICON PARTICLES AS IMMUNOLOGICAL ADJUVANTS - The immune response to an antigen of interest, either in purified form or expressed via an alphavirus replicon particle, can be enhanced by the simultaneous administration of an alphavirus replicon particle which expresses interleukin-12. This allows for the use of significantly smaller quantities of the antigen and this immunization strategy can also eliminate the need for boosting administration of the antigen or it can reduce the number of boosts required for an effective immune response to the antigen. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120213814 | MODIFICATION OF RECOMBINANT ADENOVIRUS WITH IMMUNOGENIC PLASMODIUM CIRCUMSPOROZOITE PROTEIN EPITOPES - The present disclosure relates to adenovirus protein modifications to augment immune response to a transgene of a recombinant adenovirus and to circumvent pre-existing anti-adenovirus immunity. Some embodiments are directed to a recombinant adenovirus derived from a recombinant adenovirus plasmid vector, wherein the recombinant adenovirus plasmid vector comprises a nucleotide sequence encoding a | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120213815 | VACCINES AND IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS USING CODON-OPTIMIZED IL-15 AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Nucleic acid molecules that encode IL-15 or fragments thereof, which express protein at a higher level than nucleic acid molecules with native coding sequences for IL-15 are disclosed. Nucleic acid molecules with additional modifications such as the absence of coding sequences for IL-15 signal sequences and/or the absence of IL-15 untranslated sequences and/or inclusion of non-IL-15 signal sequences are also disclosed. Vectors, including plasmids and viral vectors, comprising such nucleic acid molecules; and to host cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules are disclosed as well as methods of using such nucleic acid molecules alone or in combination with nucleic acid sequences encoding immunogens which are part of the nucleic acid molecules and/or part of a different nucleic acid molecule. Recombinant vaccines and live attenuated pathogens encoding fusion proteins, and methods of using the same, are disclosed. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120219582 | INTRANASAL SPRAY-TYPE TUBERCULOSIS VACCINE USING PARAMYXOVIRUS VECTOR - Disclosed is a intranasal spray-type | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120244180 | VACCINES AND IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS COMPRISING IL-15 RECEPTOR ALPHA AND/OR NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES ENCODING THE SAME, AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Compositions, recombinant vaccines and live attenuated pathogens comprising one or more isolated nucleic acid molecules that encode an immunogen in combination with an isolated nucleic acid molecule that encodes IL-15Ra or a functional fragment thereof are disclosed. Methods of inducing an immune response in an individual against an immunogen, using such compositions are disclosed. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120251568 | RECOMBINANT INFLUENZA VIRUSES AND USES THEREOF - Described herein are modified influenza virus NS gene segments and nucleic acid sequences encoding such modified influenza virus NS gene segments. In certain embodiments, a modified influenza virus NS gene segment described herein comprises an influenza virus NS 1 open reading frame (ORF) lacking a stop codon, a heterologous nucleotide sequence, a 2A autoproteolytic cleavage site or another cleavage site, an NEP ORF, wherein the gene segment has one or more mutations in either the splice acceptor site, splice donor site, or both the splice acceptor and splice donor sites that prevents splicing of mRNA. Also described herein are recombinant influenza viruses comprising a modified influenza virus NS gene segment and the use of such viruses. The recombinant influenza viruses may be use in the prevention and/or treatment of influenza virus disease or as a delivery vector. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120251569 | COMPOSITION FOR TREATING HBV INFECTION - The present invention provides a composition comprising hepatitis B virus (HBV) component(s), and which may be either nucleic acid- or polypeptide-based as well as nucleic acid molecules and vectors encoding such HBV component(s). It also relates to infectious viral particles and host cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules or vectors. It also provides composition and kits of parts comprising such nucleic acid molecules, vectors, infectious viral particles or host cells and the therapeutic use thereof for preventing or treating HBV infections. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120251570 | METHOD, KIT, PLASMID AND COMPOSITION FOR INDUCING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE TO DENGUE VIRUS, ON THE BASIS OF DNA AND CHIMERIC VIRUS VACCINES - The present invention relates to a method for inducing an immune response to the dengue virus, on the basis of DNA and 17D chimeric virus vaccines in combined or co-administered immunisation. The scope of the present invention also includes DNA vaccines against the four serotypes of the dengue virus, produced by forming, from each viral serotype of the dengue virus (DENV1-4), various recombinant plasmids that contain the gene that codes for the E protein, or that contain only the sequence that corresponds to the domain III of this protein. The invention also provides a vaccine composition consisting of (a) DNA vaccines against the four serotypes of the dengue virus; (b) chimeric viruses comprising the modified yellow fever vaccination virus 17D; and (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, all of which are covered by the scope of the invention. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120263750 | RECOMBINANT MODIFIED VACCINIA ANKARA (MVA) VACCINIA VIRUS CONTAINING RESTRUCTURED INSERTION SITES - The present invention relates to recombinant modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus containing restructured sites useful for the integration of heterologous nucleic acid sequences into an intergenic region (IGR) of the virus genome, where the IGR is located between two adjacent, essential open reading frames (ORFs) of the vaccinia virus genome, wherein the adjacent essential ORFs are non-adjacent in a parental MVA virus used to construct the recombinant MVA virus, and to related nucleic acid constructs useful for inserting heterologous DNA into the genome of a vaccinia virus, and further to the use of the disclosed viruses as a medicine or vaccine. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120263751 | Recombinant Measles Virus Useful as a Bivalent Vaccine Against Measles and Nipah Infections - Provided herein is a vaccine which is safe and effective against Nipah virus infection and a vector which is used in the manufacture of this vaccine and to provide a bivalent vaccine which exhibits an excellent preventive effect against measles virus and Nipah virus infection and which eliminates complexity at the time of inoculation. Also provided is a recombinant measles virus in which is inserted a gene which encodes a protein involved in preventing Nipah infection into the measles virus genome. The protein involved in preventing Nipah virus infection is preferably G protein or F protein which is a membrane protein. Also provided is a bivalent vaccine against measles and Nipah virus infection which contains the recombinant measles virus. Also provided is a method of manufacturing a vaccine against Nipah virus infection | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120263752 | Herpes Simplex Virus Vaccines - The present invention is directed to Herpes simplex-2 viruses that may be used in vaccines to immunize patients against genital herpes. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120269846 | Adjuvanted Rabies Vaccine with Improved Viscosity Profile - The present invention relates to adjuvanted recombinant anti-rabies vaccines and the oral administration of such vaccines to raccoons and other wildlife. Advantageously, the anti-rabies vaccine may comprise a recombinant vaccinia virus containing a rabies glycoprotein gene. The invention encompasses methods of vaccinating raccoons and other wildlife by administration of an anti-rabies vaccines which may comprise a recombinant vaccinia virus containing a rabies glycoprotein gene, in combination with an adjuvant which increases both vaccine viscosity and efficacy. The invention provides effective oral recombinant vaccines used in oral rabies vaccination (ORV) programs for wildlife, effective at protecting raccoons, gray foxes, coyotes, and other animals. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120276138 | RAPID AND PROLONGED IMMUNOLOGIC-THERAPEUTIC - The present invention shows that intranasal administration of E1/E3-defective adenovirus particles may confer rapid and broad protection against viral and bacterial pathogens in a variety of disease settings. Protective responses lasted for many weeks in a single-dose regimen in animal models. When a pathogen-derived antigen gene was inserted into the E1/E3-defective adenovirus genome, the antigen-induced protective immunity against the specific pathogen was elicited before the adenovirus-mediated protective response declined away, thus conferring rapid, prolonged, and seamless protection against pathogens. In addition to E1/E3-defective adenovirus, other bioengineered non-replicating vectors encoding pathogen-derived antigens may also be developed into a new generation of rapid and prolonged immunologic-therapeutic (RAPIT). | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120276139 | USE OF NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS-BASED VECTOR FOR INDUCING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE IN MAMMALS - The invention relates to methods of stimulating an immune response against an antigenic protein in a mammalian subject. More specifically, the invention relates to routes of administration of a hybrid Newcastle Disease Virus-vector (NDV-vector) for eliciting an immune response against an antigenic protein that is encoded by the hybrid NDV-vector. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120288520 | Recombinant Flavivirus Vaccines - The invention provides recombinant flavivirus vaccines that can be used in the prevention and treatment of flavivirus infection. The vaccines of the invention contain recombinant flaviviruses including attenuating mutations. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120294889 | Chimeric Flavivirus Vaccines - The invention provides chimeric flavivirus vectors encoding one or more structural proteins from a first flavivirus with a low level of replication in a cell, such as dengue virus and yellow fever virus, and a backbone from a second flavivirus with a high level of replication in the cell, such as the Rio Bravo virus or the Uganda S virus. The chimeric flaviviruses encoded by the chimeric flavivirus vectors of the invention can be used to vaccinate subjects to prevent infection from infectious flaviviruses, including dengue viruses and yellow fever viruses. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120294890 | Recombinant Parainfluenza Virus Expression Systems And Vaccines - The present invention relates to recombinant bovine parainfluenza virus (bPIV) cDNA or RNA which may be used to express heterologous gene products in appropriate host cell systems and/or to rescue negative strand RNA recombinant viruses that express, package, and/or present the heterologous gene product. The chimeric viruses and expression products may advantageously be used in vaccine formulations including vaccines against a broad range of pathogens and antigens. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120308601 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TREATING CANCER - This document provides methods and materials related to treating cancer. For example, methods and materials for using nucleic acid libraries to treat cancer are provided. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120321661 | Recombinant Measles Virus Useful as a Bivalent Vaccine Against Measles and Malarial Infections - Provided herein is a vaccine which is safe and effective against malarial infection and a vector which is used in the manufacture of this vaccine and to provide a bivalent vaccine which exhibits an excellent preventive effect against measles virus and malarial infection and which eliminates complexity at the time of inoculation. Also provided is a recombinant measles virus in which is inserted a gene which encodes a protein involved in preventing malarial infection in the measles virus genome. The present invention also provides a bivalent vaccine against measles and malarial infection which contains the recombinant measles virus. It also provides a method of manufacturing a vaccine against malarial infection which is characterized by using a measles virus as a vaccine vector in the manufacture of a vaccine against malarial infection | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120328649 | Recombinant Viral Vectors and Methods for Inducing an Immune Response to Yellow Fever Virus - The present invention relates to recombinant viral vectors and methods of using the recombinant viral vectors to induce an immune response to yellow fever virus. The invention provides recombinant viral vectors based on the non-replicating modified vaccinia virus Ankara or based on a D4R-defective vaccinia virus. When administered according to methods of the invention, the recombinant viral vectors induce a broad immune response to yellow fever virus and demonstrate an excellent safety profile. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120328650 | MODIFIED VACCINIA ANKARA VIRUS VARIANT - The present invention provides an attenuated virus, which is derived from Modified Vaccinia Ankara virus, wherein the MVA-BN virus, or a derivative thereof, induces at least substantially the same level of immunity in vaccinia virus prime/vaccina virus boost regimes when compared to DNA prime/vaccinia virus boost regimes. It further describes recombinant viruses derived from this virus and the use of the virus, or its recombinants, as a medicament or vaccine. A method is provided for inducing an immune response in individuals who may be immune-compromised, receiving antiviral therapy, or have a pre-existing immunity to the vaccine virus. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130022637 | RECOMBINANT BACULOVIRUS VACCINE - The present invention provides a novel transfer vector and a recombinant baculovirus; methods for the production thereof; pharmaceuticals containing the recombinant baculovirus as an active ingredient, which are useful as preventive or therapeutic drugs for infectious diseases such as malaria and influenza; and methods for preventing and treating infectious diseases such as malaria and influenza. More specifically, the invention provides a recombinant transfer vector capable of expressing a foreign gene fused to a virus gene under the control of a dual promoter; a recombinant baculovirus; methods for the production thereof; pharmaceuticals containing the recombinant baculovirus as an active ingredient; and methods for preventing and treating infectious diseases such as malaria and influenza comprising administrating the recombinant baculovirus to patients. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130034581 | GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SWINE INFLUENZA VIRUS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates, in general, to attenuated swine influenza viruses having an impaired ability to antagonize the cellular interferon (IFN) response, and the use of such attenuated viruses in vaccine and pharmaceutical formulations. In particular, the invention relates to attenuated swine influenza viruses having modifications to a swine NS1 gene that diminish or eliminate the ability of the NS1 gene product to antagonize the cellular IFN response. These viruses replicate in vivo, but demonstrate decreased replication, virulence and increased attenuation, and therefore are well suited for use in live virus vaccines, and pharmaceutical formulations. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130034582 | REVERSE GENETICS METHODS FOR VIRUS RESCUE - A method for rescuing a virus by reverse genetics is provided in which cells are added after transfection. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130034583 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND USES FOR EXPRESSION OF ENTEROBACTERIUM-ASSOCIATED PEPTIDES - Embodiments of the present invention generally disclose methods, compositions and uses for generating and expressing enterobacterial-associated peptides. In some embodiments, enterobacterial-associated peptides include, but are not limited to plague-associated peptides. In certain embodiments, methods generally relate to making and using compositions of constructs including, but not limited to, attenuated or modified vaccinia virus vectors expressing enterobacterial-associated peptides. In other embodiments, vaccine compositions are reported of use in a subject. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130034584 | AGENT FOR USE IN THE TOPICAL OR LOCAL TREATMENT OF CERVICAL DYSPLASIAS - The invention relates to an agent for treating cervical dysplasias, comprising a recombinant, genetically modified E1-deleted adenovirus replication defective in non-HPV infected cells, which is suitable for local external application in the region of the portio and the cervix uteri. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130052218 | RECOMBINANT MEASLES VIRUSES EXPRESSING EPITOPES OF ANTIGENS OF RNA VIRUSES - USE FOR THE PREPARATION OF VACCINE COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to a recombinant measles virus expressing a heterologous amino acid sequence derived from an antigen of a determined RNA virus, said recombinant measles virus being capable of eliciting a humoral and/or cellular immune response against measles virus or against said RNA virus or against both measles virus and against said RNA virus. It also relates to the use of said recombinant measles virus for the preparation of immunogenic composition. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130058971 | INNOCULATION OF RECOMBINANT VIRAL VECTORS FOR RAPID PRE-EXPOSURE PREVENTION AND POST-EXPOSURE PROTECTION AGAINST ALPHAVIRUS-INDUCED ENCEPHALITIDES - This invention addresses how to rapidly prevent alphavirus-induced encephalitides before and after exposure to alphaviruses. The invention discloses a single dose administration of two types of recombinant viral vectors: one expressing interferon and another expressing the structural proteins of alphaviruses or a single dose administration of the recombinant viral vector co-expressing both interferon and the structural proteins of alphaviruses. This invention can be used to prevent humans from alphavirus-induced encephalitides in the event of a bioterrorism attack or biowarfare in which alphaviruses such as Venezuelan (VEEV), eastern (EEEV) and western (WEEV) equine encephalitis viruses are deliberately released to humans, a natural outbreak of alphaviruses, and an accidental exposure to alphaviruses in laboratory. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130089569 | RECOMBINANT MVA CAPABLE OF EXPRESSING STRUCTURAL HCV ANTIGENS - The invention relates to recombinant MVA which is capable of expressing structural HCV antigens, functional parts of said structural antigens or epitopes of said structural antigens. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition, especially in the form of a vaccine and containing the recombinant MVA according to the invention, to eukaryotic cells that contain the inventive recombinant MVA and to various uses of the recombinant MVA, for example for producing recombinant structural proteins, for producing a pharmaceutical preparation that is suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of HCV infections and diseases thereby caused. The invention further relates to methods for producing recombinant MVA and recombinant structural HCV polypeptides encoded by said recombinant MVA, and to DNA or RNA of said recombinant MVA. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130101618 | CHIMPANZEE ADENOVIRAL VECTOR-BASED FILOVIRUS VACCINES - This invention provides vaccines for inducing an immune response and protection against filovirus infection for use as a preventative vaccine in humans. In particular, the invention provides chimpanzee adenoviral vectors expressing filovirus proteins from different strains of Ebolavirus (EBOV) or Marburg virus (MARV). | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130101619 | RECOMBINANT NON-PATHOGENIC MAREK'S DISEASE VIRUS CONSTRUCTS ENCODING INFECTIOUS LARYNGOTRACHEITIS VIRUS AND NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS ANTIGENS - The present invention discloses novel recombinant multivalent non-pathogenic Marek's Disease virus constructs that encode and express both Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus and Newcastle Disease virus protein antigens, and methods of their use in poultry vaccines. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130101620 | RECOMBINANT VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS - A recombinant varicella-zoster virus; a process for producing the same; a pharmacological composition containing recombinant varicella-zoster virus; a vector containing a genomic gene of varicella-zoster virus and BAC vector sequence; cells containing the above vector; a fragment capable of homologous recombination with a genome of varicella-zoster virus; and a nucleic acid cassette containing the BAC vector sequence. For these, there is provided a process for producing recombinant varicella-zoster virus, comprising use of the BAC vector sequence. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130101621 | PCV2 IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SUCH COMPOSITIONS - An improved method for recovering the protein expressed by open reading frame 2 from porcine circovirus type 2 is provided. The method generally involves the steps of transfecting recombinant virus containing open reading frame 2 coding sequences into cells contained in growth media, causing the virus to express open reading frame 2, and recovering the expressed protein in the supernate. This recovery should take place beginning approximately 5 days after infection of the cells in order to permit sufficient quantities of recombinant protein to be expressed and secreted from the cell into the growth media. Such methods avoid costly and time-consuming extraction procedures required to separate and recover the recombinant protein from within the cells. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130115242 | Modified Viral Strains and Method for Improving the Production of Vaccine Seeds of Influenza Virus - Modified influenza A/PR/8/34 virus and reassortant influenza A/PR/8/34 virus including a modified PB1 gene and methods for improving the production of HA (hemagglutinin) and NA (neuraminidase) vaccine glycoproteins. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130122038 | HETEROLOGOUS PRIME-BOOST IMMUNIZATION USING MEASLES VIRUS-BASED VACCINES - The invention provides reagents and methods for heterologous prime-boost immunization regimens. In particular, the invention provides reagents and methods for use in a paramyxovirus-based prime and adenovirus-based boost immunization system, wherein the immunization induces an immune response to a foreign antigen. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130129778 | VIRAL PARTICLES DERIVED FROM AN ENVELOPED VIRUS - The invention relates to generating a vaccine based on immunogens from viral particles that initially have replication competency but are then inactivated by chemical, biophysical or other methods. The components of this vaccine may be a non-HIV enveloped virus that contains and expresses a gene related to the HIV Envelope gene such that the Envelope protein is expressed on the surface of viral particles. These viral particles may be further treated to reduce their replication competency. The vaccine further may contain components to improve its immunogenicity, tolerability, stability and ease of manufacture. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130136767 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND USES FOR POXVIRUS ELEMENTS IN VACCINE CONSTRUCTS - Embodiments of the present invention generally disclose methods, compositions and uses for generating and expressing poxvirus constructs. In some embodiments, constructs may contain an influenza virus gene segment. In certain embodiments, methods generally relate to making and using compositions of constructs including, but not limited to, poxvirus vaccine compositions. In other embodiments, vaccine compositions are reported of use in a subject. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130136768 | Recombinant HCMV and RHCMV vectors and uses thereof - Described herein are recombinant rhesus cytomegalovirus (RhCMV) and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) vectors encoding heterologous antigens, such as pathogen-specific antigens or tumor antigens. The recombinant vectors elicit and maintain high level cellular and humoral immune responses specific for the heterologous antigen. The recombinant RhCMV and HCMV vectors may be used, for example, for the treatment or prevention of infectious disease or cancer. In some examples, the recombinant RhCMV or HCMV vectors may include deletions in genes encoding immunomodulatory proteins. In some examples, the recombinant RhCMV or HCMV vectors may be deficient or impaired in their ability to replicate within a cell, disseminate within the host or spread among hosts by including a deletion in one or more genes essential or augmenting for CMV replication, dissemination or spread. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130142823 | CMV GLYCOPROTEINS AND RECOMBINANT VECTORS - This invention also relates to recombinant vectors expressing one or more of the human CMV (HCMV) glycoproteins US2, US3, US6 and US11 or corresponding functional rhesus CMV (RhCMV) homologues Rh182, Rh184, Rh185 or Rh189, methods of making them, uses for them, expression products from them, and uses for the expression products. This invention also relates to recombinant cytomegalovirus vectors vectors lacking one or more of the glycoproteins, methods of making them, uses for them, expression products from them, and uses for the expression products. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130156808 | VACCINE COMPRISING BETA-HERPESVIRUS - The present invention relates to a beta-herpesvirus, preferably a recombinant beta-herpesvirus, wherein the beta-herpesvirus comprises at least one heterologous nucleic acid, wherein the at least one heterologous nucleic acid comprises a gene encoding a cellular ligand. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130164326 | CHIMERIC ADENOVIRAL VECTORS - The present invention provides chimeric adenoviral vectors and methods for using the vectors to elicit an immune response to an antigen of interest. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130164327 | Adenovirus vaccine vectors - The invention relates to recombinant adenovirus displaying one or more heterologous epitope(s) on their fiber protein. These recombinant adenovirus are useful as vaccines for generating an immune response against said epitope(s) in individuals having a pre-existing anti-Ad immunity. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130171189 | INDUCIBLE AND REPRESSIBLE VACCINIA VIRUSES WITH IMPROVED SAFETY - Described herein are recombinant vaccinia viruses that provide the efficacy of the current smallpox vaccine, but with a built-in safety mechanism, giving the physician or vaccine recipient (vaccinee) control over the vaccine virus replication. Specifically, genetic elements of the tetracycline (tet) operon and modified tet repressor genes are used to control the expression of vaccinia virus genes that are essential for viral replication, thereby allowing replication of the virus to be accurately regulated through the addition or removal of antibiotics (tetracyclines). The recombinant vaccinia viruses can be used as safer next-generation smallpox vaccines, as expression vectors for exogenous genes such as those encoding therapeutic or toxic proteins, as oncolytic viruses, and for tumor imaging and vector tracking in vivo. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130183334 | LENTIVIRAL VECTORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The compositions and methods described herein relate to lentiviral vectors that can be used to generate virions/viruses that exhibit enhanced infectivity with respect to monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM) and dendritic cells (MDDC). Such compositions and methods further relate to production of virions/viruses that can be used as components of vaccines that effectively stimulate innate immune responses. In a particular embodiment, compositions and methods described herein relate to production of virions/viruses that can be used as components of human immunodeficiency-1 (HIV-1) vaccines administered to stimulate innate immune responses to HIV-1. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130183335 | RECOMBINANT MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA INFLUENZA VACCINE - The invention concerns a recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA virus) expressing at least two external influenza virus antigens and/or an epitope of one or more of the at least two antigens and at least two internal influenza virus antigens and/or an epitope of the at least two antigens. The invention, thus, concerns a recombinant MVA virus encoding multiple external and/or internal influenza virus antigens, preferably from multiple influenza virus strains. The invention further concerns the use of said recombinant MVA in preparing a medicament and vaccine for influenza virus. Further encompassed by the present invention are methods, composition and kits. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130195912 | Poxvirus Expression System - There is provided a method for inserting a nucleic acid sequence that encodes a foreign peptide into a poxvirus genome, said method comprising: identifying in the poxvirus genome a poxvirus open reading frame wherein said open reading frame is characterised by an initial ATG start codon and wherein expression of said open reading frame is driven by an operably-linked poxvirus promoter located upstream of the open reading frame and wherein expression of said open reading frame provides a peptide that is non-essential to viability of the poxvirus; and inserting the nucleic acid sequence that encodes the foreign peptide at a position downstream of the poxvirus promoter; wherein following said insertion, (i) the nucleic acid that encodes the foreign peptide is operably-linked to the poxvirus promoter and expression of said nucleic acid is driven by said poxvirus promoter; and (ii) translation of the foreign peptide is initiated at an ATG start codon located at the same position as the ATG start codon of the poxvirus open reading frame. Also provided are a poxvirus vector and corresponding uses of the poxvirus vector in medicine. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130209506 | Recombinant Virus with Diminished Latency and Methods of Using Same - The disclosure provides recombinant herpes virus with diminished latency. In embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus comprises a latency gene or transcript linked to an altered or heterologous promoter. The disclosure also provides compositions and methods for inducing immunity in animals using the recombinant herpes viruses. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130216572 | IMMEDIATE PROTECTION AGAINST PATHOGENS VIA MVA - The invention relates to methods and kits comprising poxviruses including, but not limited to modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) and uses thereof to provide immediate protection against pathogens. Poxviruses including, but not limited to MVA can be delivered to a host animal just prior to or after exposure to a pathogen and provide protection against the pathogen. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130230552 | INFLUENZA VIRUSES WITH MUTANT PB2 GENE SEGMENT AS LIVE ATTENUATED VACCINES - The invention provides a recombinant biologically contained influenza virus that is a PB2 knockout virus, e.g., one that is useful to generate a multivalent vaccine, and methods of making and using that virus. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130230553 | MODULATION OF IMMUNE RESPONSES BY THE POXVIRAL K4 PROTEIN - The present invention relates to compositions, methods, and uses involving the modulation of K4 protein activity, especially in the treatment of various diseases and in the enhancement of vaccination regimens. The invention relates to poxviruses having reduced or increased K4 protein activity, as well as methods of making and using these poxviruses. The invention further relates to K4 proteins and inhibitors of K4 protein activity, as well as methods for making and using them. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130230554 | TARGETED GENE DELIVERY FOR DENDRITIC CELL VACCINATION - Methods and compositions are provided for delivery of a polynucleotide encoding a gene of interest, typically an antigen, to a dendritic cell (DC). The virus envelope comprises a DC-SIGN specific targeting molecule. The methods and related compositions can be used to treat patients suffering from a wide range of conditions, including infection, such as HIV/AIDS, and various types of cancers. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130243812 | Replication-Defective Flavivirus Vaccines and Vaccine Vectors - This invention provides replication-defective flavivirus vaccines and vaccine vectors, and corresponding compositions and methods. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130243813 | INTERGENIC REGIONS AS INSERTION SITES IN THE GENOME OF MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA (MVA) - The present invention relates to novel insertion sites useful for the integration of exogenous sequences into the Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus genome. The present invention further provides plasmid vectors to insert exogenous DNA into the genome of MVA. Furthermore, the present invention provides recombinant MVA comprising an exogenous DNA sequence inserted into the new insertion site as medicine or vaccine. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130251746 | Methods and Compositions for Poxvirus A35R Protein - The present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating an immune response in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an A35R protein or active fragment thereof of vaccinia virus or other poxvirus. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130266610 | STIMULATING ANTI-TUMOR IMMUNE RESPONSE AND BOOSTING CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY VIA EXPRESSION OF 15-PGDH - Disclosed herein are methods and materials for inhibiting tumor growth by administering viral vectors to tumor cells. Particularly exemplified herein are methods of inhibiting tumor growth of colon tumors by delivering 15-PGDH to tumor environment. Antigen presenting cells may be coadministered with 15-PGDH. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130273099 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SUB-CLINICAL PCVD - The present invention relates to the use of an immunogenic composition comprising a porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) antigen for the prevention and treatment of sub-clinical PCV2 infection in animals, preferably in pigs. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130295133 | RECOMBINANT VIRUS EXPRESSING FOREIGN DNA ENCODING FELINE CD80, FELINE CD86, FELINE CD28, OR FELINE CTLA-4 AND USES THEREOF - The present invention involves a recombinant virus which comprises at least one foreign nucleic acid inserted within a non-essential region of the viral genome of a virus, wherein each such foreign nucleic acid encodes a protein. The protein which is encoded is selected from the groups consisting of a feline CD28 protein or an immunogenic portion thereof, a feline cD80 protein or an immunogenic portion thereof, a feline CD86 protein or an immunogenic portion thereof, or a feline CTLA-4 protein or an immunogenic portion thereof. The protein is capable of being expressed when the recombinant virus is introduced into an appropriate host. The present invention also involves a recombinant virus further comprising a foreign nucleic acid encoding an immunogen derived from a pathogen. The present invention also comprises recombinant viruses which are capable of enhancing an immune response in a feline. The present invention also comprises recombinant viruses which are capable of suppressing an immune response in a feline. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130295134 | RECOMBINANT BICISTRONIC FLAVIVIRUS VECTORS - This invention relates to bicistronic | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130302367 | VIRUS VECTOR FOR PRIME/BOOST VACCINES, WHICH COMPRISES VACCINIA VIRUS VECTOR AND SENDAI VIRUS VECTOR | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130302368 | Advanced Prime and Boost Vaccine - This invention relates to vaccines and in particular to the combination of non-integrating, replication-incompetent retroviral vectors (NIV) with virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines to induce an immune response in an animal host following administration to the host. This combination results in a novel vaccine strategy for delivering priming and boost doses, wherein an effective amount of an NIV is administered to the host, followed by an effective amount of a VLP. The concept can be broadly applied to infectious disease vaccines and also to cancer vaccines. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140004143 | ADENO-ASSOCIATED VIRUS (AAV) SEROTYPE 8 SEQUENCES, VECTORS CONTAINING SAME, AND USES THEREFOR | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140037679 | Immunization of avians by administration of non-replicating vectored vaccines - The present invention relates generally to the fields of immunology and vaccine technology. More specifically, the invention relates to recombinant human adenovirus vectors for delivery of avian immunogens and antigens, such as avian influenza into avians. The invention also provides methods of introducing and expressing an avian immunogen in avian subjects, including avian embryos, as well as methods of eliciting an immunogenic response in avian subjects to avian immunogens. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140050759 | RECOMBINANT VIRAL VECTORS AND METHODS FOR INDUCING A HETEROSUBTYPIC IMMUNE RESPONSE TO INFLUENZA A VIRUSES - The present invention relates to recombinant viral vectors and methods of using the recombinant viral vectors to induce an immune response to influenza A viruses. The invention provides recombinant viral vectors based, for example, on the non-replicating modified vaccinia virus Ankara. When administered according to methods of the invention, the recombinant viral vectors are designed to be cross-protective and induce heterosubtypic immunity to influenza A viruses. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140056938 | Alphavirus Compositions and Methods of Use - Embodiments are directed compositions related to Eilat virus and uses thereof. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140079731 | Sin Nombre Virus Full-Length M Segment-Based DNA Vaccines - The invention contemplates a new synthetic, codon-optimized Sin Nombre virus (SNV) full-length M gene open reading frame (ORF) that encodes a unique consensus amino acid sequence. The SNV ORF was cloned into a plasmid to form the first stable recombinant SNV full-length M gene that elicits neutralizing antibodies. The gene can be engineered into a vaccine system, and is useful to protect mammals against infection with Sin Nombre virus. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140093533 | POLYPEPTIDES AND VECTORS FOR TARGETING HER2/NEU EXPRESSING CELLS AND USES THEREOF - Various aspects of the invention provide for capsids, parvovirus capsids, hybrid parvovirus capsids, parvovirus vectors, hybrid parvovirus vectors, hybrid parvovirus particles and parvovirus particles containing polypeptides in which the sequence YCDGFYACYMDV (SEQ ID NO: 3) has been substituted into the VP2 loop of the B19 capsid protein. Polypeptides in which the sequence YCDGFYACYMDV (SEQ ID NO: 3) has been substituted into the VP2 loop of the B19 capsid protein are also provided (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 2). Other aspects of the invention provide capsids, parvovirus capsids, hybrid parvovirus capsids, parvovirus vectors, hybrid parvovirus vectors, hybrid parvovirus particles and parvovirus particles containing a polypeptide comprising SEQ ID NO: 2. Also provided in various aspects of the invention are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of delivering therapeutic agents and/or reporter peptides/proteins to target cells. Finally, methods of treating diseases characterized by cells expression HER2/neu receptors are also provided. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140120132 | LENTIVIRAL VECTORS CONTAINING AN MHC CLASS I PROMOTER - The present invention relates to the insertion of a promoter sequence from an MHC class I gene promoter into a lentiviral vector in order to direct the transcription of a transgene, which preferably encodes an immunogenic polypeptide to be expressed in a mammalian cell host, preferably APC (DCs). The invention encompasses these vectors, methods of making the vectors, and methods of using them, including medicinal uses. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140120133 | Vaccine Against African Horse Sickness Virus - The present invention provides vectors that contain and express in vivo the genes encoding VP2 and VP5 of African Horse Sickness Virus or an epitope thereof that elicits an immune response in a horse against African horse sickness virus, compositions comprising said vectors, methods of vaccination against African horse sickness virus, and kits for use with such methods and compositions. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140127258 | Viral Vector Immunogenic Compositions - There is provided a composition comprising: (a) a modified vaccinia virus ankara (MVA) vector, wherein said MVA vector comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding an antigen; and (b) an adjuvant comprising a saponin, or an emulsion. There is also provided a composition comprising: (a) an adenovirus vector, wherein said adenovirus vector comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding an antigen, and wherein the adenovirus is selected from: a group B adenovirus, a group C adenovirus, and a group E adenovirus; and (b) an adjuvant comprising a saponin, or an emulsion; wherein the group B adenovirus is not an adenovirus 35, the group C adenovirus is not Ad5 having an intact E3 gene region, and the group E adenovirus is not an adenovirus C7. Also provided are corresponding uses of the compositions in medicine. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140141038 | CMV GLYCOPROTEINS AND RECOMBINANT VECTORS - Disclosed herein are recombinant CMV vectors which may comprise a heterologous antigen that can repeatedly infect an organism while inducing a CD8+ T cell response to immunodominant epitopes of the heterologous antigen. The CMV vector may comprise a deleterious mutation in the US 11 glycoprotein or a homolog thereof. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140141039 | Biomarker for Monitoring Patients - The present invention is in the field of immunotherapy and relates to methods for determining the efficacy of certain immunotherapy treatments. The methods of the invention include measuring special biomarker at some time following the initiation of immunotherapy treatment to evaluate the clinical outcome of the said treatment. The invention thus has applications to the field of medicine. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140147465 | RECOMBINANT GALLID HERPESVIRUS 3 (MDV SEROTYPE 2) VECTORS EXPRESSING ANTIGENS OF AVIAN PATHOGENS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides recombinant Gallid herpesvirus 3 (MDV-2) vectors that contain and express antigens of avian pathogens, recombinant Gallid herpesvirus 3 (MDV-2) vectors that contain a mutated gC gene, compositions comprising the recombinant Gallid herpesvirus 3 (MDV-2) vectors, polyvalent vaccines comprising the recombinant Gallid herpesvirus 3 (MDV-2) vectors and one or more wild type viruses or recombinant vectors. The present invention further provides methods of vaccination against a variety of avian pathogens and method of producing the recombinant Gallid herpesvirus 3 (MDV-2) vectors. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140147466 | RECOMBINANT LOW VIRULENCE BOVINE HERPESVIRUS-1 (BOHV-1) VACCINE VECTORS - The present disclosure teaches generally in the field of vaccination and disease control in cattle and bovine animals. A recombinant bovine herpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1) vaccine vector is provided for efficient control of one or more bovine pathogens such as those associated with bovine respiratory disease complex, such as bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), and which ameliorates disease conditions caused thereby. Protocols for the management of confined or herded bovine animals are also enabled herein. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140186391 | VACCINE AGAINST RSV - Provided is a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), comprising a recombinant human adenovirus of serotype that comprises nucleic acid encoding a RSV F protein or immunologically active part thereof. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140199343 | RECOMBINANT VACCINE AGAINST PRRS IN A VIRAL VECTOR - A live or inactivated recombinant vaccine is described, comprising a viral vector and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, adjuvant and/or excipient, wherein the viral vector is capable of generating a cell immune response due to an increased alpha and/or gamma interferon production, and is capable of a quick replication, and it has inserted a nucleotide sequence of the ORF 5 and ORF 6 from PRSS. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140248305 | ADENOVIRAL VECTORS COMPRISING PARTIAL DELETIONS OF E3 - This disclosure provides replication-incompetent adenoviral vectors useful in vaccine development and gene therapy. The disclosed vectors comprise a selective deletion of E3 and are particularly useful for preparation of vaccines development and for gene therapy using toxic transgene products that result in vector instability that occurs when the entire E3 domain is deleted. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140248306 | LENTIVIRAL GENE TRANSFER VECTORS AND THEIR MEDICINAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to the design of gene transfer vectors and especially provides lentiviral gene transfer vectors suitable for either a unique administration or for iterative administration in a host, and to their medicinal application (such as vaccination against Immunodeficiency Virus, especially suitable in human hosts). Gene transfer vectors can be either integrative or non-integrative vectors. The invention encompasses prophylactic, therapeutic, symptomatic, and curative treatments of animals, including humans, as well as gene therapy and vaccination in vivo. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140248307 | AFFENADENOVIRUS (GORILLA) OR ADENOVIRAL VECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides an adenovirus or adenoviral vector characterized by comprising one or more particular nucleic acid sequences or one or more particular amino acid sequences, or portions thereof, pertaining to, for example, an adenoviral pIX protein, DNA polymerase protein, penton protein, hexon protein, and/or fiber protein. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140248308 | AFFENADENOVIRUS (GORILLA) OR ADENOVIRAL VECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides an adenovirus or adenoviral vector characterized by comprising one or more particular nucleic acid sequences or one or more particular amino acid sequences, or portions thereof, pertaining to, for example, an adenoviral pIX protein, DNA polymerase protein, penton protein, hexon protein, and/or fiber protein. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140271708 | Novel methods for providing long-term protective immunity against rabies in animals, based upon administration of replication-deficient flavivirus expressing rabies G - The present invention relates to compositions comprising replication defective chimeric flavivirus anti-rabies vaccines, methods of producing the vaccines, and the administration of such vaccines to companion animals, including dogs. The invention further relates to methods for providing long-term protective immunity against rabies in companion animals, including dogs and cats. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140294890 | Recombinant Adenovirus Vaccines - Recombinant adenovirus vaccines comprising recombinant adenoviruses whose hexon, fiber or protein IX capsid proteins are engineered to include exogenous peptide segments, e.g. vaccines for human papillomavirus (HPV) and malaria. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140294891 | MICROORGANISMS FOR THERAPY - Therapeutic methods and vaccinia virus therefor are provided. The viruses are designed so that they accumulate in immunoprivileged tissues and cells, such as in tumors and other proliferating tissue and in inflamed tissues, compared to other tissues, cells and organs, so that they exhibit relatively low toxicity to host organisms. Combinations of the viruses and anti-cancer agents and uses thereof for treating cancer also are provided | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140294892 | CONSTRUCTION OF WEST NILE VIRUS AND DENGUE VIRUS CHIMERAS FOR USE IN A LIVE VIRUS VACCINE TO PREVENT DISEASE CAUSED BY WEST NILE VIRUS - The present invention relates to attenuated, immunogenic West Nile virus chimeras built on a dengue virus backbone for the production of immunogenic, live, attenuated West Nile virus vaccines. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140294893 | RECOMBINANT NONPATHOGENIC MDV VECTOR PROVIDING MULTIVALENT IMMUNITY - The present invention relates to the field of veterinary vaccines, in particular to that of vector vaccines for poultry based on recombinant nonpathogenic Marek's disease virus (npMDV). The recombinant npMDV of the invention expresses stably and effectively two heterologous genes each originating from a different micro-organism: the fusion protein gene from Newcastle disease virus, and the viral protein 2 gene from infectious bursal disease virus. A vaccine based on this recombinant npMDV can be used to induce in poultry a protective immune response not only against Marek's disease, but also against Newcastle disease and Infectious bursal disease. The invention also relates to methods and uses involving the recombinant npMDV, expression cassette, infected host cells, and vaccines. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140322264 | THERAPEUTIC VACCINATION AGAINST ACTIVE TUBERCULOSIS - The invention provides a method for therapeutic treatment of a patient having active tuberculosis (TB), the method comprising: administering to the patient a recombinant adenovirus vector that comprises nucleic acid encoding the Ag85A, Ag85B and TB10.4 antigens of | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140322265 | RECOMBINANT POXVIRUS VECTOR COMPRISING TETANUS TOXIN FRAGMENT C - The present invention relates to a recombinant poxvirus comprising tetanus toxin fragment C for improved immunogenicity of an antigen and related methods and uses. Specifically, the present invention generally relates to genetically engineered (recombinant) poxvirus vectors comprising a tetanus toxin fragment C (TTC) coding sequence operably linked to a bacterial antigenic determinant as well as to uses thereof, e.g., to affect an immune response in a subject. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140328873 | Norovirus Immunogens and Related Materials and Methods - The inventors have successfully developed a recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus which expresses the major capsid protein of human norovirus. Infection of mammalian cells with the recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus resulted in production of high level of human norovirus virus-like particles. Importantly, the inventors further demonstrated that recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus expressing the major capsid protein of human norovirus displayed attenuated virulence in mice and elicited a high level of human norovirus-specific humoral, cellular, and mucosal immune responses in mice model. Therefore, norovirus-immunogenic compositions are herein provided, as are materials and methods useful to make and use the compositions. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140335124 | Recombinant Trivalent Vaccine Against Human Influenza - Recombinant trivalent vaccine against human influenza contains recombinant adenoviral vector with a nucleotide sequence which encodes at least one antigen of influenza virus strain, while non-replicating nanoparticles are used as adenoviral vectors based on genome of human adenovirus of serotype 5, capable of expressing the haemagglutinin of influenza virus which induce human immune response to influenza virus, wherein the vaccine contains composition of three kinds of non-replicating nanoparticles, each of which carries different influenza hemagglutinin genes, further comprises immunostimulant and formulating buffer. In this solution the influenza virus hemagglutinin genes are: H1, H3, HB and any other recommended by the World Health Organization at the time of production. Formulating buffer is added to the composition to achieve a total volume of 0.5 ml and a vaccine dose of 0.5 ml. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140341946 | USE OF A MODIFIED POXVIRUS FOR THE RAPID INDUCTION OF IMMUNITY AGAINST A POXVIRUS OR OTHER INFECTIOUS AGENTS - The present invention relates to the rapid induction of a protective immune response against infectious agents using a poxvirus. An immune response can be induced by administering the poxvirus 7 to 2 days prior to infection with the infections agents. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140356395 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR PRODUCING IMMUNE RESPONSES AGAINST POLYPEPTIDES INVOLVED IN ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE - This document relates to methods and materials for producing immune responses against polypeptides involved in antibiotic resistance. For example, vaccines against polypeptides involved in antibiotic resistance as well as methods for vaccinating mammals against polypeptides involved in antibiotic resistance are provided. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140363464 | PRE- OR POST-EXPOSURE TREATMENT FOR FILOVIRUS OR ARENAVIRUS INFECTION - The compositions and methods of the invention described herein provide pre- or post-exposure treatments against filovirus or arenavirus infection by expressing one or more genes (e.g., two or more genes) from filoviruses or arenaviruses in a delivery vehicle (e.g., a recombinant viral vector or a liposome). | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140370050 | PIV5 AS ONCOLYTIC AGENT - The present invention includes the Paramyxovirus Parainfluenza Virus 5 (PIV5) as an oncolytic agent for treating various cancers, including, but not limited to breast cancer, lung cancer and melanoma. PIV5 oncolytic agents include both wild type PIV5 and various recombinant PIV5 constructs. Recombinant PIV5 constructs may include PIV5 lacking the conserved C-terminus of the V protein (PIV5VAC), PIV5 with mutations in the N-terminus of the V/P protein (PIV5CPI−), and PIV5 expressing MDA-7/IL-24 (rPIV5-MDA7), rPIV5-V/P-CPI−, rPIV5-CPI+, rPIV-Rev, rPIV5-RL, rPIV5-P-5157A, rPIV5-P-5308A, A1981D, rPIV5-F-5443P, rPIV5-MDA7, rPIV5ASH-CPI−, or rPIV5ASH-Rev. Also included are methods of making and using such oncolytic agents and compositions including such oncolytic agents. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140377306 | RECOMBINANT VACCINE VIRUSES EXPRESSING IL-15 AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The invention is directed to compositions capable of augmenting the immunogenicity of a vaccine. The composition, or adjuvant, is administered to a mammal in need thereof in sequential or concurrent combination with a vaccine antigen. In one preferred aspect, the adjuvant is provided in the form of a recombinant poxvirus vector, such as a vaccinia virus vector, which comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding IL-15. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150024003 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RECOMBINANT VIRUS, DNA CONSTRUCTS, RECOMBINANT VIRUS AND VACCINE COMPOSITIONS - The purpose of the present invention is the production of recombinant virus through the cloning and expression of sequences of coding nucleotides of the whole or part of heterolog proteins, through the following method: (a) modification of the heterolog nucleotides sequences in such way they when cloned and expressed in the vector virus, the present in the 5′ region nucleotides present in the 5′ edge of the gene NS1 of this vector virus or of other virus or equivalent functional sequences, and in its 3′ region, the correspondent genome region in the whole or part of the spheres of the steam and anchor of the protein E of this vector virus or equivalent functional sequences, and not comprising the structure and the replication of the mention vector virus; (b) insertion of the modified heterolog sequences in (a) in the intergene region at the structural protein E level and of nonstructural NS1 vector virus; (c) obtention of the non pathogenic recombinant virus and owner of the immunologic properties, having the heterolog sequences integrated in the viral genome according to the insertion described in (b) and, like that, expressing the heterolog antigene in such way that it can induce an appropriate immune response. The present invention is also addressed to vaccine compositions to immune against the Flavivirus and/or other pathogens. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150030627 | Trans-complementing, replication deficient lentiviral vectors and methods for making and using them - The present invention relates to multiple novel approaches for the generation of an immune response in an animal, such as a human, using lentivirus-based vector technology. The invention provides for the ability to mimic the efficacy of a live attenuated (LA) vaccine, without exposing the patient to the risk of disease as possible with some LA vaccines. The invention thus provides for systems of complementary conditionally replicating vectors, vectors that produce replication deficient virus like particles, and multi-antigen constructs that target a virus or microbial pathogen. The use of these materials in the practice of the invention permits the generation of robust cellular and humoral responses to the antigens presented thereby. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150044255 | INFECTIOUS cDNA CLONE OF NORTH AMERICAN PORCINE REPRODUCTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (PRRS) VIRUS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides isolated polynucleotide molecules that comprise a DNA sequence encoding an infectious RNA sequence encoding a genetically-modified North American PRRS virus, wherein the polynucleotide molecule lacks at least one detectable antigenic epitope of North American PRRS virus. The invention also provides vaccines comprising genetically modified North American PRRS virus, RNA molecules, plasmids and viral vectors comprising the isolated polynucleotide molecules. Also provided are isolated polynucleotide molecules further comprising at least one nucleotide sequence that encodes a detectable heterologous antigenic epitope, and vaccines comprising North American PRRS virus, RNA molecules, plasmids and viral vectors comprising such isolated polynucleotide molecules. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150056245 | RECOMBINANT INACTIVATED VIRAL VECTOR VACCINE - A vaccine is described, comprising an inactivated viral vector having inserted an exogenous nucleotide sequence coding for a disease of concern; and, a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, adjuvant or excipient, which provides due protection against the disease of concern by using a viral vector titer similar to that required for an active-virus vaccine based on the same viral vector. Mainly, viral vectors of paramixovirus or adenovirus are described. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150064214 | DEVELOPMENT OF MUTATIONS USEFUL FOR ATTENUATING DENGUE VIRUSES AND CHIMERIC DENGUE VIRUSES - A menu of mutations was developed that is useful in fine-tuning the attenuation and growth characteristics of dengue virus vaccines. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150071962 | SIMIAN ADENOVIRUS 41 AND USES THEREOF - Novel simian adenovirus 41 and two isolates thereof are described. Various uses of these isolates, including construction of a recombinant vector which comprises simian adenovirus 41 sequences and a heterologous gene under the control of regulatory sequences are provided. A cell line which expresses simian adenovirus 41 gene(s) is also disclosed. Methods of using the vectors and cell lines are provided. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150071963 | CHIMERIC POLY PEPTIDES AND THE THERAPEUTIC USE THEREOF AGAINST A FLAVIVIRIDAE INFECTION - The invention relates to building a chimeric polypeptide used for preventing or treating a Flaviviridae infection. The use of the inventive chimeric polypeptide for producing recombinant viral vectors such as a measles living viral vector is also disclosed. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150071964 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR VIRAL VECTORED VACCINES - Methods and compositions are provided herein for non-invasive administration of an adenoviral vector (Ad-vector) vaccine with an adjuvant, such as a TLR3 agonist. These methods provide, for example, an increase in the immune response to the vaccine, an increase in the immunogenicity of the Ad-vector vaccine, an antigen sparing effect and improved safety with an effective protective immune response to the vaccine. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150071965 | VIRAL VECTORS AND THEIR USE IN THERAPEUTIC METHODS - The invention provides viral vectors (e.g., herpes viral vectors) and methods of using these vectors to treat disease. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150110835 | TURKEY HERPESVIRUS VECTORED RECOMBINANT CONTAINING AVIAN INFLUENZA GENES - The present invention provides a recombinant turkey herpesvirus modified by the presence of the cDNA encoding the hemagglutinin protein of avian influenza virus under a promoter. A poultry vaccine comprising the recombinant turkey herpesvirus described in the present invention can induce serological responses that may be easily detected by the hemagglutination inhibition assay but not by commercially available diagnostic ELISA kits; thus enabling easy differentiation between vaccination and field infection. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150291935 | RECOMBINANT ADENOVIRUSES AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to recombinant adenoviruses and vectors thereof. In particular, the adenoviruses are novel simian adenoviruses having a low seroprevalence and high immunogenicity relative to other adenoviruses and vectors thereof. The invention also provides methods for production of the adenoviruses and for the treatment of diseases by administering the adenoviral vector(s) to a subject (e.g., a human). | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150299267 | PR13.5 PROMOTER FOR ROBUST T-CELL AND ANTIBODY RESPONSES - The invention encompasses recombinant poxviruses, preferably modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) viruses, comprising a Pr13.5 promoter operably linked to a nucleotide sequence encoding an antigen and uses thereof. The invention is drawn to compositions and methods for the induction of strong CD8 T cell and antibody responses to a specific antigen(s) by administering one or more immunizations of the recombinant MVA to a mammal, preferably a human. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150307851 | INFLUENZA VIRUSES WITH MUTANT PB2 GENE SEGMENT AS LIVE ATTENUATED VACCINES - The invention provides a recombinant biologically contained influenza virus that is a PB2 knockout virus, e.g., one that is useful to generate a multivalent vaccine, and methods of making and using that virus. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150320854 | VACCINE AGAINST RSV - Described is a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), comprising a recombinant human adenovirus of serotype that comprises polynucleotide encoding a RSV F protein or immunologically active part thereof. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150322115 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CMV - The present invention relates to the field of recombinant protein production and vaccine preparation. In particular, the invention provides means and methods for producing the pentameric gH/gL/UL128/UL130/UL131A complex of CMV. More specifically, the invention provides a pentameric gH/gL/UL128/UL130/UL131A complex of CMV produced in a baculovirus system which can be used as a vaccine against CMV. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150337268 | MODIFIED HUMAN ROTAVIRUSES AND USES THEREFOR - The present disclosure relates generally to the field of viral vaccines. Particularly, the present disclosure provides a modified Vero-adapted human rotavirus strain and a culturing method to produce high titer virus, a rotavirus vaccine, vaccination protocols and diagnostic and prognostic assays. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150343052 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SUB-CLINICAL PCVD - The present invention relates to the use of an immunogenic composition comprising a porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) antigen for the prevention and treatment of sub-clinical PCV2 infection in animals, preferably in pigs. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344528 | RECOMBINANT NON-PATHOGENIC MAREK'S DISEASE VIRUS CONSTRUCTS ENCODING INFECTIOUS LARYNGOTRACHEITIS VIRUS AND NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS ANTIGENS - The present invention discloses novel recombinant multivalent non-pathogenic Marek's Disease virus constructs that encode and express both Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus and Newcastle Disease virus protein antigens, and methods of their use in poultry vaccines. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150352203 | SIMIAN ADENOVIRUS NUCLEIC ACID AND AMINO ACID SEQUENCES, VECTORS CONTAINING SAME, AND METHODS OF USE - A recombinant vector comprises simian adenovirus sequences and a heterologous gene under the control of regulatory sequences. A cell line which expresses simian adenovirus gene(s) is also disclosed. Methods of using the vectors and cell lines are provided. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150359877 | Viral Vaccine Vectors - The present invention relates to a hybrid-viral vector system, in particular, but not exclusively, to a hybrid-viral vector system that can be used as a vaccine vector. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160022797 | RAPID AND PROLONGED IMMUNOLOGIC-THERAPEUTIC - The present invention shows that intranasal administration of E1/E3-defective adenovirus particles may confer rapid and broad protection against viral and bacterial pathogens in a variety of disease settings. Protective responses lasted for many weeks in a single-dose regimen in animal models. When a pathogen-derived antigen gene was inserted into the E1/E3-defective adenovirus genome, the antigen-induced protective immunity against the specific pathogen was elicited before the adenovirus-mediated protective response declined away, thus conferring rapid, prolonged, and seamless protection against pathogens. In addition to E1/E3-defective adenovirus, other bioengineered non-replicating vectors encoding pathogen-derived antigens may also be developed into a new generation of rapid and prolonged immunologic-therapeutic (RAPIT). | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160030551 | SINGLE HIGH DOSE OF MVA INDUCES A PROTECTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE IN NEONATES AND INFANTS - The invention relates to compositions and methods for inducing a protective immune response against a poxvirus in a human neonate or infant of less than 6 months of age. The invention encompasses administering a single high dose of an MVA to a human neonate or infant of less than 6 months of age, wherein the administration induces protective T- and B-cell responses against a poxvirus in the human neonate or infant. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160068821 | CHIMERIC ADENO-ASSOCIATED VIRUS/ BOCAVIRUS PARVOVIRUS VECTOR - The invention provides an isolated chimeric virus comprising bocavirus capsid protein and a recombinant adeno-associated viral (AAV) genome, an isolated rBoV comprising human bocavirus capsid protein and a recombinant BoV genome, and uses therefor. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160068823 | CHIMERIC NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUSES AND USES THEREOF - Described herein are chimeric Newcastle disease viruses engineered to express a heterologous interferon antagonist and compositions comprising such viruses. The chimeric Newcastle disease viruses and compositions are useful in the treatment of cancer. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160076053 | REPLICATION DEFECTIVE ADENOVIRUS VECTOR IN VACCINATION - Methods for generating immune responses using adenovirus vectors that allow multiple vaccinations with the same adenovirus vector and vaccinations in individuals with preexisting immunity to adenovirus are provided. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076055 | LENTIVIRAL VECTORS PSEUDOTYPED WITH A SINDBIS VIRUS ENVELOPE GLYCOPROTEIN - Lentiviral vector particles comprising a Sindbis virus E2 glycoprotein variant and a lentiviral vector genome comprising a sequence of interest are provided. A lentiviral vector particle comprising: (a) an envelope comprising a Sindbis virus E2 glycoprotein variant; and (b) a lentiviral vector genome comprising a sequence of Interest; wherein the E2 glycoprotein variant facilitates infection of dendritic cells by the lentiviral vector particle, and wherein the E2 glycoprotein variant has reduced binding to heparan sulfate compared to a reference sequence (HR strain). | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160082099 | Attenuated African Swine Fever Virus Strain Induces Protection Against Challenge With Homologous Virulent Parental Virus Georgia 2007 Isolate - African swine fever virus (ASFV) is the etiological agent of a contagious and often lethal viral disease of domestic pigs that has significant economic consequences for swine breeding. Control of ASF has been hampered by the unavailability of vaccines. Recombinant viruses harboring engineered deletions of specific virulence-associated genes induce solid protection against the challenge with parental viruses. Here we report the construction of a recombinant Δ9GL virus derived from the highly virulent ASFV Georgia 2007 (ASFV-G) isolate. In vivo, ASFV-G Δ9GL administered intramuscularly (IM) to swine at relatively high doses (10 | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160083749 | SUBFAMILY E SIMIAN ADENOVIRUSES A1302, A1320, A1331 AND A1337 AND USES THEREOF - Recombinant vectors comprise simian adenovirus A1302 (SAdV-A1302, SAdV-A1320, SAdV-A1331, and/or SAdV-A1337 sequences and a heterologous gene under the control of regulatory sequences. A cell line which expresses simian adenovirus SAdV-A1302, SAdV-A1320, SAdV-A1331, and/or SAdV-A1337 gene(s) is also disclosed. Methods of using the vectors and cell lines are provided. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160090606 | REPLICATION-COMPETENT ADENOVIRAL VECTORS - This invention provides improved replication-competent adenoviral vectors. The improved vectors have both a hybrid regulatory unit that provides for high level transgene expression. The vectors can be use, e.g., for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160108371 | RECOMBINANT VACCINIA VIRUS DERIVED FROM KVAC103 STRAIN - Disclosed herein is a novel recombinant virus vector derived from the attenuated vaccinia virus strain KVAC103. The recombinant virus vector is obtained by inserting an exogenous gene into the KVAC103 and may be used as a safe vaccine delivery vehicle in mammals. Particularly, recombinant viruses obtained by rescuing some of the genes deleted from the parent virus have an enhanced ability to proliferate in cells being cultured, and thus are easily produced. In addition, the recombinant viruses express an increased level of an exogenous antigen, and thus has enhanced immunogenic efficacy. Such recombinant virus vectors may be used in vaccines for preventing diseases, therapeutic vaccines, and molecular biological studies. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160114026 | PAN-LYSSAVIRUS VACCINES AGAINST RABIES - Described herein are recombinant rabies viruses encoding rabies virus glycoprotein and at least one heterologous glycoprotein from another lyssavirus, such as Mokola virus, Lagos bat virus and/or West Caucasian bat virus. In particular embodiments, the recombinant rabies virus includes two or three heterologous lyssavirus glycoproteins. The disclosed recombinant rabies viruses can be used as pan-lyssavirus vaccines to provide protection against lyssaviruses that cause rabies. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160114027 | RECOMBINANT HCMV AND RHCMV VECTORS AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to recombinant rhesus cytomegalovirus (RhCMV) and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) vectors encoding heterologous antigens, such as pathogen-specific antigens or tumor antigens, which may be used, for example, for the treatment or prevention of infectious disease or cancer. The recombinant RhCMV or HCMV vectors elicit and maintain high level cellular immune responses specific for the heterologous antigen while including deletions in one or more genes essential or augmenting for CMV replication, dissemination or spread. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160120799 | Methods of using Microneedle Vaccine Formulations to Elicit in Animals Protective Immunity against Rabies Virus - The present invention relates to microneedle vaccine formulations, as well as methods of use thereof to provide animals, including canines, protective immunity against infection and disease caused by rabies viruses. Once placed onto the skin of the animals, the microneedle formulations dissolve quickly into the surrounding skin, where the antigens then elicit in the animals high and protective levels of rabies virus neutralizing antibodies. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160130562 | Attenuated African Swine Fever Virus Vaccine Based in the Deletion of MGF Genes - African swine fever virus (ASFV) is the etiological agent of a contagious and often lethal viral disease of domestic pigs. Control of ASF has been hampered by the unavailability of vaccines. Experimental vaccines have been derived from naturally occurring, cell culture-adapted, or genetically modified live attenuated ASFVs; however, these vaccines are only successful when protecting against homologous viruses. Among viral genes reported to be involved in virulence are components of the multi gene family (MGF). Here we report the construction of a recombinant ΔMGF virus derived from the highly virulent ASFV Georgia 2007 (ASFV-G) isolate. In vivo, ASFV-G ΔMGF administered intramuscularly (IM) to swine at either 10 | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160144022 | MODIFIED MATRIX PROTEINS OF VESICULAR STOMATITIS VIRUS - The present invention relates to vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) matrix (M) protein mutants. One mutant M protein includes a glycine changed to a glutamic acid at position (21), a leucine changed to alanine at position (111) and a methionine changed to an arginine at position (51). Another M protein mutant includes a glycine changed to a glutamic acid at position (22) and a methionine changed to an arginine at positions (48) and (51). These new rVSVs having the mutant M are significantly attenuated and lost virulence, including neurovirulence, and are capable of inducing an immune responses against an antigen of interest. In addition, a rVSV serotype Indiana having the first described M mutant is capable of efficient replication at 31° C., and of poor replication or incapable of replication at about 37° C. or higher. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160158347 | Acceleration of Vector Virus Induced Immune Response in Avians - The addition of an oligodeoxynucleotide that is an avian TLR21 agonist, to an avian Herpesvirus vector vaccine, provides an acceleration of the immune response against the antigen that is expressed and delivered by the Herpesvirus vector. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160193325 | INFECTIOUS HEPACIVIRUS PSEUDO-PARTICLES CONTAINING FUNCTIONAL e1, e2 ENVELOPE PROTEINS | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160194663 | REPLICATION-DEFECTIVE ARENAVIRUS VECTORS | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160199426 | IMPROVED ADENOVIRUS FORMULATIONS | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160199483 | RECOMBINANT CDV COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160201087 | NOVEL CDV VECTOR MEMBRANE GLYCOPROTEIN VARIANTS | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160250312 | MALARIA VACCINATION | 09-01-2016 |
| 20160250318 | BIVALENT SWINE INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE | 09-01-2016 |
| 20160375121 | ENGINEERED VESICLES COMPRISING ANTIGENIC PEPTIDES AND THE USES THEREOF AS MODULATORS OF IMMUNE RESPONSES - Disclosed herein are single nucleic acid constructs comprising a vector, wherein the vector comprises: a first nucleic acid sequence, wherein the first nucleic acid sequence comprises one or more antigenic sequences of interest, one or more spacer sequences and one or more hydrophobic anchor sequences, operably linked to a first transcriptional control element; a second nucleic acid sequence, wherein the second nucleic acid sequence comprises one or more pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP) sequences operably linked to a second transcriptional control element; a third nucleic acid sequence, wherein the third nucleic acid sequence comprises one or more cell surface receptor binding sequences operably linked to a third transcriptional control element; and a selectable marker. Also described herein, are methods of making the single nucleic acid constructs and methods of administering the single nucleic acid constructs for the treatment or prevention of infections and cancer. Also described herein are cell lines and engineered vesicles made using the single nucleic acid constructs described herein. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20160375124 | ALPHAVIRUS REPLICON PARTICLES MATCHED TO PROTEIN ANTIGENS AS IMMUNOLOGICAL ADJUVANTS - The immune response to an antigen of interest, especially one in purified form, can be significantly enhanced by the simultaneous administration of an alphavirus replicon particle which expresses the same antigen. This allows for the use of significantly smaller quantities of the protein antigen than in conventional immunization strategies, and this new immunization strategy can also eliminate the need for boosting administration of the antigen or it can reduce the number of boosts required for an effective immune response to the antigen. | 12-29-2016 |
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| 20180021425 | CYTOMEGALOVIRUS-BASED VACCINE EXPRESSING EBOLA VIRUS GLYCOPROTEIN | 01-25-2018 |
| 20220135987 | CUTIBACTERIUM ACNES RECOMBINANT PHAGES, METHOD OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to | 05-05-2022 |
