摘要:
The present invention relates to novel immunogens based on overlapping peptides (OLPs) and peptides derived therefrom useful for the prevention and treatment of AIDS and its related opportunistic diseases. The invention also relates to isolated nucleic acids, vectors and host cells expressing these immunogens as well as vaccines including said immunogens.
摘要:
The invention relates to methods for the identification of HIV-1infected subjects capable of controlling viral load based on the determination of the expression levels of several miRNAs. In addition, the invention also relates to methods for controlling HIV infection by using some of the differentially expressed miRNAs or polynucleotides encoding said miRNAs,as well as to compositions comprising a miRNA or a polynucleotide encoding said miRNA and an anti-HIV agent.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing CFS or a predisposition thereto in vitro which comprises determining the levels of CD25, CD69, NKp46 and CD57 biomarkers in CD56+CD16+ NK cells and comparing with a reference value wherein increased levels of said markers is indicative the subject suffers or is predisposed to suffering CFS. Likewise the invention relates to a kit comprising reagents for assaying the levels of CD25, CD69, NKp46 and CD57 in CD56+CD16+ NK cells and to the use of said kit for the diagnosis of CFS or of a predisposition thereto. In addition, the invention relates to a reagent for inhibiting the expression or activity of at least one biomarker selected from the group consisting of CD69, NKp46 and CD5 or to a reagent for inducing the expression or activity of at least one biomarker selected from CD25, CD57, CD56 and Ki67 for use in the treatment or prevention of CFS in a subject in need thereof. Finally the invention relates to a kit comprising a reagent for inhibiting or inducing a biomarker of the invention and to the use of said kit for the treatment or prevention of CFS.
摘要:
The invention relates to relates to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) immunogens based on gp41 epitopes located in the membrane proximal extracellular region (MPER). The immunogens of the present invention are capable of inducing the expression of neutralizing antibodies. Various forms of these isolated immunogens are disclosed and exemplified. Isolated nucleic acid molecules expressing relevant portions of these immunogens, as well as the vectors and host cells utilized for their production, are also within the scope of the present invention.