Abstract:
A process is disclosed for culturing clinical Staphylococcus epidermidis cells that reproducibly enables identification of a limited number of predominant serotypes. Two predominant serotypes common to most clinical cases of S. epidermidis have been identified and are denoted Type I and Type II. A particular polysaccharide surface antigen is associated with each of the Type I and Type II serotypes. The surface antigens can be used to provide active and passive immunization against S. epidermidis infection and to produce a hyperimmune immunoglobulin or antibodies for treatment of S. epidermidis infection.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns an oral preparation useful as an immunizing agent or vaccine against gram negative bacterial infection. This oral preparation can also be used as a treatment for those infected with gam negative bacteria. The preparations can be used against any gram negative bacterial infection, including Escherichia coli, Shigella flexneri 2a, and Salmonella enteriditis.
Abstract:
A novel formulation having anti-viral and spermicidal properties has been developed. The formulation contains lipid vesicles having an outer bilayer formed of a non-ionic amphiphile, a surfactant such as having spermicidal and/or anti-viral activity, an oil and a sterol. The selection of the components making the vesicle is such that the formulation provides rapid spermicidal or anti-viral activity. The formulation and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the mucous membranes such as the vaginal tract and has been tested against viruses such as HIV and Vaccinia.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to micellar nanoparticles and methods of their production. Micellar nanoparticles are made by hydrating a mixture of an oil, a stabilizer/surfactant, and an alcoholic initiator with an aqueous solution. These micellar nanoparticles are normally less than 100 nanometers in diameter. The micellar nanoparticles are particularly advantageous in delivering materials such as estradiol topically through the skin because their small size allows easy penetration.
Abstract:
The present invention includes novel influenza antigenic formulations and vaccines that comprise influenza M2 peptide and VLPs comprising influenza M2 protein. The invention also includes methods of making and administering the novel antigenic formulation and vaccine. The invention also include methods of inducing immunity to ameliorate and/or prevent influenza infections in a subject.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods for enhancing the immunity of a subject or vaccinating a subject against mycobacterial infections are disclosed. The invention provides compositions comprising formalin inactivated cultures of a mycobacterium, such as M. bovis, and a Novasome® adjuvant, as well as methods for using such compositions.
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for culturing clinical Staphylococcus epidermidis cells that reproducibly enables identification of a limited number of predominant serotypes. Two predominant serotypes common to most clinical cases of S. epidermidis have been identified and are denoted Type I and Type II. A particular polysaccharide surface antigen is associated with each of the Type I and Type II serotypes. The surface antigens can be used to provide active and passive immunization against S. epidermidis infection and to produce a hyperimmune immunoglobulin or antibodies for treatment of S. epidermidis infection.