摘要:
This document provides methods and materials related to polypeptides present in a vaccinia virus (e.g., polypeptides that can be isolated from naturally processed and presented class I polypeptides originating from vaccinia virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus family). For example, methods for generating a vaccine comprising one or more of vaccinia virus polypeptides disclosed herein for preventing or treating Orthopoxvirus infection are provided. In addition, kits related to the use of vaccinia polypeptides are provided.
摘要:
More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for the detection of a target, e.g. pathogen in a human body fluid wherein a body fluid sample is collected with a swab member.
摘要:
The invention provides a method for determining the concentration of virus particles and/or virus antigens in a sample. In particular, the invention relates to determining the concentration of influenza virus particles/influenza virus antigens in a sample. The invention further relates to the use of an ion-exchange matrix for the determination of the concentration of virus particles and/or virus antigens in a sample.
摘要:
The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies that bind or neutralize Orthopoxviruses. The invention provides such antibodies, fragments of such antibodies retaining B5 or A33 binding ability, fully human antibodies retaining B5 or A33 binding ability, and pharmaceutical compositions including such antibodies. The invention further provides for isolated nucleic acids encoding the antibodies of the invention and host cells transformed therewith. Additionally, the invention provides for prophylactic, therapeutic, and diagnostic methods employing the antibodies and nucleic acids of the invention.
摘要:
Antibodies directed to SPICE which may be used for detection, prevention, and treatment of variola virus are provided. Recombinant SPICE and VCP proteins are also provided which are used for enhancing the immune response to variola virus. Furthermore, modulation of complement activation by administering recombinant SPICE and VCP is provided.