摘要:
Methods for inducing a population of T cells to proliferate by activating the population of T cells and stimulating an accessory molecule on the surface of the T cells with a ligand which binds the accessory molecule are described. T cell proliferation occurs in the absence of exogenous growth factors or accessory cells. T cell activation is accomplished by stimulating the T cell receptor (TCR)/CD3 complex or the CD2 surface protein. To induce proliferation of an activated population T cells, an accessory molecule on the surface of the T cells, such as CD28, is stimulated with a ligand which binds the accessory molecule. The T cell population expanded by the method of the invention can be genetically transduced and used for immunotherapy or can be used in methods of diagnosis.
摘要:
Methods for inducing a population of T cells to proliferate by activating the population of T cells and stimulating an accessory molecule on the surface of the T cells with a ligand which binds the accessory molecule are described. T cell proliferation occurs in the absence of exogenous growth factors or accessory cells. T cell activation is accomplished by stimulating the T cell receptor (TCR)/CD3 complex or the CD2 surface protein. To induce proliferation of an activated population T cells, an accessory molecule on the surface of the T cells, such as CD28, is stimulated with a ligand which binds the accessory molecule. The T cell population expanded by the method of the invention can be genetically transduced and used for immunotherapy or can be used in methods of diagnosis.
摘要:
A method for the direct in vivo transformation of cells in and surrounding a solid tumor is disclosed. This method is based on the site-specific delivery of proteins to solid tumors and to tissue surrounding the solid tumor by direct injection of a nucleic acid sequence. In particular, this method is directed to site-specific delivery of nucleic acids encoding major histocompatibility proteins, cytokines, and toxins to a solid tumor. This technique provides for the transfer of vectors and expression of recombinant genes in vivo and allows the introduction of proteins of therapeutic or diagnostic value for the treatment of disease.
摘要:
This present invention demonstrates the presence of a replication-competent herpesvirus associated with AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma cells, vaccines derived therefrom, methods for diagnosing for Kaposi sarcoma, and methods for screening for antiviral drugs effective against human herpesvirus.
摘要:
Methods of treating HIV-1 infection/AIDS in a patient infected with an HIV-1 virus comprising providing a DNA-PK inhibitor to the patient are provided herein. In one embodiment the DNA-PK inhibitor is compound of the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The variables in Formula I, e.g. A1, A2, A3, R4, A5, A6, A7, and R8, are described herein.
摘要:
The present invention relates to genetic vaccines for stimulating cellular and humoral immune responses in humans and other hosts, and, in particular, relates to recombinant viruses that express heterologous antigens of pathogenic viruses, in single dose form.
摘要:
A method for the direct in vivo transformation of cells in and surrounding a solid tumor is disclosed. This method is based on the site-specific delivery of proteins to solid tumors and to tissue surrounding the solid tumor by direct injection of a nucleic acid sequence. In particular, this method is directed to site-specific delivery of nucleic acids encoding major histocompatibility proteins, cytokines, and toxins to a solid tumor. This technique provides for the transfer of vectors and expression of recombinant genes in vivo and allows the introduction of proteins of therapeutic or diagnostic value for the treatment of disease.
摘要:
Methods for inducing a population of T cells to proliferate by activating the population of T cells and stimulating an accessory molecule on the surface of the T cells with a ligand which binds the accessory molecule are described. T cell proliferation occurs in the absence of exogenous growth factors or accessory cells. T cell activation is accomplished by stimulating the T cell receptor (TCR)/CD3 complex or the CD2 surface protein. To induce proliferation of an activated population T cells, an accessory molecule on the surface of the T cells, such as CD28, is stimulated with a ligand which binds the accessory molecule. The T cell population expanded by the method of the invention can be genetically transduced and used for immunotherapy or can be used in methods of diagnosis.
摘要:
A method for inhibiting restenosis associated with mechanical injury of a blood vessel. An adenoviral vector encoding a suicide gene such as thymidine kinase is directly administered to the injured vessel followed by treatment with a nucleotide analog. The analog is phosphorylated and converted to a cytotoxin by the suicide gene product, resulting in destruction of the rapidly dividing neointimal cells.