Abstract:
There is provided a synthetic vaccine against influenza virus infections consisting of a synthetic peptide corresponding to a relevant antigenic fragment of the virus, which fragment is attached to a suitable carrier, such as a macromolecule. Effective vaccinations against a plurality of strains can be obtained when the antigenic fragment is one common to such strains. Such synthetic vaccines are produced by synthesizing peptides corresponding to such relevant antigenic fragments and coupling same to a suitable carrier, such as a macromolecule. There is also provided a process for the vaccination of mammals against influenza which comprises applying to said mammals an effective quantity of a vaccine according to the invention.
Abstract:
Polynucleotides and polypeptides which participate in influenza virus infection of cells and nucleic acid molecules, which include a polynucleotide sequence capable of specifically binding the polypeptides of the present invention. Also provided are methods of using such nucleic acid molecules, polynucleotides and antibodies directed thereagainst for diagnosing, treating and preventing influenza virus infection.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of random or ordered copolymers including the known copolymer glatiramer (also known as Copolymer 1) and Copolymer 1-related heteropolymers or ordered peptides, for treating or preventing cardiovascular diseases and disorders.
Abstract:
A human synthetic peptide-based influenza vaccine for intranasal administration comprises a mixture of flagella containing at least four epitopes of influenza virus reactive with human cells, each expressed individually in Salmonella flagellin, said influenza virus epitopes being selected from the group consisting of: (i) one B-cell hemagglutinin (HA) epitope; (ii) one T-helper hemagglutinin (HA) or nucleo-protein (NP) epitope that can bind to many HLA molecules; and (iii) at least two cytotoxic lymphocyte (CTL) nucleoprotein (NP) or matrix protein (M) epitopes that are restricted to the most prevalent HLA molecules in different human populations.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an improved composition of copolymer-1 comprising copolymer-1 substantially free of species having a molecular weight of over 40 kilodaltons.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an improved composition of copolymer-1 comprising copolymer-1 substantially free of species having a molecular weight of over 40 kilodaltons.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an improved composition of copolymer-1 comprising copolymer-1 substantially free of species having a molecular weight of over 40 kilodaltons.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to influenza vaccines for human and veterinary use. In particular, the present invention provides a vaccine able to effect long term and cross-strain protection by including at least two influenza virus epitopes expressed as a chimeric polypeptide wherein at least one epitope is influenza A virus matrix protein epitope and the second epitope is a haemagglutinin peptide epitope.
Abstract:
A method for inducing and enhancing neurogenesis and/or oligodendrogenesis from endogenous as well as from exogenously administered stem cells comprises administering to an individual in need thereof an agent selected from the group consisting of Copolymer 1, a Copolymer 1-related polypeptide, a Copolymer 1-related peptide, and activated T cells which have been activated by Copolymer 1, a Copolymer 1-related polypeptide, or a Copolymer 1-related peptide. The method is particularly useful for stem cell therapy in combination with the agent.
Abstract:
A composition which comprises a chimeric polypeptide is provided. The chimeric polypeptide having a flagellin amino acid sequence and a mucin 1 amino acid sequence which includes at least a 7 amino acid sequence of the mucin 1 tandem repeat which can be used to elicit an immune response against MUC1—expressing cancerous cells. Also provided is a method of treating cancer such as a cancer of a glandular epithelium in which MUC1 is overexpressed using the composition of the present invention.