Non-specific immune system enhancement
US5147289A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S424/81
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention pertains to a method for non-specifically enhancing the immune system response of a mammal to an antigen which comprises the steps of (a) withdrawing leukocyte containing material from the mammal, (b) treating the withdrawn leukocytes in a manner to alter the cella, and (c) returning the treated leukocytes to the mammal. The one embodiment, the method for non-specifically enhancing the immune system response of a mammal is carried out in conjunction with artificially contacting the mammal's immune system with an antigen for a suitable period of time to stimulate the immune system. In another embodiment, the mannal's immune system is naturally exposed to the antigen prior to the non-specific enhancement of the immune system. In yet another embodiment, the invention is directed at a method for preparing an autologous non-specific leukocyte adjuvant.
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