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Liposome with oligosaccharide on surface

US5759572A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1995
Grant dateJun 2, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/6911
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There are provided liposomes as an adjuvant which is effective for cellular immunity, has low toxicity and antigenicity, and may be administered to humans. The liposomes have oligosaccharide on their surface which consists of 2 to 11 saccharide residues and binds to lectin of antigen presenting cells. A vaccine may be prepared by reconstituting an antigen into the liposomes.

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