Method of inducing an immune response using vaccinia virus recombinants
US6475999B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2710/24171
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of inducing expression of immune active cytokines in tumors in situ is provided wherein a vaccinia virus vector capable of inducing expression of a selected cytokine is generated and injected into a tumor so that cells of the tumor express the selected cytokine. A method of enhancing immunity in a host by administration of a vaccinia virus vector is also provided. Methods of treating cancer by administration of these vaccinia virus vectors are also provided.
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