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Systemic immune activation method using nucleic acid-lipid complexes

US6693086B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1998
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/55555
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for systemic immune activation which is effective for eliciting both a systemic, non-antigen specific immune response and a strong antigen-specific immune response in a mammal. The method is particularly effective for protecting a mammal from a disease including cancer, a disease associated with allergic inflammation, or an infectious disease. Also disclosed are therapeutic compositions useful in such a method.

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