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Methods and compositions useful for stimulating an immune response

US6740324B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2002
Grant dateMay 25, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2840/203
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides compositions containing modified cytomegalovirus, and methods of using the compositions. In various embodiments, the modifications include adding a heterologous sequence encoding a non-viral chemokine element and/or immunogenic polypeptide, and/or disabling a viral dissemination gene.

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