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Prevention of autoimmune diabetes by immunogene therapy using recombinant vaccinia virus expressing glutamic acid decarboxylase

US6991792B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2001
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2799/023
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A vaccine including recombinant vaccinia virus (ATCC VR-1354) having an inserted gene for coding glutamic acid decarboxylase is used for preventing type 1 diabetes mellitus. The glutamic acid decarboxylase expressed from the recombinant virus suppresses or tolerizes the autoreactive T cell, and induces immunological tolerance, thus effectively prevents or delays the development of type 1 diabetes mellitus.

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