Modified Vaccinia Ankara virus variant
US7335364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2740/16322
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides an attenuated virus, which is derived from Modified Vaccinia Ankara virus and characterized by the loss of its capability to reproductively replicate in human cell lines. It further describes recombinant viruses derived from this virus and the use of the virus, or its recombinants, as a medicament or vaccine. A method is provided for inducing an immune response in individuals who may be immune-compromised. In addition, a method is provided for the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of the virus, or its recombinants, in a vaccinia virus prime/vaccinia virus boost inoculation regimen.
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