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Vaccines based on targeting antigen to DCIR expressed on antigen-presenting cells

US8449888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2011
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2760/16134
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention includes compositions and methods for increasing the effectiveness of antigen presentation using a DCIR-specific antibody or fragment thereof to which an antigen is attached that forms an antibody-antigen complex, wherein the antigen is processed and presented by a dendritic cell that has been contacted with the antibody-antigen complex.

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