Composition for eliciting a specific CTL response, comprising a lympho-ablative compound and a molecule that contains antigenic sequences and targets professional antigen presenting cells
US9486524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P37/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a composition for eliciting a specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against T cell epitopes in a mammal, which comprises a compound provoking lymphocytopenia, a molecule having selective affinity for professional antigen presenting cells (APC), wherein said molecule is associated to said T cell epitope, and optionally, a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier. Advantageously, the composition further contains an adjuvant. Said composition may be used in anti-infections and anti-cancer therapies.
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