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Title:
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE UTILIZING ALPHAVIRUS-BASED VECTOR SYSTEMS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2001081609
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Methods are provided for generating immune responses utilizing alphavirus-based vector systems. Specifically, compositions and methods for priming the immune system of an animal using a first immunogenic composition followed by boosting the immune system with a second immunogenic composition are disclosed.

Inventors:
POLO JOHN M (US)
DUBENSKY THOMAS W JR (US)
FROLOV ILYA (US)
GARDNER JASON P (US)
OTTEN GILLIS (US)
BARNETT SUSAN (US)
DRIVER DAVID A (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/009326
Publication Date:
February 28, 2002
Filing Date:
March 22, 2001
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Assignee:
CHIRON CORP (US)
POLO JOHN M (US)
DUBENSKY THOMAS W JR (US)
FROLOV ILYA (US)
GARDNER JASON P (US)
OTTEN GILLIS (US)
BARNETT SUSAN (US)
DRIVER DAVID A (US)
International Classes:
C07K14/16; C12N15/86; (IPC1-7): C12N15/86; A61K39/12; A61K39/295; C07K14/18
Domestic Patent References:
WO1998036779A21998-08-27
Other References:
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PUSHKO P ET AL: "Replicon-helper systems from attenuated Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis virus: Expression of heterologous genes in vitro and immunization against heterologous pathogens in vivo", VIROLOGY,US,ACADEMIC PRESS,ORLANDO, vol. 239, no. 2, 22 December 1997 (1997-12-22), pages 389 - 401, XP002123951, ISSN: 0042-6822
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