Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating cancer by administering an anti-PD-1 antibody and a fecal sample obtained from a donor that is responsive to an anti-PD-1 therapy. Specifically, the cancer comprising a melanoma, and a metastatic melanoma; and wherein the fecal sample comprises a higher level of bacteria of phylum Actinobacteria and/or phylum Firmicutes in comparison to a control.

Abstract: A peptide or peptidomimetic comprising an amino acid sequence based on conserved regions of IL10 or IFN-gamma receptor sequences, and related compounds and compositions, as well as methods for the use thereof to inhibit cytokine signaling.

Abstract: A peptide or peptidomimetic comprising an amino acid sequence based on conserved regions of IL10 or IFN-gamma receptor sequences, and related compounds and compositions, as well as methods for the use thereof to inhibit cytokine signaling.

Abstract: Dendritic cells play a critical role in antigen-specific immune responses. Materials and Methods are provided for treating disease states, including cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, transplantation, and allergy by facilitating or inhibiting the migration or activation of a specific subset of antigen-presenting dendritic cells known as plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDC). In particular, methods for treating disease states are provided comprising administration of chemokine receptor agonists and antagonists, alone or in combination with a disease-associated antigen, with or without an activating agent.

Abstract: Dendritic cells play a critical role in antigen-specific immune responses. Materials and methods are provided for treating disease states, including cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, transplantation, and allergy by facilitating or inhibiting the migration or activation of a specific subset of antigen-presenting dendritic cells known as plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDC). In particular, methods for treating disease states are provided comprising administration of chemokine receptor agonists and antagonists, alone or in combination with a disease-associated antigen, with or without an activating agent.

Abstract: This application relates to antibodies reactive with a novel homogenous human cytokine, Natural Killer Stimulator Factor (NKSF), having the ability to induce the production of gamia interferon in vitro in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and a pharmaceutical preparation containing such antibodies.

Abstract: This application relates to antibodies reactive with a novel homogenous human cytokine, Natural Killer Stimulator Factor (NKSF), having the ability to induce the production of gamma interferon in vitro in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and a pharmaceutical preparation containing such antibodies.

Abstract: The invention provides immunological reagents (antibodies) capable of binding to plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDC), to cell lines which express such antibodies and to a process for identifying and purifying plasmacytoid dendriticcells from tissues containing pDC using such antibodies.

Abstract: The invention provides immunological reagents (antibodies) capable of binding to plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDC), to cell lines which express such antibodies and to a process for identifying and purifying plasmacytoid dendritic cells from tissues containing pDC using such antibodies.

Abstract: This application relates to antibodies reactive with a novel homogenous human cytokine, Natural Killer Stimulator Factor (NKSF), having the ability to induce the production of gamma interferon in vitro in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and a pharmaceutical preparation containing such antibodies.

Abstract: A method of reducing immune response during gene therapy is provided which involves co-administration of the viral vector bearing a therapeutic transgene and a selected immune modulator capable of inhibiting the formation of neutralizing antibodies and/or CTL elimination of the vectors upon repeated administration.

Abstract: A composition useful for preventing, or retarding the growth of, tumor cells contains synergistic amounts of Interleukin-12 and Interleukin-18. Similarly, methods for treating or preventing cancer include co-administering synergistic amounts of IL-12 and IL-18. The resulting anti-tumor effect is greater than the additive effect of either cytokine administered alone.

Abstract: This application relates to antibodies reactive with a novel homogenous human cytokine, Natural Killer Stimulator Factor (NKSF), having the ability to induce the production of gamma interferon in vitro in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and a pharmaceutical preparation containing such antibodies.

Abstract: Dendritic cells play a critical role in antigen-specific immune responses. Materials and methods are provided for treating disease states, including cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, transplantation, and allergy by facilitating or inhibiting the migration or activation of a specific subset of antigen-presenting dendritic cells known as plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDC). In particular, methods for treating disease states are provided comprising administration of chemokine receptor agonists and antagonists, alone or in combination with a disease-associated antigen, with or without an activating agent.

Abstract: A novel homogeneous human cytokine, Natural Killer Stimulatory Factor, having the ability to induce the production of gamma interferon in vitro in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and a pharmaceutical preparation containing it.

Abstract: A method of reducing immune response during gene therapy is provided which involves co-administration of the viral vector bearing a therapeutic transgene and a selected immune modulator capable of inhibiting the formation of neutralizing antibodies and/or CTL elimination of the vectors upon repeated administration.

Abstract: Methods for enhancing the therapeutic and adjuvant use of IL-12 by reducing unwanted transient immunosuppression caused by IL-12 or by high doses thereof involve co-administering IL-12 with an effective amount of an agent that inhibits or neutralizes nitric oxide (NO) in vivo. Enhanced vaccine therapy involves co-administering the IL-12 adjuvant, a selected vaccine antigen and the NO inhibiting/neutralizing agent. Additionally, the toxicity of IL-12 treatment may be reduced by co-administering IL-12 with an effective amount of the NO inhibiting or neutralizing agent. A therapeutic composition characterized by reduced toxicity in mammals contains IL-12, preferably a low dose thereof, and an NO inhibiting or neutralizing agent in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A vaccine composition contains an effective adjuvanting amount of IL-12, an effective amount of an NO inhibiting or neutralizing agent, and an effective protective amount of a vaccine antigen in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Methods for enhancing the therapeutic and adjuvant use of IL-12 by reducing unwanted transient immunosuppression caused by IL-12 or by high doses thereof involve co-administering IL-12 with an effective amount of an agent that inhibits or neutralizes nitric oxide (NO) in vivo. Enhanced vaccine therapy involves co-administering the IL-12 adjuvant, a selected vaccine antigen and the NO inhibiting/neutralizing agent. Additionally, the toxicity of IL-12 treatment may be reduced by co-administering IL-12 with an effective amount of the NO inhibiting or neutralizing agent. A therapeutic composition characterized by reduced toxicity in mammals contains IL-12, preferably a low dose thereof, and an NO inhibiting or neutralizing agent in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A vaccine composition contains an effective adjuvanting amount of IL-12, an effective amount of an NO inhibiting or neutralizing agent, and an effective protective amount of a vaccine antigen in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A method of reducing immune response to a viral vector containing a selected transgene is provided. The method involves co-administration of the viral vector and a selected immune modulator capable of inhibiting the formation of neutralizing antibodies and/or CTL elimination of the vectors upon repeated administration.

Abstract: Antibodies reactive with a novel homogeneous human cytokine, Natural Killer Stimulatory Factor, (NKSF), NKSF having the ability to induce the production of gamma interferon in vitro in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and a pharmaceutical preparation containing such antibodies.