Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method for achieving efficient transcription and translation of modified transgene constructs in vector systems. The vector may be a lentiviral vector. Such a method facilitates the production of viral vector genomes with intact functional transgene sequences allowing stable integration of a transgene-containing viral vector genome into the germline of an animal such as a transgenic avian. The subsequent expression of the transgene results in a recombinant protein product being produced, which, in the case of a transgenic avian can result in the targeted production of the protein into the egg of the transgenic bird.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition and method for use in the prevention or treatment of a coronaviral infection and in particular, the human coronavirus infection termed severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus (SARS-HCoV). A method of treating a coronaviral infection is provided through the administration of interferon, further the use of interferons in the treatment of a coronaviral infection is also provided. Preferred forms of interferon for use in the invention are multi-subtype interferon products such as multi-subtype, human alpha-interferon derived from white blood cells commercially available as Multiferon.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for isolating highly purified mixtures of natural Type I interferon from white blood cells. The invention also relates to highly-purified mixtures of Type I interferon which resemble natural Type I interferon in that the highly purified mixtures of natural Type I interferon includes at least 9 subtypes, i.e., alpha-1, alpha-2, alpha-5, alpha-7, alpha-8, alpha-10, alpha-14, alpha-21 and omega, giving rise to at least 16, and possibly 20 or more molecular species, including alpha-1a, alpha-1new, alpha-2a, alpha-2b, alpha-2c, alpha-5, alpha-5LG, alpha-7, alpha-8a, alpha-8c, alpha-10a, alpha-14a, alphal4-b, alpha 14-c, alpha-14LG, alpha-21a, alpha-21b, alpha-21c, omega and omega LG.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for isolating highly-purified mixtures of natural type I interferons from white blood cells. The invention also relates to highly-purified mixtures of natural type I interferons which resemble natural type I interferon in that it includes 9 subtypes, i.e., alpha-1, alpha-2, alpha-5, alpha-7, alpha-8, alpha-10, alpha-14, alpha-21 and omega, giving rise to possibly 20 molecular species, including alpha-1a, alpha-1new, alpha-2a, alpha-2b, alpha-2c, alpha-5, alpha-5LG, alpha-7, alpha-8a, alpha-8c, alpha-10a, alpha-14a, alpha14-b, alpha 14-c, alpha-14LG, alpha-21a, alpha-21b, alpha-21c, omega and omega LG.

Abstract: A method for modulating the specific activitiy of a target protein which is being purified. A controller protein is added to the target protein prior to conducting a final purification step in a purification process.

Abstract: A topical composition including transfer factor for dermatological treatment is provided. The composition may be used for cosmetic purposes and for treatment of skin lesions, such as blemishes, acne, herpes simplex, condyloma and the like. The treatment includes application of the topical composition to the infected sites.