Abstract: Provided is a method of enhancing an antigen-induced long-lasting immune response in a host comprising administering to a host an effective amount of: (a) a nonpathogenic recombinant rabies virus comprising at least three copies of a mutated G gene, wherein said mutated G gene encodes a rabies virus glycoprotein wherein the glycoprotein amino acid 194 is serine and the glycoprotein amino acid 333 is glutamic acid, wherein said recombinant rabies virus does not express a foreign protein antigen; and (b) a Coronavirus antigen that is not expressed by the rabies virus. Also provided are related compositions, kits and vaccines.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating cancer or an autoimmune disease comprising administering a liposome that comprises neutral phospholipids and a P-ethoxy oligonucleotide that targets a IGF-1R-encoding polynucleotide.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of producing neoantigens, comprising bringing a tumor cell culture in contact with an antisense oligonucleotide; and further, recovering the neoantigens; as well as immunogenic compositions comprising these neoantigens. The disclosure further provides methods of inducing an immune response in a subject against a cancer such as glioblastoma; and methods of treating a cancer such as glioblastoma in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the neoantigens and compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating breast cancer using antisense (AS) nucleic acids directed against Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 Receptor (IGF-1R). The AS may be administered to the patients systemically, or may be used to produce an autologous cancer cell vaccine. In embodiments, the AS are provided in an implantable irradiated biodiffusion chamber comprising tumor cells and an effective amount of the AS. The chambers are irradiated and implanted in the abdomen of subjects and stimulate an immune response that attacks tumors distally. The compositions and methods disclosed herein may be used to treat many different kinds of breast cancer, including metastatic breast cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating liver cancers, especially hepatocellular carcinoma, using antisense (AS) nucleic acids directed against Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 Receptor (IGF-1R). The AS may be administered to the patients systemically, or may be used to produce an autologous cancer cell vaccine. In embodiments, the AS are provided in an implantable irradiated biodiffusion chamber comprising tumor cells and an effective amount of the AS. The chambers are irradiated and implanted in the abdomen of subjects and stimulate an immune response that attacks tumors distally. The compositions and methods disclosed herein may be used to treat many different kinds of liver cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for discriminating infectious from non-infectious CNS disorders, and providing appropriate treatment thereof.

Abstract: A biodiffusion chamber for performing autologous cell vaccination is provided. The biodiffusion chamber is adapted for insertion into and removal from a subject. In some embodiments, the biodiffusion chamber comprises (i) a chamber body defining a hollow cavity and including a first surface and a second surface, (ii) a first semi-permeable membrane coupled to the first surface, (iii) a second semi-permeable membrane coupled to the second surface, and (iv) an element and/or feature adapted for removing the biodiffusion chamber from the subject. The first semi-permeable membrane and the second semi-permeable membrane are permeable to fluids and soluble factors but are not permeable to cells.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating cancer or an autoimmune disease comprising administering a liposome that comprises neutral phospholipids and a P-ethoxy oligonucleotide that targets a IGF-1R-encoding polynucleotide.

Abstract: An immune response in a subject is elicited by a regiment comprising immunization with an attenuated recombinant rabies virus encoding at least one foreign protein antigen, and booster immunization with the at least one foreign protein antigen in a vehicle that does not contain adjuvant. The foreign protein antigen may comprise a prion protein antigen, a cancer-associated antigens, a viral antigen, a bacterial antigens, or a protozoal antigen. The prime/boost regimen produces predominantly IgG 2A/C and IgG 2B antibodies against the foreign protein antigen, indicating a TH1 response. Rabies virus attenuation may be provided, for example, by one or more mutations in the rabies glycoprotein gene which confers attenuation of pathogenicity.

Abstract: An immune response in a subject is elicited by a regiment comprising immunization with an attenuated recombinant rabies virus encoding at least one foreign protein antigen, and booster immunization with the at least one foreign protein antigen in a vehicle that does not contain adjuvant. The foreign protein antigen may comprise a prion protein antigen, a cancer-associated antigens, a viral antigen, a bacterial antigens, or a protozoal antigen. The prime/boost regimen produces predominantly IgG 2A/C and IgG 2B antibodies against the foreign protein antigen, indicating a TH1 response. Rabies virus attenuation may be provided, for example, by one or more mutations in the rabies glycoprotein gene which confers attenuation of pathogenicity.

Abstract: The invention provides a recombinant rabies viruses comprising three copies of a mutated G gene wherein each G gene encodes a rabies virus glycoprotein having the amino acid 194 mutated to a serine and the amino acid 333 is mutated to a glutamic acid. The recombinant rabies virus is nonpathogenic in immunodeficient mammals and can be used in a vaccine to induce an immune response protect mammals from infection by rabies virus as well as clear a pre-existing rabies virus infection from neural tissues.

Abstract: The invention provides a recombinant rabies viruses comprising three copies of a mutated G gene wherein each G gene encodes a rabies virus glycoprotein having the amino acid 194 mutated to a serine and the amino acid 333 is mutated to a glutamic acid. The recombinant rabies virus is nonpathogenic in immunodeficient mammals and can be used in a vaccine to induce an immune response protect mammals from infection by rabies virus as well as clear a pre-existing rabies virus infection from neural tissues.

Abstract: Recombinant antibodies are disclosed. The nucleic acid and encoded amino acid sequences of the heavy and light chain immunoglobulins of human monoclonal rabies virus neutralizing antibodies, and their use, are described.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the use of rabies virus-neutralizing antibodies for postexposure prophylactic treatment of subjects exposed to rabies virus. Compositions comprising mixtures of rabies virus-neutralizing antibodies, as well as nucleotide and amino acid sequences encoding these antibodies, can be used in the treatment of subjects exposed to rabies virus. The invention also provides methods of producing recombinant rabies virus-neutralizing human antibodies in mammalian cells using recombinant expression vectors.

Abstract: Recombinant antibodies are disclosed. The nucleic acid and encoded amino acid sequences of the heavy and light chain immunoglobulins of human monoclonal rabies virus neutralizing antibodies, and their use, are described.

Abstract: A fusion capsid protein comprising a plant virus capsid protein fused to an antigenic polypeptide is used as a molecule for presentation of that polypeptide to the immune system of an animal such as a human. The plant virus capsid protein is that of an alfalfa mosaic virus (AlMV) or ilarvirus.

Abstract: Methods of enhancing an antigen-induced immune response through use of a ribonucleocapsid complex are provided. Composition containing a ribonucleocapsid complex and an antigen which are capable of enhancing the immune response to the antigen are also provided.

Abstract: A fusion capsid protein comprising a plant virus capsid protein fused to an antigenic polypeptide is used as a molecule for presentation of that polypeptide to the immune system of an animal such as a human. The plant virus capsid protein is that of an alfalfa mosaic virus (AlMV) or ilarvirus.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis and delivery of bioactive compounds, compounds that have a therapeutic, biochemical, or immunologic, effect on an animal, such as human. In the process, clavibacter is genetically altered so that it synthesizes the bioactive compound. A plant may be infected with the genetically altered clavibacter and used an as oral delivery system.

Abstract: The process of treating a disease of the central nervous system with an agent from one or more of the following three classes of agents: (1) nitric oxide scavengers, (2) peroxynitrite scavengers, and (3) agents that either interfere with the synthesis of iNOS in the cell or the enzymatic activity of iNOS in the cell.