Abstract: The present application relates to the field of immunology, in particular, a vaccine composition of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surface proteins, Fusion (F) and Glycoprotein (G) proteins subunit vaccine preferentially mixed with the immune cell targeting and enhancer, nanoemulsion to induce a protective immune response and avoid vaccine-induce disease enhancement.

Abstract: The present application relates to the field of human immunology, in particular, a herpes simplex virus (HSV) vaccine. The subunit vaccine composition comprises isolated surface glycoproteins from herpes simplex viruses, fusion proteins or fragments thereof mixed in varied combination with a nanoemulsion, which is a potent immune enhancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to RSV vaccines and methods for inducing an immune response to RSV in a subject comprising administering an RSV vaccine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating and completely curing fungal, yeast, and/or mold infections in human subjects comprising topically administering to a human subject in need thereof an antifungal nanoemulsion composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy.

Abstract: The invention provides immunogenic compositions and methods of using the same to induce immune responses (e.g., humoral, mucosal, and/or cell-mediated immune responses) against Hepatitis B virus (HBV)). Compositions and methods of the invention find use in, among other things, clinical (e.g. therapeutic and preventative medicine (e.g., vaccination (e.g., of patient populations at risk for acute and/or chronic HBV infection))) and research applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dendrimer compounds and methods of synthesizing the same. In particular, the present invention is directed to novel polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers, novel dendrimer branching units, methods for synthesizing such novel PAMAM dendrimers and functionalized dendrimers, as well as systems and methods utilizing the dendrimers (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease diagnosis and/or therapy, etc.))).

Abstract: The present invention relates to dendrimer synthesis. Specifically, the present invention relates to triazine scaffolds capable of click chemistry for one-step synthesis of functionalized dendrimers, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods of synthesis and isolation of dendrimer systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to novel dendrimer conjugates with defined and limited numbers of ligand conjugates and high levels of structural uniformity, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)).

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating, killing, and/or inhibiting the growth of Herpes viruses in human subjects comprising topically administering to a human subject in need thereof a nanoemulsion composition having antiviral properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for decreasing the infectivity, morbidity, and rate of mortality associated with a variety of pathogenic organisms and viruses. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for decontaminating areas colonized or otherwise infected by pathogenic organisms and viruses. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for decreasing the infectivity of pathogenic organisms in foodstuffs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for decreasing the infectivity, morbidity, and rate of mortality associated with a variety of pathogenic organisms and viruses. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for decontaminating areas colonized or otherwise infected by pathogenic organisms and viruses. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for decreasing the infectivity of pathogenic organisms in foodstuffs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating and completely curing fungal, yeast, and/or mold infections in human subjects comprising topically administering to a human subject in need thereof an antifungal nanoemulsion composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods of synthesis of therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to novel dendrimer conjugates, novel methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer, inflammatory disease) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer conjugates of the present invention may further comprise at least two different components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy. Furthermore, the novel synthesis methods of certain embodiments of the present invention provide significant advantages with regard to total reaction time and simplicity.

Abstract: Nanoemulsion compositions with low toxicity that demonstrate broad spectrum inactivation of microorganisms or prevention of diseases are described. The nanoemulsions contain an aqueous phase, an oil phase comprising an oil and an organic solvent, and one or more surfactants. Methods of making nanoemulsions and inactivating pathogenic microorganisms are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions and applications for efficient, site-specific drug delivery using pro-drug complexes comprising therapeutic agents and one or more functional groups (e.g., imaging agents, targeting agents, and trigger agents). In particular, the present invention relates to pro-drug complexes comprising one or more functional groups conjugated with a therapeutic agent (e.g., a chemotherapeutic agent), methods of synthesizing the same, as well as systems and methods utilizing the therapeutic and diagnostic compositions (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, etc.)).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stimulation of immune responses. In particular, the present invention provides immunogenic nanoemulsion compositions and methods of using the same for the induction of immune responses (e.g., innate and/or adaptive immune responses (e.g., for generation of host immunity against a bacterial species of the genus Streptococcus (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae))). Compositions and methods of the present invention find use in, among other things, clinical (e.g. therapeutic and preventative medicine (e.g., vaccination)) and research applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stimulation of immune responses. Specifically, the present invention provides methods of inducing an immune response against one or a plurality of pathogens (e.g., vaccinia virus, H5N1 influenza virus, Bacillus anthracis, C. botulinum, Y. pestis, Hepatits B, and/or HIV, etc.) in a subject (e.g., a human subject) and compositions useful in such methods (e.g., immunogenic composition comprising nanoemulsion and one or a plurality of pathogens (e.g., inactivated by the nanoemulsion) and/or pathogen products and/or pathogen components). Compositions and methods of the present invention find use in, among other things, clinical (e.g. therapeutic and preventative medicine (e.g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating, preventing, minimizing, and/or diminishing signs of aging in the skin comprising administering to the subject in need thereof a nanoemulsion composition.