Abstract: This invention discloses a method of increasing production of virus-like particles comprising expressing an avian influenza matrix protein. The invention also comprises methods of making and using said VLPs.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims virus like particles (VLPs) that express and/or contains seasonal influenza virus proteins, avian influenza virus proteins and/or influenza virus proteins from viruses with pandemic potential. The invention includes vector constructs comprising said proteins, cells comprising said constructs, formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the inventions. The invention also includes methods of making and administrating VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing substantial immunity to either seasonal and avian influenza, or at least one symptom thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims virus like particles (VLPs) that express and/or contains seasonal influenza virus proteins, avian influenza virus proteins and/or influenza virus proteins from viruses with pandemic potential. The invention includes vector constructs comprising said proteins, cells comprising said constructs, formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the inventions. The invention also includes methods of making and administrating VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing substantial immunity to either seasonal and avian influenza, or at least one symptom thereof.

Abstract: The inventive features include recombinant mammalian E-selectin peptides, nucleic acids encoding said peptides, vectors and cells having these nucleic acids, and methods of making the peptides. Further inventive features include methods of treating diseases and conditions associated with inflammation using recombinant mammalian E-selectin peptides to induce mucosal tolerance to E-selectin.

Abstract: Described herein are iDNA vectors and vaccines and methods for using the same. The iDNA generates live attenuated vaccines in eukaryotic cells in vitro or in vivo for pathogenic RNA viruses, particularly yellow fever virus and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus. When iDNA is injected into the vaccine recipient, RNA of live attenuated virus is generated by in vivo transcription in the recipient's tissues. This initiates production of progeny attenuated viruses in the tissues of the vaccine recipient, as well as elicitation of an effective immune response protecting against wild-type, non-attenuated virus.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel chimeric Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) virus-like particles (VLPs) comprising chimeric VZV glycoproteins. The invention also discloses vaccine formulations of the chimeric VZV-VLPs and methods of inducing an immune response in subjects.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) virus-like particles (VLPs) comprising glycoprotein E of VZV. The invention also discloses vaccine formulations of the VZV-VLPs and methods of inducing an immune response in subjects.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims chimeric virus like particles (VLPs) that express and/or contains Newcastle disease matrix protein. The invention includes vector constructs comprising said proteins, cells comprising said constructs, formulations and vaccines comprising chimeric VLPs of the inventions. The invention also includes methods of making and administrating chimeric VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing immunity to infections.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to modified or mutated respiratory syncytial virus fusion (F) proteins and methods for making and using them, including immunogenic compositions such as vaccines for the treatment and/or prevention of RSV infection.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure encompasses virus-like particles, methods of making virus-like particles, including expression vectors, wherein the virus-like particles may comprise enhanced levels of capsid-bound a chimeric HN-Env polypeptide compared to VLPs derived from unmodified HIV-env polypeptides. Embodiments of the virus-like particle may have Env-specific epitopes exposed on the outer surface thereof. In one embodiment, the Env-specific epitopes exposed on the outer surface of the virus-like particle may specifically bind with an anti-HIV-Env specific antibody. Embodiments of the disclosure further includes methods of generating an antibody specific to an epitope of an HIV-Env polypeptide, comprising delivering to an animal or a human an effective amount of a suspension of virus-like particles comprising a chimeric HIV-Eny polypeptide, thereby inducing the formation of an antibody specific to an epitope of an HIV-1 eny polypeptide.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method of increasing production of virus-like particles comprising expressing an avian influenza matrix protein.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method of increasing glycoprotein incorporation on the surface of VLPs, comprising expressing a nucleic acid encoding a chimeric glycoprotein in a host cell, wherein said chimeric glycoprotein comprises the transmembrane domain of an influenza hemagglutinin protein. The invention also embodies specific VLPs comprising said chimeric glycoproteins and methods of inducing immunity in an animal utilizing said VLPs.

Abstract: The inventive features include recombinant mammalian E-selectin peptides, nucleic acids encoding said peptides, vectors and cells having these nucleic acids, and methods of making the peptides. Further inventive features include methods of treating diseases and conditions associated with inflammation using recombinant mammalian E-selectin peptides to induce mucosal tolerance to E-selectin.

Abstract: Using the nontoxic PA protein from B. anthracis, a method and composition for use in inducing an immune response which is protective against anthrax in subjects is described.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel influenza virus-like particles (VLPs) that contain chimeric proteins or influenza membrane proteins. The chimeric proteins are derived from fragments of influenza membrane proteins fused to heterologous proteins. The invention includes antigenic formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the invention as well as methods of making and administering VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing immunity to infections, such as influenza.

Abstract: Using the MBGV GP, NP, and virion proteins, a method and composition for use in inducing an immune response which is protective against infection with MBGV in nonhuman primates is described.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims virus like particles (VLPs) that express and/or contains RSV proteins. The invention includes vector constructs comprising said proteins, cells comprising said constructs, formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the inventions. The invention also includes methods of making and administrating VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing immunity to infections, including RSV.

Abstract: Using nucleic acids encoding mutant SEA and SEB exotoxins from Staphylococcus aureus, compositions and methods for use in inducing an immune response which is protective against staphylococcal aureus intoxication in subjects is described.

Abstract: The inventive features include recombinant mammalian E-selectin peptides, nucleic acids encoding said peptides, vectors and cells having these nucleic acids, and methods of making the peptides. Further inventive features include methods of treating diseases and conditions associated with inflammation using recombinant mammalian E-selectin peptides to induce mucosal tolerance to E-selectin.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims virus like particles (VLPs) that express and/or contains seasonal influenza virus proteins, avian influenza virus proteins and/or influenza virus proteins from viruses with pandemic potential. The invention includes vector constructs comprising said proteins, cells comprising said constructs, formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the inventions. The invention also includes methods of making and administrating VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing substantial immunity to either seasonal and avian influenza, or at least one symptom thereof.