Abstract: The present invention relates to a birnavirus for use in the treatment or prevention of cancer. Further, the present invention relates to a combination comprising at least one birnavirus and at least one further active agent for use in the treatment or prevention of cancer. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the birnavirus or the combination for use in the treatment or prevention of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a birnavirus for use in the treatment of a disease caused by a nidovirus. Further, the present invention relates to a combination comprising at least one birnavirus and at least one further active agent for use in the treatment of a disease caused by a nidovirus. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the birnavirus or the combination for use in the treatment of a disease caused by a nidovirus.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions relating to a Birnavirus for use in the treatment of a disease caused by a Varicella zoster virus (VZV). Further, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods comprising a Birnavirus and at least one further active agent for use in the treatment of a disease caused by VSV.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of attenuated non-pathogenic avian double-stranded (ds) RNA viral vector (IBDV) with an anti-PD-1 antibody and/or an anti-CTLA-4 antibody for treating Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

Abstract: A method of treating cancer comprising and reducing autoimmune side effects in administration of anti-CTLA-4 antibodies. The invention provides methods for low dose immune checkpoint (IC) treatment of metastatic cancer by delivering anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1 antibodies to cancer patients. Methods also provide for IL-2 stimulation for the activation of T cells against tumor cells. The invention further provides methods for daily cyclic high fever response (hyperthermia) during IL-2 therapy. The methods provide treatment of metastatic cancer without unacceptable autoimmune side effects.

Abstract: A method of treating cancer comprising and reducing autoimmune side effects in administration of anti-CTLA-4 antibodies. The invention provides methods for low dose immune checkpoint (IC) treatment of metastatic cancer by delivering anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1 antibodies to cancer patients. Methods also provide for IL-2 stimulation for the activation of T cells against tumor cells. The invention further provides methods for daily cyclic high fever response (hyperthermia) during IL-2 therapy. The methods provide treatment of metastatic cancer without unacceptable autoimmune side effects.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of targeting T-cells to tumor cells using a tumor-associated antigen (TAA) specific antibody and a T-cell specific antibody, wherein the two antibodies can bind to each other through a high affinity avidin/biotin or streptavidin/biotin connection. The invention further provides methods to target activated T-cells to different tumor types by using a T-cell specific antibody that is specific to an activated T-cell surface molecule like CTLA-4.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of targeting T-cells to tumor cells using a tumor-associated antigen (TAA) specific antibody and a T-cell specific antibody, wherein the two antibodies can bind to each other through a high affinity avidin/biotin or streptavidin/biotin connection. The invention further provides methods to target activated T-cells to different tumor types by using a T-cell specific antibody that is specific to an activated T-cell surface molecule like CTLA-4.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apathogenic viral strain useful in the treatment of viral hepatitis infections. The preferred viral strain of Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV) is specifically characterized in terms of structure and biological activities. The invention also provides recombinant IBDV viral vectors for the inclusion of exogenous nucleic acid sequences enhancing the viral replication inhibitory effect of the virus of the invention. Preferably, the viral vector comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding a cytokine. A method of treating viral hepatitis in a host comprising administering an anti-hepatitis effective amount of the IBDV strain of the present invention also provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apathogenic viral strain useful in the treatment of viral hepatitis infections. The preferred viral strain of Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV) is specifically characterized in terms of structure and biological activities. The invention also provides recombinant IBDV viral vectors for the inclusion of exogenous nucleic acid sequences enhancing the viral replication inhibitory effect of the virus of the invention. Preferably, the viral vector comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding a cytokine. A method of treating viral hepatitis in a host comprising administering an anti-hepatitis effective amount of the IBDV strain of the present invention also provided.