Abstract: This document relates to compositions and methods for modulating an immune response. For example, compositions of immunostimulatory CpG oligonucleotides derived from retroviral genomes are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing or treating proliferative diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of compositions derived or derivable from plants, such as plant defensins, particularly in methods for the prevention or treatment of proliferative diseases such as cancer. The present invention also relates to associated uses, systems and kits.

Abstract: The invention relates to generation and use of cellular and humoral responses for the prevention and treatment of P. gingivalis related conditions and diseases.

Abstract: Provides is a therapeutic technology that combines the phototoxic and immune-stimulating ability of photodynamic therapy with the widespread effectiveness of the immune system to reduce the viability of such as cancer cells and tumors. The nanoparticle compositions of the disclosure combine an immunostimulant with a photosensitizer using a nanoparticle delivery platform. For example, zinc pthalocyanine, which is a long-wavelength absorbing photosensitizer, integrated into a polymeric nanoparticle core made up of poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid)-b-poly(ethylene glycol) (PLGA-b-PEG). The outside surface of the core can be coated with metallic nanoparticles, which are then modified with CpG-ODN. Metastatic mouse breast carcinoma cells showed significant photocytotoxicity of the hybrid after irradiation with a 660 nm LASER light and this activity was remarkably better than either treatment alone.

Abstract: A composition comprising Bifidobacterium breve for use in improving lung function in human subjects suffering from dust mite allergy.

Abstract: Compounds, particularly, glucopyranosyl lipid adjuvant (GLA) compounds, having the following structure (I) are provided: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L9, L10, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, are as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions, vaccine compositions, and related methods for inducing or enhancing immune responses, are also provided.

Abstract: A composition comprising the following composition: an AD vehicle including a synthetic peptide and a lipid, wherein the synthetic peptide includes the amino acid sequence KnLm (wherein n is 4 to 8 and m is 11 to 20), a carboxylvinyl polymer and an RSV antigen. The composition has an antibody producing ability which is further higher than that of a conventional mucosal vaccine, hence capable of exerting excellent anti-virus antigen-specific IgA antibody- and IgG antibody-inducing effect in the nasal wash and the serum, respectively, even with an extremely small quantity of an RSV antigen.

Abstract: Methods for making and using therapeutic formulations of Proteosome-based immunoactive compositions are provided. The immunogenic compositions, which include Proteosomes and liposaccharides, may be used to elicit or enhance a nonspecific innate immune response to, for example, treat or prevent infectious disease. In addition, after activating the innate immune system, immunogenic compositions further containing an antigen may be used to elicit a specific adaptive immune response. Furthermore, provided are compositions capable of altering hyperreactive responses or inflammatory immune responses, such as allergic reactions. Such compositions may be used as a prophylactic, or in various clinical settings to treat or prevent infectious disease (such as parasite, fungal, bacterial or viral infections), or to alter inappropriate inflammatory immune responses (such as allergic reactions or asthma).

Abstract: Compositions and methods relating to immunostimulatory RNA oligomers are provided. The immunostimulatory RNA molecules are believed to represent natural ligands of one or more Toll-like receptors, including Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and Toll-like receptor 8 (TLR8). The compositions and methods are useful for stimulating immune activation. Methods useful for screening candidate immunostimulatory compounds are also provided.

Abstract: When using squalene in a vaccine adjuvant, there is a possibility of contamination with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Environmental exposure to PCBs may adversely affect children's immune responses to routine vaccinations. Thus the invention uses squalene with low or no PCB contamination, particularly when derived from shark liver.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of vaccines and medicaments for the prophylaxis and treatment of infectious diseases in ruminants. In particular, it relates to inactivated Schmallenberg virus (SBV) useful as vaccine or medicament for preventing or treating viremia, the transmission and clinical symptoms, in particular malformations in newborn ruminants such as cattle, sheep and goats, induced by SBV.

Abstract: The application relates to compositions and methods of regulating an immune response comprising inhibitors of TLR7 and/or TLR9, such as immunoregulatory polynucleotides and/or immunoregulatory compounds. The application also relates to compositions and methods for predicting and/or determining responsiveness of a disease to treatment comprising inhibitors of TLR7 and/or TLR9.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament characterized in that it comprises at least one solid biocompatible support, preferably in powder form, on which at least one active substance, preferably selected among biological materials and/or biological molecules, is adsorbed or on which it is to be adsorbed, preferably without requiring a coupling agent. Said solid biocompatible support is capable of purifying the active substance. The invention relates to also relates to a method for preparing a medicament of the aforementioned type, this method essentially consisting of placing at least one solid biocompatible support, preferably in powder form, in contact with at least one active substance, preferably selected among biological materials and/or biological molecules, in such a manner that the active substance is reversibly adsorbed and without denaturing on the support.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating HSP70 function, particularly for the targeted killing of cancer cells, are disclosed.

Abstract: A stable lyophilized protein formulation is described which can be reconstituted with a suitable diluent to generate a high protein concentration reconstituted formulation which is suitable for subcutaneous administration. For example, anti-IgE and anti-HER2 antibody formulations have been prepared by lyophilizing these antibodies in the presence of a lyoprotectant. The lyophilized mixture thus formed is reconstituted to a high protein concentration without apparent loss of stability of the protein.

Abstract: This invention relates to stable pharmaceutical compositions of 5,10-methylene-(6R)-, -(65)- or -(6R,S)-tetrahydrofolate (MTHF), by adjusting to a basic pH and the simultaneous use of citrate. Stabilisation is effected even in the absence of a reducing agent. The present invention is particularly suitable for producing lyophilisation solutions and lyophilisates or dry powders and dry mixtures, since the stable MTHF solutions can be used in high concentrations for filling corresponding vessels such as vials, ampoules, etc. The lyophilisates have a surprisingly long shelf life and are surprisingly stable. They can be reconstituted without problems by adding water or aqueous solutions, and the final clear injection solutions again exhibit excellent stability properties. Moreover, the present invention even makes it possible to prepare difficultly soluble calcium 15 or acidic salts of MTHF in high concentrations and as physiologically compatible isotonic solutions.

Abstract: Provided in some embodiments are compositions comprising a compound having a structure according to Formula A or Formula B: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer or hydrate thereof, where X2 is a bond or linker, X3 is bond or —PO4—, and X1, R1, R2, R3, and n are described herein. Also provided in some embodiments are methods for making and using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns therapeutic agents that modulate the activity of TALL-1. In accordance with the present invention, modulators of TALL-1 may comprise an amino acid sequence Dz2Lz4 wherein z2 is an amino acid residue and z4 is threonyl or isoleucyl. Exemplary molecules comprise a sequence of the formulae (SEQ. ID. NO: 100) a1a2a3CDa6La8a9a10Ca12a13a14, (SEQ. ID. NO: 104) b1b2b3Cb5b6Db8Lb10b11b12b13b14Cb16b17b18 (SEQ. ID. NO: 105) c1c2c3Cc5Dc7Lc9c10c11c12c13c14Cc16c17c18 (SEQ. ID. NO: 106) d1d2d3Cd5d6d7WDd10Ld13d14d15Ld16d17d18 (SEQ. ID. NO: 107) e1e2e3Ce5e6e7De9Le11Ke13Ce15e16e17e18 (SEQ. ID NO: 109) f1f2f3Kf5Df7Lf9f10Qf12f13f14 wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a pharmacologically active compound, in which at least one internal conjugation site of an Fc domain sequence is selected that is amenable to conjugation of an additional functional moiety by a defined conjugation chemistry through the side chain of an amino acid residue at the conjugation site. An appropriate amino acid residue for conjugation may be present in a native Fc domain at the conjugation site or may be added by insertion (i.e., between amino acids in the native Fc domain) or by replacement (i.e., removing amino acids and substituting different amino acids). In the latter case, the number of amino acids added need not correspond to the number of amino acids removed from the previously existing Fc domain. This technology may be used to produce useful compositions of matter and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The disclosed analgesic pharmaceutical composition for oral administration is characterized in that it contains an opioid and a pharmaceutically admissible magnesium (II) compound, possibly along with one or more pharmaceutically admissible ancillary substances.

Abstract: Provided in some embodiments are compositions comprising a compound having a structure according to Formula A or Formula B: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer or hydrate thereof, where X2 is a bond or linker, X3 is bond or —PO4—, and X1, R1, R2, R3, and n are described herein. Also provided in some embodiments are methods for making and using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of hydrolyzed algin, escin, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, ammonium glycyrrhizate, Centella asiatica extract, hydrolyzed yeast protein, and Calendula officinalis flower extract.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel methods for modulating inflammatory and/or immune responses. Such methods utilize compositions comprising extraembryonic cells (herein referred to as EE cells) including but not limited to extraembryonic HLA-G positive cells (herein referred to as EHP cells) and amnion-derived multipotent progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells); compositions comprising expanded EE cell populations, and/or cell lysates and/or conditioned media derived therefrom, alone or in combination with each other and/or in combination with various extracellular matrices and/or devices and/or other suitable active agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of immunomodulation using placental stem cells and placental stem cell populations. The invention also provides methods of producing and selecting placental cells and cell populations on the basis of immunomodulation, and compositions comprising such cells and cell populations.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition comprising micro particles of polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (Poly (I:C)) and a carrier polymer selected from starch, alginate, blanose or DPPC (dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine) for use in preventing and/or treating viral infections of the upper respiratory tract or the common cold and a device, preferably a nasal delivery system, comprising said composition for use by a patient in need to prevent and/or treat infections or the common cold.

Abstract: The invention relates to materials and methods for regulating immune pathways using NOTCH and NOTCH agonists. In particular, said agonists may be used in methods for sensitizing CD4+ CD25? cells to CD4+ CD25+ cell-mediated immunosuppression, for enhancing the TGF-? response of CD4+ CD25? cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to compositions and methods for enhancement of an immune response by partial mTOR inhibition, e.g., with low, immune enhancing, doses of an mTOR inhibitor, such as RAD001.

Abstract: Nucleic acid molecules comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding RANTES and fragments and variants thereof are disclosed. Additionally, nucleic acid molecules and compositions comprising the nucleotide sequence encoding RANTES and fragments and variants thereof in combination with nucleic acid sequences encoding immunogens are provided. Recombinant viral vectors comprising the nucleotide sequence encoding RANTES and fragments and variants thereof with or without a nucleic acid sequence encoding immunogens are also provided as are live attenuated pathogens comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding RANTES and fragments and variants thereof. Methods of modulating immune responses and of inducing an immune response against an immunogen are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides improved agents and methods for treatment of diseases associated with synucleinopathic diseases, including Lewy bodies of alpha-synuclein in the brain of a patient. Such methods entail administering agents that induce a beneficial immunogenic response against the Lewy body. The methods are particularly useful for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and methods for modulating an immune response in a subject in need thereof. Further provided herein are compounds and methods for modulating a toll-like receptor protein.

Abstract: A method of treating a patient, comprising administering at least one antibiotic, e.g., doxycycline and ciprofloxacin, sufficient to substantially treat an intracellular bacterial organism present in at least erythrocytes, e.g., over a course of at least two weeks; and subsequently administering at least one immunostimulant, e.g., which directly or indirectly increases levels of immunostimulatory cytokines in the patient, and at least one antioxidant, e.g., glutathione, to effectively treat a coinfection of the patient with a virus. The intracellular bacterial organism may be a rickettsiales-like organism, and the virus may be HIV.

Abstract: A method of biotechnological production of a bovine hemoderivative comprising the steps of: freshly acquired animal blood matter is first fermented in several phases, the blood fermentation product obtained is dried, the dried fermentation product is separated, which is followed by ethanol extraction of the blood fermentation product in several phases, the blood fermentation product is then subjected to vacuum inspissation with subsequent stabilization after undesirable substances have been removed. The condensed extract is processed with etheric preparation during which the condensed blood fermentation product is subjected to ether precipitation, and the precipitate, thus obtained is separated from the solution of undesirable substances soluble in ether.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vaccine composition comprising: a) inactivated whole virus, and b) a stabilizing excipient which comprises: i. a buffer solution, ii. a mixture of essential and nonessential amino acids, iii. a disaccharide, iv. a polyol, v. a chelating agent, vi. urea or a urea derivative, and vii. a nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: The invention provides immunomodulatory compounds and methods for immunomodulation of individuals using the immunomodulatory compounds.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of treating, inhibiting or attenuating a microbial infection in an individual who has or is at risk for developing such an infection, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a StIR composition to the individual.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of salt forms of an immunopotentiator compound and their formulation for in vivo use. In particular the invention relates to arginine salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cyclic compounds as therapeutic agents capable of inhibiting the programmed cell death 1 (PD1) signalling pathway. The invention also relates to derivatives of the therapeutic agents. The invention also encompasses the use of the said therapeutic agents and derivatives for treatment of disorders via immunopotentiation comprising inhibition of immunosuppressive signal induced due to PD-1, PD-L1, or PD-L2 and therapies using them.

Abstract: Described herein are stein cells and related factors for treating degenerative and inflammatory disorders of lung tissue.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for preventing, improving, or treating Th1-mediated immune diseases or Th2-mediated immune diseases, an antihistamine composition, and an anti-inflammatory composition. The present invention provides a method for preventing, improving, or treating Th1-mediated immune diseases or Th2-mediated immune diseases, a method for inhibiting the release of histamine, and a method for preventing, improving, or treating inflammatory disorders. The composition according to the present invention has excellent inhibitory activities for IL-4 generation, the degranulation of mast cells, COX-2, 15-NOX, and the passing of allergens from through an intestinal epithelial cell layer, or an excellent Treg cell inducing activity.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the immune system or for treating an infectious disease, the method includes administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of theaflavins, analogs thereof, or prodrugs thereof, or includes administering to a subject a composition comprising a physiologically acceptable carrier and an effective amount of an extract of tea.

Abstract: This invention discloses methods and compositions for modulating immune responses, which involve particulate delivery of agents to immune cells, wherein the agents comprise an inhibitor of the NF-?B signaling pathway and an antigen that corresponds to a target antigen. The methods and compositions of the present invention are particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of an undesirable immune response associated with the target antigen, including autoimmune diseases, allergies and transplantation associated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for potentiating a specific immune response to an antigen in a mammal in need thereof. The method comprises administering to the mammal an effective amount of Ov-ASP, or at least one subunit of Ov-ASP, and an antigenic moiety.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel therapeutic drug for cerebral infarction, which contains a piperazine compound as an active ingredient. The compound of the present invention can be provided as a novel therapeutic drug for cerebral infarction having an effect of suppressing brain injury volume or improving neurological deficit, since it suppresses production of plural inflammatory cytokines and chemokines present in the brain such as TNF-?, IL-1?, IL-6 and MCP-1 and the like.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided that include an antibiotics, but that include ingredients that counteract the effect of that antibiotic on wound healing, without altering the bactericidal properties of the antibiotic. These pharmaceutical compositions include an effective amount of 1) an imidazoquinoline having toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) ligand activity, 2) an immunostimulatory K-type CpG oligodeoxynucleotide (ODN) comprising an unmethylated CpG motif, 3) an antibiotic, and 4) a surfactant, wherein the composition is formulated for topical administration. Methods for accelerating wound healing are also provided. These methods include topically administering the disclosed compositions. The wound can be in the skin or in the eye.

Abstract: An epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-homing vector comprising a double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) molecule with an EGFR-binding peptide or polypeptide, is disclosed for use in combination with immune cells for treatment of cancer overexpressing EGFR.

Abstract: A liquid composition suitable for topical use comprising is provided that includes a phospholipid foaming agent and at least one solvent; and a pharmaceutically acceptable active agent; wherein the liquid composition is capable of mechanically foaming without an additional propellant; and wherein upon mechanical foaming of 250 ml of the liquid composition results in a foam with a foam volume of at least about 400 ml and a foam stability wherein at least about 50% of the foam volume is still present after about 5 minutes at 25° C., as determined using a SITA foam measurement. Also provided herein are methods of making disclosed compositions and methods of use.

Abstract: A mucosal immunity-stimulating agent contains a Kampo preparation having a revitalizing activity and a mucosal adjuvant. An oral pharmaceutical composition for treating HPV infection contains at least HPV E7 polypeptide and a Kampo preparation having a revitalizing activity.

Abstract: A method for eliciting or inducing a protective immune response in a subject against a pandemic subtype of influenza virus comprises administering to the subject a composition comprising (i) at least one immunogen of an endemic influenza subtype, and (ii) an immunogen-free immunostimulating complex as adjuvant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) for inhibiting the expression of the CD45 gene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one mimotope of an epitope of alpha-synuclein for use in a method for preventing and/or treating synucleinopathies, wherein said at least one mimotope is coupled or fused to a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier protein selected from the group consisting of a non-toxic diphtheria toxin mutant, keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH), diphtheria toxin (DT), tetanus toxid (TT) and Haemophilus influenzae protein D (protein D).