Abstract: A method for producing an immunogenic composition includes growing viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, or tumor cells on a cell culture or other appropriate medium; harvesting the viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, or tumor cells; killing the viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, or tumor cells with one or more medications that damage the RNA and/or the DNA of the viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, or tumor cells; separating the dead viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, or tumor cells; depending on the type of organism, adding antivirals, antibacterials, antifungals, antiparasitics, and/or anti-neoplastic medications at non-toxic concentrations to the dead viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, or tumor cells so as to form an immunogenic composition; and administering the immunogenic composition and an adjuvant to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Methods for continuously inactivating a virus during manufacture of a protein are provided. Steps include (1) combining, at a single predetermined volumetric ratio, a composition including the protein, and a composition including a virus-inactivation reagent, to obtain a treatment composition having a predetermined property for inactivation of a virus; (2) transferring the treatment composition to a treatment vessel; (3) incubating the treatment composition in the treatment vessel at predetermined conditions; and (4) subjecting the treatment composition to a post-treatment processing operation. The single predetermined volumetric ratio has been selected to ensure that the predetermined property of the treatment composition is maintained across a range of concentrations predicted for the protein in the composition including the protein.

Abstract: Methods for continuously inactivating a virus during manufacture of a protein are provided. Steps include (1) combining, at a single predetermined volumetric ratio, a composition including the protein, and a composition including a virus-inactivation reagent, to obtain a treatment composition having a predetermined property for inactivation of a virus; (2) transferring the treatment composition to a treatment vessel; (3) incubating the treatment composition in the treatment vessel at predetermined conditions; and (4) subjecting the treatment composition to a post-treatment processing operation. The single predetermined volumetric ratio has been selected to ensure that the predetermined property of the treatment composition is maintained across a range of concentrations predicted for the protein in the composition including the protein.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for microbial bioburden reduction of various chromatography matrices, including bioburden reduction in the context of large-scale Protein A-based affinity chromatography columns.

Abstract: The present invention is related a method of purifying a heterologous protein from an egg white. In some embodiments, the disclosure is directed to a method of purifying a heterologous protein from an egg white comprising the heterologous protein, the method comprising, (a) adjusting the pH of the egg white to a pH of 5.8 to 6.5 to form a pH-adjusted egg white; (b) filtering the pH-adjusted egg white of (a) and collecting a first filtrate; (c) subjecting the first filtrate of (b) to a hydrophobic interaction chromatography matrix, and collecting a first eluate comprising the heterologous protein; (d) adjusting the pH of the first eluate of (c) to a pH of 5.0 to 5.6 to form a pH-adjusted eluate; (e) filtering the pH-adjusted eluate to obtain a second filtrate; (f) adjusting the pH of the second filtrate to a pH of 3.0 to 4.0 to form a pH-adjusted second filtrate; (g) neutralizing the pH-adjusted second filtrate of (f) to a pH of 5.0 to 8.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of performing chromatography with gamma-irradiated chromatography resin that include providing a chromatography column including a gamma-irradiated chromatography resin; performing a first cycle of chromatography through the column, where the cycle includes exposing the chromatography resin to a denaturing buffer; and performing at least one additional cycle of chromatography through the column. Also provided are integrated, closed or substantially closed, and continuous processes for manufacturing of a recombinant protein that include the use of at least one chromatography column including gamma-irradiated chromatography resin, where the gamma-irradiated chromatography resin is exposed to denaturing buffer during each cycle in the process, and reduced bioburden buffer is used in the process.

Abstract: Processes for separating an infectious viral load from a pancreatin sample and for quantitatively determining the viral load in a pancreatin sample are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a preparation method for implantable medical biological material of animal origin comprising the following procedures: Pre-processing, and washing of animal tissue materials; inactivation of virus; decellularizing cell; sodium chloride processing; molding and packaging sterilization. Cell-free ECM materials of animal origin produced by this method can achieve the goal of completely removing cell components of animal origin and composition of DNA, and at the same time, the natural ECM composition, three-dimensional structure and active growth factor which can induce and promote tissue regeneration retain. By using this process, endotoxin, organic solvents and toxic solvent residue are thus omitted and products with different sizes, thickness and mechanical strength can be formed.

Abstract: Methods for treating an infection in a tissue sample are described. Tissue samples that are harvested from a patient may be infected with either bacteria or a virus. A rhodamine compound is mixed with the infected tissue sample to form a mixture. The mixture is then exposed to radiant energy to inhibit or kill the bacteria. The exposed mixture is then transplanted into the patient. The rhodamine compounds may be 2?-(6-dimethylamino-3-dimethylimino-3H-xanthen-9-yl) 4?, 5?-dichloro-benzoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for reducing viral genome amounts in a target cell are provided. In the subject methods, the activity of a miRNA is inhibited in a manner sufficient to reduce the amount of viral genome in the target cell, e.g., by introducing a miRNA inhibitory agent in the target cell. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and systems for use in practicing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of applications, including the treatment of subjects suffering from a viral mediated disease condition, e.g., an HCV mediated disease condition.

Abstract: Conserved consensus sequences from known hepatitis B virus strains and known hepatitis C virus strains, which are useful in inhibiting the expression of the viruses in mammalian cells, are provided. These sequences are useful to silence the genes of HBV and HCV, thereby providing therapeutic utility against HBV and HCV viral infection in humans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved processes and systems for purification of biological molecules, where the processes can be performed in a continuous manner.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating a respiratory syncytial virus infection in a subject, or for inhibiting replication of respiratory syncytial virus.

Abstract: This disclosure provides anti-human cytomegalovirus antibodies and methods of treatment, prophylaxis, detection, and diagnosis using the same. In another aspect, the disclosure features therapeutic, prophylactic, and/or diagnostic compositions for human cytomegalovirus infection or for a human cytomegalovirus-related disease that include a binding agent (e.g., antibody) or polynucleotide disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the composition is formulated for ocular or topical administration. The compositions can further include one or more human cytomegalovirus-neutralizing antibodies, an intravenous immunoglobulin preparation, and/or one or more antiviral compounds (e.g., ganciclovir, foscamet, cidofovir, or valganciclovir).

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for purifying recombinant A Disintegrin-like and Metallopeptidase with Thrombospondin Type 1 Motif 13 (ADAMTS13) protein from a sample. The method comprises enriching for ADAMTS13 protein by chromatographically contacting the sample with hydroxyapatite under conditions that allow ADAMTS13 protein to appear in the eluate or supernatant from the hydroxylapatite. The methods may further comprise tandem chromatography with a mixed mode cation exchange/hydrophobic interaction resin that binds ADAMTS13 protein. Additional optional steps involve ultrafiltration/diafiltration, anion exchange chromatography, cation exchange chromatography, and viral inactivation. Also provided herein are methods for inactivating virus contaminants in protein samples, where the protein is immobilized on a support. Also provided herein are compositions of ADAMTS13 prepared according to said methods.

Abstract: The invention provides a fluorescence polarization (FP)-based assay to identify inhibitors of resolvase's DNA cleavage activity. The invention also provides resolvase inhibitors identified by the assay, as well as derivatives and analogs thereof. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention are useful to treat a poxvirus infection in an infected subject.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to methods of using arginine to inactivate or reduce the infectious titer of enveloped viruses potentially present in biological compositions produced by eukaryotic cells (such as a antibodies or other therapeutic proteins). In some embodiments, inactivation or reduction of viral titers by exposure to arginine is achieved in a neutral (pH ˜7) or near neutral (˜pH 6 to ˜pH 8) environment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aza-pyridone compounds, pharmaceutical compositions that include one or more aza-pyridone compounds, and methods of synthesizing the same. Also disclosed herein are methods of ameliorating and/or treating a disease and/or a condition, including an orthomyxovirus infection, with an aza-pyridone compounds. Examples of an orthomyxovirus viral infection include an influenza infection.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel and improved methods of achieving virus inactivation during a protein purification process.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of prevention of diseases caused by enveloped viruses. More particularly, this invention concerns a composition for inactivating an enveloped virus comprising at least one non phospholipid Lipid Vesicle (nPLV) able to interact with said enveloped virus and an agent that enhances the lipid exchange between said nPLV and the membrane of said enveloped virus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a closed system to propagate virus-infected cells without the effect of shear force, while providing quicker access to nutrients than is available conventionally. This system design allows for a high density of infected cell growth to increase the virus yields and to maintain homogeneity of the contents of the main container. The system further provides a nuclease to degrade the cellular DNA prior for purification of the virus or viral components. As the system is designed for maximum containment at low risk, the live virus can be a hazardous virus such as a Bio-safety Level 3 (BSL 3), BSL 4 or BSL5 virus.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are new antiviral compounds, together with pharmaceutical compositions that include one or more antiviral compounds, and methods of synthesizing the same. Also disclosed herein are methods of ameliorating and/or treating a paramyxovirus viral infection with one or more small molecule compounds. Examples of paramyxovirus infection include an infection caused by human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Abstract: This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.

Abstract: Microspheres are produced by contacting a solution of a macromolecule or small molecule in a solvent with an antisolvent and a counterion, and chilling the solution. The microspheres are useful for preparing pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetic products and the like of defined dimensions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the development of improved methods for quantifying antigen in a vaccine composition in the absence of available antigen standards. More specifically, the disclosure provides fast and robust methods of separating antigens from vaccine compositions, comprising the steps of solubilizing antigen without detergent and without alkylation, using acidification to prevent antigen subtypes from binding again, isolating antigen subtypes with chromatography, and quantifying the eluted antigen with amino acid analysis. The methods of the disclosure are applicable for use with a variety of antigens, thereby providing an improved method in the art of vaccine manufacturing to date.

Abstract: The invention relates to isolated, synthetic or recombinant antibodies and functional parts thereof specific for multiple influenza A virus subtypes. The invention further relates to the use of such antibodies for diagnosis of an influenza A virus infection and as a medicament and/or prophylactic agent for at least in part treating or alleviating symptoms of an influenza A virus infection.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) for use as antiviral agents, particularly as anti-hepatitis virus C agents, wherein R-R 6 and q are as described herein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing viral infection in a host by the use of these compounds, either alone or in combination with other pharmaceutically active agents. Further disclosed are methods of preparing such compounds. (I).

Abstract: Methods are provided for isolating and using a whole-saliva leech extract. The methods can include feeding a phagostimulatory agent to a leech; inducing a regurgitation in the leech, the inducing including placing the leech in an environment having a temperature of less than about 0° C.; and, collecting an unrefined, whole saliva in the regurgitation of the cooled leech. The methods can include revitalizing the leech by warming it at a temperature ranging from about 5° C. to about 40° C. Stable, lyophilized, whole-saliva extracts of a leech are also provided, the extract having a stable activity when stored for use at a temperature below about ?20° C., the extract maintaining at least 70% of the activity for at least 6 months. The extracts can be used to treat solid tumors, treat liquid tumors, treat diabetes, treat a viral disease, treat a parasitic disease, treat an antibacterial disease, or serve as an anti-oxidant.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of prevention of diseases caused by enveloped viruses. More particularly, this invention concerns a composition for inactivating an enveloped virus comprising at least one non phospholipid Lipid Vesicle (nPLV) able to interact with said enveloped virus and an agent that enhances the lipid exchange between said nPLV and the membrane of said enveloped virus.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the present disclosure there is provided a method of inactivating enveloped DNA virus particles in a biological sample. In an embodiment, such a method comprises contacting the biological sample with an effective amount of an antiviral composition comprising PD 404,182 In some embodiments, the DNA virus is the Herpes Simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) or the Herpes Simplex Virus-2 (HSV-2). In another embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of treating, preventing, or reducing a viral infection caused by an enveloped DNA virus in a subject in need thereof. In yet another embodiment, there is provided a method of preventing transmission of a viral infection to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for inhibiting viral entry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for degrading host cell nucleic acids associated with a virus or a viral antigen thereof produced by cell culture, the method comprising at least two steps of nucleic acids degradation with a compound selected from i) an endonuclease and ii) a DNA alkylating agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing viral infections.

Abstract: In some embodiments the present disclosure provides a method of inactivating a RNA virus of the family retroviridae in a biological sample. Such a method comprises contacting the biological sample with an effective amount of an antiviral composition comprising PD 404,182. In an embodiment of the present disclosure the RNA virus is selected from the group consisting of HIV pseudotyped lentiviruses, primary human immunodeficiency virus-1 isolates (HIV-1), human immunodeficiency virus-2 (HIV-2), and simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV). Further embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to a method of treating a subject infected by a RNA virus of the family retroviridae. Another embodiment of the present invention pertains to a method of preventing transmission of a RNA virus of the family retroviridae in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to Negevirus and their polynucleotides and polypeptides.

Abstract: This invention provides a high molecular weight polysaccharide capable of binding to and inhibiting virus and related pharmaceutical formulations and methods of inhibiting viral infectivity and/or pathogenicity, as well as immunogenic compositions. The invention further includes methods of inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and of ameliorating a symptom of aging. Additionally, the invention provides methods of detecting and/or quantifying and/or isolating viruses.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a dihydro base described herein (e.g., compound DHdC). The dihydro base may show multiple tautomerism and may increase mutation of an RNA and/or DNA of a virus or cancer cell. The dihydro base may be used to reduce DNA methylation (e.g., in a cancer cell). The present invention also provides kits including the inventive pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating a viral infection (e.g., influenza, HIV infection, or hepatitis C) or cancer using the pharmaceutical compositions or kits.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolated H3 equine influenza A virus, as well as methods of preparing and using the virus, and genes or proteins thereof.

Abstract: A method for purification of viral compositions is provided. In particular, a method for reduction of unwanted residual DNA in a viral composition while retaining the immunogenicity of the virus itself is provided. The resulting immunogenic viral composition is substantially free of residual DNA, and is useful for the manufacture of medical products, such as vaccines designed for human or animal.

Abstract: The invention relates to an irradiation apparatus for inactivating pathogens and/or leukocytes in a biological fluid such as a platelet suspension and/or plasma comprising: a casing (2), a support member (3) for carrying at least one irradiation bag (19) containing the biological fluid, a light source (4) comprising two banks of light (5, 6) disposed above and below the support member (3), and an agitating system (25) for moving the support member (3), the light source generating UVC light of suitable intensity to inactivate pathogens and/or leukocytes and the agitation system moving the support member in an orbital path with predetermined amplitude and rotational frequency suitable to expose the whole biological fluid to UVC.

Abstract: We have generated novel molecularly marked FMDV A24LL3DYR and A24LL3BPVKV3DYR vaccine candidates. The mutant viruses contain a deletion of the leader coding region (LL) rendering the virus attenuated in vivo and negative antigenic markers introduced in one or both of the viral non-structural 3Dpol and 3B proteins. The vaccine platform includes unique restriction endonuclease sites for easy swapping of capsid proteins for different FMDV subtypes and serotypes. The mutant viruses produced no signs of FMD and no shedding of virulent virus in cattle. No clinical signs of disease or fever were observed and no transmission to in-contact animals was detected in pigs inoculated with live A24LL3DYR. Cattle immunized with chemically inactivated vaccine candidates showed an efficacy comparable to a polyvalent commercial FMDV vaccine. These vaccine candidates used in conjunction with a cELISA provide a suitable target for DIVA companion tests.

Abstract: A compound having an antiviral activity for inhibiting release of an enveloped virus from a cell is disclosed, including methods of inhibiting release of an enveloped virus from a cell. The antiviral activity of the compound includes inhibiting formation of an associative complex or disrupting formation of an associative complex. The associative complex comprises an L-domain motif of the enveloped virus and at least one cellular polypeptide, or fragment thereof, capable of binding the L-domain motif of the enveloped virus.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for producing a vaccine composition containing a pathogen that is rendered noninfectious by exposure to hydrogen peroxide. The methods disclosed herein are suitable for the preparation of vaccines for a wide variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and parasites. The disclosure also provides vaccine compositions (medicaments) containing a pathogen inactivated by exposure to hydrogen peroxide. Methods for eliciting an immune response in a subject by administering vaccine compositions containing a hydrogen peroxide inactivated pathogen are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flavonoid compound having the formula I, where R3, R5 and/or R7 is a group having the formula II, or R1 and R2 are both OH groups, or to one of the pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof, for use as an antiviral agent in the treatment and/or prevention of a hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The invention also relates to an ex vivo method for reducing the infectivity of HCV or for inactivating HCV, including a step of contacting said hepatitis C virus with a compound having the formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of novel proteins exhibiting bonding activity for certain ligands, the so-called anticalins. To this end, the structure of peptides of the lipocalin family is modified by amino acid replacement in their natural ligand binding pocket using generic engineering methods. Alike immunoglobulin, the anticalin thus obtained can be used to identify or bond molecular structures.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, kits and compositions for inactivating viral agents in or on articles including blood based products and feature a light sensitive compound selected from the group consisting of hypericin, pseudohypericin and hypocrellin, and a group of light producing compounds comprising luciferase, luciferin and ATP.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of treating infections by hepatitis C virus by administering N-{3-[(1R,2S,7R,8S)-3-(4-fluoro-benzyl)-6-hydroxy-4-oxo-3-aza-tricyclo[6.2.1.02,7]undec-5-en-5-yl]-1,1-dioxo-1,4-dihydro-1?6-benzo[1,2,4]thiadiazin-7-yl}-methanesulfonamide and one or more additional antiviral compounds or pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates, e.g., to a method for inhibiting infectivity of a lentivirus (e.g., a lentivirus which expresses a Viral infectivity factor (Vif) protein), such as, e.g., SIV, SHIV and/or HIV, comprising contacting a cell which is producing the virus with an antiviral-effective amount of a membrane-permeable Zinc (Zn) chelator, wherein the antiviral-effective amount of the Zn chelator does not substantially inhibit proteins in the cell which contain Zn-binding motifs other than lentivirus Vif. Kits and pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed, as is a method for identifying inhibitors of lentiviruses that target a specific zinc-binding motif of the lentivirus Vif protein.

Abstract: The genetically modified hemorrhagic fever virus of this invention possesses a viral ovarian tumor protease with decreased ability to remove ubiquitin (Ub) and ISG15 tags that the human organism uses to label proteins for removal. Unlike complete knockout strains, the modified virus retains enough activity for replication in a human cell line. This creates an immunogenic and non-pathogenic virus that can be used as an effective live vaccine agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at a composition comprising a live swine flu virus having an infectious component and a plurality of surface antigens in contact with a formaldehyde donor agent having a molecular weight that is less than about 400 g/mol. Preferably, the formaldehyde donor agent is selected from a non-crosslinking chemical fixative that contains urea.