Abstract: This invention is the discovery of novel specific epitopes and antibodies associated with long term survival of HIV-1 infections. These epitopes and antibodies have use in preparing vaccines for preventing HIV-1 infection or for controlling progression to AIDS.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 7, 2000
Date of Patent:
June 28, 2005
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
Inventors:
Giuseppe Scala, Xueni Chen, Oren J. Cohen, Anthony S. Fauci