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439 results about "Dendritic cell" patented technology

Dendritic cells (DCs) are antigen-presenting cells (also known as accessory cells) of the mammalian immune system. Their main function is to process antigen material and present it on the cell surface to the T cells of the immune system. They act as messengers between the innate and the adaptive immune systems.

Preparation method and application of in-vitro DC (dendritic cell) activated NKT (natural killer T) cells

The invention relates to a culture method for activating NKT cells by DC cells in vitro and application of the NKT cells. The preparation method of the NKT cell comprises the following steps: activating a DC cell by using cell inducing factors such as alpha-GalCer, GM-CSF and IL-4, co-culturing the DC cell and a cryopreserved and resuscitated suspension cell left after adherent sorting, and activating and amplifying the NKT cell. The proportion of NKT (CD3 + CD56 +) prepared by the invention is more than 80%, and a small amount of iNKT cells are contained at the same time.
Owner:CHONGQING ZHIEN TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO LTD

Engineering autologous tumor tissue scaffold and application thereof

The invention discloses an engineered autologous tumor tissue scaffold and application thereof, and the engineered autologous tumor tissue scaffold is prepared by performing specific treatment on autologous tumor tissue to induce immunogenic cell death of the tumor tissue, and then sequentially performing freezing and drying steps; the engineered autologous tumor tissue scaffold can be used for loading dendritic cells and constructing personalized tumor vaccines. According to the stent, autologous tumor tissue is adopted, so that a specific and comprehensive tumor antigen pedigree is reserved, and multi-epitope immunostimulation is provided; and meanwhile, excellent biocompatibility is ensured, the immunological rejection risk is reduced, and relatively high safety is ensured.
Owner:CHINA PHARM UNIV

Tumor cell vaccine as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention provides a tumor cell vaccine as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The preparation method comprises the following steps: acquiring and culturing tumor cells; enabling the cell membrane of the tumor cell to express a targeting antibody by utilizing a gene vector infection or gene editing technology, and enabling the targeting antibody to be used for enabling the tumor vaccine to be combined with the dendritic cell; performing overexpression of tumor specific protein on the cell membrane surface of the tumor cell by using a gene vector infection or gene editing technology; a nucleic acid substance of a target protein is wrapped by lipid nanoparticles to form a vaccine framework, and the nucleic acid substance can enable target cells to express directional chemotactic molecules; wherein the directed chemotactic molecule is used for transferring the dendritic cells to lymph nodes; the target vaccine is obtained by wrapping the vaccine framework with the cell membranes of the tumor cells, lymph node homing of the dendritic cells can be promoted, and the antigen presentation efficiency is increased and the immune effect is enhanced through tumor specific protein carried by the target vaccine and assisted by an immunologic adjuvant.
Owner:FOURTH MILITARY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Composition and hydrogel for tumor targeted therapy as well as preparation method and application of composition and hydrogel

The invention belongs to the technical field of biology, and particularly relates to a composition for tumor targeted therapy, hydrogel and a preparation method and application thereof. The tumor targeted therapy composition provided by the invention comprises the aging tumor cells and the celecoxib, the immune activation function of the aging tumor cells is that STCs can effectively activate the maturation of dendritic cells and the immune function of T cells and NK cells, SASP of the STCs is regulated through the celecoxib, especially generation of prostaglandin E2 is inhibited, and the tumor targeted therapy effect is improved. And the combined use further enhances the anti-tumor immune effect.
Owner:SHANGHAI INSTITUTE OF MATERIA MEDICA CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Traditional Chinese medicine polysaccharide radiotherapy sensitization nanoparticle and preparation method thereof

The invention relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine nano preparations, in particular to traditional Chinese medicine polysaccharide radiotherapy sensitization nanoparticles and a preparation method thereof.The preparation method comprises the following steps that 1, a chitosan-based carrier and traditional Chinese medicine polysaccharide are dissolved in a buffer solution, and the chitosan-based carrier is selected from chitosan, carboxymethyl chitosan or quaternized chitosan; step 2, putting the chitosan-based carrier solution into a reaction container, and dropwise adding glacial acetic acid to adjust the pH value of the system; 3, a cross-linking agent solution is dropwise added at a constant speed, a cross-linking agent is a multivalent anion / cation compound, and stirring is performed to form a core-shell structure; step 4, dropwise adding a traditional Chinese medicine polysaccharide solution into a mixed system in the step 3, and continuously stirring; step 5, filtering and granulating the obtained solution to obtain nanoparticles; according to the traditional Chinese medicine polysaccharide radiotherapy sensitization nanoparticles and the preparation method thereof, not only is radiotherapy sensitization achieved, but also the immunoregulation function is achieved, and the synergistic interaction of radiotherapy and immunotherapy is achieved by activating dendritic cells and T cells.
Owner:CHINA INSTITUTE OF ATOMIC ENERGY +1

Ru (II) complex as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention relates to the technical field of antitumor drugs, in particular to a Ru (II) complex and a preparation method and application thereof, and the Ru (II) complex has a structure as shown in a formula I. The Ru (II) complex synthesized by the method disclosed by the invention not only has relatively high cytotoxicity, but also has good photodynamic antitumor activity. After the complex is illuminated, the efficiency of the complex entering cells in an active transportation mode can be accelerated, mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum are targeted at the same time, mitochondrial membrane potential decline and endoplasmic reticulum stress are caused to form a dual organelle damage effect, immunogenic cell death is caused, the tumor microenvironment is adjusted, and the tumor cell immunogenicity is improved. The enrichment of dendritic cells (DCs) in tumor cells is realized, the chemotactic activity of effector T cells is improved, the proportion of CD4 < + > and Foxp3 < + > cell populations is reduced, and finally the anti-tumor immune response is activated. Meanwhile, the complex provided by the invention can also induce the cell to generate pan apoptosis, retard the cell cycle in the G2 / M period and enhance the effect of the complex in inhibiting tumor proliferation.
Owner:DONGGUAN PEOPLES HOSPITAL

Phytobacterium plantarum TRT-01 with anti-inflammatory and bacteriostatic functions as well as preparation method and application of phytobacterium plantarum TRT-01

The invention relates to the field of microorganisms, in particular to lactobacillus plantarum TRT-01 with anti-inflammatory and bacteriostatic functions as well as a preparation method and application of the lactobacillus plantarum TRT-01, the lactobacillus plantarum TRT-01 is preserved in the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC), the preservation number is CGMCC No.32237, and the preservation date is October 17, 2024. The plant lactobacillus has broad-spectrum bacteriostatic activity on 10 pathogenic bacteria such as helicobacter pylori, streptococcus mutans and the like, and can regulate Th1 / Treg immune balance and relieve inflammatory response by inducing dendritic cells to secrete cell factors IL-10 and IL-12, inducing T cells to secrete cell factors TGF-beta and IFN-gamma and inhibiting secretion of cell factors IL-6 at the same time. Therefore, the plant lactobacillus TRT-01 disclosed by the invention can be used for preparing a composition with anti-inflammatory and bacteriostatic effects, is suitable for the fields of medicines, foods, health-care products and the like, and is particularly suitable for developing a microbial preparation with a probiotic effect.
Owner:BEIJING TONGRENTANG XINGAN HEALTH TECH CO LTD

Kit for AIRE and Treg expression detection in lymph tissue infected by EB virus

A kit for detecting expression of AIRE and Treg in lymphatic tissue infected by EB virus comprises colloidal quantum well antibody conjugates, including a colloidal quantum well and protein AIRE and GITR conjugates and a colloidal quantum well and antibody CD25 and Foxp3 conjugates. The detection method comprises the following steps: (1) carrying out slicing treatment on a lymphatic tissue, and carrying out antigen repair by using an antigen repair liquid; (2) respectively adding colloidal quantum well proteins or antibodies coupled with different targets to dye the sections; (3) carrying out nucleus staining; and (4) collecting multi-channel fluorescence image information of the tissue slice, and judging expression levels and mutual relations of AIRE, Treg cells and dendritic cells in immune tolerance in combination with spatial positioning and intensity distribution of fluorescence signals of different channels. According to the invention, qualitative or quantitative multi-parameter and high-precision detection of the immune tolerance related cells in the lymph tissue is realized.
Owner:SHANDONG UNIV +1

Calcium-doped manganese phosphate engineered erythrocyte based on biomimetic mineralization technology and application of calcium-doped manganese phosphate engineered erythrocyte in immunotherapy

The invention belongs to the technical field of cellular immunity, and particularly relates to calcium-doped manganese phosphate engineered red blood cells based on a biomimetic mineralization technology and application of the calcium-doped manganese phosphate engineered red blood cells in immunotherapy. Calcium ions, manganese phosphate, acidic polypeptide and a carboxyl activator are deposited on the surfaces of red blood cells, the acidic polypeptide provides a negative electricity environment, the concentration of calcium and manganese on red blood cell membranes is increased, and a mineralization layer of calcium ions and manganese ions is formed; the carboxyl activator can activate carboxyl of amino acid on acidic polypeptide and is covalently bound with other molecules; calcium can improve the stability of the manganese phosphate crystal, optimize the release of manganese ions and activate a cGAS-STING pathway in the DC; the natural half-life period of red blood cells reaches 120 days, rapid clearing of the liver can be avoided, the aged red blood cells are swallowed by spleen DC, and cross presentation of antigens is promoted. The calcium-doped manganese phosphate engineered erythrocyte provided by the invention can promote the maturation, migration, homing and antigen presentation functions of dendritic cells, and enhance the ability of the dendritic cells to activate CD8 + T cells.
Owner:ACADEMY OF MILITARY MEDICAL SCIENCES

Engineered retrovirus-like dendritic cell derived extracellular vesicles

The current disclosure is directed to an immunogenic composition comprising engineered extracellular vesicles with enhanced immunity, methods of making engineered extracellular vesicles with enhanced immunity, a method of slowing or stopping a disease in a subject through the use of the disclosed immunogenic composition, and a method of immunizing a subject through administering the disclosed immunogenic composition.
Owner:CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Vaginal active lactobacillus and application thereof

The invention belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, and particularly relates to combined lactobacillus salivarius and application thereof in female genital tract health. The preservation number of the strain is CCTCC NO: M20231719, and the strain has good bacteriostatic ability and dendritic cell (DC) maturation / activation stimulation ability, has no potential safety problem, can regulate vaginal micro-ecological balance, prevent infection caused by exogenous bacteria, effectively improve tumor immunosuppression microenvironment, and has good application prospects. And the method has very important significance on prevention / treatment of vaginal dysbacteriosis patients, gynecological tumors and precancerous lesions thereof.
Owner:CHENGDU BEITEYI KANGEN BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

NBDHEX and PD-1 inhibitor combined anti-tumor medicine composition and application

The invention discloses an anti-tumor pharmaceutical composition based on NBDHEX and application of the anti-tumor pharmaceutical composition in treatment of immunosuppressive malignant tumors. The pharmaceutical composition comprises NBDHEX (6-(7-nitro-2, 1, 3-benzoxadiazol-4-ylthio) hexanol) and a PD-1 (programmed death-1) inhibitor, and is characterized in that the NBDHEX (6-(7-nitro-2, 1, 3-benzoxadiazol-4-ylthio) hexanol) and the PD-1 inhibitor are used as raw materials. The NBDHEX can induce tumor cells to generate immunogenic death and promote tumor antigen release, DAMPs signal activation and dendritic cell maturation, so that an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment is remodeled, and CD8 + T cell infiltration and effector functions are enhanced. The pharmaceutical composition can significantly improve the anti-tumor immune response intensity and the treatment response rate. Animal experiments and cell experiments verify the synergistic anti-tumor effect of the composition in a lymphoma model. The immunosuppressive malignant tumors are suitable for treatment of various immunosuppressive malignant tumors including lymphoma, and are especially suitable for patients with poor single-drug reaction or drug resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors, and a new way is provided for clinical treatment of tumors.
Owner:XIEHE HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI & TECH UNIV

Novel immunologic adjuvant

The invention discloses a novel immunologic adjuvant, a composition containing the immunologic adjuvant and a pharmaceutical composition. The immunologic adjuvant is picrasidine S. The immunologic adjuvant composition comprises picrasidine S and optionally one or more other types of immunologic adjuvants, such as an aluminum adjuvant. The pharmaceutical composition comprises an antigen and the immunologic adjuvant composition. Experiments prove that the picrasidine S can effectively stimulate dendritic cells to generate cell factors IFN-beta and IL-6, and has PS dose dependence; picrasidine S plays an important role in enhancing specific humoral immune response of different types of antigens, and has a stronger effect than an aluminum adjuvant; the picrasidine S immunity can enhance the anti-tumor immune response in different tumor models. According to the invention, a new candidate drug is provided for research and development of a new generation of vaccine adjuvants, and meanwhile, the medical application of the picrasidine S is also widened.
Owner:TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY +1

Pharmaceutical compositions and dosage regimens for clinical use of Anti-blood dendritic cell antigen 2 antibodies

Formulations and dosage regimens of anti-Blood Dendritic Cell Antigen 2 (BDCA2) antibodies are provided. These formulations and dosage regimens find use in the treatment of BDCA2-associated disorders such as systematic lupus erythematosus, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and discoid lupus erythematosus, and cytokine release syndrome.
Owner:BIOGEN MA INC

Mucosal immune enhancement type recombinant lactobacillus for expressing PEDV S1 protein as well as construction method and application of mucosal immune enhancement type recombinant lactobacillus

ActiveCN120485088ABacteriaMicroorganism based processesMucosal Immune ResponsesMaternal antibody
The invention discloses mucosal immune-enhanced recombinant lactobacillus for expressing PEDV (porcine epidemic diarrhea virus) S1 protein as well as a construction method and application of the mucosal immune-enhanced recombinant lactobacillus. The mucosal immune-enhanced recombinant lactobacillus contains a recombinant lactobacillus expression vector for expressing PEDV S1 protein, the amino acid of the PEDV S1 protein is fused with M cell targeting peptide (Co1) and dendritic cell targeting peptide (6aa), the carboxyl terminal of the PEDV S1 protein is fused with a mucosal immune adjuvant (LTB), and the connection sequence of all the parts is Co1-6aa-S1-LTB. According to the mucosal immune enhanced recombinant lactobacillus constructed by the invention, through the synergistic effect of the targeting peptide (DC / MC targeting peptide) and the adjuvant (LTB), the mucosal immune response efficiency (including intestinal mucus SIgA and serum IgG levels) of a PEDV S1 antigen is remarkably improved, humoral immunity, cellular immunity and mucosal immune responses of pregnant animals can be remarkably induced, maternal antibodies are generated, and the immune response efficiency of the pregnant animals is remarkably improved. The intestinal SIgA level of newborn animals is improved, and an effective technical means is provided for prevention and treatment of PED.
Owner:NORTHEAST AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

A composite and its preparation method and application

The present invention relates to a complex comprising a polysaccharide conjugate, an anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody, and a PKM2 inhibitor. The complex of the present invention can accumulate and remain in tumor tissue, effectively stimulate dendritic cell maturation, alleviate the inhibitory immune microenvironment, and trigger a specific anti-tumor immune response. It can effectively inhibit the expression of PKM2, thereby inhibiting glycolysis in tumor tissue and providing a more favorable environment for T lymphocytes to infiltrate tumor tissue. The complex of the present invention is expected to enhance the therapeutic effect of RFA on patients with advanced HCC by reprogramming iRFA-induced tumor immunosuppression, and has great potential in improving the prognosis of patients with advanced HCC treated with RFA.
Owner:SOUTHEAST UNIV

Selenized microalgae preparation and application thereof in preparation of immune preparation for treating tumors

The invention relates to a selenized microalgae preparation and application thereof in preparation of immune preparations for treating tumors. The microalgae are induced and cultured in a selenium-rich solution for several days, and then are collected and injected to the tumor site to inhibit the growth of the tumor site. The preparation process of the selenized microalgae is simple, and the selenized microalgae can stimulate an organism to generate strong immune response, activate dendritic cells and T cells and regulate an immunosuppressive microenvironment at a tumor through various pathways such as NF-kappa B, so that an efficient and long-term tumor suppression effect is realized; meanwhile, the microalgae can enhance immune checkpoint blocking treatment, and a certain foundation is laid for combined application of microorganism-mediated immunotherapy and immune checkpoint blocking.
Owner:SUZHOU UNIV

Nanosheet capable of activating STING pathway and enhancing microwave ablation as well as preparation method and application of nanosheet

The invention belongs to the field of medicines, and particularly relates to a nanosheet capable of activating an STING pathway and improving microwave ablation as well as a preparation method and application of the nanosheet. The nanosheet is prepared from MXenes through organic acid treatment, organic alkali dispersion, STING agonist compounding and phospholipid modification, and has good microwave thermal conversion efficiency and an STING pathway activation function. The combined microwave ablation can enhance the immunogenic death of tumor cells, promote the maturation of dendritic cells, doubly activate immune response and effectively inhibit the growth and metastasis of prostatic cancer, provides a new strategy for the treatment of prostatic cancer, and can be used for preparing drugs for treating prostatic cancer.
Owner:WEST CHINA HOSPITAL SICHUAN UNIV

Systems For Producing Cellular Immunotherapeutics And Methods Of Use Thereof

Devices, systems, and methods can be used for the automated production of dendritic cells (DC) from dendritic cell progenitors, such as monocytes obtained from peripheral blood, and the automated generation of immunotherapeutic products from those dendritic cells, all within a closed system. The invention makes it possible to obtain sufficient quantities of a subject's own DC for use in preparing and characterizing vaccines, for activating and characterizing the activation state of the subject's immune response, and to aid in preventing and / or treating cancer or infectious disease.
Owner:NORTHEASTERN UNIV (US)

Cancer vaccine and method of use thereof

Disclosed is a cancer vaccine that contains dendritic cells. The dendritic cells are prepared by: culturing immature dendritic cells to maturation; co-culturing the matured dendritic cells with attenuated cancer cells, Mannan – BAM (Mannan, a yeast-derived polysaccharide, and BAM, a Biocompatible Anchor for Cell Membrane), and TLR (Toll like receptor) agonists; and optionally sorting the dendritic cells from the co-cultured attenuated cancer cells.
Owner:NE1 INC +1

Polymeric nanovaccines and uses thereof

A polymeric nanoparticle is disclosed which comprises:(i) at least one disease-associated antigen which is capable of producing a T-cell response, wherein the disease-associated antigen is encapsulated in the nanoparticle;(ii) at least one adjuvant; and(iii) a dendritic cell targeting moiety which is attached to the outer surface of the nanoparticle.Use of the nanoparticle for treating diseases associated with abnormal cell growth or an infection is also disclosed.
Owner:RAMOT AT TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY LTD

Drug combinations and evaluation methods for improving the sensitivity of MSS CRC to anti-PD-1 / PD-L1 therapy

PendingCN122351490ADendritic cellTumor response
This application relates to the field of tumor treatment technology, specifically to a drug combination and evaluation method for improving the sensitivity of MSS CRC to anti-PD-1 / PD-L1 therapy. The drug combination comprises vancomycin and an immune checkpoint inhibitor. Vancomycin is used to remodel the gut microbiota and reduce L-asparagine levels; the immune checkpoint inhibitor is used to activate CD8. + T-cell anti-tumor response. By combining vancomycin with immune checkpoint inhibitors, the antigen-presenting capacity of dendritic cells is enhanced, thereby increasing the sensitivity of MSS CRC to anti-PD-1 or anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy. This application focuses on the upstream initiation link of gut microbiota-metabolites-dendritic cells-immune activation, relieving the inhibition of dendritic cell antigen presentation by L-asparagine and enhancing CD8+. + T cell activation and tumor immune response enhance the sensitivity of MSS-type colorectal cancer to anti-PD-1 / PD-L1 therapy.
Owner:THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SOOCHOW UNIV +1

Self-adjuvanting biomimetic lipid nanoparticle, microfluidic assembly method and anti-tumor application thereof

This invention relates to a self-adjuvanted biomimetic lipid nanoparticle, its microfluidic assembly method, and its anti-tumor applications. The self-adjuvanted biomimetic lipid nanoparticle has a structure in which an activated dendritic cell membrane (ADCM) is coated on the surface of a lipid nanoparticle (LNP) loaded with mRNA. The advancements of this invention compared to traditional LNPs are: the self-adjuvanted biomimetic lipid nanoparticle (ADCM-LNP) exhibits a faster cellular uptake rate and higher transfection efficiency, thereby inducing a strong Th1-type immune response and a potent CTL-mediated tumor-killing effect. In vivo biodistribution studies have shown that this system exhibits significant spleen-targeting (splenic tropism) and demonstrates excellent therapeutic efficacy in a HER2-positive breast cancer model.
Owner:SHANGHAI INSTITUTE OF MATERIA MEDICA CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Iterative radiation-resistant tumor cell debris as well as preparation method and application thereof in tumor resistance

The invention belongs to the technical field of cancer immunotherapy, and particularly relates to iterative radiation-resistant tumor cell debris, a preparation method thereof and an application thereof in tumor resistance. The anti-radiation tumor cells generated by repeated radiation exposure show higher TMB (Tetramethylbenzidine) and induce stronger immunoreaction, so that a personalized vaccine is developed based on the method, and the frozen fragment vaccine is obtained by freeze thawing and inactivation of the radiation-resistant tumor cells. The RR-FDV exhibits enhanced immunogenicity as compared to a conventional radiosensitive counterpart. In the present disclosure, RR-FDV exhibits superior activation of antigen presenting cells, while in vivo, it recruits more dendritic cells to the vaccination site, promotes DC-mediated antigen presentation, and induces stronger antigen-specific T cell toxicity.
Owner:XIEHE HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI & TECH UNIV

Application of pantothenic acid in regulating activation of dendritic cells and preparing immunologic adjuvant

The invention discloses application of pantothenic acid in regulating activation of dendritic cells and preparing an immunologic adjuvant. Experiments prove that the pantothenic acid has a remarkable promoting effect on related innate immunity and adaptive immunity of the dendritic cells; various vaccine models find that pantothenic acid can remarkably promote vaccine reactivity and is more efficient than traditional adjuvants, new application of pantothenic acid is provided, the application range of pantothenic acid is expanded, and the pantothenic acid has important economic benefits and social benefits.
Owner:ACADEMY OF MILITARY MEDICAL SCIENCES +1

Lipid nanoparticle compositions and related methods

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) configured for targeting dendritic cells. In particular, the present disclosure provides LNPs comprising a serine-based helper-lipid, a PEG lipid, an ionizable lipid, a cholesterol component, and one or more nucleic acids. The present disclosure provides use of the LNPs for the delivery of nucleic acid molecules, specifically mRNA; thereby making them highly suitable for use in various therapeutics, such as for the treatment of cancer or autoimmune diseases or prevention of infectious diseases. Finally, methods are provided for preparing such LNPs.
Owner:THE RGT UNIV OF MICHIGAN

An in situ vaccine-type mRNA-tlmp formulation for solid tumor treatment and preparation and use thereof

The application belongs to the technical field of biological medicine, and discloses an in-situ vaccine type mRNA-tLNP preparation for solid tumor treatment and preparation and application thereof. The preparation is designed by double targets, so that CAR-T kills more tumor cells to overcome tumor heterogeneity, changes the tumor immune microenvironment through autocrine fusion proteins (anti-PD-1 scFv and TGFbetaRII, IL-15 and Flt3L, CD40L), promotes T cell proliferation, and recruits and activates dendritic cells, cross-presents new antigens in the tumor local part, and produces in-situ vaccination effects; circular RNA encoding the above proteins is prepared, and the circular RNA is wrapped by lipid nanoparticles modified by CD3 antibodies, so as to be directly delivered to the body, and a significant solid tumor treatment effect is produced.
Owner:BEIJING SHIBEI ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CENTER (LLP)