46 results about "Type 1 interferon" patented technology

Improved DNA vaccine plasmids are disclosed that contain novel immunostimulatory RNA compositions. The improved plasmids eliminate all extraneous sequences, incorporate a novel antibiotic free short RNA based selectable marker, increase eukaryotic expression using a novel chimeric promoter, improve yield and stability during bacterial production, and improve immunostimulation. These vectors are utilized in immunization to elicit improved immune responses or therapy to induce type 1 interferon production.

Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of preparing a Type 1 interferon antagonist comprising modifying a Type 1 interferon at the site of interaction with the interferon receptor subunit IFNAR-1 such that the binding affinity of the interferon to the IFNAR-1 subunit is reduced as compared to the native interferon, and corresponding compositions and methods of treatment thereof.

Oromucosal administration of antagonists of cytokines associated with stimulation or enhancement of T helper 1 cell responses, preferably for example a Type 1-interferon antibody, is disclosed for inhibition of prevention of autoimmune diseases.

Adjuvant compositions comprising type 1 interferon inducers, such as double-stranded RNA, in combination with antigen delivery systems and / or immunostimulatory molecules, such as immunostimulatory nucleic acid sequences, for enhancing the immune response of a coadministered antigen, are described.

Compositions and methods for the therapy of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more anti-type 1 interferon antagonists, such as anti-type 1 interferon receptor antibody antagonists and fragments thereof, as well as polypeptides and small molecules that inhibit the interaction of type 1 interferon with its receptor (IFNAR).

The invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of cancer and, more specifically, compositions containing an agonist ligand for receptor 4-1BB and a type-1 interferon, the simultaneous or sequential delivery of which results in a synergic antitumour effect in relation to the individual delivery of any of the components. The invention also relates to the therapeutic uses of the combinations of the invention for the treatment of cancer. The invention further relates to polynucleotides that code for compounds, vectors and cells containing same, as well as to the use thereof for the treatment of cancer.

Compositions and methods for the therapy of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more anti-type 1 interferon antagonists, such as anti-type 1 interferon receptor antibody antagonists and fragments thereof, as well as polypeptides and small molecules that inhibit the interaction of type 1 interferon with its receptor (IFNAR).

The present disclosure provides a method for treating lupus, Sjörgen's syndrome or scleroderma, the method comprising administering to the mammal an immunoglobulin which binds an interleukin 3 receptor α (IL-3Rα) chain and which depletes or at least partly eliminates plasmacytoid dendritic cells (p DCs) and basophils to which it binds.

The present invention relates to identification of a gene upregulated by interferon-α administration corresponding to the cDNA sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1. Determination of expression products of this gene is proposed as having utility in predicting responsiveness to treatment with interferon-a and other interferons which act at the Type 1 interferon receptor. Therapeutic use of the protein encoded by the same gene is also envisaged.

The present invention relates to the field of recombinant protein production in bacterial hosts. It further relates to extraction of soluble, active recombinant protein from an insoluble fraction without the use of denaturation and without the need for a refolding step. In particular, the present invention relates to a production process for obtaining high levels a soluble recombinant Type 1 interferon protein from a bacterial host.

Methods to derive novel hybrid type 1 interferons that are broadly active against highly pathogenic viruses of biodefense significance are described. Libraries of hybrid interferon genes were produced using gene shuffling, the proteins were expressed, and screened for activity against viruses of interest. Sequences of several broadly active hybrid interferons are described.

A synergistic adjuvant is provided comprising synergistically effective amounts of at least one type 1 interferon and at least one CD40 agonist, wherein these moieties may be in the same or separate compositions. In addition, fusion proteins and DNA conjugates which contain a type 1 interferon / CD40 agonist / antigen combination are provided. The use of these compositions, protein and DNA conjugates as immune adjuvants for treatment of various chronic diseases such as HIV infection and for enhancing the efficacy of vaccines (prophylactic and therapeutic) is also provided.

Improved (safer and more effective) methods of therapy using TNF-R agonists, e.g., CD40 agonists are provided. These methods provide for the addition of an amount of a type 1 interferon and / or a TLR agonist that is effective to prevent or reduce the toxicity (liver toxicity) that may otherwise result in some patients of the TNF-R agonist is used as a monotherapy (without the type 1 interferon and / r TLR agonist).

Methods and compositions for modifying type I IFN signaling pathways in a subject comprising the administration a cationic lipid to the subject are provided. The cationic lipids comprise 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium propane (DOTAP), N-1-(2,3-dioleoyloxy)-propyl-N,N,N-trimethyl ammonium chloride (DOTMA), 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-ethylphosphocholine (DOEPC), enantiomers and combinations thereof. The compositions may further comprise one or more antigenic components, wherein such components are autologous or nonautologous.

The present invention provides a monoclonal antibody which specifically binds to human Toll-like receptor 3 and inhibits production of type 1 interferon. It also provides an inhibitor which (a) suppresses a double-stranded RNA-mediated immune response in a cell which expresses Toll-like receptor 3 that recognizes the double-stranded RNA and produces type I interferon, and (b) includes an antibody, which binds to the Toll-like receptor 3 and inhibits production of the type I interferon. Particularly, the monoclonal antibody is against human Toll-like receptor 3. Further, a transfection method and kit are provided. Production of type I interferon can be controlled by using an antibody which specifically binds to Toll-like receptor 3 that recognizes a double-stranded RNA and produces type I interferon.

The present invention provides a combination therapy for treating a tumor in a subject. The combination comprises two elements. The first is a polypeptide construct comprising an attenuated Type 1 interferon (IFN) linked to an antibody which binds to a cell surface- associated antigen expressed on the tumour cell and comprising a functional Fc region. The second is a CD47 antagonist which inhibitsthe interaction CD47 with the SIRP alpha receptor.

The present disclosure relates to identification of previously known genes as being genes upregulated by interferon-α administration, in particular the human genes corresponding to the cDNA sequence in GenBank designated g4758303, g5453897, g4505186, g2366751, g33917, g4504962, g3978516, g5924396, g4505656, g1504007, g3702446, g4001802, g292289, g4557226, g4507646 and g4507170. Determination of expression products of these genes is proposed as having utility in predicting responsiveness to treatment with interferon-α and other interferons which act at the Type 1 interferon receptor.

Disclosed are methods of treating individuals with yeast-based immunotherapy who have been preselected as being sensitive to type I interferons, as well as methods for selecting individuals for treatment with yeast-based immunotherapeutic compositions and methods for enhancing or improving an individual's response to yeast-based immunotherapy, based on the individual's sensitivity to type 1 interferons (T1IFNs).

Disclosed are methods of treating individuals with yeast-based immunotherapy who have been preselected as being sensitive to type I interferons, as well as methods for selecting individuals for treatment with yeast-based immunotherapeutic compositions and methods for enhancing or improving an individual's response to yeast-based immunotherapy, based on the individual's sensitivity to type 1 interferons (T1IFNs).

Improved (safer and more effective) methods of therapy using TNF-R agonists, e.g., CD40 agonists are provided. These methods provide for the addition of an amount of a type 1 interferon and / or a TLR agonist that is effective to prevent or reduce the toxicity (liver toxicity) that may otherwise result in some patients of the TNF-R agonist is used as a monotherapy (without the type 1 interferon and / or TLR agonist).

Disclosed are methods of treating individuals with yeast-based immunotherapy who have been preselected as being sensitive to type I interferons, as well as methods for selecting individuals for treatment with yeast-based immunotherapeutic compositions and methods for enhancing or improving an individual's response to yeast-based immunotherapy, based on the individual's sensitivity to type 1 interferons (T1IFNs).

Disclosed herein are methods for treating a subject having cancer by coadministering a stimulator of interferon signaling and a heparin polysaccharide. Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions that include a stimulator of interferon signaling and a heparin polysaccharide.

The present invention relates to the use of type 1 interferon receptor antagonists that specifically bind IFNAR1 and / or IFNAR2 and inhibit type 1 IFNs signalling in methods of treating tuberculosis and other infectious diseases, in which type 1 interferon signalling has been found to be deleterious. Infectious diseases that can be treated according to the present invention include tuberculosis and leishmaniasis.

The present invention relates to the field of recombinant protein production in bacterial hosts. It further relates to extraction of soluble, active recombinant protein from an insoluble fraction without the use of denaturation and without the need for a refolding step. In particular, the present invention relates to a production process for obtaining high levels a soluble recombinant Type 1 interferon protein from a bacterial host.

The invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of cancer and, more specifically, compositions containing an agonist ligand for receptor 4-1BB and a type-1 interferon, the simultaneous or sequential delivery of which results in a synergic antitumour effect in relation to the individual delivery of any of the components. The invention also relates to the therapeutic uses of the combinations of the invention for the treatment of cancer. The invention further relates to polynucleotides that code for compounds, vectors and cells containing same, as well as to the use thereof for the treatment of cancer.

The present invention relates to identification of a gene upregulated by interferon-administration corresponding to the cDNA sequence set forth in SEQ. ID. No. 1. Determination of expression products of this gene is proposed as having utility in predicting responsiveness to treatment with interferon- and other interferons which act at the Type 1 interferon receptor. Therapeutic use of the protein encoded by the same gene is also envisaged.

The present application relates to an adjuvant which is suitable to be used in vaccines or other immunogenic compositions. Specifically, the adjuvant promotes the induction of interleukin-1 (IL-1), type 1 interferons (IFNs), such as IFNα, and IFNβ, type 2 interferons, such as IFNγ and / or tumour necrosis factor (TNF) response, such as TNFα, and elicits or enhances an immune response, preferably in neonatal, juvenile or paediatric animal and / or human populations.

The present invention relates to identification of a gene upregulated by interferon-a administration corresponding to the cDNA sequence set forth in SEQ. ID. NO. 1. Determination of expression products of this gene is proposed as having utility in predicting responsiveness to treatment with interferon-α and other interferons which act at the Type 1 interferon receptor. Therapeutic use of the protein encoded by the same geneis also envisaged.

The present invention relates to a type 1 interferon neutralizing FC-fusion protein and a use thereof and, more specifically, to: a dimer-type polypeptide to which a monomer comprising an interferon receptor fragment or an antibody Fc fragment is bound; a preparation method there for; and a pharmaceutical composition comprising same. The type 1 interferon neutralizing FC-fusion protein of the present invention blocks binding between type 1 interferon and an interferon receptor, and has an excellent ability of inhibiting the signaling and biological activities of interferon, thereby enabling diseases mediated by a type 1 interferon to be effectively treated.