The UAB Research Foundation (the University of Alabama at Birmingham)

Bryan Walter Tillman

David T Curiel

The present invention provides a CD40-targeted gene delivery system and a CD40-targeted recombinant adenoviral vector for genetic manipulation of dendritic cells and B cells. Also provided are methods of using this enhanced gene delivery to immune system cells and therefore, enhancing dendritic cell-based immunotherapy.

Immunomodulation by genetic modification of dendritic cells and B cells

A gene delivery vector used to generate genetically modified dendritic cells and B-cells central to the immune system. As a result, genetic modification of cells bearing the CD40 target antigen on its surface can be used to modulate immunity. Previously, both dendritic cells and B-cells have been resistant to gene transfer. The present invention serves to mediate dramatic enhancements in gene transfer to these cell types. Simultaneous with gene transfer, the vector system described herein matures dendritic cells and B-cells to a more potent immunoregulatory status. This invention provides technology for genetic manipulation of dendritic cells and B-cells.

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Birmingham, AL, United States of America

Bryan Walter Tillman