The State University of New York

Vivek S Purohit

Robert M Straubinger

Richard Bankert

Sathyamangalam V Balasubramanian

Karthik Ramani

This invention provides methods and compositions for localized delivery of IL-12 to a desired site. The composition comprises liposomes carrying IL-12. The liposomes comprise phosphatidyl choline, phosphatidyl glycerol and cholesterol. The size and composition of the liposomes is such that there is minimal leakage into the systemic circulation. These compositions can be used for delivery of IL-12 to selected sites such as tumors.

Compositions and methods of preparation of liposomal microparticulate IL-12

Methods and composition are described for low immunogenic protein, polypeptide or peptide formulations. The method comprises forming complexes of the protein, polypeptide or peptide with a binding agent which can be a serine containing compound or other phosphatidyl compounds or phospholipids. The complexes formed include simple complexes, micelles, cochleate structures, liposomes, non-bilayer and novel lipidic structures. The antigenicity and imminogenicity of the protein, polypeptides or peptides is reduced upon formation of such complexes.

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Vivek S Purohit