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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 15, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 05, 1997
Jagannadha K. Sastry, Houston, TX (US);
Ralph B. Arlinghaus, Bellaire, TX (US);
Chris D. Platsoucas, Houston, TX (US);
Pramod N. Nehete, Houston, TX (US);
Jagannadha K. Sastry, Houston, TX (US);
Ralph B. Arlinghaus, Bellaire, TX (US);
Chris D. Platsoucas, Houston, TX (US);
Pramod N. Nehete, Houston, TX (US);
Board of Regents, the University of Texas System, Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
Disclosed are compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of viral infections. The identification of distinct classes of peptides for use in both anti-viral vaccines and therapeutic formulations is reported. Peptide formulations are disclosed which enhance the systemic distribution, activity, and longevity of anti-viral cytotoxic T cells, and/or which protect human cells from HIV infection.