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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2001
Andrew D. Weinberg, Portland, OR (US);
Andrew D. Weinberg, Portland, OR (US);
Sisters of Providence in Oregon, Portland, OR (US);
Abstract
Compositions and methods for enhancing the immune response of a mammal to an antigen by engaging the OX-40 receptor on the surface of T-cells are disclosed, comprising administering to the mammal a composition comprising a purified antibody that specifically binds the OX-40 receptor and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein said composition is administered to the mammal such that the antibody that specifically binds the OX-40 receptor is presented to T-cells of the mammal during or shortly after priming of the T-cells by the antigen. Such compositions and methods can be used in immunization and cancer treatment.