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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2006
Laurence Howard, Vienna, AT;
Stephen Miller, Oak Park, IL (US);
Brian Shoichet, San Francisco, CA (US);
John Irwin, San Rafael, CA (US);
Laurence Howard, Vienna, AT;
Stephen Miller, Oak Park, IL (US);
Brian Shoichet, San Francisco, CA (US);
John Irwin, San Rafael, CA (US);
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to molecules that stabilize and/or enhance CD154 activity, compositions comprising these molecules, methods for using these molecules and compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) comprising them. Specifically, the molecules can be used for enhancing immune function (e.g., enhancing Th1 cytokine expression), stimulating immune responses, and/or treating certain disorders (e.g., cancer, infectious disease, and immune compromised states). The invention also relates to kits and compositions comprising the molecules.