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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2003
Applicants:
Gary Van Nest, Martinez, CA (US);
Joseph J. Eden, Jr., Danville, CA (US);
Inventors:
Gary Van Nest, Martinez, CA (US);
Joseph J. Eden, Jr., Danville, CA (US);
Assignee:
Dynavax Technologies Corporation, Berkeley, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12Q 1/70 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Methods are provided for the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. A polynucleotide comprising an immunostimulatory sequence is administered to a individual who has been exposed to or infected by HBV and/or HCV. The polynucleotide is not administered with a HCV or HBV antigen. Administration of the polynucleotide results in amelioration of symptoms of HBV and/or HCV infection.