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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 20, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2012
Xiang-yang Wang, Amherst, NY (US);
John Subjeck, Williamsville, NY (US);
Xiang-Yang Wang, Amherst, NY (US);
John Subjeck, Williamsville, NY (US);
Health Research Inc., Buffalo, NY (US);
Abstract
Provided is a method for enhancing an immune response to a desired antigen in an individual. The method is performed by administering to the individual an agent capable of inhibiting class A macrophage scavenger receptor (SR-A) and optionally administering the desired antigen. Also provided is a method for enhancing an immune response to an antigen by administering to an individual a composition containing antigen presenting cells that are characterized by specifically inhibited SR-A. Substantially purified populations of mammalian dendritic cells characterized by specifically inhibited SR-A are also provided.