Methods of using B7-DC molecules to induce or enhance an immune response

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PATENT NO 8053414
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11932327

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A novel costimulatory protein molecule, B7-DC, which is a member of the B7 family, is described as is DNA coding therefor and expression vectors comprising this DNA. B7-DC protein, fragments, fusion polypeptides/proteins and other functional derivatives, and transformed cells expressing B7-DC are useful in vaccine compositions and methods. Compositions and methods are disclosed for inducing potent T cell mediated responses that can be harnessed for anti-tumor and anti-viral immunity.

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THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY3400 NORTH CHARLES STREET BALTIMORE MD 21218

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Gorski, Kevin S Baltimore, US 10 426
Pardoll, Drew M Brookville, US 68 1050
Tseng, Su-Yi Baltimore, US 12 225
Tsuchiya, Haruo Baltimore, US 8 255

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