Method of boosting the immune response in neonates
AssigneeChildren's Hospital Medical Center
InventorSing Sing Way
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Abstract
In an aspect, a method of augmenting an immune response in a subject in need thereof, comprising identifying the subject, and treating the subject to inhibit the immune suppressive effect of CD71+ cells is provided. Further provided is a method of preventing, treating or ameliorating an infection in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an agent that reduces the level of CD71+ cells in the subject.
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A method of augmenting an immune response in a subject in need thereof, comprising:
- a) identifying the subject;
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- b) treating the subject to inhibit the immune suppressive effect of CD71+ cells.
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A method of preventing, treating or ameliorating an infection in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an agent that reduces the level of CD71+ cells in the subject.
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A method of identifying a modifier of an immune response, comprising:
- a) providing CD71+ cells;
- b) providing an agent to the CD71+ cells;
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- c) assessing the ability of the agent to modify the immunosuppressive effect of the CD71+ cells.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.