Immunological preparations
AssigneeNational Research Development Corporation
InventorsAnthony Clifford Allison, Gregory Gregoriadis
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Abstract
Immunological preparations are described in which liposomes having negative charge are used as adjuvants for the purposes of human and veterinary vaccines containing viral antigens. The formulation of influenza antigen in liposomes formed with egg lecithin is described and the adjuvant effect demonstrated.
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A pharmaceutical preparation for administration in vivo to effect immunization comprising an immunologically effective agent selected from viral antigens which agent is incorporated essentially entrapped in liposomes, said liposomes having a negative charge.
A method for the immunization of humans and animals against viral infections which comprises administering to such humans and animals an immunologically effective agent selected from viral antigens which agent is incorporated essentially entrapped in liposomes, said liposomes having a negative charge.
A pharmaceutical method which comprises mixing a viral antigen with a lipid, water and a substance capable of imparting a negative charge, sonicating this mixture to produce liposomes having a negative charge with which said viral antigen is incorporated essentially entrapped, and administering said liposomes to a human or animal to effect immunization thereof.
In the art of parenterally administering viral antigens to patients susceptible to immunization therewith, the improvement which comprise administering such antigens essentially entrapped in negatively charged liposomes to enhance the immune response thereto.
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