Inventors:
James M. Oleske - Morris Plains NJ
Thomas N. Denny - Cranford NJ
Anthony J. Scolpino - Ramsey NJ
Eleonora Feketeova - Harrison NJ
Raphael J. Mannino - Annandale NJ
Assignee:
Albany Medical College - Albany NY
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Newark NJ
International Classification:
A61K 9127
Abstract:
A protein-lipid vesicle that can be used to make an autogenous vaccine comprises patient-specific antigen, adjuvant or immunomodulator, and lipid carrier. In addition, a negatively charged lipid component is desirably included. The autogenous vaccine is useful to treat individuals with chronic diseases, including chronic infectious diseases and neoplasias. The chronic infectious diseases that can be treated include disease caused by infection with human immunodeficiency viruses.