Inventors:
Alexander Gaiger - Seattle WA, US
Martin A. Cheever - Mercer Island WA, US
Assignee:
Corixa Corporation - Research Triangle Park NC
University of Washington - Seattle WA
International Classification:
A61K 38/04, A61K 38/08, A61K 39/00, C07K 7/06, C07K 5/10
US Classification:
4242771, 4241851, 514 2, 514 12, 514 13, 514 14, 514 15, 514 16, 514 17, 514 18, 514885, 530350, 530324, 530325, 530326, 530327, 530328, 530329, 530330
Abstract:
Compositions and methods for the therapy of malignant diseases, such as leukemia and cancer, are disclosed. The compositions comprise a WT1 polypeptide comprising an immunogenic portion of WT1, wherein said WT1 polypeptide comprises the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO:144. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of metastatic diseases.