Inventors:
Michael V. Doyle - Oakland CA
Arthur D. Newell - Orinda CA
Jack H. Nunberg - Oakland CA
Thomas J. White - Oakland CA
Assignee:
Chiron Corporation - Emeryville CA
International Classification:
A61K 3820, A61K 3902, A61K 3912
Abstract:
Methods for enhancing the immune response to vaccination in animals, including humans, comprise administering interleukin-2 (IL-2) as part of the vaccination regimen, preferably for 5 to 14 days post-vaccination. In addition, compositions for enhancing the immune response of an animal to a vaccine employ IL-2 as an active ingredient, preferably human IL-2.