Endogenous adjuvant molecules and uses thereof

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2004-05-13

2010-10-05

Szperka, Michael (Department: 1644)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Nonspecific immunoeffector, per se ; or nonspecific...

C424S282100, C424S184100, C424S204100, C424S234100, C424S265100

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07807187

ABSTRACT:
Methods of modulating the immune response using pharmaceutical compositions containing crystalline adjuvants are described. In various embodiments the crystalline adjuvants are selected from the group consisting of monosodium urate (MSU), xanthine, basic calcium phosphate (BCP), calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD), hydroxyapatite, calcium oxalate, cholesterol, lipid liquid, other crystalline lipids, lithium heparin, talc, and starch.

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