Immunostimulatory oligonucleotide multimers

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2008-09-23

2008-09-23

Fetterolf, Brandon J (Department: 1642)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Cancer cell or component thereof

C424S277100, C536S023100

Reexamination Certificate

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11174282

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an immunostimulatory nucleic acid. In certain embodiments according to this aspect of the invention, the sequence of the immunostimulatory oligonucleotide and/or immunomer is at least partially self-complementary.

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