Compounds to enhance immune responses

The CSIC and two universities from Spain have synthesised new compounds to promote proliferation of natural killer T-cells, involved in immune responses.

These compounds are more versatile modulators of cytokine production and have longer life than alpha-galactosylceramide. They have potential as vaccine adjuvants and drugs for autoimmune diseases, infections or cancer. Pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies are sought to collaborate under a patent license.

Contact:
Vicepresidencia Adjunta
de Transferencia del Conocimiento CSIC
Institut de Química Avançada de Catalunya
Isabel Massip
Tel. +(34) 93 400 61 00
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