Specialized Malaria Vaccination Solutions for High-Risk Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
Adaptations of recombinant MVA viral vectors for malaria prevention in high-security areas, disaster relief settings, extreme weather conditions, and areas with limited access to healthcare, providing enhanced immune response and ease of use in resource-limited environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent describes recombinant MVA viral vectors for generating an immune response to malaria. However, these vectors may not be suitable for high-risk environments, such as high-security areas, disaster relief settings, or extreme weather conditions, where the immune response may be compromised or the logistical challenges are significant. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the recombinant MVA viral vectors to provide enhanced immune response and ease of use in these environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a system, method, or vaccine composition that utilizes recombinant MVA viral vectors expressing Plasmodium falciparum immunogenic polypeptides. These vectors are engineered to provide enhanced immune response in individuals with compromised immune systems, formulated for rapid deployment and ease of use in resource-limited environments, and designed to withstand high temperatures and humidity. The system, method, or vaccine composition can be used in high-security areas, disaster relief settings, extreme weather conditions, and areas with limited access to healthcare.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept is novel and non-obvious in its adaptation of recombinant MVA viral vectors for high-risk environments, providing enhanced immune response and ease of use in resource-limited environments. The inventive step lies in the specific modifications made to the vectors to address the challenges of these environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different viral vectors, such as adenovirus or lentivirus, or the incorporation of additional immunogenic polypeptides to provide broader protection against malaria. Variations of the system, method, or vaccine composition could include different formulations, dosing regimens, or administration routes to optimize the immune response in different environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the vaccine market, particularly in high-risk environments such as military bases, disaster relief areas, and regions with limited access to healthcare. The target industries include pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and government agencies involved in public health and defense.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K39/015 |
| A | A61 | A61K9/0019 |
| A | A61 | A61K47/6901 |
| A | A61 | A61P33/06 |
| A | A61 | A61K2039/5256 |
| A | A61 | A61K2039/54 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,611 |
|---|---|
| Title | Compositions and methods for generating an immune response to treat or prevent malaria |
| Assignee(s) | GeoVax, Inc. |