MODULATION OF IMMUNE RESPONSES BY THE POXVIRAL K4 PROTEIN

摘要

The present invention relates to compositions, methods, and uses involving the modulation of K4 protein activity, especially in the treatment of various diseases and in the enhancement of vaccination regimens. The invention relates to poxviruses having reduced or increased K4 protein activity, as well as methods of making and using these poxviruses. The invention further relates to K4 proteins and inhibitors of K4 protein activity, as well as methods for making and using them.