METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATION OF MAMMALIAN INNATE IMMUNE RESISTANCE TO PATHOGENS

摘要

Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of treating, inhibiting or attenuating a microbial infection in an individual who has or is at risk for developing such an infection, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a StIR polypeptide or peptide or fragment or derivative or analog thereof to the individual.