This invention provides conjugates useful for xenotransplantation which comprise a galactose &agr;1,3 galactosyl (&agr;Gal) epitope conjugated to a valency platform molecule, preferably a chemically defined valency platform molecule which allows precise valency. The invention also provides compositions comprising these conjugates, and methods (such as methods for inducing tolerance) using these conjugates and compositions.
该发明提供了用于异种移植的共轭物,其包括将半
乳糖α1,3半
乳糖基(αGal表位)与价数平台分子结合而成,优选为
化学定义的价数平台分子,以允许精确的价数。该发明还提供了包括这些共轭物的组合物,以及使用这些共轭物和组合物的方法(例如诱导耐受的方法)。