Block copolymers include a poly β-methyl-δ-valerolactone (PMVL) block. The PMVL blocks can be formed from biosynthesized β-methyl-δ-valerolactone (MVL). The PMVL block may be formed from biosynthesized β-methyl-δ-valerolactone (MVL) with a 14C/12C ratio greater than zero. The block copolymers can include hard blocks. The block copolymers can be thermoplastic elastomers. The block copolymers may include a polylactic acid (PLA) block.
Small molecule immunopotentiators and assays for their detection
申请人:Valiante Nicholas
公开号:US20110104186A1
公开(公告)日:2011-05-05
The invention provides immunostimulatory compositions comprising a small molecule immuno-potentiator (SMIP) compound and methods of administration thereof. Also provided are methods of administering a SMIP compound in an effective amount to enhance the immune response of a subject to an antigen. Further provided are novel compositions and methods of administering SMIP compounds alone or in combination with another agent for the treatment of cancer, infectious diseases and/or allergies/asthma. In a further aspect, the invention relates generally to methods of screening for small molecule immuno-modulatory compositions.