Inventors:
- New Haven CT, US
Sherman M. Weissman - New Haven CT, US
Marina E. Komarovskaya - Milford CT, US
Erkut Bahceci - Hamden CT, US
Samuel Katz - Woodbridge CT, US
Efim Golub - East Haven CT, US
International Classification:
A61K 39/395
A61K 35/12
A61K 45/06
C12N 15/85
Abstract:
Compositions and methods of making cells using RNA, and cells made using the disclosed compositions and methods are also provided. In exemplary embodiments, RNA is transfected into cells to effect a molecular, biological, physiological, or histological change in the cells. In preferred embodiments, the RNA is prepared in vitro, more preferably using a DNA template according to the provided compositions and methods. Methods for treating or inhibiting a disorder or disease such cancer are also provided. The methods can include, for example, locally or systemically administering to the host an effective amount of one or more RNAs; or an effective amount of population of cells isolated from the subject or a syngeneic or histocompatible subject, contacted ex vivo with one or RNAs, and optionally expanded. The cells can be, for example, immune cells or stem cells.