Composition For Inducing Proliferation Or Accumulation Of Regulatory T Cells

Patent No. EP4014982 (titled "Composition For Inducing Proliferation Or Accumulation Of Regulatory T Cells") was filed by The University OF Tokyo on Jun 3, 2011. The application was issued on Aug 20, 2025.

Patent Summary

Composition for inducing proliferation or accumulation of regulatory T cells, comprising bacteria belonging to the genus Clostridium, a physiologically active substance derived from the bacteria, bacterial spores, or the like. The composition induces proliferation or accumulation of regulatory T cells, which suppress immune functions. The composition can be used to treat or prevent infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases by administering the vaccine composition to an individual in need thereof.

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RIECKMay 20, 2026FUCHS PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB
SOCIT DES PRODUITS NESTLMay 19, 2026ELKINGTON AND FIFE
NESTLEMay 19, 2026ELKINGTON AND FIFE

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EP4014982

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO
Application Number
EP21205539A
Filing Date
Jun 3, 2011
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 18, 2025
Publication Date
Aug 20, 2025