A complex comprising an HLA Class 1 molecule and attaching means for
selectively attaching the HLA class 1 molecule to a target cell is
disclosed, and a method is provided for producing or enhancing an
immunological response against a target cell, by attaching said complex
to the target cell. Where the target is a diseased, foreign or malignant
cell, this method may be used to promote the lysis of the targeted cell
by T cells in the immune system. Where the target cell is an antigen
presenting cell, this method may be used to promote the proliferation of
specific T cell clones. The invention is of potential use in the
prevention and treatment of malignant diseases including cancer and
leukemia, infectious diseases including viral infections such as HIV,
bacterial infections including tuberculosis, and parasitic infections
including malaria.