A complex including an HLA class I molecule and attaching means for
selectively attaching the HLA class I molecule to a target 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 cell is diseased, foreign, or malignant cell, this
method may be used to promote lysis of the target cell by T cells in the
immune system. Where the target cell is an antigen presenting cell, this
method may be used to promote proliferation of specific T cell clones.
Uses include prevention and treatment of diseases including cancer,
leukaemia, infectious diseases, viral infections, such as HIV, bacterial
infections, such as tuberculosis, and parasitic infections such as
malaria.