Nucleic acids containing unmethylated CpG dinucleotides and therapeutic utilities based on their ability to stimulate an immune response and to redirect a Th2 response to a Th1 response in a subject are disclosed. Methods for treating atopic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, are disclosed. ...http://www.google.com/patents/US20030050261?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030050261 - Immunostimulatory nucleic acid molecules