Group A Streptococcus vaccine
US10301362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2317/76
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and composition for eliciting an immune response to group A streptococcal bacteria in a mammal is provided, which includes administering to the mammal an M protein fragment, variant or derivative thereof and a SpyCEP protein or peptide fragment, or an antibody to the SpyCEP protein or fragment to facilitate restoring or enhancing neutrophil activity. Also provided is an immunodominant peptide fragment of SpyCEP.
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