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Ethyleneimine inactivated organisms

US4058599A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1975
Grant dateNov 15, 1977
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Expiry dateSep 26, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2770/32163
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Microorganisms can be rendered inactive without impairing their antigenicity or immunogenicity by treating the microorganisms with ethyleneimine. The microorganism is placed in a suspension containing ethyleneimine up to a final concentration of 0.005 to 2% V/V. The temperature of the ethyleneimine-containing suspension is maintained between 0.degree. and 45.degree. C for between a few hours and 2 days. The excess ethyleneimine is destroyed.

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