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Vaccine against Epstein-Barr Virus

US4707358A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1984
Grant dateNov 17, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S930/224
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The nucleotide sequence of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA which codes for outer surface viral proteins has been determined. Fragments of the DNA have been isolated and cloned into a vector which, when placed in a host organism, express proteins which when used to immunize rabbits generate antibody which reacts with the surface proteins of virus infected cells. These proteins are useful for preparation of a vaccine for EBV.

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