Cloning of the Babesia bovis 60 KD antigen
US5171685A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K39/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The subject invention concerns the identification of novel merozoite surface proteins of Babesia bovis. Also disclosed are monoclonal antibodies to these proteins as well as genes which encode for the proteins. The invention further concerns the use of the novel proteins, recombinant DNA clones, and monoclonal antibodies in the detection, treatment, and prophylaxis of babesiosis.
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