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DNA encoding Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium knowlesi Duffy receptor

US5198347A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 1990
Grant dateMar 30, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/806
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to DNA segments encoding the Duffy receptor of a Plasmodium parasite, the recombinant DNA and to recombinantly produced Duffy receptor. The Duffy receptor can be utilized as a vaccine for humans against malaria.

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