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Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae antigen and uses therefor

US5252328A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 1989
Grant dateOct 12, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/821
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for protecting swine against mycoplasmal pneumonia caused by M. hyopneumoniae which includes at least one protein which is an M. hyopneumoniae antigen. The M. hyopneumoniae antigen is present in an amount effective for protection of swine against mycoplasmal pneumonia caused by M. hyopneumoniae. A preferred antigen is the M. hyopneumoniae 74.5 kda antigen.

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