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Nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequences of the envelope 1 gene of 51 isolates of hepatitis C virus and the use of reagents derived from these sequences in diagnostic methods and vaccines

US5514539A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 1993
Grant dateMay 7, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/802
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequences of 51 cDNAs are disclosed where each cDNA encodes the envelope 1 gene of an isolate of hepatitis C virus (HCV). The invention relates to the oligonucleotides, peptides and recombinant envelope 1 proteins derived from these sequences and their use in diagnostic methods and vaccines.

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