Cloned Babesia DNA
US5518916A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 21, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2014 |
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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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