Dirofilaria immitis Gp29 proteins and uses thereof
US5618532A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P33/02
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to D. immitis Gp29 proteins, nucleic acid molecules having sequences that encode such proteins, antibodies raised against such proteins and inhibitors of D. immitis glutathione peroxidase. The present invention also includes methods to obtain such nucleic acid molecules, proteins, antibodies and inhibitors. The present invention also includes therapeutic compositions comprising such nucleic acid molecules, proteins, antibodies and inhibitors as well as their use to protect animals from disease caused by parasitic helminths, such as heartworm.
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