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Rotavirus reassortant vaccine

US5750109A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 1995
Grant dateMay 12, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2720/12334
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides novel rotavirus reassortants, vaccines employing the novel reassortants and methods for their preparation and administration. One such reassortant contains the gene encoding the v.p.7 neutralization antigen of a human rotavirus. Another reassortant contains the gene encoding the v.p.4 neutralization antigen of a human rotavirus. The remaining genes are provided solely from the bovine rotavirus WC3 strain, or from both the human and bovine strains.

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