Unique associated Kaposi's sarcoma virus sequences and uses thereof
US5801042A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2710/16434
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides an isolated DNA molecule which is at least 30 nucleotides in length and which uniquely defines a herpesvirus associated with Kaposi's sarcoma. This invention provides an isolated herpesvirus associated with Kaposi's sarcoma. This invention provides an antibody specific to the peptide. Antisense and triplex oligonucleotide molecules are also provided. This invention provides a method of vaccinating a subject for KS, prophylaxis, diagnosing or treating a subject with KS and detecting expression of a DNA virus associated with Kaposi's sarcoma in a cell.
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