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Recombinant infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus

US5874279A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 1994
Grant dateFeb 23, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2760/18622
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides recombinant infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) viruses useful in vaccines to protect bovines from diseases particular to them, including infectious bovine rhinotracheitis and bovine respiratory disease complex. The present invention further provides methods for distinguishing an animal vaccinated with a vaccine of the present invention from an animal infected with a naturally-occurring IBR virus. The present invention also provides isolated DNA encoding the gpE glycoprotein, the gpG glycoprotein, and US2 genes of an IBR virus. The present invention further provides homology vectors for producing recombinant IBR viruses.

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