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Oral vaccine comprising antigen surface-associated with red blood cells

US5882649A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 1997
Grant dateMar 16, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2760/18834
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Red blood cells or derivatives thereof such as ghost preparations, whole cell membrane preparations or fragments thereof, can act as a potent carrier for orally administered antigens. Mucosal immunity in particular can be effectively induced against such viruses as influenza when adsorbed to chicken red blood cells and orally administered.

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