Oral vaccine comprising antigen surface-associated with red blood cells
US5882649A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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