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Recombinant polypeptides and peptides, nucleic acids coding for the same and use of these polypeptides and peptides in the diagnostic of tuberculosis

US5916558A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1995
Grant dateJun 29, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K39/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to recombinant polypeptides and peptides which can also be used for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the above polypeptides and peptides, which are in a state of biological purity such that they can be used as part of the active principle in the preparation of vaccines against tuberculosis. The invention additionally relates to nucleic acids coding for said polypeptides and peptides.

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