Vaccine comprising eimeria spp. gametocyte antigen
US5932225A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B2075/027
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Substantially purified Eimeria maxima gametocytes have been prepared and methods for their preparations are disclosed. A proteinaceous extract derived from the gametocytes comprises at least nine proteins of varying molecular weights. Vaccines for conferring upon a chicken immunity against infection comprise an effective immunizing amount of gametocyte extract or antigenic protein, and a carrier.
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