Immunogenic compositions comprising porphyromonas gingivalis proteins and/or peptides and methods
US6129917A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K39/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein are methods and immunogenic compositions useful for protecting mammals from infection and pathology of P. gingivalis. Specifically, arginine-specific proteases of Porphyromonas gingivalis and peptides derived therefrom offer protection against infection. Immunogenic compositions comprising a 50 kDa arginine-specific protease, the high molecular weight complex or peptides from one of the foregoing proteins are capable of protecting against P. gingivalis infection and/or gingivitis and/or periodontitis caused thereby in mammals, including humans.
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