Proteinase K resistant surface protein of neisseria meningitidis
US6287574A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2039/522
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A highly conserved, immunologically accessible antigen at the surface of Neisseria meningitidis organisms. Immunotherapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic compositions and methods useful in the treatment, prevention an diagnosis of Neisseria meningitidis diseases. A proteinase K resistant Neisseria meningitidis surface protein having an apparent molecular weight of 22 kDa, the corresponding nucleotide and derived amino acid sequences (SEQ ID NO: 1, NO:3, NO:5 and NO:7: SEQ ID NO: 2, NO:4, NO:6, and NO:8), recombinant DNA methods for the production of the Neisseria meningitidis 22 kDA surface protein, and antibodies that bind to the Neisseria meningitidis 22 kDA surface protein.
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