Nucleic acid encoding OMP26 antigen from Haemophilus influenzae
US6313281A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/975
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel antigenic protein derived from the outer membrane of H. influenzae is provided. DNA sequences encoding such a protein are also provided as are vaccines comprising the protein and methods of immunising a subject against H. influenzae infection. The invention also includes methods for the prophylaxis or treatment of rerspiratory tract infections or otitis media, as well as methods for the detection of H. influenzae, and kits for use in such methods.
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