Ectoparasite saliva proteins and apparatus to collect such proteins
US6368846B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K39/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a novel product and method for isolating ectoparasite saliva proteins, and a novel product and method for detecting and/or treating allergic dermatitis in an animal. The present invention also relates to ectoparasite saliva proteins, nucleic acid molecules having sequences that encode such proteins, and antibodies raised against such proteins. The present invention also includes methods to obtain such proteins and to use such proteins to identify animals susceptible to or having allergic dermatitis. The present invention also includes therapeutic compositions comprising such proteins and their use to treat animals susceptible to or having allergic dermatitis.
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