Nucleic acid and amino acid sequences relating to Staphylococcus epidermidis for diagnostics and therapeutics
US6380370B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/884
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides isolated polypeptide and nucleic acid sequences derived from Staphylococcus epidermidis that are useful in diagnosis and therapy of pathological conditions; antibodies against the polypeptides; and methods for the production of the polypeptides. The invention also provides methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of pathological conditions resulting from bacterial infection.
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