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Flea chitinase nucleic acid molecules and uses thereof

US6416977B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2000
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2799/021
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to flea chitinase nucleic acid molecules, proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, antibodies raised against such proteins, and inhibitors of such proteins. The present invention also includes therapeutic compositions comprising such nucleic acid molecules, proteins, antibodies, and/or other inhibitors, as well as their use to protect an animal from flea infestation.

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