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Porcine circovirus recombinant poxvirus vaccine

US6497883B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2000
Grant dateDec 24, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2750/10022
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

What is described is a recombinant poxvirus, such as avipox virus, containing foreign DNA from porcine circovirus 2. What are also described are immunological compositions containing the recombinant poxvirus for inducing an immunological response in a host animal to which the immunological composition is administered. Also described are methods of treating or preventing disease caused by porcine circovirus 2 by administering the immunological compositions of the invention to an animal in need of treatment or susceptible to infection by porcine circovirus 2.

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