Porcine circovirus recombinant poxvirus vaccine
US6497883B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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