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Nucleic acid sequences and expression system relating to Enterococcus faecium for diagnostics and therapeutics

US6583275B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1998
Grant dateJun 24, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/689
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides isolated polypeptide and nucleic acid sequences derived Enterococcus faecium 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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