Nucleic acid sequences and expression system relating to Enterococcus faecium for diagnostics and therapeutics
US6583275B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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