Nucleic acid and amino acid sequences relating to Enterococcus faecalis for diagnostics and therapeutics
US6617156B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/315
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides isolated polypeptide and nucleic acid sequences derived from Enterococcus faecalis 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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