Nucleotide vector composition containing such vector and vaccine for immunization against hepatitis
US6635624B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to methods of inducing an immunogenic response in a subject that include administering a nucleotide plasmid vector that includes a gene coding for a surface antigen protein derived from hepatitis B virus and a promoter for the expression of the gene. The invention also relates to vaccine compositions for protecting against hepatitis B virus.
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