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Live attenuated RTX-producing bacteria of the family pasteurellaceae

US6770275B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 1997
Grant dateAug 3, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/21
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to live attenuated RTX-toxin producing bacteria of the family Pasteurellaceae, of which the attenuation is due to the fact that they produce RTX toxin in a non-activated form. The invention also relates to vaccines for the protection of mammals against infection with RTX-toxin producing bacteria of the family Pasteurellaceae, and to methods for the preparation of said live attenuated bacteria and vaccines.

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