Compositions and methods for reducing or preventing fertilization in fish and birds
US6790457B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2039/55555
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is an immunocontraceptive vaccine composition comprising a teleost homolog of zona pellucida (TH-ZP), together with a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier, for reducing or preventing fertilization in a fish, and a method for its use. Also disclosed is immunocontraceptive vaccine composition comprising an antigen from an inner perivitelline layer (IPVL), together with a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier, for reducing or preventing fertilization in a bird, and a method for its use.
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