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Nucleic acid and amino acid sequences relating to Streptococcus pneumoniae for diagnostics and therapeutics

US6800744B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1998
Grant dateOct 5, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/53
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides isolated polypeptide and nucleic acid sequences derived from Streptococcus pneumonia 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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