Binding domains from Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte binding proteins
US6962987B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides isolated polypeptides useful in the treatment and prevention of malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum or P. vivax. In particular, the polypeptides are derived from the binding domains of the proteins in the EBL family as well as the sialic acid binding protein (SABP) on P. falciparum merozoites. The polypeptides may also be derived from the Duffy antigen binding protein (DABP) on P. vivax merozoites.
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