Antigens for immunocontraception
US7056515B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K39/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides immunocontraceptive vaccines comprising a zona pellucida (ZP) polypeptide, and/or a variant thereof, from a carnivorous mammal such as cat, dog, ferret or mink. Such vaccines are useful in reducing fertility of cats and/or dogs.
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