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Nucleic acid and amino acid sequences relating to Staphylococcus epidermidis for diagnostics and therapeutics

US7060458B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 1999
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/884
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides isolated polypeptide and nucleic acid sequences derived from Staphylococcus epidermidis 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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