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

US7129339B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2004
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/3156
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

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