Compositions and methods for treating or preventing pneumococcal infection
US7217791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2039/6087
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides polypeptides, polysaccharide-polypeptide conjugates, and expression vectors for treating or preventing pneumococcal infection. The compositions induce an anti-pneumococcal immune response when administered to a mammal. The compositions can be used prophylactically to vaccinate an individual and/or therapeutically to induce a therapeutic immune response in an infected individual.
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