Vaccine
US7387773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P31/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a vaccine comprising secreted protein derived from Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis (M. ptb) substantially free of whole organisms of that species either dead or alive. The secreted protein may be obtained from a culture of M. ptb with the microorganisms being removed by centrifugation and subsequent filtration. The vaccine may be used for vaccination against Johne's disease.
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