Genes and proteins, and their use
US7419672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to the present invention, a series of genes are identified in Group B Streptococcus, the products of which may be associated with the outer surface of the organism. The genes, or functional fragments thereof, may be useful in the preparation of therapeutics, e.g. vaccines to immunize a patient against microbial infection.
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