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Hepatitis C virus codon optimized non-structural NS3/4A fusion gene

US7638499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2007
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A90/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aspects of the present invention relate to the discovery of a novel hepatitis C virus (HCV) isolate. Embodiments include HCV peptides, nucleic acids encoding said HCV peptides, antibodies directed to said peptides, compositions containing said nucleic acids and peptides, as well as methods of making and using the aforementioned compositions including, but not limited to, diagnostics and medicaments for the treatment and prevention of HCV infection.

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