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Compositions and kits for detecting pathogen infection

US7700727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2005
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention generally features therapeutic and diagnostic compositions and methods for increasing or decreasing the binding of a lysozyme polypeptide to a Treponema pallidum P17 polypeptide (Tp17) or a Tp17-like polypeptide. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for detecting, treating, or preventing a pathogen infection or a chronic disorder; and to binding assays using a Tp17-like polypeptide and a lysozyme polypeptide.

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