Immunogenic polypeptide isolated from mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and uses thereof
US7744905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K39/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an immunogenic polypeptide isolated from Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and variants of the polypeptide. The polypeptide and variants may be used in vaccines against Johne's disease and in methods for detection of the disease. Antibodies against the polypeptide or variants may be used in diagnostic tests for Johne's disease. Also included are polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide and variants, and methods for preparing these.
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