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Use of flagellin in the immunotherapy of Yersinia pestis

US7794731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2005
Grant dateSep 14, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/825
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a fusion protein comprising a flagellin adjuvant and a Yersinia pestis antigen. Also provided are compositions comprising a flagellin adjuvant and a Yersinia pestis antigen. The invention also discloses methods of making a fusion protein comprising a flagellin adjuvant and a Yersinia pestis antigen. The invention further provides pharmaceutical formulations and methods for inducing an immune response against Yersinia pestis.

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