Methods and compositions for Mycoplasma pneumoniae exotoxins
US8088894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S530/825
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a Mycoplasma pneumoniae community acquired respiratory distress syndrome (CARDS) toxin, biologically active fragments/domains of the CARDS toxin, antibodies to the CARDS toxin and nucleic acids encoding the CARDS toxin. Also provided are methods of diagnosing, treating and/or preventing infection by Mycoplasma pneumoniae using the compositions provided herein.
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