Methods and compositions for treating and preventing malaria (2)

US8703147B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE WALTER AND ELIZA HALL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH · AU

Inventors

• Alan Cowman · Melbourne, AU
• James Beeson · Shreveport, US
• Alexander Gerd Maier · Melbourne, AU
• Kristina E. M. Persson · Skurup, SE
• Jonathan S. Richards · Melbourne, AU
• Sash Lopaticki · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 5, 2008
• Grant date: Apr 22, 2014
• Expiry date: Feb 5, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02A50/30
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions and methods useful in the treatment or prevention of a condition caused by or associated with infection by Plasmodium falciparum, such as malaria. The compositions include various antigens of Plasmodium falciparum, both alone and in combination. The invention further includes fragments of the antigens.