Immunogenic compositions for gram positive bacteria such as Streptococcus agalactiae
US8778358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to the identification of a new adhesin islands within the genomes of several Group A and Group B Streptococcus serotypes and isolates. The adhesin islands are thought to encode surface proteins which are important in the bacteria's virulence. Thus, the adhesin island proteins of the invention may be used in immunogenic compositions for prophylactic or therapeutic immunization against GAS or GBS infection. For example, the invention may include an immunogenic composition comprising one or more of the discovered adhesin island proteins.
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