Functional influenza virus-like particles (VLPs)
US8951537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2760/16134
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses and claims virus like particles (VLPs) that express and/or contains seasonal influenza virus proteins, avian influenza virus proteins and/or influenza virus proteins from viruses with pandemic potential. The invention includes vector constructs comprising said proteins, cells comprising said constructs, formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the inventions. The invention also includes methods of making and administrating VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing substantial immunity to either seasonal and avian influenza, or at least one symptom thereof.
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