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Vaccines against pregnancy-associated malaria

US9540425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2011
Grant dateJan 10, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to specific regions of the N-terminal portion of the VAR2CSA protein and to the use of such specific regions in the prevention of pregnancy-associated malaria. The invention also provides immunogenic compositions and vaccines that are useful for preventing malaria in pregnant women.

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