Filarial nematode vaccines, polypeptides, and nucleic acids
US9994624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2035 |
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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 vaccines comprising a ShK domain of a filarial nematode protein. These vaccines may be used for the prevention and/or treatment of filarial nematode infections. The invention also relates to novel proteins comprising a ShK domain of a filarial nematode protein and pharmaceutical compositions. The invention may be used for the prevention and/or treatment of filarial nematode infections in canine subjects, and also in human subjects.
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