Recombinant tryptophan mutants of influenza

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Antigen – epitope – or other immunospecific immunoeffector – Virus or component thereof

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536 2372, 4241591, B61K 39145, B61K 3942, C07H 2104

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ABSTRACT:
Recombinant PB2 tryptophan variant influenza viruses, RNA, cDNA and vectors are provided. Also provided are immunogenic compositions containing the variant viruses, methods of producing such viruses and methods for the prophylactic treatment of influenza in humans.

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