Antigens for immunocontraception

Details Antigens for immunocontraception Antigens for immunocontraception

2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Weber, Jon (Department: 1653)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Amino acid sequence disclosed in whole or in part; or...

C530S350000, C514S012200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07056515

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides immunocontraceptive vaccines comprising a zona pellucida (ZP) polypeptide, and/or a variant thereof, from a carnivorous mammal such as cat, dog, ferret or mink. Such vaccines are useful in reducing fertility of cats and/or dogs.

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