Borrelia antigen

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1993-06-22

1996-06-04

Sidberry, Hazel F.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Bacterium or component thereof or substance produced by said...

4242341, 435 72, A61K 3900, A61K 3902

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055230890

ABSTRACT:
B fraction of Borrelia burgdorferi, methods for preparing the B fraction, and compositions containing the B fraction, are disclosed and claimed.

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