Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Whole live micro-organism – cell – or virus containing
Patent
1994-10-20
1998-01-13
Witz, Jean C.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Whole live micro-organism, cell, or virus containing
4352581, C12N 110
Patent
active
057076170
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides isolated bovine Neospora cultures. The cultures are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in cattle and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.
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Anderson Mark L.
Barr Bradd C.
Conrad Patricia A.
Sverlow Karen W.
The Regents of the University of California
Witz Jean C.
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