Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Vector – per se
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2011-11-08
Burkhart, Michael (Department: 1633)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Vector, per se
C514S04400A, C536S023400
Reexamination Certificate
active
08053231
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a DNA vaccine consisting of a vector expressing a part or the whole of a polypeptide regulating production of an inflammatory cytokine, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the DNA vaccine, and a method of preventing or treating an inflammatory disease by using the pharmaceutical composition.
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Koyama Yoshikazu
Nishihira Jun
Onodera Shin
Burkhart Michael
Foley & Lardner LLP
Nishihira Jun
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