Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Protozoa – media therefor
Patent
1998-03-16
2000-06-06
Wortman, Donna C.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Protozoa, media therefor
C12N 114
Patent
active
060717378
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides isolated equine Neospora cultures. The cultures are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in horses and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.
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Barr Bradd C.
Conrad Patricia A.
Marsh Antoinette E.
The Regents of the University of California
Wortman Donna C.
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