Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Swartz, Rodney P. (Department: 1645)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C536S023100, C424S009100, C424S009200, C424S168100, C424S184100, C424S185100, C424S190100, C424S192100, C424S234100, C424S248100, C435S243000, C435S253100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07982025
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to fusion proteins containing at least twoMycobacteriumspecies antigens. In particular, it relates to nucleic acids encoding fusion proteins that include two or more individualM. tuberculosisantigens, which increase serological sensitivity of sera from individuals infected with tuberculosis, and methods for their use in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis infection.
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Dillon Davin C.
Houghton Raymond L.
Lodes Michael J.
McNeill Patricia D.
Reed Steven
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Swartz Rodney P.
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