Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Antigen – epitope – or other immunospecific immunoeffector
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-10
2011-05-10
Ford, Vanessa L. (Department: 1645)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector
C424S234100, C435S041000, C530S300000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07939079
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the isolation and cultivation of “CandidatusHelicobacter suis” and isolates of “CandidatusHelicobacter suis” obtainable by these methods. The present invention further relates to the use of these bacteria for the manufacture of antigen preparations and vaccines.
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Baele Margo
Haesebrouck Freddy
Clark & Elbing LLP
Ford Vanessa L.
Universiteit Gent
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