Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Kunz, Gary (Department: 1647)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
C424S184100, C424S265100, C424S269100, C424S093200, C424S093210, C435S258300
Reexamination Certificate
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06855537
ABSTRACT:
Strains of Leishmania and other macrophage-infecting parasites are provided which express the GM-CSF gene which are useful in treating hosts infected by the parasite and in protecting hosts against disease caused by infection of hosts by parasites. The parasites are reduced in their ability to infect or survive in macrophages and hence are attenuated. At least one gene of the parasite contributing to the virulence thereto may be functionally disabled. The attenuated strains may be used for administration to a host (a) to treat a host infected by Leishmania or (b) to confer protection against disease caused by a virulent Leishmania strain, or as a diagnostic reagent.
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Olivier Martin
Ouellette Marc
Papadopoulu Barbara
Aventis Pasteur Limited
Gucker Stephen
Kunz Gary
Sim & McBurney
Stewart Michael I.
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