Poxvirus methods and compositions

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2007-08-21

2010-10-05

Lucas, Zachariah (Department: 1648)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Virus or component thereof

C424S194100, C424S204100, C424S184100, C424S202100, C536S023100, C435S006120

Reexamination Certificate

active

07807180

ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions for inducing immune responses against poxviruses are disclosed. The compositions include nucleic acids that encode modified vaccinia and variola antigens. Compositions that include recombinant vaccinia and variola polypeptides are also disclosed.

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