Streptococcus pneumoniae proteins and nucleic acid molecules

Details Streptococcus pneumoniae proteins and nucleic acid molecules Streptococcus pneumoniae proteins and nucleic acid molecules

2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Navarro, Mark (Department: 1645)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Amino acid sequence disclosed in whole or in part; or...

C424S184100, C424S185100, C424S244100, C435S069100, C435S252300, C435S320100, C435S325000, C536S023700

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06936252

ABSTRACT:
Novel protein antigens fromStreptococcus pneumoniaeare disclosed, together with nucliec acid sequences encoding them. Their use in vaccines and in screening methods is also described.

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