Surface antigen

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2003-08-11

2011-11-29

Graser, Jennifer (Department: 1645)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Immunoglobulin, antiserum, antibody, or antibody fragment,...

Monoclonal antibody or fragment thereof

C424S185100, C424S190100, C424S234100, C435S069100, C435S069300, C435S071100, C530S300000, C530S350000, C536S023700

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08067004

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a novel surface polypeptide fromNeisseria meningitidisas well as nucleic acid and nucleic acid sequence homologues encoding this protein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the polypeptide and nucleic acids of the invention are also disclosed as well as methods useful in the treatment, prevention and diagnosis ofN. meningitidisinfection.

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