Retroviral superantigens, superantigen peptides, and methods of use
AssigneeUniversity of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsHoward M. Johnson, Barbara A. Torres, Janet K. Yamamoto
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Abstract
The subject invention concerns novel superantigen proteins and peptides and methods of use of these superantigens. Specifically exemplified are peptide agonists from mouse mammary tumor virus, feline immunodeficiency virus and human immunodeficiency virus. The peptides can also be used to produce, purify and detect antibodies that bind to superantigens. These superantigens and their corresponding peptides can be used in both diagnostic and therapeutic protocols.
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A purified superantigen peptide, wherein said peptide consists of a peptide designated HIV-1 NeF(123-160) (SEQ ID NO. 18).
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