Construction of Pasteurella haemolytica vaccines
AssigneesThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation
InventorsRobert E. Briggs, Fred M. Tatum
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Abstract
Methylation of DNA can be a critical step in the introduction of DNA into P. haemolytica. A methyltransferase has been isolated and molecularly cloned for this purpose. Use of the methyltransferase has allowed construction of defined, attenuated mutants for use as vaccines to protect cattle.
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A vaccine for subcutaneous administration, said vaccine comprising an attenuated, live, mutant of P. haemolytica which comprises an aroA mutation, wherein said aroA mutation was introduced into the P. haemolytica using DNA comprising methylated PhaI sites selected from the group consisting of 5'-GATGC-3' and 5'-GCATC-3'.
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