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US 6,444,444 B1Granted
Genes encoding mycobacterial proteins associated with cell binding and cell entry and uses thereof
AssigneeAventis Pasteur Limited
InventorsNaveen N. Anand, Michel H. Klein
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Abstract
A gene from a strain of Mycobacterium encoding a protein of molecular weight between about 45 to about 60 kDa and associated with cell binding and cell entry was cloned. The genes and encoded protein have utility in immunogenic preparations or diagnostic applications.
Claims10
An isolated nucleic acid fragment comprising a nucleic acid sequence that has at least 85% homology as compared to the full length of SEQ ID NO:
- 2 and encodes a mycobacterial protein associated with cell binding and cell entry having a molecular weight of about 45 to about 60 kDa.
The nucleic acid fragment of claim 9 from a Mycobacterium strain of Mycobacerium tuberculosis.
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