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US 8,492,516 B2Granted
Zona pellucida binding peptides for species specific immunocontraception of animals
AssigneeAuburn University
InventorsTatiana I. Samoylova, Henry J. Baker, Nancy Cox, Stephen Ditchkoff, Kent Van Kampen
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Abstract
Disclosed are methods, compositions, zona pellucida binding peptides and polypeptides, and expression vectors for use in species-specific immunocontraception of animals. The disclosed compositions may include immunogenic compositions or vaccines.
Claims6
An isolated polypeptide comprising the amino acid of SEQ ID NO:18 (TLGWTANEAPRR).
An isolated polypeptide consisting of the amino acid of SEQ ID NO:18 (TLGWTANEAPRR).
An immunogenic composition comprising:
- (a) a polypeptide comprising the amino acid of SEQ ID NO:18 (TLGWTANEAPRR);
- and
- (b) a suitable excipient, carrier, or diluent.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.