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High molecular weight meningococcal group c vaccine and method for preparation thereof

CA 1112566 A · Owner: Merck & Co. Inc. · Inventors: Carlo, Dennis J.; Hagopian, Arpi; Stoudt, Thomas H.

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A vaccine against Group C meningococcal meningitis consisting of a polysaccharide of which at least 80% by weight has a molecular weight in excess of 1,000,000 daltons is prepared. The polysaccharide was isolated from Group C hexadecyl trimethylammonium bromide cell paste with 1.0M CaC12 extraction and purified by phenol extraction ultra-, centrifugation at 100,000 g. and ethanol fractionation (30%-45% v/v in ethanol).

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  • Granted November 17, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 17, 1998.
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FiledJuly 31, 1978
GrantedNovember 17, 1981
Term endedNovember 17, 1998
Patent numberCA 1112566 A
Classification (IPC)A61K39/02 +1 more

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