Production of e. coli lt-b enterotoxin subunit
CA 1340372 C · Owner: Praxis Biologics, Inc. · Inventors: Clements, John D.
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Methods and compositions are provided for the cloning and expression of genes coding for the non-toxic subunit of the heat-labile enterotoxin (LT-B) of E. coli. The LT-B thus produced may be formulated for use as an immunogen in vaccines. Specific antibodies produced by this invention may be used in diagnostic tests for the detection of Vibrio cholerae or LT positive enterotoxigenic E. coli. The antibodies of this invention may further be formulated into passive vaccines for the prophylactic or therapeutic protection of human beings or other mammalian species against diarrheal diseases caused by Vibrio cholerae or by the LT positive enterotoxigenic E. coli or other bacteria.
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- Granted February 2, 1999. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 2, 2016.
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