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Hepatitis b virus antigen and a process for producing the same

CA 1340521 C · Owner: Kato, Masahiko · Inventors: Kato, Masahiko; Konobe, Takeo; Osame, Juichiro

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There is disclosed an antigen comprising an amino acid sequence of the surface antigen of a hepatitis B virus. The present antigen can be produced easily and safely at low cost by means of recombinant DNA technique. The present antigen can be used as an effective vaccine and diagnostic for hepatitis B.

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  • Granted May 4, 1999. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 4, 2016.
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FiledJune 17, 1987
GrantedMay 4, 1999
Term endedMay 4, 2016
Patent numberCA 1340521 C
Classification (IPC)C12N15/51 +2 more

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1988199119941997200020032006200920122015Application filedJune 17, 1987Patent grantedMay 4, 1999Term endedMay 4, 2016

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