Abstract:
The present invention relates to an immunogenic conjugate comprising a carrier molecule coupled to an autoinducer of a Gram negative bacteria The immunogenic conjugate, when combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, forms a suitable vaccine for mammals to prevent infection by the Gram negative bacteria The immunogenic conjugate is also used to raise and subsequently isolate antibodies or binding portions thereof which are capable of recognizing and binding to the autoinducer. The antibodies or binding portions thereof are utilized in a method of treating infections, a method of inhibiting autoinducer activity, and in diagnostic assays which detect the presence of autoinducers or autoinducer antagonists in fluid or tissue samples.
Abstract:
This invention relates to the PrtR-PrtK cell surface protein of Porphyromonas gingivalis and in particular a multimeric cell association protein complex comprising the PrtR and PrtK proteins. Accordingly the invention provides a substantially purified antigenic complex for use in raising an antibody response directed against Porphyromonas gingivalis. The complex comprises at least one multimeric protein complex of arginine-specific and lysine-specific thiol endopeptidases each containing at least one adhesin domain, the complex having a molecular weight of greater than about 200 kDa. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and associated agents based on said complex for the detection, prevention and treatment of Periodontal disease associated with P. gingivalis.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an immunogenic conjugate comprising a carrier molecule coupled to an autoinducer of a Gram negative bacteria. The immunogenic conjugate, when combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, forms a suitable vaccine for mammals to prevent infection by the Gram negative bacteria. The immunogenic conjugate is also used to raise and subsequently isolate antibodies or binding portions thereof which are capable of recognizing and binding to the autoinducer. The antibodies or binding portions thereof are utilized in a method of treating infections, a method of inhibiting autoinducer activity, and in diagnostic assays which detect the presence of autoinducers or autoinducer antagonists in fluid or tissue samples.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to Lawsonia intracellularis vaccines and methods for protecting against and diagnosing L. intracellularis infection. The products and processes of the invention are attainable, in part, as the result of an improved method for cultivating large scale supplies of L. intracellularis, including both a novel isolate of L. intracellularis of European origin and a method of preparing a lyophilized product containing the attenuated European isolate as vaccine product.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to soluble P. gingivalis polypeptides derived from PG32 and PG33 and to polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides. The P. gingivalis polypeptides and nucleotides can be used in compositions for use in raising an immune response in a subject against P. gingivalis and treating or preventing or reducing the severity of the condition known as periodontitis or in other conditions related to infection with P. gingivalis.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a polysaccharide-protein conjugate. The invention also relates to a method of using the conjugate to prevent systemic infections. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition. The invention also relates to a method of producing a polysaccharide-protein conjugate.
Abstract:
The invention discloses the Moraxella catarrhalis outer membrane protein-106 (OMP106) polypeptide, polypeptides derived therefrom (OMP106-derived polypeptides), nucleotide sequences encoding said polypeptides, and antibodies that specifically bind the OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. Also disclosed are immunogenic, prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, including vaccines, comprising OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing immune responses to M. catarrhalis and M. catarrhalis OMP106 polypeptides and OMP106-derived polypeptides in animals.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to selected antigenic proteins obtained from the outer membranes of Moraxella catarrhalis, that are found to have a variety of useful properties. These proteins, termed OMPs ("Outer Membrane Proteins"), are characterized as having molecular weights of about 30 kD, 80 kD and between about 200 and 700 kD, respectively. Studies set forth herein demonstrated that monoclonal antibodies directed against these proteins confer a protective effect against infection by Moraxella catarrhalis organisms in animal models, demonstrating the potential usefulness of such antibodies in conferring passive immunity as well as the potential usefulness of these OMPs, or variants thereof, in the preparation of vaccines. Also disclosed are DNA segments encoding these OMPs, methods for preparing the antigens or variants, through the application of recombinant DNA techniques, as well as diagnostic methods and embodiments.
Abstract:
Novel monoclonal antibodies are disclosed, the production of which is specified by particular genes contained, conveniently, in biologically pure cultures of self-reproducing carrier cells, such as, but not limited to, ATCC HB 8297 and ATCC HB 8298, such antibodies being reactive with at least part of endotoxin core of Gram-negative bacteria. Processes of prepaU.S. GOVERNMENT RIGHTSThe invention described herein may be manufactured, used and licensed by or for the U.S. Government for governmental purposes only without the payment to the inventors of any royalties thereon.