Abstract:
The present invention describes a second-generation tetanus toxoid vaccine and a process for the preparation thereof, comprising the steps of: inducing an E. coli culture OD600=0.5 by adding 0.2 mM IPTG; growing the culture at 14-16° C. for 14 to 20 hours; suspending the culture in 25 mM phosphate buffer containing 200 mM sodium chloride; adding 1% of triton-X-100 to the phosphate buffer, and adding the buffer to the culture; sonicating the culture for a period of 3 minutes (at 5 sec on/off pulse) at 4° C. on cold beads; centrifuging the culture for 60 to 90 minutes; collecting and purifying a supernatant using Ni-NTA affinity column with an eluant; and combining the supernatant into a pool with contaminated bands and concentrating using Centriprep-30 centrifuge filters (30 kDa pores).
Abstract:
A nucleic acid expression vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a dominant negative T3SS protein is disclosed. The nucleic acid expression vector further comprising a cis acting regulatory element capable of driving transcription of the nucleic acid sequence in a plant cell. Moreover, the dominant negative T3SS protein mediates assembly of a dysfunctional needle complex.
Abstract:
The present invention describes a neurotoxin associated protein from botulinum neurotoxin complex used as an oral or nasal delivery system for a vaccine. The vaccine is selected from tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis alone or in combination. Further the oral or nasal delivery of tetanus vaccine in combination with other drug molecules.
Abstract:
Multimeric hybrid genes encoding the corresponding chimeric protein comprise a gene sequence coding for an antigenic region of a protein from a first pathogen linked to a gene sequence coding for an antigenic region of a protein from a second pathogen. The pathogens particularly are parainfluenza virus (PIV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). A single recombinant immunogen is capable of protecting infants and similar susceptible individuals against diseases caused by both PIV and RSV.
Abstract:
Multimeric hybrid genes encoding the corresponding chimeric protein comprise a gene sequence coding for an antigenic region of a protein from a first pathogen linked to a gene sequence coding for an antigenic region of a protein from a second pathogen. The pathogens particularly are parainfluenza virus (PIV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). A single recombinant immunogen is capable of protecting infants and similar susceptible individuals against diseases caused by both PIV and RSV.
Abstract:
An isolated novel oil globule protein encoded by a polynucleotide sequence is provided together with a composition which includes the isolated protein. A transgenic organism transformed by a polynucleotide encoding a protein which at least partially comprises the amino acid sequence of the novel oil globule protein is also provided. The invention also provides a method for producing or enhancing the production of a carotenoid such as astaxanthin, which is an oil globule constituent.
Abstract:
Peptides comprising a Meningitis Related Homologous Antigenic Sequence (MRHAS) are provided. The MRHAS is found in meningitis-causing organisms and chemokines involved in cell chemotaxis. The peptides are useful as antigens and vaccines for detection, diagnosis and treatment of meningitis.
Abstract:
The entire rubella virus genomic RNA has been sequenced. An infectious cDNA clone has been constructed. Mutants of this clone that are rendered non-pathogenic are used as vaccines to vaccinate humans, including pregnant or older women, with decreased risk of causing fetal infection, autoimmune disease or neurological symptoms.
Abstract:
This invention relates to specifically designing and genetically engineering recombinant baculovirus for producing, in a compatible insect system, a desired protein, virus, protein hybrid, or virus hybrid. In particular aspects, this invention relates to the use of different baculovirus promoters for the ultimate purpose of constructing a recombinant baculovirus designed for the investigator's specific need. For example, the recombinant baculovirus of this invention can be designed to produce a viral pesticide.This invention also describes the construction of a genetically engineered virus or virus hybrid (e.g. animal or human pathogen) which is not capable of replicating itself but is essentially identical to the authentic pathogen in terms of structure and antigenicity. This baculovirus is constructed such that the non-structural viral genes are truncated, mutated or both and are located 3' and directly under the control of an early baculovirus gene promoter and the structural viral genes are located 3' and directly under the control of a late baculovirus gene promoter. This genetically engineered baculovirus is therefore capable of temporal regulation and successive synthesis of non-structural and structural proteins. The truncated or mutated non-structural viral genes creates the non-replicative aspect of this invention. Since the genetically produced virus or virus hybrid is essentially identical to the authentic pathogen, the product is thereby highly antigenic and potent in terms of efficacy and efficiency. This invention enables the design and constructure of a virus particle or virus hybrid with specific antigenic properties which further allows for the safe and inexpensive production of vaccines or diagnostics.
Abstract:
Linear and cyclic peptides of the E1 and C protein of the rubella virus are disclosed. These peptides and analogues, mixtures and combinations of them are useful in detecting and quantifying antibodies raised against the rubella virus. They are also useful in raising antibodies to the rubella virus for use in the diagnosis of and protection against rubella viral infections.