Patents Assigned to GLAXOSMITHKLINE CIOLOGICALS S.A.
  • Patent number: 10441647
    Abstract: Provided herein is a novel E. coli O polysaccharide, O25B. Also provided herein are prokaryotic host cells containing enzymes (e.g., glycosyltransferases) used in O25B production. The host cells provided herein produce O25B bioconjugates, wherein said bioconjugates contain O25B linked to a carrier protein. Further provided herein are compositions, e.g., pharmaceutical compositions, including O25B and/or bioconjugates containing O25B. Such compositions can be used as vaccines against infection with ExPEC, and may further include one or more additional bioconjugates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: GLAXOSMITHKLINE CIOLOGICALS S.A.
    Inventors: Michael T. Kowarik, Michael L. Wetter, Stefan J. Kemmler, Micha A. Häuptle, Veronica Gambillara, Manuela Mally