Abstract: Isolated peptides comprising at least one epitope, such as a T or B cell epitope, of the Group II proteine allergen from Dermatophagoides, Der p II, are disclosed. Also disclosed are therapeutic compositions containing one or more such peptides, and therapeutic methods of using such peptides. Also disclosed are diagnostic compositions containg one or more such peptides, and dianostic methods of using such peptides.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 2, 1995
Date of Patent:
October 17, 2000
Assignee:
ImmuLogic Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Inventors:
Wayne Robert Thomas, Geoffrey Alexander Stewart, Keven Turner, Richard John Simpson