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Peptides representing epitopic sites for bacterial and viral meningitis causing agents and their CNS carrier and uses thereof

Patent number: 5556757

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.

Type: Grant

Filed: June 7, 1995

Date of Patent: September 17, 1996

Assignee: Insight Biotek, Inc.

Inventors: Diane V. Alstyne, Lawrence R. Sharma