Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded therefrom having advantageous properties, including an ability to induce an immune response to flaviviruses. The polypeptides and polynucleotides of the invention are useful in methods of inducing immune response against flaviviruses, including dengue viruses. Compositions and methods for utilizing polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention are also provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 26, 2003
Publication date:
January 15, 2004
Applicant:
Maxygen, Inc. Patent Department
Inventors:
Doris Apt, Juha Punnonen, Alice M. Brinkman