Outer surface proteins, their genes, and their use

According to the present invention, a series of genes are identified in Group B Streptococcus , the products of which may be located on the outer surface of the organism. The genes, or functional fragments thereof, may be useful in the preparation of therapeutics, e.g. vaccines for the immunisation...

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Hauptverfasser: M.J.G. HUGHES, J.D. LANE, J.D. SANTANGELO
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Zusammenfassung:According to the present invention, a series of genes are identified in Group B Streptococcus , the products of which may be located on the outer surface of the organism. The genes, or functional fragments thereof, may be useful in the preparation of therapeutics, e.g. vaccines for the immunisation of a patient against microbial infection.