IP Library Granted Patent US 7,655,245
Granted Patent B2
US 7,655,245 · App. 10/864,684 · Granted Feb 2, 2010

Neisserial antigens

Assignee: Novartis AG
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Patent No.
US 7,655,245
App. No.
10/864,684
Granted
Feb 2, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

The invention provides proteins from Neisseria meningitidis (strains A & B) and from Neisseria gonorrhoeae , including amino acid sequences, the corresponding nucleotide sequences, expression data, and serological data. The proteins are useful antigens for vaccines, immunogenic compositions, and/or diagnostics.

Claims (5)

1. An isolated or recombinant polypeptide comprising:

(a) the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 650; or

(b) an amino acid sequence having 90% or greater sequence identity to (a).

2. The polypeptide of claim 1 comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 650.

3. A composition comprising the protein of claims 1 or 2 and an adjuvant.

Assignments (4)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 20, 2009
From: SCARLATO, VINCENZO; MASIGNANI, VEGA; RAPPUOLI, RINO; PIZZA, MARIAGRAZIA; GRANDI, GUIDO
To: CHIRON SPA
Reel/Frame 023549/0984 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Nov 20, 2009
From: CHIRON SPA
To: CHIRON SRL
Reel/Frame 023550/0051 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Nov 20, 2009
From: CHIRON SRL
To: NOVARTIS VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS SRL
Reel/Frame 023550/0116 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 20, 2009
From: NOVARTIS VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS SRL
To: NOVARTIS AG
Reel/Frame 023550/0334 →
Priority Claims (7)
GB 19970023516 · Nov 6, 1997 · national
GB 19970024190 · Nov 14, 1997 · national
GB 19970024386 · Nov 18, 1997 · national
GB 19970025158 · Nov 27, 1997 · national
GB 19970026147 · Dec 10, 1997 · national
GB 19980000759 · Jan 14, 1998 · national
GB 19980019016 · Sep 1, 1998 · national
Continuity (3)
Continuation 0930351800 · Apr 30, 1999
Continuation In Part PCTIB980166500 · Oct 9, 1998
Related Publication 20080131421A1 · Jun 5, 2008