Aventis Pasteur Limited

Naveen N Anand

Michel Henri Klein

Brian H Barber

Judith E Caterini

George A Cates

George C Cates

A gene from a strain of Mycobacterium encoding a protein of molecular weight between about 45 to about 60 kDa and associated with cell binding and cell entry was cloned. The genes and encoded protein have utility in immunogenic preparations or diagnostic applications.

Genes encoding mycobacterial proteins associated with cell binding and cell entry and uses thereof

Antibody molecules specific for surface structures of antigen presenting cells that have been modified to include an antigen moiety at a specific site therein to produce novel conjugate antibody molecules are disclosed. These conjugate molecules are produced by genetic modification of genes encoding light and heavy chains of the surface structure specific antibody, and expression in mammalian cells to produce the conjugate antibody. The conjugate antibody retained specificity for antigen presenting cells and contained the antigen moiety. The conjugate antibody molecules deliver the antigen to antigen presenting cells to produce an enhanced immune response to a host immunized therewith. The conjugate antibody molecules and nucleic acid molecules encoding them are useful as antigens and as immunogens in diagnostic and prophylactic applications.

Method for delivery of antigens to selected cells of the immune system using chimeric antibodies

Chimeric antibodies for delivery of antigens to selected cells of the immune system

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Downsview, Canada

Naveen N Anand