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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 1998
Filed:
Dec. 09, 1994
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ann Progulske-Fox, Gainesville, FL (US);
Somying Tumwasorn, Bangkok, TH;
Guylaine Lepine, Fort Erie, CA;
Naiming Han, Gainesville, FL (US);
Marilyn Lantz, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Joseph M Patti, Missouri City, TX (US);
Assignees:
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (US);
UAB Research Foundation, Birmingham, AL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12P / ; C07H / ; A61K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
435911 ; 536 221 ; 536 232 ; 4241901 ; 4242341 ;
Abstract
DNA fragments from Porphyromonas gingivalis which express proteins that elicit anti-P. gingivalis immunologic responses are described. Microorganisms, genetically modified to express P. gingivalis antigens, are provided. Also disclosed are probes, vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies for the detection and prevention of periodontal disease.