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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 18, 1997
Xiaomao Li, Thornhill, CA;
Mary E Ewasyshyn, Willowdale, CA;
Suryaprakash Sambhara, Markham, CA;
Michel H Klein, Willowdale, CA;
Pasteur Merieux Connaught Canada, Ontario, CA;
Abstract
Non-replicating vectors containing a nucleotide sequence coding for an F protein of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and a promoter for such sequence, preferably a cytomegalovirus promoter, are described for in vivo immunization. Such non-replicating vectors, including plasmids, also may contain a further nucleotide sequence located adjacent to the RSV F protein encoding sequence to enhance the immunoprotective ability of the RSV F protein when expressed in vivo. Such non-replicating vectors may be used to immunize a host against disease caused by infection with RSV, including a human host, by administration thereto, and may be formulated as immunogenic compositions with pharmaceutically-acceptable carriers for such purpose. Such vectors also may be used to produce antibodies for detection of RSV infection in a sample.