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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 15, 1998
Eric Charles Reynolds, North Balwyn, AU;
Peter Singh Bhogal, Point Lonsdale, AU;
Nada Slakeski, East Kew, AU;
Other;
Abstract
This invention relates to the PrtR-PrtK cell surface protein of in particular a multimeric cell associated protein complex comprising the PrtR and PrtK proteins. There is provided a substantially purified antigenic complex for use in raising an antibody response directed against The complex comprises at least one multimeric protein complex of arginine-specific and lysine-specific thiol endopeptidases each containing at least one adhesin domain. The complex has a molecular weight of greater than about 200 kDa. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and associated agents based on said complex for the detection, prevention and treatment of Periodontal disease associated with