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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2001
Andrew Robinson, Salisbury, GB;
Andrew Richard Gorringe, Salisbury, GB;
Michael John Hudson, Salisbury, GB;
Karen Margaret Reddin, Salisbury, GB;
Health Protection Agency, Salisbury, GB;
Abstract
A composition comprising Transferrin binding proteins A and B is described (TbpA and TbpB). The composition is suitable for use in vaccines and for treatment of Gram negative bacterial infection, particularly meningococcal infection, demonstrating a broad spectrum of protection to a number of different bacterial pathogens. Also described are compositions comprising Tbps and other components, such as neisserial outer membrane vesicles and Cu,Zn-Superoxide dismutase. Methods for preparation of these compositions and their uses in vaccination against disease are further provided.