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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2011
Applicants:
Thomas B. Nutman, Chevy Chase, MD (US);
Doran Fink, Silver Spring, MD (US);
Joseph Kubofcik, Catonsville, MD (US);
Peter D. Burbelo, Washington, DC (US);
Inventors:
Thomas B. Nutman, Chevy Chase, MD (US);
Doran Fink, Silver Spring, MD (US);
Joseph Kubofcik, Catonsville, MD (US);
Peter D. Burbelo, Washington, DC (US);
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/53 (2006.01); G01N 33/567 (2006.01); G01N 33/569 (2006.01); G01N 33/68 (2006.01); C07K 14/435 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/6893 (2013.01); C07K 14/4354 (2013.01); G01N 33/569 (2013.01); G01N 2333/4353 (2013.01);
Abstract
The polynucleotide encoding the antigen Wb123 from the filarial nematode, the major causative organism of lymphatic filariasis is provided, along with the polypeptide encoded by the polynucleotide. Methods for making the WM23 antigen, recombinant vectors encoding the Wb123 polynucleotide, and methods of detection of the Wb123 antigen through luciferase immunoprecipitation, ELISA and other detection systems are also provided.