Modified live flavobacterium strains, stabilized vaccines comprising same, and methods of making and use thereof

US9161972B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9161972-B2
Application numberUS-201414169976-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJan 31, 2014
Priority dateFeb 1, 2013
Publication dateOct 20, 2015
Grant dateOct 20, 2015

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The present invention provides attenuated F. columnare strains that elicit an immune response in an animal, particularly a fish, against virulent F. columnare compositions comprising said strains, methods of vaccination against F. columnare , and kits for use with such methods and compositions. The invention further relates to a stabilization buffer, which allows the attenuated compositions to remain storage stable at ambient temperatures for extended periods of time.

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What is claimed is: 1. An attenuated Flavabacterium spp. strain suitable for use as an active component of a safe and effective immunological composition, which is suitable for eliciting in a fish an immune response against at least one virulent Flavobacterium spp. wherein the strain is selected from the group consisting of strain 17-23 deposited as CECT 7737, and strain 16-534 deposited as CECT 7736. 2. A safe and effective immunological composition compris…

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What does patent US9161972B2 cover?
The present invention provides attenuated F. columnare strains that elicit an immune response in an animal, particularly a fish, against virulent F. columnare compositions comprising said strains, methods of vaccination against F. columnare , and kits for use with such methods and compositions. The invention further relates to a stabilization buffer, which allows the attenuated composition…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Univ Auburn
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K39/0208. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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Publication date Tue Oct 20 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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