US Patent Application 20090232843 - Identifying and predicting influenza variants and uses thereof
InventorUS Classes424/209.1, Orthomyxoviridae (e.g., influenza virus, fowl plague virus, etc.)436/94, Saccharide (e.g., DNA, etc.)435/5, Involving virus or bacteriophage436/501, BIOSPECIFIC LIGAND BINDING ASSAY536/23.72Viral proteinAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61K 39/145G01N 33/53 C12Q 1/70 G01N 33/566 C07H 21/04 A61K 31/7088 A61P 31/16 Abstract textThe instant invention provides methods for determining, predicting and characterizing the genetic variability of viruses, in particular, influenza. Accordingly, the invention provides methods for identifying virulent pathogens, genetic mutations within pathogens that are relevant to animal health, and methods and compositions for prophylactic or therapeutic intervention against such pathogens. |
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