Abstract:
Chimeric fHbps that can elicit antibodies that are bactericidal for different fHbp variant strains of N. meningitidis, and methods of use, are provided
Abstract:
Polypeptides that can elicit antibodies that are bactericidal for different fHbp variant strains of N. meningitidis, and methods of use, are provided.
Abstract:
The present invention generally provides methods and compositions for eliciting an immune response against Neisseria spp. bacteria in a subject, particularly against a Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B strain.
Abstract:
Provided are chimeric factor H binding proteins (fHbps) that can elicit antibodies that are bactericidal for different fHbp variant strains of N. meningitidis, and methods of use fHbps. More specifically, the disclosure provides unique sequences in fHbp variable segment A through E, each assigned with a unique identifier beginning with a letter, A through E, to represent the segment. Further disclosed are chimeric fHbps including operably linked amino acid sequences derived from different variants. Methods of using the fHbps for treating Neisseria infection, especially N. meningitidis, are further disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention generally provides compositions comprising a polysaccharide derivative, and methods of their preparation and use for the prevention or treatment of diseases caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, particularly group B (NmB) strains, and by E . coli K1. The invention provides a de-N-acetylated PS derivative in which one or more residues of the PS has been modified by de-N-acetylation. The invention also includes derivatives in which one or more of the N-acetyl groups of PS containing de-N-acetylated PS are replaced with other N-acyl groups, usually a lower acyl group of C 2 - C 3 . Further, the invention includes de-N-acetylated PS derivatives containing long chain hydrocarbons, as well as conjugates in which the de-N-acetylated PS derivative is linked to a carrier, e.g., a carrier protein.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides methods for assessing bactericidal antibodies in a biological sample by use of human fresh whole blood from a non-immune human as a reaction medium for the assay.
Abstract:
Polypeptides that can elicit antibodies that are bactericidal for different fHbp variant strains of N. meningitidis , and methods of use, are provided.
Abstract:
The present invention generally provides methods and compositions for eliciting an immune response against Neisseria spp. bacteria in a subject, particularly against a Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B strain.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind specifically to factor H binding protein. The antibodies are useful in various applications, which are also provided.
Abstract:
Factor H binding proteins that can elicit antibodies that are bactericidal for at least one strain of N. meningitidis, and methods of use of such proteins, are provided.