US4689220A
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Immunization by immunogenic implant
Assignee: MICROCAP FUND Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1984-02-16
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Granted: 1987-08-25
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Expires: 2004-02-16
Abstract
Abstract Induction of immune response is achieved by implantation of an antigen-impregnated substrate in the peritoneal cavity of a mammal. Immunogenic implants adapted to be implanted in mammals and the preparation thereof are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Amy M. Sturmer
- 👤 John L. Sternick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0019; A61K9/0024; C; C07; C07K; C07K14/00; C07K14/435; C07K14/575; C07K14/585; C07K16/00; C07K16/18; C07K16/26; A61K39/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
31 words
A method for inducing the formation of antigen specific antibodies in a mammal which comprises the steps of implanting in the mammal a biologically-compatible nitrocellulose substrate having an antigen adsorbed thereon.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
31 words
A method for inducing the formation of antigen specific antibodies in a mammal which comprises the steps of implanting in the mammal a biologically-compatible nitrocellulose substrate having an antigen adsorbed thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said nitrocellulose is implanted into the peritoneal cavity of the mammal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 1, in which the antigen is human calcitonin.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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