DE3712767C2 - - Google Patents

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DE3712767C2
DE3712767C2 DE3712767A DE3712767A DE3712767C2 DE 3712767 C2 DE3712767 C2 DE 3712767C2 DE 3712767 A DE3712767 A DE 3712767A DE 3712767 A DE3712767 A DE 3712767A DE 3712767 C2 DE3712767 C2 DE 3712767C2
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adjuvant
oil
detoxified
metabolizable
purified
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John L. Corvallis Mont. Us Cantrell
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RIBI IMMUNOCHEM RESEARCH Inc HAMILTON MONT US
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61KPREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K39/00Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
    • A61K39/39Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by the immunostimulating additives, e.g. chemical adjuvants
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61KPREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K39/00Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
    • A61K2039/555Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by a specific combination antigen/adjuvant
    • A61K2039/55511Organic adjuvants
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61KPREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K39/00Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
    • A61K2039/555Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by a specific combination antigen/adjuvant
    • A61K2039/55511Organic adjuvants
    • A61K2039/55544Bacterial toxins
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61KPREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K39/00Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
    • A61K2039/555Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by a specific combination antigen/adjuvant
    • A61K2039/55511Organic adjuvants
    • A61K2039/5555Muramyl dipeptides
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61KPREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K39/00Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
    • A61K2039/555Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by a specific combination antigen/adjuvant
    • A61K2039/55511Organic adjuvants
    • A61K2039/55566Emulsions, e.g. Freund's adjuvant, MF59
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61KPREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K39/00Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
    • A61K2039/555Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by a specific combination antigen/adjuvant
    • A61K2039/55588Adjuvants of undefined constitution
    • A61K2039/55594Adjuvants of undefined constitution from bacteria

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  • Immunology (AREA)
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  • Microbiology (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • Pharmacology & Pharmacy (AREA)
  • General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Medicines Containing Antibodies Or Antigens For Use As Internal Diagnostic Agents (AREA)
  • Medicinal Preparation (AREA)
  • Medicines Containing Material From Animals Or Micro-Organisms (AREA)
DE19873712767 1986-04-15 1987-04-15 Immunologisches adjuvans Granted DE3712767A1 (de)

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US06/852,120 US4806352A (en) 1986-04-15 1986-04-15 Immunological lipid emulsion adjuvant

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CA (1) CA1300503C (US08066781-20111129-C00013.png)
DE (1) DE3712767A1 (US08066781-20111129-C00013.png)
ES (1) ES2005166A6 (US08066781-20111129-C00013.png)
FR (2) FR2598622B1 (US08066781-20111129-C00013.png)
GB (1) GB2189141B (US08066781-20111129-C00013.png)
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GB2189141A (en) 1987-10-21
FR2598622A1 (fr) 1987-11-20
US4806352A (en) 1989-02-21
IT1205819B (it) 1989-03-31
GB2189141B (en) 1990-07-25
JPS6310736A (ja) 1988-01-18
FR2596990B1 (fr) 1990-12-07
CA1300503C (en) 1992-05-12
AU7156687A (en) 1987-10-22
IT8747855A0 (it) 1987-04-15
ES2005166A6 (es) 1989-03-01
DE3712767A1 (de) 1987-10-22
GB8709023D0 (en) 1987-05-20
AU574014B2 (en) 1988-06-23
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