Candida albicans phosphomannan complex as a vaccine
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1. A vaccine against candidiasis, comprising a solubilized adhesin extract of the phosphomannoprotein complex of the cell surface of an organism from the genus Candida, said adhesin extract being complexed or conjugated to a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier so as to elicit a protective immune response.
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Abstract
A composition, pharmaceutical composition, vaccine and method for the treatment of disseminated candidiasis due to infection by C. albicans. The composition includes phosphomannan of C. albicans. Monoclonal antibodies for use in passive immunization against candidal infections.
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- 1. A vaccine against candidiasis, comprising a solubilized adhesin extract of the phosphomannoprotein complex of the cell surface of an organism from the genus Candida, said adhesin extract being complexed or conjugated to a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier so as to elicit a protective immune response.
- 21. A vaccine against candidiasis consisting essentially of oligomannosyl chains complexed or conjugated to a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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34. A vaccine against candidiasis consisting essentially of trimannosyl chains complexed or conjugated to a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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