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Inhibiting Staphylococcus epidermidis Infections

Technology Benefits
Vaccine against S. epidermis would be prophylactic against infection, reducing morbidity and mortality associated with device-related infectionsReduces the requirement of antibiotics after implantation and thereby reduces the risk of developing antibiotic-resistant strain
Technology Application
Therapeutic agent for prevention or treatment of Staphylococcus epidermidis infections of implanted medical devicesMethod for development of antibodies against the collagen-binding protein, a key mediator of adherence to surface of devicesDevelopment of a prophylactic vaccine against S. epidermisAntibodies for passive immunization during S. epidermis infection
Detailed Technology Description
This invention describes a method for preventing or treating Staphylococcus epidermidis infections of implanted medical devices. This method involves the preparation of a therapeutic agent, such as a vaccine, antibody or peptide, developed against th...
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Ron KatzColumbia Technology VenturesTel: (212) 854-8444Email: TechTransfer@columbia.edu
*IR
2046
*Principal Investigator
*Web Links
WIPO: International Patent Application WO/2008/088822
Country/Region
USA

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