Patent ID: 6177085
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: A61K,A61P,C07K,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of generating an immune response in a host, comprising administering to said host an immuno-effective amount of an immunogenic conjugate molecule comprising a capsular polysaccharide of a Streptococcus strain linked to an outer membrane protein of a Haemophilus influenzae strain which is selected from the group consisting of the P1, P2 and P6 outer membrane proteins of the Haemophilus influenzae strain, wherein said outer membrane protein and said capsular polysaccharide are selected to provide in said conjugate molecule an enhanced immune response to said capsular polysaccharide.2.The method of claim 1 wherein the immune response provides protection to the host against disease caused by the Streptococcus strain.