TYPE III SECRETION INJECTISOME PROTEINS FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF CHLAMYDIAL INFECTIONS

摘要

Cpn0803, CopB (Cpn0809) and CopD (Cpn0808) proteins and homologues thereof areshown to induce an immuneresponse that is protective against a live challenge with Chlamydia. Methodsand uses of Cpn0803 or fragments or epitopes thereofalone or together with CopB and/or CopD or fragments or epitopes thereof fortreating or preventing chlamydial infection in asubject in need thereof are provided.