PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a protein involved in the protection against infection by a parasite, a DNA encoding the protein and their uses.;SOLUTION: A gene consisting of a DNA encoding a 14 kDa antigen protein of infectious larva Ascaris suum, a vector and recombinant cell containing the DNA, a 14 kDa antigen protein of infectious larva A. suum, an antibody recognizing the antigen and a systemic and mucous membrane-inducible vaccine, for the protection against infectious larva A. suum, containing the antigen are provided.;COPYRIGHT: (C)2002,JPO
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