HOST-ENCODED PROTEIN EXPRESSED ON MAREK'S DISEASE (MDV)-INFECTED CELLS AND ANTIBODY THERETO

摘要

The invention relates to nucleic and amino acid sequences which encode an antigen which is associated with avian tumours, particularly avian tumours associated with Marek's disease virus. The invention also relates to the use of the sequences in medicine, particularly in the production of compositions useful in the treatment and prophylaxis of avian tumours.