The present invention is directed to the cloning, sequencing, expression, and characterization of an immunoreactive ferric. binding protein (Fbp) (38-kDa) protein of Ehrlichia canis encoded by a polynucleotide therefor. In particular embodiments, the protein is employed in an immunogenic composition, such as a vaccine. Methods to induce an immune reaction in an individual with compositions of the invention are provided.
本发明涉及克隆、测序、表达和表征由Ehrlichia canis的多核苷酸编码的一种免疫反应性
铁结合蛋白(Fbp)(38-kDa)蛋白质。在特定实施例中,该蛋白质被用于免疫原性组合物,例如疫苗。本发明提供了使用该组合物诱导个体免疫反应的方法。