Unique associated Kaposi's sarcoma virus sequences and uses thereof

摘要

PCT No. PCT/US95/10194 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 18, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 18, 1997 PCT Filed Aug. 11, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/06159 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 29, 1996This invention provides an isolated DNA molecule which is at least 30 nucleotides in length and which uniquely defines a herpesvirus associated with Kaposi's sarcoma. This invention provides an isolated herpesvirus associated with Kaposi's sarcoma. This invention provides an antibody specific to the peptide. Antisense and triplex oligonucleotide molecules are also provided. This invention provides a method of vaccinating a subject for KS, prophylaxis diagnosing or treating a subject with KS and detecting expression of a DNA virus associated with Kaposi's sarcoma in a cell.