IMMUNIZATION AGAINST CHLAMYDIA INFECTION

摘要

The present invention provides nucleic acids, proteins and vectors for a method of nucleic acid, including DNA, immunization of a host, including humans, against disease caused by infection by a strain of Chlamydia, specifically C. trachomatis. The method employs a vector containing a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide of a strain of Chlamydia operably linked to a promoter to effect expression of the gene product in the host. The polypeptides are derived from the Chalmydia gene 60kCRMP gene including truncated forms of the gene. The invention further provides recombinant 60kCRMP protein useful for protecting against disease caused by infection with Chlamydia.