Peptides which mimic candida carbohydrate epitopes and their use in a vaccine

摘要

A composition, pharmaceutical composition, vaccine and method for the treatment of disseminated candidiasis due to infection by C. albicans. The composition includes phosphomannan of C. albicans, peptide mimotopes of phosphomannan epitopes, or polynucleotides encoding the peptide mimotopes. Monoclonal antibodies for use in passive immunization against candida infections are also provided.