SYNTHETIC PEPTIDES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION OF INFLUENZA VIRUS INFECTION AND THEIR USE

摘要

Synthetic polypeptides having influenza virus antigenic properties are disclosed. These polypeptides correspond substantially to the 215 to 235 region of the matrix protein of influenza virus. Salts, derivatives, and conjugates of these polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using these materials for diagnostic and medical/veterinary purposes.