Antimicrobial peptide variants and uses thereof
US11279737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An antimicrobial peptide variant having an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NOs: 2-30 is provided. The antimicrobial peptide variant can have antimicrobial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus aureus MRSA, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Cutibacterium acnes, or Clostridium perfringens. A composition, pharmaceutical composition, food additive, cosmetic composition, or hygiene product having an antimicrobial peptide variant including an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NOs: 2-30 is also provided. The antimicrobial peptide can be an active ingredient in such compositions, additives, and products. A method of treating an infectious disease caused by bacteria is also provided. The method can include administering a pharmaceutical composition having the antimicrobial peptide as an active ingredient.
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