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Composition and treatment with biologically active peptides and antibiotics which inhibit DNA gyrase

US5208220A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 1991
Grant dateMay 4, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/17
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition comprising at least one biologically active amphiphilic peptide or protein, said peptide or protein being an ion channel-forming peptide or protein, and an antibiotic which inhibits DNA gyrase. The biologically active amphiphilic peptide and the antibiotic which inhibits DNA gyrase may be administered in amounts effective to inhibit growth of a target cell such as a bacterium.

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