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Composition and treatment with biologically active peptides and toxic cations

US5221664A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1991
Grant dateJun 22, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/842
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition comprising a biologically active amphiphilic ion channel-forming peptide or ion channel forming protein and a toxic cation, such as a silver cation. Such compositions may be employed as pharmaceuticals, particularly for the treatment and prevention of eye infections.

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