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Antibacterial peptide and methods of use

US5336757A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1992
Grant dateAug 9, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel peptide, polydiscamide A, has been isolated from a marine sponge. This compound, and its derivatives, are useful as antibacterial agents.

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