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Antitumor and antibacterial peptide and methods of use

US5516755A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 1994
Grant dateMay 14, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2014

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  • 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 and antitumor agents.

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