Autoinducer molecule
US5591872A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/875
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Autoinducer molecules, e.g., N-(3-oxododecanoyl)homoserine lactone, for Pseudomonas aeruginosa are described. The molecules regulate gene expression in the bacterium. Therapeutic compositions and therapeutic methods involving analogs and/or inhibitors of the autoinducer molecules also are described. The molecules are useful for treating or preventing infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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