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Cationic peptides and method for production

US5593866A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1995
Grant dateJan 14, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/705
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the microbial production of a cationic peptide having anti-microbial activity is provided, wherein the cationic peptide is first produced as a fusion protein having an anionic portion for suppressing the antimicrobial activity of the cationic portion. A novel cationic peptide having anti-microbial activity is also provided.

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