Peptide, antibacterial agent, peptide gene, recombinant DNA and method for preparing the peptide
US5646014A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/43586
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a peptide represented by the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, an antibacterial agent comprising the peptide as an active ingredient, a peptide gene encoding the peptide, a recombinant DNA comprising the peptide gene and a method for producing a peptide. The peptide of the present invention exhibits an effective antibacterial activity against various Gram-negative and -positive bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus which are pathogenic bacteria causing food poisoning. Therefore, this peptide is useful as a food preservative and an antibacterial agent for medical use.
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