Synthetic antibiotics
US5885782A · kind A · utility
17Cited by
11References
40Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A90/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions of the current invention are directed toward inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, particularly fungi. The compositions consist of chemically-synthesized antibiotics comprising certain amino acids. Methods of identifying particular antibiotic compositions from libraries of such compositions are disclosed. In addition, methods for preventing microbial growth in plants and animals are disclosed. Methods and compositions are also disclosed which relate to synergistic combinations of inhibitory peptides with other antimicrobial compounds.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.