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Antimicrobial peptides and methods of use

US6008195A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1997
Grant dateDec 28, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K7/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel antimicrobial peptides from bovine and murine neutrophils are provided. The peptides, designated bovine granulocyte peptide A (BGP-A) and murine granulocyte peptide A (MGP-A) were purified to homogeneity from peripheral blood granulocytes. The amino acid and nucleotide sequence of BGP-A and MGP-A are also provided. A synthetic version of BGP-A and MGP-A is also provided. The purified BGP-A peptide is shown to have antimicrobial activity indistinguishable from that of natural BGP-A. Synthetic carboxamidated analogs of BGP-A (BGP-A-amide) and MGP-A (MGP-A-amide) are also provided.

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