Synthetic antibiotics
US6020312A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K7/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- 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.
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