Antimicrobial cationic peptide derivatives of bactenecin
US6172185A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel class of cationic peptides having antimicrobial activity is provided. Exemplary peptides of the invention include RLARIVVIRVAR (SEQ ID NO:2) and RLSRIVVIRVCR (SEQ ID NO:3). Also provided are methods for inhibiting the growth of bacteria utilizing the peptides of the invention.
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