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Antimicrobial activity of the first cationic cluster of human lactoferrin

US7060677B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2000
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides polypeptides related to human lactoferrin protein that have utility in a variety of therapeutic and prophylactic applications, including use as antimicrobial agents. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions containing these polypeptides and therapeutic methods using such compositions. Methods for detecting antimicrobial infections using the polypeptides are also provided.

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