Antimicrobial activity of gemfibrozil
US7132096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for inhibiting growth of a bacterium which consists essentially of contacting the bacterium with gemfibrozil, or a related compound, in a concentration effective to inhibit growth of the bacterium. This invention also provides related screening and therapeutic methods.
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