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Antimicrobial theta defensins, analogs thereof, and methods of use

US7462598B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2006
Grant dateDec 9, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L12/14
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides theta defensin analogs having antimicrobial activity. The invention also provides a method of reducing or inhibiting growth or survival of a microorganism in an environment capable of sustaining the growth or survival of the microorganism, comprising administering an effective amount of a theta defensin analog to the environment, thereby reducing or inhibiting the growth or survival of the microorganism.

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