Antimicrobial theta defensins, analogs thereof, and methods of use
US7462598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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