Antimicrobial peptide isolated from halocynthia aurantium
US7504380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an antimicrobial peptide isolated from Halocynthia aurantium, more particularly, to an antimicrobial peptide isolated from the body fluid of Halocynthia aurantium and an antimicrobial agent comprising the same as an active ingredient. The antimicrobial peptide of the present invention shows excellent antimicrobial activity under strong acidic and basic environments. Moreover, it also shows strong antimicrobial activity against resistant bacteria. So, it can be used usefully as a natural antimicrobial agent.
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