Anti-microbial targeting chimeric pharmaceutical
US7569542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is based on the discovery of a composition that provides targeted anti-microbial effect. Specifically the composition contains a targeting moiety which recognizes a target microbial organism and an anti-microbial peptide moiety which has anti-microbial activity. In addition, the present invention provides methods of treating a microbial infection, e.g., on mucosal surfaces by using the compositions provided by the present invention.
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