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Podoviriedae bacteriophage having killing activity specific to Staphylococcus aureus

US8043613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2009
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2795/10232
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel bacteriophage, more precisely a Podoviridae bacteriophage having killing activity specific to Staphylococcus aureus which is the causing agent of infectious disease in human and animals, a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of the disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus, an antibiotic and a disinfectant containing the bacteriophage as an active ingredient.

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