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Lysin protein having broad antibacterial activity specific to bacteria

US8066990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2009
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2795/00022
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lysin protein originated from bacteriophage, more precisely a lysin protein comprising the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ. ID. NO: 2 which has no harm to human and animals comprising eukaryotic cells owing to its specificity to bacteria and has broad antibacterial activity, and a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of infectious disease caused by bacteria comprising the said lysin protein as an active ingredient.

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