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Bacteriophage having killing activity specific to Staphylococcus aureus

US8071352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2007
Grant dateDec 6, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2795/10132
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel bacteriophage, more precisely a novel bacteriophage having killing activity specific to Staphylococcus aureus which is the causing agent of infectious diseases 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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