Defensin-like molecules as novel antimicrobial agents
US8796323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P31/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are methods of treating and/or preventing infections in mammals caused by microorganisms, by administering to a mammal a therapeutically effective amount of at least one defensin-like molecule, e.g., in a composition that includes such molecule. Also disclosed are the use of such defensin-like molecules for treating and/or preventing infections in mammals; and kits that may include such molecules, or compositions that include such molecules, as well as instructions for using such molecules to treat a mammal.
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