Antimicrobial peptides and peptide derivatives derived from Oncopeltus fasciatus
US8937155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a antimicrobial peptide or peptide derivative comprising the following sequence: Sub1-X1-D2-K3-P4-P5-Y6-L7-P8-R9-P10-X2-P12-P13-R14-X3-T16-P17-N18-N19-X4-Sub2. The invention further relates to multimers comprising said peptides or peptide derivatives. Moreover, the invention provides a peptide or peptide derivative for use in the treatment of a disease. The peptide or peptide derivative may also be used in the screening for novel antimicrobial compounds.
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