Metal abstraction peptide with superoxide dismutase activity

US9187735B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• University of Kansas · US
• ECHOGEN, INC. · US

Inventors

• Jennifer Ann Stowell Laurence · Lawrence, US
• Mary Elizabeth Krause · Lawrence, US
• Timothy A. Jackson · Winston-Salem, US
• Amanda Michelle Glass · Albany, US
• George Laurence · Lafayette, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 30, 2013
• Grant date: Nov 17, 2015
• Expiry date: May 30, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K38/00
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Compositions comprising peptides that are capable of binding a metal are disclosed. Such compositions can be used for binding metal in a variety of contexts and environments. In various embodiments, peptides are used for antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti-pain therapy, as chemical reagents, and/or as superoxide dismutase mimics.