Patents Assigned to NCE Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Synthetic antibiotics
    Patent number: 6020312
    Abstract: Compositions of the current invention are directed toward inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, particularly fungi. The compositions consist of chemically-synthesized antibiotics comprising certain amino acids. Methods of identifying particular antibiotic compositions from libraries of such compositions are disclosed. In addition, methods for preventing microbial growth in plants and animals are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: NCE Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: David Edwards
  • Synthetic antibiotics
    Patent number: 5885782
    Abstract: Compositions of the current invention are directed toward inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, particularly fungi. The compositions consist of chemically-synthesized antibiotics comprising certain amino acids. Methods of identifying particular antibiotic compositions from libraries of such compositions are disclosed. In addition, methods for preventing microbial growth in plants and animals are disclosed. Methods and compositions are also disclosed which relate to synergistic combinations of inhibitory peptides with other antimicrobial compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: NCE Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: David Edwards