Patents Examined by Deven Srivastava
  • Antimicrobial peptides and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 6107460
    Abstract: Novel peptide analogs derived from the native sequences of CAP37 peptides 20-44 and 23-42, and their use as therapeutics against bacterial infections and diseases caused by bacterial infection. The peptide analog includes a serine or threonine substitution at one of the two cysteine residues at positions 26 and 42. Substitutions of the native peptide are also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
    Inventor: H. Anne Pereira