Arginine Containing Patents (Class 260/998.22)
  • Chemically-modified peptides, compositions, and methods of production and use
    Patent number: 6858581
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting and controlling the growth of microbes are disclosed. The composition comprises at least one chemically-modified peptide with antimicrobial activity and at least one carrier. The method comprises of administering an amount, effective for the prevention, inhibition and termination of microbial growth for industrial, pharmaceutical, household and personal care use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Arizona State University
    Inventors: Carla H. Kuhner, James A. Romesser