Patents Assigned to List Biological Laboratories, Inc.
  • Anthrax lethal factor substrates and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 9932570
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a peptide substrate that is cleaved specifically by anthrax lethal factor (LF), and assays for detecting the presence of anthrax lethal factor in a sample using the peptide substrate. In some cases, the sample may be obtained from an individual at an early stage of an anthrax infection. Kits that include the peptide substrate and that find use in carrying out the assays are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: List Biological Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Nancy Shine