Patents Examined by Nolan Patrick
  • Anti-viral activity of cathelicidin peptides
    Patent number: 7777000
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions useful in the treatment of dermatitis and viral infections. The compositions comprise cationic peptides of the cathelicidin family including LL-37, related homologues, and variants thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Richard L. Gallo, Donald Y. M. Leung, James F. Jones