Conotoxin peptides for use in biofouling deterrence
AssigneeClemson University Research Foundation
InventorsAndrew Mount, Bin San Chan, Mary Beth Johnstone
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Abstract
Materials and methods for prevention of biofouling that incorporate the presence of a conotoxin peptide on a surface are described. The conotoxin peptide is either directly or indirectly adhered to the surface and interferes with the ability of biofouling organisms to settle on the surface.
Claims20
A method for preventing biofouling, the method comprising directly or indirectly adhering a conotoxin peptide to an aquatic surface.
A method for preventing biofouling, the method comprising applying a coating to a surface, the coating comprising a conotoxin peptide bonded to a component of the coating composition via a polymeric linking agent between the component and the conotoxin peptide, the conotoxin peptide being covalently bonded to the polymeric linking agent.
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