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US 2006/0069022 A1Published application
D-isomers of antimicrobial peptide
AssigneeThe Research Foundation of State University of New York
InventorLibuse Bobek
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Abstract
This invention provides D-isomers of MUC7-12-mer peptide of human saliva MUC7. The isomers have antimicrobial activity comparable to that of the L-isomers and are resistant to proteolysis. These peptides can be used as antifungal and antimicrobial agents.
Claims14
An isolated and purified peptide of SEQ ID NO:1, wherein all of the amino acids are D amino acids.
The oral composition of lcaim 13, wherein the EDTA is present at a concentration of about 1 mM.
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