Antimicrobial compositions and methods of use therefore
AssigneeThe General Hospital Corporation
InventorsRobert Moir, Rudolph E. Tanzi
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Abstract
The invention features antimicrobial compositions comprising β-amyloid peptides, oligomers, and analogs thereof, and methods of using them for the prevention or treatment of an infection.
Claims17
A method for treating or preventing a microbial infection in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising contacting the subject with an effective amount of a β-amyloid peptide, oligomer, derivative or analog thereof, thereby preventing or inhibiting a microbial infection in the subject.
A method for preventing or inhibiting microbial growth on a surface, the method comprising contacting the surface with an effective amount of a β-amyloid peptide, oligomer, derivative or analog thereof, thereby preventing or inhibiting microbial growth on the surface.
An antimicrobial composition comprising an effective amount of a β-amyloid peptide, oligomer, derivative or analog thereof, thereof in a carrier or diluent.
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