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Sequence Name
- Sequence 53 from Patent US 20080286210
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Source
- Synthetic construct
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Activity
- Antimicrobial, Antibacterial
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Patent Type
- Patent Application
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Publication Date
- 2008-11-20
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Patent Title
- Novel antimicrobial peptides.
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Abstract
- This invention provides novel antimicrobial peptides that are effective to inhibit growth and/or proliferation of various gram positive bacteria. In particular, the peptides are effective against Streptococcus mutans a common oral pathogen and the causative agent of dental caries.