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Sequence Name
- Sequence 114 from Patent US 20090264344
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Source
- Synthetic construct
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Activity
- Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Antiviral
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Patent Type
- Patent Application
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Publication Date
- 2009-10-22
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Patent Title
- Retrocyclins, antiviral and antimicrobial peptides.
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Abstract
- Retrocyclin peptides are small antimicrobial agents with potent activity against bacteria and viruses. The peptides are nonhemolytic, and exhibit minimal in vitro cytotoxicity. A pharmaceutical composition comprising retrocyclin as an active agent is administered therapeutically to a patient suffering from a bacterial and/or viral infection, or to an individual facing exposure to a bacterial and/or viral infection, especially one caused by the HIV-1 retrovirus or other sexually-transmitted pathogens.