Patent Information

    • DRAMP ID

    • DRAMP08853

    • Sequence

    • LRLFLRWLF

    • Sequence Length

    • 9

    • Sequence Name

    • Sequence 161 from Patent US 20080286210

    • Source

    • Synthetic construct

    • Activity

    • Antimicrobial, Antibacterial

    • Patent Type

    • Patent Application

    • Publication Date

    • 2008-11-20

    • Patent Title

    • Novel antimicrobial peptides.

    • 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.