Compositions and methods for treating bacteria

Details Compositions and methods for treating bacteria Compositions and methods for treating bacteria

2006-10-11

2009-08-18

Desai, Anand U (Department: 1656)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Peptide containing doai

C514S012200, C424S445000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07576054

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the field of bacteriology. In particular, the present invention provides compositions (e.g., comprising a lantibiotic and mupirocin or gentamicin) and methods of treating (e.g., killing or inhibiting growth of) bacteria. For example, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions (e.g., comprising a lantibiotic and mupirocin or gentamicin) and methods of using the same in research, therapeutic and drug screening applications.

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