Inventors:
Charles L. Bevins - Drexel Hill PA
Douglas E. Jones - Winslow NJ
Assignee:
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
A01N 2500, C07H 2104, C07K 14435, C12N 1563
Abstract:
This invention provides gastrointestinal peptides useful as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents. This invention also provides methods for producing peptides, pharmaceutical compositions containing the gastrointestinal defensin peptides, and methods of use thereof. Methods of diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders are also provided.