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A Novel DNA-Based Antimicrobial Compound for Treating Infections Caused by Neisseria Gonorrhoeae and Neisseria Meningitidis
This invention is an antimicrobial compound made of nucleic acid that can treat diseases caused by the pathogens Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (Ngo) and Neisseria Meningitidis (Nme). Background: Ngo is a common cause of infection globally, and when left untreated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility issues and increased susceptibility...
Published: 4/3/2023   |   Inventor(s): Magdalene So, Won Jong Kim, Dustin Higashi, Ann Jerse, Maira Goytia
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Healthcare Portfolios > Infectious Diseases
Treatment of Gonorrhea
This patented technology is a method of treatment for gonorrhea that involves the use of a commensal, non-pathogenic microorganism that antagonizes and kills the bacterium responsible for causing gonorrhea. Background: The CDC estimates that over 700,000 gonorrhea infections occur annually in the US alone. European officials have estimated that...
Published: 4/3/2023   |   Inventor(s): Magdalene So, Maira Goytia, Ann Jerse, Dustin Higashi, Won Jong Kim, María Rendón-Espinosa
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Life Sciences > Biologics, Technology Classifications > Life Sciences > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > Healthcare Portfolios > Infectious Diseases