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Transdermally administered proline–arginine-rich host defense peptides show systemic efficacy in a lethal mouse bacteremia model

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Host defense peptides are preferably administered as topical therapeutic agents. We have investigated whether peptide A3-APO can enter the circulation when applied to the ear skin. Efficacy of peptide monotherapy as transdermal administration option was assessed in a systemic mouse Acinetobacter baumannii model. A3-APO reduced mortality and demonstrated a statistically significant reduction of blood bacterial counts, regardless whether it was administered prior or after bacterial challenge. The peptidic metabolite of A3-APO was efficacious when applied to the ear or tail.

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The authors wish to thank Dr. Carl Kraus for critical reading of the manuscript.

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Dr. Laszlo Otvos is the inventor of a composition of matter patent covering the APO peptide monomer (owned by Temple University) licensed to Arrevus, Inc. Dr. Otvos is a scientific advisor to Arrevus.

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Ostorhazi, E., Horvath, A., Szabo, D. et al. Transdermally administered proline–arginine-rich host defense peptides show systemic efficacy in a lethal mouse bacteremia model. Amino Acids 49, 1647–1651 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00726-017-2457-7

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