Treatment of endotoxin-associated disorders with cationic peptides

摘要

A method for the microbial production of a cationic peptide having anti-microbial activity is provided, wherein the cationic peptide is first produced as a fusion protein having an anionic portion for suppressing the antimicrobial activity of the cationic portion. A novel cationic peptide having anti-microbial activity and LPS-binding activity is also provided. Such peptides are useful for suppressing the growth of bacteria and for the treatment of endotoxemia-associated disorders.