Compound for treating clostridium difficile
US10519192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F293/005
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to compounds, compositions and polymers comprising a first component adapted to promote germination of Clostridium difficile (C.diff) and a second component which acts as an antimicrobial agent. Said compounds, compositions and polymers are useful for destroying C.diff where conventional antimicrobial agents are unsuccessful. The compositions can be formulated as coating or materials which actively destroy C.diff which come into contact with it. The germination promotion is induced by bile salts. The invention also relates to the use of such materials as a treatment for C.diff associated diseases and toxic megacolon.
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