Synergistic antibacterial activity of medium polarity oils in combination with antibacterial agents on bacterial biofilms
US11197476B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one medium polarity oil and at least one antibacterial agent, the combination of which produces a synergistic antibacterial effect against bacterial biofilms. Methods are disclosed for the reduction of bacteria in and/or elimination of bacterial biofilms on biological and non-biological surfaces, as well as methods for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions, mucous membrane lesions, and other biological surfaces infected or contaminated with bacterial biofilms.
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