Antimicrobial compositions and uses thereof

US11826332B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System · US

Inventors

• Joel Rosenblatt · Pottstown, US
• Issam Raad · Missouri City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 28, 2021
• Grant date: Nov 28, 2023
• Expiry date: Dec 22, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2250/00
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

In some aspects, provided herein are antimicrobial compositions comprising partially esterified polygalacturonic acid and certain fatty acids (e.g., caprylic acid). In some embodiments, the antimicrobial composition may be administered (e.g., topically or orally) to a subject, such as a human patient to treat an infection (e.g., an infection comprising a biofilm). In some aspects, improved catheters are provided.