Nisin compositions for use as enhanced, broad range bactericides
US5217950A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K8/64
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Bacteriocin compositions comprising lanthionine containing bacteriocins and non-bactericidal agents. When the bacteriocin compositions are combined with a suitable carrier with each component present in sufficient quantities such that the composition is effective against Gram negative bacteria in addition to Gram positive bacteria, they become enhanced, rapid acting, broad range bactericides suitable for a variety of applications.
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