Pharmaceutical bacteriocin compositions and methods for using the same
US5334582A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions comprising lanthionine-containing bacteriocins such as nisin in combination with a chelator act as bactericides in low pH environments. In a preferred embodiment pharmaceutical preparations containing the compositions are used for the control of bacteria responsible for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
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