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Antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agent

US5792793A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1996
Grant dateAug 11, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C323/52
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a complex formed by the coordination between a thiol group-containing compound and a silver ion; an antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agent containing the same as the active agent; and an antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral composition containing the above agent and a vehicle or a carrier. The agent has a wide antibacterial and antifungal spectrum and an antiviral activity, is well compatible with various vehicles and carriers, sustains its activity for long, and has reduced peroral toxicity, skin irritation and mucosa irritation.

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