Antimicrobial composition composed of controlled release glasses
US6143318A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03C2204/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is provided an antimicrobial composition for combatting infections. The material is a controlled release glass having two or more agents selected from the group consisting of metals, selenium and boron. Preferably the agents are selected from the group consisting of copper, silver, magnesium, zinc, cerium,consisting of copper, silver, magnesium, zinc, cerium, manganese bismuth, selenium and boron. The combinations of copper and silver and of copper and zinc are particularly preferred and exhibit synergist activity. The antimicrobial composition is effective against infections due to Proteus spp.
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