Method of sensitizing microbial cells to antimicrobial compound
US6319958A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N49/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of promoting the uptake of exogenous antimicrobial compounds by microbial cells is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the step of exposing the microbial cell to an amount of at least one sesquiterpenoid effective to enhance antimicrobial compound uptake in a microorganism and an antimicrobial compound. An antimicrobial composition comprising at least one sesquiterpenoid and an antimicrobial compound, the sesquiterpenoid being present in a concentration of between 0.1 mM and 50 mM, is also disclosed.
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