Absorbent articles for the inhibition of exoprotein production from Gram positive bacteria
US6599521B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/404
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An absorbent article for inhibiting the production of exoproteins from Gram positive bacteria, such as potentially harmful proteins produced by Staphylococcus species, is described. The absorbent article is particularly useful for inhibiting the production of TSST-1, alpha-toxin and/or enterotoxins A, B and C from S. aureus bacterium. An alkyl polyglycoside is incorporated into the absorbent article. For example, alkyl polyglycoside may be coated on the fibers of a liquid-permeable cover of a catamenial tampon.
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