Low ionic strength method and composition for reducing bacterial attachment to biomaterials
US6702983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/404
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is disclosed for inhibiting adhesion of bacteria to the surface of a biomedical device comprising contacting the surface of said biomedical device with a cationic polysaccharide in aqueous solution having an ionic strength of from about 0.01 to about 0.13.
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