Facially amphiphilic polymers as anti-infective agents
US7173102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/8305
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Facially amphiphilic polymers and articles made therefrom having biocidal surfaces are disclosed. The polymers can inhibit the growth of microorganisms in contact with the surface or in areas adjacent to said biocidal surface. There is also disclosed a method to identify and optimize the facial amphiphilicity of polyamide, polyester, polyurea, polyurethane, polycarbonate and polyphenylene polymers. Utility as a contact disinfectant is disclosed.
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