Compounds, compositions and methods for controlling biofilms and bacterial infections
US7612045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07J63/008
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides compounds and compositions useful for controlling bacterial biofilms as well as for controlling and/or preventing bacterial infections. The compounds of the invention are pentacyclic acid triterpenes. Methods for controlling biofilms and for controlling and/or preventing bacterial infections are also disclosed.
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