Methods of inhibiting microbial biofilms
US9326511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides the use of a compound of formula (I), or metallated derivative thereof, for killing, inhibiting or preventing the growth of a microbial biofilm: wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 and Z have meanings given in the description. The biofilm may be on a living or inert support. Preferably, the microorganisms are selected from the group consisting of bacteria and fungi.
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