Biofilm prevention, disruption and treatment with bacteriophage lysin
US9499594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for the prevention, control, disruption and treatment of bacterial biofilms with lysin, particularly lysin having capability to kill Staphlococcal bacteria, including drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus, particularly the lysin PlySs2. The invention also provides compositions and methods for use in treatment or modulation of bacterial biofilm(s) and biofilm formation.
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