Magnetically immobilized biocidal enzymes and biocidal chemicals
AssigneeZYMtronix Catalytic Systems, Inc.
InventorsStephane Cedric Corgie, Zachariah Robert Hansen
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Abstract
The present invention provides compositions and methods for reducing microbial and nematodal contamination or infection in plants, animals, fabrics, and products therefrom. The present invention also provides compositions and methods for reducing human infections and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. In particular, the invention provides magnetic nanoparticles comprising biocidal or biostatic enzymes in one component, substrates for the enzymes in a second component, and a biocidal chemical agent that works in combination or synergistically with the enzymes. The compositions are dormant and become active upon exposure to hydration, oxygen, or mixing.
Claims27
A fungicidal composition, comprising;
- a) a seed comprising a dried seed coating having a solid polymeric solvatable matrix formulated with self-assembled mesoporous aggregates of magnetic nanoparticles comprising a stable hydrogen peroxide producing enzyme and a stable free radical producing enzyme;
- b) a component having a first substrate for said hydrogen peroxide producing enzyme and a second substrate for said free radical producing enzyme;
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- c) a chemical fungicide;
- wherein said composition is essentially inactive, wherein exposure of said solid polymeric solvatable matrix and said component to hydration or oxygen activates said composition and results in said substrate for said hydrogen peroxide producing enzyme being oxidized into hydrogen peroxide, wherein said hydrogen peroxide acts as a substrate for said free radical producing enzyme, and wherein said free radicals are produced having fungicidal activities.
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