Method of identifying a biologically-active composition from a biofilm
AssigneeQuorum Innovations, LLC
InventorsEva A. Berkes, Nicholas T. Monsul, Frederick T. Boehm
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Abstract
The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
Claims4
A method for the control of biofilm on an inanimate surface wherein said method reduces biofilm attachment;
- inhibits biofilm growth;
- disrupts a biofilm matrix;
- prevents, inhibits, and/or disrupts secretion and/or release of biofilm extracellular factors;
- and/or prevents, inhibits, and/or disrupts quorum-sensing mechanisms of a biofilm;
- wherein said method comprises applying to the inanimate surface a composition comprising microbial biofilm cellular mass, exopolysaccharides, and a biologically-active agent produced by the microbial biofilm.
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