Methods and compositions for controlling biofilm development
AssigneesMontana State University, University of Rochester, University of Iowa Research Foundation
InventorsDavid G. Davies, John W. Costerton
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Abstract
A method of cleaning or protecting surfaces by treatment with compositions comprising N-(3-oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone (OdDHL) blocking compounds and/or N-butyryl-L-homoserine lactone (BHL) analogs, either in combination or separately.
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A biofilm removing or inhibiting composition comprising an amount of a compound selected from the group consisting blockers of N-(3-oxododecanoyl) L-homoserine lactone (OdDHL), and analogs of butyryl L-homo-serine lactone (BHL), and mixtures thereof, and a vehicle or carrier, wherein the amount of the compound is effective to remove or disrupt a bacterial biofilm or inhibit normal biofilm formation.
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