Antimicrobial compositions and uses thereof
AssigneeModular Genetics, Inc.
InventorsKevin A. Jarrell, Gabriel Reznik
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Abstract
Antimicrobial compositions and methods of using the compositions are described herein. The compositions include an antibacterial acyl amino acid. In some embodiments, the acyl amino acid is a fatty acylated glutamate. The methods herein include methods of using acyl amino acids for treating and preventing bacterial infections.
Claims53
A method of treating a bacterial infection in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibacterial acyl amino acid, wherein the acyl amino acid comprises a fatty acid.
A method of reducing risk for bacterial infection in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibacterial acyl amino acid, wherein the acyl amino acid comprises a fatty acid, and wherein the acyl amino acid is present in an amount sufficient to kill bacteria in the subject.
A pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibacterial acyl glutamate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the acyl glutamate comprises a beta-hydroxy fatty acid, and wherein the acyl glutamate is present in an amount sufficient to kill Staphylococcus aureus.
A disinfectant composition comprising an antibacterial acyl glutamate and a carrier, wherein the acyl glutamate comprises a beta-hydroxy fatty acid, and wherein the acyl glutamate is present in an amount sufficient to kill Staphylococcus aureus.
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