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US 2020/0138754 A1Published application
Antimicrobials and methods of use thereof
OwnerLanny Leo Johnsoninventor
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Abstract
This disclosure provides generally for antimicrobial compositions and methods of use comprising an anthocyanin, an anthocyanidin or metabolites thereof. Methods for promoting healing of a wound using these compositions are also disclosed. These compositions have broad spectrum antimicrobial activity and are safe for human and animal uses. Further, these compositions are safe for medical uses and industrial uses as antiseptic preparations to reduce or prevent microbial growth, including killing bacterial biofilms.
Claims20
A method of treating a mammal's skin comprising:
- treating the mammal's skin with a formulation of 0.385% to 17% protocatechuic acid or 2,4,6-trihydroxybenzaldehyde, or a mixture or combination thereof, and a carrier,
- wherein the step of treating the mammal's skin elicits an effect selected from inhibiting a growth of pathological microorganisms, eliminating a growth of pathological microorganisms, and killing pathological microorganisms comprising Propionibacterium acnes, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans, while preserving commensal microorganisms.
A method of treating an acne infection on a patient's skin, comprising:
- treating the patient's skin with a formulation of 0.385% to 17% protocatechuic acid or 2,4,6-trihydroxybenzaldehyde, or a mixture or combination thereof, and a skin-penetrating carrier, wherein the step of treating the patient's skin elicits an effect selected from inhibiting growth of P. acnes, eliminating growth of P. acnes and killing P. acnes, while preserving commensal microorganisms.
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