Nisin compositions for use as enhanced, broad range bactericides
AssigneeThe Public Health Research Institute of the City of New York, Inc.
InventorsPeter Blackburn, June Polak, Sara-Ann Gusik, Stephen D. Rubino
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Abstract
Bacteriocin compositions comprising lanthionine containing bacteriocins and non-bactericidal agents. When the bacteriocin compositions are combined with a suitable carrier with each component present in sufficient quantities such that the composition is effective against Gram negative bacteria in addition to Gram positive bacteria, they become enhanced, rapid acting, broad range bactericides suitable for a variety of applications.
Claims8
A method of treating conditions in the oral cavity of mammals caused by bacteria comprising treating the oral cavity with an amount of a lanthionine-containing bacteriocin in a suitable carrier.
A method of treating conditions in the oral cavity of mammals caused by bacteria comprising treating the oral cavity with an amount of a lanthionine-containing bacteriocin and a chelating agent effective to treat the condition.
A method of treating conditions in the oral cavity of mammals caused by bacteria comprising treating the oral cavity with an amount of a lanthionine-containing bacteriocin and a surfactant effective to treat the condition.
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