Nisin compositions for use as enhanced, broad range bactericides
AssigneeAMBI 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.
Claims11
A bactericidal composition consisting essentially of a lanthionine-containing bacteriocin and a surfactant.
An enhanced broad range bactericide consisting essentially of a lanthionine-containing bacteriocin, a surfactant and a carrier.
A method of obtaining enhanced bactericidal activity of a lanthionine-containing bacteriocin which comprises combining the bacteriocin with a surfactant.
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