Antimicrobial agents for eucaryotic microorganisms and methods of growth suppression of eucaryotic microorganisms using these agents
AssigneeAsama Chemical Co., Ltd.
InventorsKeiko Matsutani, Yasuki Fukuda, Mizuo Yajima, Wataru Hashimoto, Kousaku Murata
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Abstract
An antimicrobial composition for eucaryotic microorganisms and method of suppressing the growth of eucaryotic microorganisms requires a procaryotic DNA extract. The antimicrobial composition is effective against numerous types of eucaryotic microorganisms and can be safely added to food and cosmetic products.
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A method of topically treating a human infected with a eucaryotic microorganism which causes tinea pedis comprising the step of contacting the microorganism with a pharmacologically effective amount of procaryotic microorganism DNA comprising a nucleotide sequence containing at least 1,000 bases.
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