Methods and compositions for the disruption of biofilms
AssigneeNational Jewish Health
InventorsJerry A. Nick, Quinn M. Parks
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Abstract
The invention relates to methods of inhibiting biofilm formation or reducing biofilms in a subject or on a device or surface by administering a charged compound such as a polyamino acid to a subject, device or surface. The invention also relates to compositions for inhibiting biofilm formation or reducing biofilms.
Claims27
A method of inhibiting biofilm formation or reducing biofilms in a subject, comprising administering to a subject a polyamino acid selected from the group consisting of polyaspartic acid and polyglutamic acid, wherein the polyamino acid is administered directly to or proximal to the site of biofilm formation or potential therefore.
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