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2006-06-01

2011-10-18

Fronda, Christian (Department: 1652)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Whole live micro-organism, cell, or virus containing

Bacteria or actinomycetales

C424S094600, C435S183000, C435S219000, C435S220000, C435S252300, C536S023200

Reexamination Certificate

active

08038990

ABSTRACT:
Organisms, compositions, and methods for at least partially reducing the formation of a biofilm and/or at least partially removing a biofilm are provided. The organisms, compositions, and methods may be used on biotic and abiotic surfaces.

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