Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-11
2005-10-11
Weber, Jon (Department: 1653)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
C435S252300, C435S173300, C435S007100, C530S350000, C530S300000, C530S324000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06953683
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to compositions comprising nisin and sublancin in amounts that are effective to inhibit bacterial spore germination. Additionally, the present invention is directed towards methods of inhibiting bacterial spore germination for a variety of purposes.
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Arent Fox
University of Maryland
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