Methods and compositions for controlling biofilm development

Details Methods and compositions for controlling biofilm development Methods and compositions for controlling biofilm development

2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Ketter, James (Department: 1636)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Dentifrices

Ammonia, amine, or derivative thereof

C424S055000, C435S375000, C549S321000

Reexamination Certificate

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07094394

ABSTRACT:
A method of cleaning or protecting surfaces by treatment with compositions comprising N-(3-oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone (OdDHL) blocking compounds and/or N-butyryl-L-homoserine lactone (BHL) analogs, either in combination or separately.

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