摘要:
Disclosed are ionene polymers having antimicrobial activity. “Ionene polymers” as used in this invention are cationic polymers in which a substantial proportion of the atoms providing the positive charge are quaternized nitrogens located in the main polymeric chain or backbone of the polymer rather than in pendant groups. Also disclosed are antimicrobial compositions comprising ionene polymers and methods for treating microbial infections in mammals comprising the step of administering to a mammal, a therapeutically effective amount of at least one antimicrobial composition of the invention. Also disclosed are antimicrobial compositions comprising at least one ionene polymer and methods for preventing, inhibiting or eliminating the growth, dissemination, and/or the accumulation of microorganisms on a susceptible surface (including, but not limited to, the formation of biofilms on a susceptible surface) comprising the step of contacting such surface with a composition of the invention.
摘要:
Polymerized ionene compounds are known to be effective antimicrobial substances. It has recently been appreciated that the molecular weight can affect the safety and efficacy of ionene compounds. In particular, it has been found that low molecular weight ionene oligomers (less than 50 repeat units) are less toxic than larger polymers with identical compositions. The invention discloses a plurality of ionene oligomers.
摘要:
A method of using ionene polymers for the treatment or prevention of infections (e.g., pulmonary infections) in cystic fibrosis patients is provided. The method comprises administering to a mammal an effective amount of an ionene polymer to prophylactically or therapeutically treat infections associated with cystic fibrosis.