INHIBITORS OF BIOFILM FORMATION CONTAINING LIPOTEICHOIC ACID OR ITS DERIVATIVES AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING BIOFILM FORMATION USING THE INHIBITORS

摘要

Disclosed is an agent for preventing or inhibiting the formation of a biofilm by bacteria including lipoteichoic acid or a derivative of the same. Also, disclosed is a method for preventing or inhibiting the formation of a biofilm comprising a step of contacting an agent for preventing or inhibiting the formation of a biofilm with bacteria. The agent of the present invention can be mass produced through bacteria derivation and does not cause resistance against bacteria so as to effectively control the formation of a biofilm. Accordingly, the agent can be widely used in home, environment, medical, and industrial fields when the formation of a biofilm by bacteria is needed to be controlled. The agent can also be used to prevent or treat related diseases.