USE OF ZINC CHELATORS TO INHIBIT BIOFILM FORMATION

摘要

A method is provided for inhibiting formation of a biofilm of bacteria, the method including contacting the bacteria with an effective amount of at least one zinc chelator, wherein the bacteria contain at least one zinc adhesion module, whereby formation of the biofilm is inhibited. A method for inhibiting biofilm formation on a device and a topical pharmaceutical composition for the inhibition of biofilm formation are also provided.