VERWENDUNG BAKTERIELLER POLYSACCHARIDE FÜR BIOFILMHEMMUNG

摘要

The present invention provides components which can prevent and/or inhibit bacterial biofilm formation on various surfaces. In particular, the invention concerns the use of a soluble group II-like capsular polysaccharide from a bacterial strain, for the preparation of a composition which prevents or inhibits bacterial adhesion and/or bacterial biofilm development. Anti-biofilm compositions, and devices treated to prevent biofilm formation, are also provided.