ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOSITION

摘要

An antibacterial composition and a Process for Preparing its active constituent The adherence of pathogenic bacteria having type I fimbriae to animal cells is inhibited by glycopeptides and/or oligosaccharides prepared enzymatically, preferably from a fraction enriched with soya glycoprotein 7S or with bean glycoprotein II. These active constituents have a polymannosidic basic structure similar to that of the epithelial cells which is recognized by the bacteria. The bacteria are neutralized and no longer adhere to the cells. The compositions may be used for the prophylaxis, treatment and diagnosis of infectious diseases, more especially those caused by coliform bacteria, and also for the disinfection of surfaces.