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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 28, 2000
Kim L. Resheski-Wedepohl, Reedsville, WI (US);
Rae Ellen Syverson, Fond du Lac, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A method of inhibiting the production of exoproteins from Gram positive bacteria, such as harmful proteins produced by Staphylococcus species, is described. The method is particularly useful for inhibiting the production of TSST-1, alpha-toxin and/or enterotoxins A, B and C from bacteria. The method may be based on exposing Gram positive bacteria to alkyl polyglycoside incorporated into an absorbent product. Alternatively, the methods can include causing Gram positive bacteria to come into contact with the alkyl polyglycoside in other forms, e.g., when formulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or incorporated in or on a non-absorbent substrate. Typically, the alkyl polyglycoside has an HLB of at least about 10 and an alkyl group with an average of 8 to 14 carbon atoms.