| abstract |
Summary "compositions comprising gallates and galamides" herein describe compositions for topical use comprising an antibacterial effective concentration of a polysubstituted epigallocatechin or galamide compound, wherein the substituents are selected from hydroxyl, hydroxymethyl , fluorine, chlorine, amino, nitro, or a radical of formula -x- (co) - (3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl) wherein x is selected from o and nh, provided that the substituents comprise at least two groups of formula -x- (co) - (3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl) attached to adjacent carbons, in free or in acceptable oral or topical salt form, as well as methods of preparation and use thereof. |