| abstract |
PCT No. PCT/SE83/00348 Sec. 371 Date May 15, 1984 Sec. 102(e) Date May 15, 1984 PCT Filed Oct. 6, 1983 PCT Pub. No. WO84/01713 PCT Pub. Date May 10, 1984.The present invention relates to a method of controlling microorganisms adhering to the surfaces of biological material, by the administration of substances which alter the water-structure binding capacity of the surfaces and phase-boundaries. Organic and inorganic salts, erythrosine or anti-oxidants are used to remove micro-organisms from the surfaces. Cucumine or derivatives thereof are used as adhesion-stimulating substances. The invention also relates to preparations for performing the method, such as ointments, creams and bathing liquids containing the above-mentioned substances, as well as to dentifrices containing one or more organic or inorganic salts. |