abstract |
The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising, as an active ingredient, 7,10-epoxyoctadeca-7,9-dienoic acid or a combination of 7,10-epoxyoctadeca-7,9-dienoic acid and another antibiotic. The growth of bacteria can be effectively inhibited regardless of the class of antibiotics when using the antimicrobial composition of the present invention. Therefore, the antimicrobial composition of the present invention can be useful in related pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries requiring the inhibition of bacterial growth. |