abstract |
Aspects of the present invention relate inter alia to compositions which may have utility as anti-microbials. Such antimicrobial compositions may be for use in promoting wound healing and/or the treatment of microbial infections. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an antimicrobial composition and/or combinations comprising copper gluconate and zinc gluconate which may be for use in treating and/or preventing infections and/or promoting wound healing. Certain aspects of the present invention further relate to an antimicrobial composition and/or device comprising copper gluconate, zinc gluconate and Lactobacillus plantarum for use in treating infections and/or promoting wound healing. Also encompassed by the present invention are methods of treating microbial and/or fungal infections in a subject, for example infections of the genital tract. Aspects of the present invention include a composition comprising a zinc salt and a copper salt, wherein the zinc salt is zinc gluconate and the copper salt is copper gluconate. |