ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING IODIDE, THIOCYANATE, GLUCOSE AND GLUCOSE OXIDASE

摘要

PCT No. PCT/EP91/00208 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 30, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 30, 1992 PCT Filed Jan. 30, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/11105 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 8, 1991Anti-microbial compositions are described which contain iodide and thiocyanate anions, an oxidoreductase enzyme, namely glucose oxidase, and its corresponding oxidisable substrate, D-glucose. Such compositions may advantageously further comprise a peroxidase such as lactoperoxidase. The compositions have excellent anti-microbial properties effective against bacteria yeasts and moulds. The compositions may be provided in concentrated substantially non-reacting forms such as dry powders and non-aqueous solutions which may be diluted to provide compositions with broad spectrum anti-microbial activity. Compositions may be used as preservatives or as active agents providing potent anti-microbial activity of use in oral hygiene, deodorant and anti-dandruff products.