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ANTIMICROBIAL-ANTIBIOFILM COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

20170128338 ยท 2017-05-11

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    Abstract

    Compositions comprising one or more chelating agents and optionally zinc ion salts are used to inhibit the growth or biofilm formation in bacteria associated with personal care products such as ophthalmic, pedicure, manicure or podiatric solutions. The compositions of the present application can also comprise gelling agents, antimicrobials, antibiotic or a pH adjuster. The compositions may be in the form of a solution, a gel, a cream, a jelly, a powder, a paste, a lotion, soap and a cleaner.

    Claims

    1. A composition for inhibiting growth or biofilm formation in bacteria associated with personal care products selected from the group comprising: (a) one or more chelating agents selected from the group consisting of disodium or tetrasodium EDTA, EGTA, DTPA, EDDHA, IDA, CDTA, HEDTA, HEIDA, NTA, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, ovotransferrin, lactoferrin and serotransferrin; and optionally (b) a zinc salt selected from the group consisting of zinc chloride, zinc gluconate, zinc lactate, zinc citrate, zinc sulfate, and zinc acetate.

    2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the chelating agents are one or more of disodium EDTA and sodium citrate.

    3. The composition of claim 1 or 2, wherein the zinc salt is zinc chloride or zinc citrate.

    4. The composition of claim 2, selected from the group consisting of: a. disodium EDTA and sodium citrate, b. disodium EDTA and zinc chloride, c. sodium citrate and zinc chloride, and d. sodium citrate, disodium EDTA and zinc chloride.

    5. The composition of claims 1 to 4, wherein the disodium EDTA is between about 2500 mg/L and about 10000 mg/L of the composition, sodium citrate is between about 5000 mg/L and about 10000 mg/L of the composition, and zinc chloride or zinc citrate is between about 500 mg/L and about 5000 mg/L.

    6. The composition of claims 1 to 4, wherein the disodium EDTA is between about 10,000 mg/L-25,000 mg/L of the composition, sodium citrate is between about 50,000 mg/L-100,000 mg/L of the composition, and zinc chloride or zinc citrate is between about 1,000 mg/L-5,000 mg/L.

    7. The composition of claims 1 to 4, wherein the disodium EDTA is between about 5,000 mg/L-10,000 mg/L of the composition, sodium citrate is between about 25,000 mg/L-50,000 mg/L of the composition, and zinc chloride or zinc citrate is between about 500 mg/L-1,000 mg/L.

    8. The composition of claims 1 to 4, wherein the disodium EDTA is between about 1,000 mg/L-5,000 mg/L of the composition, sodium citrate is between about 10,000 mg/L-25,000 mg/L of the composition, and zinc chloride or zinc citrate is between about 100 mg/L-500 mg/L.

    9. The composition of claims 1 to 4, wherein the disodium EDTA is between about 500 mg/L-1,000 mg/L of the composition, sodium citrate is between about 5,000 mg/L-10,000 mg/L of the composition, and zinc chloride or zinc citrate is between about 10 mg/L-100 mg/L.

    10. The composition of claims 1 to 4, wherein the disodium EDTA is between about 100 mg/L-500 mg/L of the composition, sodium citrate is between about 1,000 mg/L-5,000 mg/L of the composition, and zinc chloride or zinc citrate is between about 10 mg/L-100 mg/L.

    11. The composition of claims 1 to 4, wherein the disodium EDTA is between about 10 mg/L-50 mg/L of the composition, sodium citrate is between about 100 mg/L-500 mg/L of the composition, and zinc chloride or zinc citrate is between about 1 mg/L-10 mg/L.

    12. The composition of claims 1 to 11, further comprising an antimicrobial preservative.

    13. The composition of claim 12, wherein the antimicrobial preservative is selected from one or more of potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, sodium benzoate and benzoic acid.

    14. The composition of claim 12 or 13, wherein the antimicrobial preservative is between 0.25 g/L to 3 g/L.

    15. The composition of claims 1 to 14, wherein the compositions is for use against bacteria and bacterial biofilms associated with one or more of infections of the eye, feet or hands.

    16. The composition of claims 1 to 14, wherein the composition is for use against one or more infection-associated bacteria or yeasts selected from the group consisting of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus epidermidis, Coagulase negative staphylococci (CoNS), Vancomycin resistant Enterococci (VRE), Carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP), Malassezia pachydermatis, Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter jejuni, Bacillus spp., Candida albicans, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus uberis, Esherichia coli, Salmonella choleraesuis, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Enterococcus faecalis, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp., and Citrobacter spp.

    17. The composition of claims 1 to 14, wherein the composition comprises disodium EDTA and sodium citrate and is for use against one or more infection-associated bacteria or yeasts selected from the group consisting of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus epidermidis, Coagulase negative staphylococci (CoNS), Vancomycin resistant Enterococci (VRE), Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP), Malassezia pachydermatis, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Streptococcus agalactiae, Salmonella choleraesuis, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Enterococcus faecalis, Proteus mirabilis, and Candida albicans.

    18. The composition of claims 1 to 14, wherein the composition comprises disodium EDTA and zinc chloride and is for use against one or more infection-associated bacteria or yeasts selected from the group consisting of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP), Malassezia pachydermatis, and Escherichia coli O157:H7.

    19. The composition of claims 1 to 14, wherein the composition comprises sodium citrate and zinc chloride and is for use against one or more infection-associated bacteria or yeasts selected from the group consisting of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP), Malassezia pachydermatis, and Escherichia coli O157:H7.

    20. The composition of claims 1 to 14, wherein the composition comprises sodium citrate, disodium EDTA and zinc chloride and is for use against one or more infection-associated bacteria or yeasts selected from the group consisting of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP), Malassezia pachydermatis, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes.

    21. The composition of claims 1 to 20, further comprising one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of: water, a buffer, a stabilizing agent, a gelling agent, a surfactant, a herbal, a vitamin, a mineral, an extra cellular matrix, an antimicrobial, an antibiotic, and a pH adjuster.

    22. The composition of claims 1 to 21 prepared as one or more of a disinfecting solution, a dip solution, a lotion, a cream, an ointment, a gel, and a spray.

    23. The composition as claimed in claims 1 to 22, wherein the composition comprises a liposomal or nanoparticle or a suitable device delivery system.

    24. The composition as claimed in claims 1 to 23, further comprising an anti-infective compound selected from the group consisting of DispersinB, alginate lyase, nisin, lactoferricin, serotransferrin, ovotransferrin, ovalbumin, ovomucoid, protamine sulfate, chlorhexidine, cetylpyridinium chloride, triclosan, silver sulfadiazine, benzalkonium chloride, hydrogen peroxide, citric acid, potassium citrate, 5-fuorouracil, cis-2-decenoic acid, DNase I, proteinase K, silver, gallium, silver, bacteriocins and antimicrobial peptides.

    25. The composition as claimed in claims 1 to 24 further comprising one or more of viscosity enhancing agents, lubricants, surfactants, buffers, preservatives, and salts.

    26. The composition as claimed in claims 1 to 25, wherein the composition is a ophthalmic solution.

    27. The composition as claimed in claim 26, wherein the opthamic solution is one or more of eye drops, eyewash solution, contact lens care solution, contact lens cleaning solution, contact lens storing solution, contact lens disinfectant, contact lens cleaning-storing solution, and contact lens cleaning disinfecting-storing solution, contact lens containers, and contact lenses.

    28. The composition as claimed in claims 1 to 25, wherein the composition is a podiatric, manicure or pedicure solution.

    29. The composition as claimed in claim 28, wherein the composition is selected from a solution, a gel, a cream, a jelly, a powder, a paste, a lotion, a soap and a cleaner.

    30. A method of preventing or treating opthalmic biofilm growth comprising opthalmic use of the composition of claim 26 or 27.

    31. A method of preventing or treating hand or feet biofilm growth comprising podiatric, manicure, or pedicure use of the composition of claim 28 or 29.

    32. Use of the composition of claim 26 or 27 for preventing or treating opthalmic biofilm growth.

    33. Use of the composition of claim 28 or 29 for preventing or treating hand or feet related biofilm growth.

    34. A personal care device treated or impregnated with a composition of any one of claims 1 to 29.

    35. The personal care device of claim 34, comprising one or more of a contact lens and a contact lens container.

    36. The personal care device of claim 34, comprising one or more of a hand washing container, a scrubber, and a foot washing container.

    Description

    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

    [0026] FIG. 1 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone and in combination on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) growth and biofilm formation

    [0027] FIG. 2 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.125 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone and in combination on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) growth and biofilm formation

    [0028] FIG. 3 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone and in combination on Pseudomonas aeruginosa growth and biofilm formation

    [0029] FIG. 4 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.062 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone and in combination on Listeria monocytogenes growth and biofilm formation

    [0030] FIG. 5 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2 and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) growth and biofilm formation

    [0031] FIG. 6 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.125 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) growth and biofilm formation

    [0032] FIG. 7 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml), and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Pseudomonas aeruginosa growth and biofilm formation

    [0033] FIG. 8 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Salmonella choleraesuis ATCC 10708 growth and biofilm formation

    [0034] FIG. 9 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Escherichia coli O157:H7 growth and biofilm formation

    [0035] FIG. 10 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and in combination on Escherichia coli O157:H7 growth and biofilm formation

    [0036] FIG. 11 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.125 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Staphylococcus epidermidis growth and biofilm formation

    [0037] FIG. 12 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.125 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS-42) growth and biofilm formation

    [0038] FIG. 13 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Streptococcus agalactiae ATCC 12386 growth and biofilm formation

    [0039] FIG. 14 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.125 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Klebsiella pneumoniae growth and biofilm formation

    [0040] FIG. 15 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.125 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Acinetobacter baumannii growth and biofilm formation

    [0041] FIG. 16 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Stenotrophomonas maltophilia growth and biofilm formation

    [0042] FIG. 17 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) growth and biofilm formation

    [0043] FIG. 18 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Enterococcus faecalis growth and biofilm formation

    [0044] FIG. 19 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Proteus mirabilis growth and biofilm formation

    [0045] FIG. 20 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (3 mg/ml), EDTA (0.25 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.1 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Candida albicans growth and biofilm formation

    [0046] FIG. 21 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (1.5 mg/ml), EDTA (0.125 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.05 mg/ml) alone, and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations on Malassezia pachydermatis growth and biofilm formation

    [0047] FIG. 22 is a bar graph showing the inhibitory effect of sodium citrate (1.5 mg/ml), EDTA (0.125 mg/ml) and ZnCl.sub.2 (0.05 mg/ml) alone and in combination on Malassezia pachydermatis growth and biofilm formation

    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

    Definitions

    [0048] The term antimicrobial refers to a compound or a composition that kills or inhibits or stops the growth of microorganisms, including, but not limited to bacteria and yeasts.

    [0049] The term biofilm refers to a structured community of microorganisms enclosed in a self produced extracellular polymeric matrix, and attached to a biotic or abiotic surface. Bacteria in a biofilm can be 1000 times more resistant to antibiotics/antimicrobials compared to their planktonic (free living) counterparts.

    [0050] The term biofilm formation refers to the attachment of microorganisms to surfaces and the subsequent development of multiple layers of cells.

    [0051] The term antibiofilm refers to inhibition of microbial biofilm formation and disruption or dispersal of preformed biofilms.

    [0052] The term infection refers to the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body. An infection may cause no symptoms and be subclinical, or it may cause symptoms and be clinically apparent. Microorganisms that live naturally in the body are not considered infections.

    [0053] The term personal care product refers to ophthalmic products, including eye drops, eyewash solution, contact lens care solution, contact lens cleaning solution, contact lens storing solution, contact lens disinfectant, contact lens cleaning-storing solution, and contact lens cleaning disinfecting-storing solution, contact lens containers, contact lenses, as well as podiatric, manicure and pedicure solutions, gels, creams, jellies, powders, pastes, lotions, soaps and cleaners, as well as hand washing containers, hand and foot scrubbers, cuticle soaking solutions, and foot washing containers.

    [0054] The term disinfectants refers to substances that are applied to non-living objects to destroy microorganisms that are living on the objects. Disinfection does not necessarily kill all microorganisms, especially resistant bacterial spores; it is less effective than sterilization, which is an extreme physical and/or chemical process that kills all types of life. Disinfectants are different from other antimicrobial agents such as antibiotics, which destroy microorganisms within the body, and antiseptics, which destroy microorganisms on living tissue. Disinfectants are also different from biocidesthe latter are intended to destroy all forms of life, not just microorganisms. Disinfectants work by destroying the cell wall/membrane of microbes or interfering with metabolism and growth.

    [0055] The term inhibition refers to at least a decrease of the personal care products-associated bacterial growth and biofilm formation.

    [0056] The term prevention refers to at least preventing a condition associated with bacteria occurring in a mammal, particularly when the mammal is found to be predisposed to having the condition but has not yet been diagnosed as having it.

    [0057] A preventative amount as used herein includes a prophylactic amount, for example, an amount effective for preventing or protecting a the personal care products. By administering a peptide suitable for use in methods of the invention concurrently with an antimicrobial, the peptide and/or the antimicrobial may be administered in a dosage amount that is less than the dosage amount required when the antimicrobial is administered as a sole active ingredient. By administering lower dosage amounts of active ingredient, side effects associated therewith could be reduced.

    [0058] The term metal ion salt refers to salt of a metal ion such as zinc chloride, zinc lactate, zinc citrate, zinc gluconate, zinc sulfate zinc acetate, silver ion or silver sulfadiazine, silver sulfate, silver nitrate, and silver carbonate.

    [0059] The present invention may teach anti-infective compositions offering antimicrobials and antibiofilm activity, containing combinations of chelating agents with other antimicrobial agents, such as, for example, antimicrobials/antibiofilm compounds, metal ion salts with gelling agents, surfactants or stabilizing agents.

    [0060] Novel compositions that combine chelating agents together with metal ion salts such that lesser quantities of chelating agents and/or metal ion salts than would normally be necessary for an antimicrobial composition are used to achieve significant bacterial growth and biofilm inhibition. Higher concentrations of these compounds can be used if it is desired for certain applications.

    [0061] The amount of chelating agents to be used in the antimicrobial composition of this invention can be between 10000 to 100000 mg/L. The higher end of this stated range might be used to prepare a concentrated product that would be diluted prior to use. For non-concentrated products, the amount of to be used in this invention is preferably between about 5000 to 10000 mg/L. Preferably, the range is between about 1000 to 5000 mg/L.

    [0062] The amount of chelating agents to be used should be between about 1000 to 5000 mg/L. The higher end of this range might apply if the compositions were formulated as a concentrate. For non-concentrated products, the amount of chelating agent to be used in this invention is preferably between about 500 to 5000 mg/L. Preferably, the range is between about 1000 to 3000 mg/L, more preferably between about 2000 to 3000 mg/L.

    [0063] For less concentrated solutions, such as for opthalmic use, the disodium EDTA may be between about 10 mg/L-50 mg/L of the composition, sodium citrate may be between about 100 mg/L-500 mg/L of the composition, and zinc chloride or zinc citrate may be between about 1 mg/L-10 mg/L.

    [0064] Preparation

    [0065] By one method, if a two-component composition is formed containing one or two chelating agents and a metal ion salt, these compounds can be combined in the following manner: With good stirring, a chelating agent can be dissolved in water, followed by a metal ion salt. It should be noted, however, that the addition order can be reversed.

    [0066] Additionally, antimicrobials/antimicrobial peptides, antibiotics, antibiofilm compounds, quaternary ammonium compounds and surfactants also may be advantageously combined with chelating agents in an antimicrobial composition. A composition of the invention comprises: (a) a small amount of at least one or two chelating agent; (b) a small amount of a metal ion salt or iron-sequestering glycoprotein or antimicrobial peptide or an antibiotic or an antibiofilm compound; and (c) a sparing amount of at least one compound from the group consisting of a stabilizing agent and/or a gelling agent and/or a surfactant, wherein, the amount of each of component (a), (b) and (c) is sufficient to form, in combination, an effective anti-infective composition for the personal care products.

    [0067] The concentration of active components in the compositions may vary as desired or necessary to decrease the amount of time the composition of the invention is used for the personal care products. These variations in active components concentration are easily determined by persons skilled in the art.

    [0068] Compositions

    [0069] The present invention may include unique and enhanced anti-infective compositions for the personal care products comprising at least two chelating agents and one metal ion salt.

    [0070] In an embodiment, two chelating agents and a metal ion salt containing composition includes an antimicrobial compound. The chelating agents and a metal ion salt containing composition with an antimicrobial and/antibiofilm compound has an enhanced inhibitory effect on the personal care products-associated bacterial growth and biofilm formation. In an embodiment of the invention, an enhanced antimicrobial-antibiofilm composition comprises at least one or two chelating agents, one metal ion salt and one or more antimicrobial agents comprising antiseptics (e.g., triclosan, chlorhexidine salt, cetylpyridinium chloride, etc.), antibiotics and bacteriocins (e.g., nisin, epidermin, gallidennin, cinnamycin, duramycin, lacticin 481, etc.), and iron-sequestering glycoproteins (ovotransferrin, lactoferrin and serrotransferrin). Additionally, the personal care product compositions may comprise ingredients such as citrate (e.g., citric acid, zinc citrate, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, etc.), minerals (e.g., mineral salts such as zinc chloride, zinc gluconate, zinc lactate, zinc citrate, zinc sulfate, zinc acetate, silver, silver sulfate, silver sulfadiazine, silver nitrate, silver carbonate, etc.), and triterpenoids (e.g., oleanolic acid and ursolic acid) and chitosan.

    [0071] In an embodiment, a composition comprises an antibiotic and one or two chelating agents and also one metal ion salt. Antibiotics are well known. Groups of antibiotics include, but are not limited to, -lactam inhibitors (e.g., penicillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin, methicillin, etc.), cephalosporins (e.g., cephalothin, cephamycin, etc.), aminoglycosides (e.g., streptomycin, tobramycin, etc.), polyenes (e.g., amphotericin, nystatin, etc.), macrolides (e.g., erythromycin, etc.), tetracyclines (e.g., tetracycline, doxycycline, etc.), nitroimidazole (e.g., metronidazole), quinolones (e.g., nalidixic acid), rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), and sulfonamides (e.g., sulfanilamide), nitroaromatics (e.g., chloramphenicol) and pyridines (e.g., isoniazid).

    [0072] In an embodiment, a composition comprises an antiseptic, one or two chelating agents and one metal ion salt. Antiseptics are agents that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the external surfaces of the body. Antiseptics include, but are not limited to, triclosan, chlorhexidine salt, and cetylpyridinium chloride.

    [0073] In an embodiment, a composition comprises an antibiofilm compound, one or two chelating agents and a metal ion salt. Antibiofilm compounds include, but not limited to, DisperinB, DNase I, Proteinase K, apyrase, cis-2-decenoic acid, alginate lyase, lactoferrin, gallium, cellulase, and 5-fluorouracil.

    [0074] In an embodiment, a composition is effective for inhibiting growth and biofilm formation in the personal care products. The composition is also effective in disrupting or dispersing preformed biofilms, which makes biofilm-embedded bacteria more susceptible to antimicrobial killing. Under appropriate environmental conditions, such as moisture and pH, infections can be modulated using embodiments of the invention.

    [0075] An embodiment of the invention may also include other personal care acceptable vehicles, diluents, and additives such as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, vitamins, tissue degrading enzymes, buffers and solutes that render the formulation isotonic in the intended recipient; and aqueous and non-aqueous sterile suspensions which may include suspending agents, surfactants and thickening agents.

    [0076] Personal Care Formulations

    [0077] A composition of the invention may be added to a variety of formulations suitable for applying/delivering the composition to the personal care products, including, but not limited to, disinfecting solutions, lotions, creams, gels, sprays. To provide such formulations, a composition of this invention is combined with one or more personal care acceptable excipients.

    [0078] Formulations including, but not limited to, personal care acceptable compositions comprising one or two chelating agents and a metal ion salt in combination with an antiseptic, an antibiotic, an antimicrobial, an iron-sequestering glycoprotein, a bacteriocin, extracellular matrix or chitosan can be prepared by any known method.

    [0079] In general, methods of manufacturing anti-infective compositions may comprise combining a personal care acceptable carrier and an effective amount of both chelating agents and a metal ion salt with an antiseptic, an antibiotic, a bacteriocin, an antimicrobial peptide or chitosan.

    [0080] A variety of carriers and excipients can be used to formulate an embodiment of this invention and are well known. Such personal care acceptable vehicles include, but are not limited to, water, ethanol, humectants such as polypropylene glycol, glycerol and sorbitol, gelling agents such as cellulose derivatives, polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene block copolymers, carboxy methyl cellulose, pluronic F-127, sodium alginate, polyethylene glycol, thickening agents such as Carbopol 934.

    [0081] Method of Treatment

    [0082] For use in treating or disinfecting personal care products, preferred concentration range of ingredients may include: [0083] (i) Sodium Citrate: (a) 50,000 mg/L-100,000 mg/L, (b) 25,000 mg/L-50,000 mg/L, (c) 10,000 mg/L-25,000 mg/L, (d) 5,000 mg/L-10,000 mg/L, & (e) 1, 000 mg/L-5, 000 mg/L. [0084] (ii) Disodium EDTA: (a) 10,000 mg/L-25,000 mg/L, (b) 5,000 mg/L-10,000 mg/L, (c) 1,000 mg/L-5,000 mg/L, (d) 500 mg/L-1,000 mg/L, & (e) 100 mg/L-500 mg/L [0085] (iii) Zinc Chloride: (a) 1,000 mg/L-5,000 mg/L, (b) 500 mg/L-1,000 mg/L, (c) 100 mg/L-500 mg/L, and (d) 10 mg/L-100 mg/L.

    [0086] In one embodiment, one or more chelating agents and a metal ion salt together is formulated as personal care acceptable medicament as described herein comprising a carrier and an effective amount of composition comprising one or more chelating agents and a metal ion salt as active ingredients.

    [0087] In a further embodiment of the invention, an enhanced personal care product does not present any antibiotic resistance concerns and bio-compatibility/safety issues. Also, the composition of this invention comprising one or two chelating agents (EDTA and sodium citrate) and a metal ion salt (zinc chloride or zinc sulfate or zinc lactate) has GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status and all these ingredients are food as well as feed additives.

    [0088] The present invention may be better understood with reference to the following examples. These examples are intended to be representative of specific embodiments of the invention, and are not intended as limiting the scope of the invention.

    Examples

    Example 1: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and Zinc Chloride Alone and in Combination on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Growth and Biofilm Formation

    [0089] An overnight broth culture of S. aureus was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microplates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and together (Sodium chloride+EDTA+Zinc chloride) were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of plaktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A composition, comprising sodium citrate, EDTA and zinc chloride showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA, or zinc chloride alone (FIG. 1).

    Example 2: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and Zinc Chloride Alone, and in Combination on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Pseudintermedius (MRSP) Growth and Biofilm Formation

    [0090] An overnight broth culture of methicillin resistant S. pseudintermedius was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microplates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and together (Sodium chloride+EDTA+Zinc chloride) were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of plaktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A composition, comprising sodium citrate, EDTA and zinc chloride showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA, or zinc chloride alone (FIG. 2).

    Example 3: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA, and Zinc Chloride Alone, and in Combination on Pseudomonas aeruginosa Growth and Biofilm Formation

    [0091] An overnight broth culture of P. aeruginosa was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microplates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and together (Sodium chloride+EDTA+Zinc chloride) were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of plaktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A composition, comprising sodium citrate, EDTA and zinc chloride showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA, or zinc chloride alone (FIG. 3).

    Example 4: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA, and Zinc Chloride Alone and in Combination on Listeria monocytogenes Growth and Biofilm Formation

    [0092] An overnight broth culture of L. monocytogenes was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microplates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and together (Sodium chloride+EDTA+Zinc chloride) were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of plaktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A composition, comprising sodium citrate, EDTA and zinc chloride showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA, or zinc chloride alone (FIG. 4).

    Example 5: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA] Growth and Biofilm Formation

    [0093] An overnight broth culture of S. aureus (MRSA) was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microplates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and Sodium citrate+EDTA, Sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of plaktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA and Sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA, or zinc chloride alone (FIG. 5).

    Example 6: Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA, and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) Growth and Biofilm Formation

    [0094] An overnight broth culture of MRSP was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microplates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and Sodium citrate+EDTA, Sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of plaktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA, Sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA, or zinc chloride alone (FIG. 6).

    Example 7: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA, and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Pseudomonas aeruginosa Growth and Biofilm Formation

    [0095] An overnight broth culture of P. aeruginosa was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microplates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and Sodium citrate+EDTA, Sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of plaktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA, or zinc chloride alone (FIG. 7).

    Example 8: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Salmonella choleraesuis ATCC 10708

    [0096] An overnight broth culture of S. choleraesuis ATCC 10708 was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA combination showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA alone (FIG. 8).

    Example 9: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Escherichia coli O157:H7

    [0097] An overnight broth culture of E. coli O157:H7 was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA, Sodium citrate+ZnCl2, and EDTA+ZnCl2 combinations showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA or zinc chloride alone (FIG. 9).

    Example 10: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and in Combination on Escherichia coli O157:H7

    [0098] An overnight broth culture of E. coli O157:H7 was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and together (Sodium chloride+EDTA+Zinc chloride) were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A composition comprising sodium citrate, EDTA, and ZnCl.sub.2 showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA, or zinc chloride alone (FIG. 10).

    Example 11: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Staphylococcus epidermidis

    [0099] An overnight broth culture of S. epidermidis was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA combination showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA alone (FIG. 11).

    Example 12: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci (CoNS-42)

    [0100] An overnight broth culture of CoNS-42 was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA combination showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA alone (FIG. 12).

    Example 13: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Streptococcus agalactiae ATCC 12386

    [0101] An overnight broth culture of S. agalactiae was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA combination showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA alone (FIG. 13).

    Example 14: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Klebsiella pneumoniae

    [0102] An overnight broth culture of K. pneumoniae was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA combination showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA alone (FIG. 14).

    Example 15: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Acinetobacter baumannii

    [0103] An overnight broth culture of A. baumannii was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA combination showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA alone (FIG. 15).

    Example 16: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Stenotrophomonas maltophilia

    [0104] An overnight broth culture of S. maltophilia was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA combination showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA alone (FIG. 16).

    Example 17: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

    [0105] An overnight broth culture of VRE was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA combination showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA alone (FIG. 17).

    Example 18: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Enterococcus faecalis

    [0106] An overnight broth culture of E. faecalis was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA combination showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA alone (FIG. 18).

    Example 19: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Proteus mirabilis

    [0107] An overnight broth culture of P. mirabilis was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA combination showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA alone (FIG. 19).

    Example 20: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Candida albicans

    [0108] An overnight broth culture of C. albicans was grown in TSB and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA combination showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA alone (FIG. 20).

    Example 21: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone, and Sodium Citrate+EDTA, Sodium Citrate+ZnCl.SUB.2., and EDTA+ZnCl.SUB.2 .Combinations on Malassezia pachydermatis

    [0109] An overnight broth culture of Malassezia pachydermatis was grown in Sabouraud Dextrose Broth and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and sodium citrate+EDTA, sodium citrate+ZnCl.sub.2, and EDTA+ZnCl.sub.2 combinations were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A Sodium citrate+EDTA, Sodium citrate+ZnCl2, and EDTA+ZnCl2 combinations showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA or zinc chloride alone (FIG. 21).

    Example 22: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, EDTA and ZnCl.SUB.2 .Alone and in Combination on Malassezia pachydermatis

    [0110] An overnight broth culture of Malassezia pachydermatis was grown in Sabouraud Dextrose Broth and used as inoculum. 96-well microtiter plates containing TSB in the absence and the presence of each compound (sodium citrate or EDTA or Zinc chloride) separately and together (Sodium chloride+EDTA+Zinc chloride) were inoculated and incubated at 37 C. for 24 hours. Growth of planktonic cells based on absorbance at 600 nm using Labsystems Multiskan Ascent microplate reader was determined. Biofilm was measured by discarding the media in the wells, rinsing the well three times with water, and staining the bound cells with crystal violet. The dye was then solubilized with 33% acetic acid, and absorbance at 630 nm was determined using a microtiter plate reader. A composition comprising sodium citrate, EDTA, and ZnCl.sub.2 showed an enhanced inhibitory effect on biofilm formation, as compared to sodium citrate, or EDTA, or zinc chloride alone (FIG. 22).