Abstract: A catechin is modified in at least one position (most preferably in the 3-position of the C-ring) to increase its lipophilicity. Contemplated catechins are demonstrated to have significantly improved antibacterial properties, likely due to catastrophic membrane damage.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 12, 2003
Publication date:
April 12, 2007
Applicant:
Robert Fish
Inventors:
Paul Stapleton, Shinich Uesato, Peter Taylor, Yukihiko Hara