2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid (HICA): a new potential topical antibacterial agent

Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2012 Jun;39(6):539-40. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2012.02.006. Epub 2012 Apr 5.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bacteria, Aerobic / drug effects
  • Bacteria, Anaerobic / drug effects
  • Bacterial Infections / microbiology
  • Caproates / administration & dosage
  • Caproates / pharmacology*
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Caproates
  • alpha-hydroxyisocaproic acid