An insight into the antibiofilm properties of Costa Rican stingless bee honeys

What is it about?

We discovered 2 proteins in Tetragonisca angustula honey that inhibit Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation and are capable to destroy a formed Staphylococcus aureus biofilm

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Why is it important?

The honey or the proteins we discovered can work along with antibiotics that once had no effect on S. aureus biofilm infected wounds. Tetragonisca angustula honey from Costa Rica is a candidate for burn and wound healing developments.

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