MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541129846 A) filed by Kit-Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute Of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 22, 2025, for 'gellan-stabilized chitinase-edta-nisin antimicrobial composite.'
Inventor(s) include Indu Murgesan; and Dr. P. Jayakumar.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 13, under issue no. 07/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The titled invention discloses a synergistic antimicrobial gel comprising Chitinase, EDTA, and Nisin incorporated within a gellan gum matrix for effective disruption of microbial capsules and biofilms. The optimized formulation enhances membrane permeability and delivers potent bactericidal activity against multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. Experimental evaluations demonstrate strong, dosedependent inhibition superior to standard antibiotics. The invention provides a novel, multifunctional therapeutic platform for advanced infection control applications."
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