A method of enhancing the growth of an animal, as well as treating or preventing antimicrobial infections is provided. The method includes causing the animal to ingest or absorb an effective amount of one or more Fe III complex compounds, including but not limited to Fe III complexes comprising ligands bound to the iron center such as amino acids or α-hydroxy acids. The compounds are also useful for inhibiting, reducing, or preventing biofilm formation or buildup on a surface; the treatment of, inhibition of growth of, and inhibition of colonization by, bacteria, both in biological and non-biological environments; disinfecting surfaces, potentiating the effects of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents, and increasing the sensitivity of bacteria and other microorganisms, to anti-microbial agents are also provided.
本发明提供了一种促进动物生长以及治疗或预防抗菌感染的方法。该方法包括使动物摄入或吸收有效量的一种或多种
铁 III 复合物,包括但不限于包含与
铁中心结合的
配体(如
氨基酸或 α-羟基酸)的
铁 III 复合物。这些化合物还可用于抑制、减少或防止表面
生物膜的形成或积聚;在
生物和非
生物环境中处理、抑制细菌的生长和抑制细菌的定植;消毒表面,增强抗生素和其他抗微
生物剂的效果,以及提高细菌和其他微
生物对抗微
生物剂的敏感性。