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. 2019 Sep 17;14(9):e0222211. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222211

Table 2. Observed minimal biofilm eradication concentrations (MBEC) for 30 and 120 minute exposures of dilute CAGE against 72 hour old biofilms of selected ESKAPE pathogens.

Each MBEC value represents the largest of three (n = 3) independent measurements.

30 minute exposure 120 minute exposure
Species MBEC (% v:v in water) MBEC (mM) MBEC (% v:v in water) MBEC (mM)
A. baumanii 1.25 28.4 0.625 14.2
E. cloacae 1.25 28.4 <0.156 <3.56
Enterococcus sp 2.5 56.8 0.625 14.2
K. pneumoniae 5.0 113.6 1.25 28.4
P. aeruginosa >10 >227.2 1.25 28.4
S. aureus (MSSA) 1.25 28.4 0.625 14.2
S. aureus (MRSA) 2.5 56.8 0.313 7.11
S. aureus (MRSA) 5.0 113.6 0.625 14.2
S. aureus (MRSA) 2.5 56.8 0.313 7.11
S. aureus (MRSA) 1.25 28.4 0.313 7.11
S. aureus (MRSA) 2.5 56.8 0.625 14.2