Effect of proteases against biofilms of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i>

Abstract

Three proteases were tested against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms in standard conditions. The Flavourzyme containing a mix of Aspergillus orizae endo- and exoproteases demonstrated significant efficacy against Staph. epidermidis biofilm formation. These results could prove valuable in the effort to develop simple anti-biofilm methods.