Method for treating infectious diseases using a composition comprising plasma-derived immunoglobulin M (IgM)
US10570194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods of the present invention prevent, inhibit or reduce the toxic effects of proteins and toxins secreted from microbes. A method for neutralizing microbial protein products in a subject comprises administering a composition to the subject, said composition comprising plasma-derived IgM and optionally one or more excipients in a pharmaceutical carrier, wherein the composition is administered in an amount effective to neutralize the microbial protein products.
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