Composition for the treatment of intracellular bacterial infection
US11648287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of treating or preventing an intracellular bacterial infection, comprising contacting the cell(s) which are infected with an antibacterial agent and a photosensitizing agent and irradiating the cell(s) with light of a wavelength effective to activate the photosensitizing agent, wherein the antibacterial agent is released into the cytosol of the cell(s) and kills, damages or prevents the replication of bacteria in said cell(s) is described. Related uses, and compositions, products and kits for the same are further described.
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