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Liposome carriers in chemotherapy of leishmaniasis

US4186183A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 1978
Grant dateJan 29, 1980
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Expiry dateMar 29, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved method is provided for the chemotherapy of leishmanial infections. The anti-leishmanial agent is encapsulated within liposomes and the liposome-encapsulated drug is injected into the body. Subject use of a liposome carrier has produced marked enhancement of the effectiveness and duration of anti-leishmanial action of meglumine antimoniate, and of sodium stibogluconate, drugs which are recommended widely for therapy of leishmaniasis.

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