Composition and method for treatment of disseminated fungal infections in mammals
US4663167A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 1984 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2004 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2984
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Method for treatment of disseminated fungal infection in a mammal comprising the administration of a fungicidally effective amount of Amphotericin B encapsulated in a substantially sterol-free liposome to the infected mammal. Also provided is an agent for treatment of disseminated fungal infection in a mammal comprising liposome-encapsulated Amphotericin B, said liposome being comprised of lipids other than sterols.
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