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Formulated medicine for treatment and prevention of opportunistic infectious diseases complicated by infection with lentivirus

US5576299A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1993
Grant dateNov 19, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L33/19
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The protein lactoferrin can be used both for treating and/or preventing of portunistic infections frequently complicating Immunodeficiency Virus positive animals including human beings. The protein greatly improves the quality of life in such immunodeficiency virus infected animals. The dosage of the protein is usually 0.1-100 mg/kg daily, and preferably 0.5-50 mg/kg.

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