Use of bacterial phage associated lysing enzymers for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of various illnesses
US6056954A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S424/15
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of bacterial infections is disclosed which comprises the treatment of an individual with an effective amount of a lytic enzyme composition specific for the infecting bacteria, with the lytic enzyme comprising an effective amount of lytic enzyme, wherein the lytic enzyme is in an environment having a pH which allows for activity of said lytic enzyme; and a carrier for delivering said lytic enzyme. This method, and composition can be used for the treatment of upper respiratory infections, skin infections, wounds, and burns, vaginal infections, eye infections, intestinal disorders and dental problems.
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