Compositions and methods for preventing infection
US7151091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/715
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to cholesterol-sequestering agents and methods of using cholesterol-sequestering agents to prevent infection. The compositions of the invention can be used to reduce or prevent maternal to fetal transmission of a microorganism and/or to reduce or eliminate a microorganism present in a blood sample or a blood product.
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