Bandage composition containing phage associated lytic enzymes useful for treating dermatological infections
US7169408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y302/01017
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses a composition for dermatological infections by the use of a lytic enzyme in a carrier suitable for topical application to dermal tissues. The method for the treatment of dermatological infections comprises administering a composition comprising effective amount of a therapeutic agent, with the therapeutic agent comprising a lytic enzyme produced by infecting a bacteria with phage specific for that bacteria.
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