Method of prophylaxis of bacterial vaginosis

US9155760B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Starpharma Pty Ltd. · AU

Inventors

• Jeremy Robert Arthur Paull · Sydney, AU
• Jacinth Kincaid Fairley · Melbourne, AU
• Clare Frances Price · Melbourne, AU
• Gareth Lewis · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: May 16, 2012
• Grant date: Oct 13, 2015
• Expiry date: May 16, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02A50/30
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Methods of treatment or prophylaxis of bacterial vaginosis, prevention of recurrence of bacterial vaginosis and alleviation or prevention of symptoms or diagnostic criteria of bacterial vaginosis are provided. The methods include administration of an effective amount of a macromolecule comprising a polylysine, polyamidoamine, poly(etherhydroxyamine) or poly(propyleneimine) dendrimer and one or more sulfonic acid containing moieties attached thereto.