Methods of disease treatment using metal-complexed tetracycline antibiotics
OwnerJenefir Isbisterinventor
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Abstract
A method for treating bacterial diseases, including bacterial infections, that are otherwise resistant to antibiotics, such as tetracycline and related compounds, using metal-complexed antibiotics is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for protecting against such diseases. The metal-complexed antibiotics include tetracyclines complexed with metals such as iron, copper and calcium.
Claims39
A method for treating an animal afflicted with, or protecting an animal against becoming afflicted with, a bacterial infection resistant to treatment with a cycline antibiotic, comprising treating said animal with an effective amount of said cycline antibiotic complexed with a metal.
A method for treating an animal afflicted with, or protecting an animal against becoming afflicted with, a bacterial infection resistant to treatment with a quinolone antibiotic, comprising treating said animal with an effective amount of said quinolone antibiotic complexed with a metal.
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