Methods of treating antifungal infections using lupeol
AssigneesRegents of the University of Minnesota, NaturNorth Technologies, LLC
InventorsDavid J. Gibson, Robert M. Carlson
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Abstract
The invention is directed to methods of treating fungal and yeast infections using lupeol or solvates, hydrates, or clathrates thereof. The method also encompasses methods of treating fungal and yeast infections by administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of lupeol. Among the methods used include topical formulations for the improvement of skin appearance.
Claims27
A method for treating a fungal infection or yeast infection in a mammal, the method comprising administering to the mammal in need of such treatment or at risk thereof a therapeutically effective amount of lupeol,
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A method of inhibiting or killing a fungus or yeast, the method comprising contacting the fungus or yeast with an effective anti-fungal or anti-yeast amount of lupeol.
A method for enhancing skin appearance, the method comprising administering to the skin a topical composition that comprises a pharmaceutically or cosmetically suitable carrier and a cosmetically effective amount of lupeol.
A method for enhancing skin appearance, the method comprising administering to the skin a topical composition that comprises a pharmaceutically or cosmetically suitable carrier and at least about 1 μM lupeol.
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of lupeol.
A cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a cosmetically effective amount of lupeol.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.