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US 2006/0141017 A1Published application
Zinc-based compositions and methods of use
OwnerWilliam Kling, Laura Parnellinventors
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Abstract
The invention relates generally to zinc-based compositions for topical use in humans and animals, and methods therefor. The invention further relates to the use of zinc-based compositions in wound treatment, cleaning and other therapeutic applications.
Claims70
A method for treating a wound, comprising:
- a) providing:
- (i) a treatment-inducing agent comprising at least one zinc compound, and (ii) a subject having at least one wound;
- and
- b) administering said treatment-inducing agent to said subject by application of the agent to the wound.
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A composition for use in treating a wound, comprising a first zinc compound, wherein said zinc compound promotes healing.
A method for cleaning a surface of a human or animal subject, comprising:
- a) providing a cleaning agent comprising at least one zinc compound;
- and
- b) contacting said cleaning agent with the surface of the subject, wherein contacting the cleaning agent with said surface promotes cleaning of the surface.
A method for ameliorating an ailment in a human or animal subject comprising:
- a) providing an agent comprising at least one zinc compound;
- b) applying said agent to an area of occurrence of the ailment, wherein the application of the agent to the area promotes amelioration of the ailment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.