Devices and solutions for prevention of sexually transmitted diseases
AssigneeSolazyme, Inc.
InventorsHarrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Anwar Zaman
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Abstract
Provided herein are antiviral compounds and methods of culturing microalgae to produce polysaccharides. Included in the invention are methods of producing novel polysaccharides with high antiviral avtivity. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as preventing or treating viral infections and providing prophylaxis and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.
Claims25
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A sexually transmitted disease prevention kit or composition comprising:
- a. a solution comprising a polysaccharide produced from microalgae;
- and
- b. a prophylactic device.
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A method of treating or effecting prophylaxis of a mammal having or at risk of a viral infection comprising administering a polysaccharide produced by microalgae to the mammal and thereby treating or effecting prophylaxis of the mammal.
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A method of purifying an exopolysaccharide from cultures of cells of red microalgae comprising:
- a. culturing red microalgae cells;
- b. separating cells from culture media;
- c. adding isopropanol to the culture media;
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- d. separating precipitated exopolysaccharide from the solution.
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