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US 5,607,679 AGranted
Lectins for treatment of skin diseases
AssigneeBritish Technology Group Limited
InventorJonathan M. Rhodes
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Abstract
Certain lectins, namely those which can bind a sialylated TF antigen, especially the mushroom lectin from Agaricus bisporus, are useful in the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis and benign keratoses. They may be formulated as, for example, creams, ointments, cosmetic lotions or shampoos.
Claims5
A method of treatment of a skin disease caused by or associated with hyperproliferation of keratinocytes, or hyperkeratosis, the method comprising administering to a patient suffering from a said disease an effective amount of a lectin which is capable of binding a sialylated TF antigen.
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