Methods of killing protozoal parasites
AssigneeThomas Jefferson University
InventorsTheodore F. Taraschi, Bruno Pouvelle
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Abstract
Methods of inhibiting the proliferation of protozoal parasites employing taxol or taxol analogs are provided by the present invention. Such methods may be useful for treating such infections in mammals such as humans.
Claims6
A method of inhibiting the proliferation of a protozoal parasite comprising contacting the protozoal parasite with an amount of taxol or taxol analog effective to inhibit the proliferation of said parasite wherein said parasite is selected from the group consisting of Babesia, Pneumocystis, Cryptosporidium, Sarcocystis, Isospora, and Toxoplasma.
A method of inhibiting the asexual reproduction of a Sporozoa protozoal parasite comprising contacting the protozoal parasite with an amount of taxol or taxol analog effective to inhibit the reproduction of said parasite.
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