Composition and method of treating hepatitis C
AssigneesBoard of Governors of Wayne State University, SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorsPaul Chretien, Milton Mutchnick
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Abstract
Compositions and methods of use for treating hepatitis C virus-infected mammals are disclosed. The compositions include one or more thymosins alone or in combination with one or more interferons. Methods of treatment include use of thymosins alone, or together, or sequentially with interferon.
Claims4
A method of treating a mammal infected with hepatitis C virus, comprising administering to said mammal an immune system potentiating dose of at least one thymosin selected from the group consisting of Thymosin Fraction Five, Thymosin .alpha.-1, and fragments of Thymosin .alpha.-1.
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