Compositions of β-glucans and specific antibodies
AssigneeNabi Biopharmaceuticals
InventorsViliam Pavliak, Ali Ibrahim Fattom, Robert B. Naso
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Abstract
Compositions and kits comprising combinations of β-glucans and specific immunoglobulins are disclosed. The compositions and kits are useful in methods of preventing or treating infection by a pathogenic microorganism, in which β-glucan is administered to a subject, and specific antibodies to a pathogenic microorganism are introduced into the subject.
Claims24
A composition comprising a β-glucan and antibodies specific to a pathogenic microorganism selected from the group consisting of bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa, and cancer cells.
A kit comprising:
- a β-glucan;
- antibodies specific to a pathogenic microorganism selected from the group consisting of bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa, and cancer cells;
- and
- instructions for sequential administration of said β-glucan and said specific antibodies.
A method of treating infection by a pathogenic microorganism selected from the group consisting of bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa and cancer cells, comprising:
- administering a β-glucan to a subject;
- and
- introducing into said subject antibodies specific to a pathogenic microorganism selected from the group consisting of bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa, and cancer cells.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.