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US 9,801,842 B2Granted
Nanoemulsion therapeutic compositions and methods of using the same
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of Michigan
InventorsJames R. Baker, Jr., Sivaprakash Rathinavelu, Paul E. Makidon, John J. LiPuma, Shraddha Nigavekar
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating pulmonary infection. In particular, the present invention provides nanoemulsion compositions and methods of using the same to treat bacteria associated with biofilms (e.g., found in pulmonary infections). Compositions and methods of the present invention find use in, among other things, clinical (e.g. therapeutic and preventative medicine), industrial, and research applications.
Claims17
A composition consisting of:
- a) a nanoemulsion, or a dilution thereof, consisting essentially of:
- 1) a poloxamer surfactant or polysorbate surfactant;
- 2) an organic solvent;
- 3) a halogen containing compound;
- 4) oil, and
- 5) water;
- b) a chelating agent;
- and
- c) a hypertonic salt solution.
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