Apo-transferrin as a potent inhibitor of bacterial adhesion to b

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1999-04-16

2000-10-03

Page, Thurman K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

424489, 424491, A61F 1300, A61K 914, A61K 916

Patent

active

061269557

ABSTRACT:
Methods of inhibiting bacterial adhesion to medical implants and reducing device-associated infection are effectuated by administering an effective amount of apo-transferrin to an individual with such an implant. Preferably the apo-transferrin is administered by controlled release at or near the implant.

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