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Patents Assigned to Gambit International Limited

Preparation of lactoferrin (or serotransferrin or ovotransferrin) and desferrioxamine methanesulfonate (or other low molecular weight metal ion chelators) for the therapy of viral infections

Patent number: 5869446

Abstract: A composition of lactoferrin, ovotransferrin or serotransferrin in combination with desferrioxamine methanesulfonate or other low molecular weight chelators for treating viral infections, and methods of treatment utilizing these compositions, is described.

Type: Grant

Filed: September 5, 1997

Date of Patent: February 9, 1999

Assignee: Gambit International Limited

Inventors: Piera Valenti, Giovanni Antonini
Use of lactoferrin for therapy of acute of chronic infectious diseases by the intracellular gram-positive pathogens streptococcus pyogenes and staphylococcus aureus

Patent number: 5834424

Abstract: Compositions of lactoferrin, ovotransferrin or serotransferrin in apo or iron-saturated form are provided which have bacterial anti-invasive properties against Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. Methods of treatment of epithelial calls and mucosal membranes are described.

Type: Grant

Filed: September 5, 1997

Date of Patent: November 10, 1998

Assignee: Gambit International Limited

Inventors: Piera Valenti, Giovanni Antonini