Abstract: This invention is directed to a novel method of treating an individual suffering from a bacterial infection, such as bacterial infections of various tissues or organs of an individual. In general, the method of treatment involves administering to an individual a pharmaceutical formulation that comprises a liposome-encapsulated antimicrobial agent, wherein polyethylene glycol (PEG) molecules are covalently attached to the surface of the liposomes.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 20, 2011
Publication date:
June 27, 2013
Applicant:
WESTERN UNIVERISTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Inventors:
Andrew Pumeranz, Guru Betageri, Jeffrey Jinghua Wang