Inventors:
Richard D Cummings - Atlanta GA, US
Sean R. Stowell - Decatur GA, US
Connie Arthur - Decatur GA, US
Assignee:
EMORY UNIVERSITY - Atlanta GA
International Classification:
A61K 38/16, A61P 31/04, A61P 31/12, A61K 38/21, A61P 31/16, A61P 31/22, A61P 31/14, A61P 31/18, C07K 14/42, A61P 31/10
US Classification:
424 857, 530396, 514 23, 514 31, 514 37, 514 33, 514 28, 514 42, 514 43, 514 38, 424 854
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to uses of a purified or isolated lectin to kill bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to method of treating or preventing an infection comprising administering a purified or isolated galectin to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the subject is at risk of, exhibiting symptoms of, or diagnosed with a pathogenic infection.