Method of treating retained pulmonary secretions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5512269
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08074315

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A method of facilitating the clearance of retained pulmonary secretions in a subject using lantibiotics is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the lungs of the subject an effective amount of a lantibiotic. The lantibiotic is preferably administered by topically applying it to the respiratory epithelia, such as by generating an aerosol thereof which is then inhaled by the subject. A preferred lantibiotic for carrying out the present invention is duramycin. The method may be used in treating disorders such as cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. Also disclosed is a method of combatting tuberculosis comprising administering a lantibiotic to a subject in need of such treatment.

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MOLICHEM MEDICINES INC2135 N LAKESHORE DRIVE CHAPEL HILL NC 27514

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boucher, Jr Richard C Chapel Hill, NC 27 1017
Henke, David C Chapel Hill, NC 10 215
Molina, y Vedia Luis M Chapel Hill, NC 1 33
Stutts, Monroe J Chapel Hill, NC 1 33

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