Methods for treating diseases of altered IgE regulation

摘要

Techniques for treating one or more diseases of altered IgE regulation in a patient are provided. For example, a technique for treating one or more diseases of altered IgE regulation in a patient includes the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more sophorolipids to the patient in a manner which decreases IgE production in the patient. Further, the technique for treating one or more diseases of altered IgE regulation may include administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more sophorolipids intravenously, intramuscularly, as an inhalant, subcutaneously, topically and/or systemically.

主权项

1. A method of treating asthma comprising administering one or more sophorolipids to a patient in need thereof in an amount which is effective to decrease IgE production wherein the one or more sophorolipids are administered one or more times daily for a period of one or more days and in an amount in the range of 0.5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight of the patient to 750 milligrams per kilogram of body weight of the patient.