Methods for treating microbial infection

摘要

A method for treating a microbial infection or an abscessed tissue in a subject includes administering to the subject an effective amount of a metal ion chelator. In some embodiments, the metal ion chelator can be a protein, such as a calprotectin heterodimer. In some embodiments, the metal ion chelator is a calprotectin heterodimer including an S100A8 polypeptide and an S100A9 polypeptide.

主权项

1. A kit, comprising: a vial containing a manganese ion chelator that is a protein, wherein the manganese ion chelator is Ca2+-bound, or wherein the kit further comprises a vial containing a Ca2+-containing buffer.