COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO INACTIVATE AND/OR REDUCE PRODUCTION OF MICROBIAL TOXINS

摘要

The present invention is related to compositions and methods to treat, ameliorate and/or prevent morbidity and/or mortality from microbial infections. In particular, bacterial infections that are associated with the production and release of bacterial toxins. For example, many Clostridia bacteria, such as Clostridium difficile, release toxins resulting in tissue and organ damage and death, even after antibiotic therapy that either reduces or eliminates the bacteria. In particular, various peptides, polypeptides, and proteins are disclosed herein that either inactivate Clostridium difficile toxin and/or reduce Clostridium difficile toxin production.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
a) providing;
i) a patient comprising a Clostridia toxin;ii) a therapeutic cationic polypeptide selected from the group consisting of protamine, a protamine fragment comprising a plurality of arginine amino acid clusters, protamine polyarginine and polylysine; b) administering said therapeutic polypeptide to said patient; and c) inactivating said bacterial toxin with said cationic polypeptide.