GROWTH FACTORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MYCOBACTERIAL INFECTION

摘要

Described herein are novel methods and kits for treating mycobacterium infections with KGF. The methods include administering an amount of KGF effective to treat the mycobacterium infection. The mycobacterium may be M. tuberculosis, drug resistant strains of M. tuberculosis, or atypical mycobacterium. The infections may be pulmonary infections. The method and kit may further include additional antimicrobial compounds effective against mycobacterium infections.

主权项

1. A method of treating an infection with mycobacterium in a subject comprising administering to the subject an amount of a Keratinocyte Growth Factor (“KGF”) effective to treat the mycobacterium infection.