USE OF A PHOSPHOTYROSYL PHOSPHATASE INHIBITOR FOR THE TREATMENT OF IMMUNOSUPPRESSED PATIENTS

摘要

The present invention provides a method for restoring the immune functions and the overall immune response by administration of a bis-peroxovanadium (bpV) compound, a potent class of phosphotyrosyl phosphatase inhibitors. The method can be utilized in treating individuals afflicted with immune disorders or for the treatment of patients suffering from infections caused by viruses that destroy the natural immune response, such as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The bpV compound may be used in combination with various immunomodulators and/or antiviral agents. The present invention also relates to the use of such bpV compound for restoring the immune functions and the overall immune response in a patient in need of such a treatment.