Use of apotransferrin that has bound zinc or copper ions for treatment of toxic effects of endotoxins

摘要

PCT No. PCT/DE92/00230 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 15, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 15, 1993 PCT Filed Mar. 17, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO92/16227 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 1, 1992.Apotransferrin bound to zinc or copper is administered to a patient who has endotoxins present in the patient's bloodstream. The apotransferrin improves the elimination of endotoxins from the bloodstream.