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Transfer factor composition and skin treatment
Assignee: Viragen Inc
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Filing: 1982-04-30
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Granted: 1984-03-06
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Expires: 2002-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A topical composition including transfer factor for dermatological treatment is provided. The composition may be used for cosmetic purposes and for treatment of skin lesions, such as blemishes, acne, herpes simplex, condyloma and the like. The treatment includes application of the topical composition to the infected sites.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley L. Warren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K35/00; A61K35/12; A61K35/14; A61K35/16; A61K35/26; A61K47/00; A61K47/06; A61K47/20; A61K47/30; A61K47/36; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/64; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0014; A61Q; A61Q19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
19 words
A topical composition for dermatological treatment comprising an ointment-type vehicle and an effective amount of transfer factor dispersed therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
19 words
A topical composition for dermatological treatment comprising an ointment-type vehicle and an effective amount of transfer factor dispersed therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The topical composition of claim 1, further including an effective amount of an enhancing penetrant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The topical composition of claim 1, wherein the vehicle is a non-toxic lyophilic base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The topical composition of claim 1, wherein the transfer factor is present in the amount of up to about 10 Units (10 8 cells per Unit) per gram of composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The topical composition of claim 4, further including an effective amount of an enhancing penetrant.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The topical composition of claim 5, wherein the penetrant is selected from the group consisting of dimethyl sulfoxide, low molecular weight dextran, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The topical composition of claim 6, wherein the penetrant is present up to about 15 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The topical composition of claim 7, wherein the penetrant is dimethyl sulfoxide.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The topical composition of claim 7, wherein the penetrant is a low molecular weight dextran.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A topical composition for the treatment of herpes simplex comprising a non-toxic lyophile base between about 1 and 10 Units (10 8 cells per Unit) per gram of composition and about 1 and 15 percent by weight of dimethyl sulfoxide.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A topical composition for the treatment of herpes simplex comprising a non-toxic lyophile base between about 1 and 10 Units (10 8 cells per Unit) per gram of composition and about 1 and 15 percent by weight of dimethyl sulfoxide.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
22 words
A method of dermatological treatment comprising applying to the affected skin a topical composition comprising a vehicle including transfer factor dispersed therein.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
22 words
A method of dermatological treatment comprising applying to the affected skin a topical composition comprising a vehicle including transfer factor dispersed therein.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 8, wherein the composition is applied to the skin between three and four times per day.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 11, wherein the composition includes about 1 Unit of transfer factor per gram of composition.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
26 words
A method of treating herpes simplex comprising applying to the infected region of the skin a composition including a herpes simplex effective amount of transfer factor.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
26 words
A method of treating herpes simplex comprising applying to the infected region of the skin a composition including a herpes simplex effective amount of transfer factor.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
25 words
A method of treating condyloma comprising applying to the infected region of the skin a topical composition including a condyloma effective amount of transfer factor.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
25 words
A method of treating condyloma comprising applying to the infected region of the skin a topical composition including a condyloma effective amount of transfer factor.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
25 words
A method of treating acne comprising applying to the infected region of the skin a topical composition including an acne effective amount of transfer factor.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
25 words
A method of treating acne comprising applying to the infected region of the skin a topical composition including an acne effective amount of transfer factor.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
A topical cosmetic composition comprising a non-toxic lyophilic base and an effective amount of transfer factor dispersed therein.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
A topical cosmetic composition comprising a non-toxic lyophilic base and an effective amount of transfer factor dispersed therein.
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