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Prophylaxis of Candida albicans infection with tuftsin.

Abstract
The efficacy of tuftsin, a naturally-occurring immunomodulating peptide, in the prophylaxis of disseminated Candida albicans infections in mice was studied. The intravenous administration of tuftsin caused prolonged survival at all concentrations tested.
AuthorsK Nishioka, R L Hopfer, T el-Hagin, G Lopez-Berestein
JournalThe Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy (J Antimicrob Chemother) Vol. 17 Issue 3 Pg. 361-3 (Mar 1986) ISSN: 0305-7453 [Print] England
PMID3700295 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
Chemical References
  • Tuftsin
Topics
  • Animals
  • Candidiasis (prevention & control)
  • Mice
  • Time Factors
  • Tuftsin (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)

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