Prophylaxis of Candida albicans infection with tuftsin.
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.
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D000818:Animals; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D051379:Mice; D013997:Time Factors; D014405:Tuftsin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014405:Tuftsin