The present disclosure features methods and compositions for enhancing the ability of the respiratory membranes to filter airborne pathogens and protect a subject from respiratory infections that result from inhalation of such pathogens. In particular, the disclosure provides antimicrobial compositions that prevent and treat respiratory infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

The present disclosure features methods and compositions for enhancing the ability of the respiratory membranes to filter airborne pathogens and protect a subject from respiratory infections that result from inhalation of such pathogens. In particular, the disclosure provides antimicrobial compositions that prevent and treat respiratory infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

The invention relates to the use of an adsorbent to reduce or suppress the pathogenicity or virulence of Clostridium bacteria in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo. The invention may be used in any mammal or environment, and is particularly effective to suppress the pathogenicity or virulence of Clostridium difficile.

The invention relates to the use of an adsorbent to reduce or suppress the pathogenicity or virulence of Clostridium bacteria in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo. The invention may be used in any mammal or environment, and is particularly effective to suppress the pathogenicity or virulence of Clostridium difficile.

The invention relates to the use of an adsorbent to reduce or suppress the pathogenicity or virulence of Clostridium bacteria in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo. The invention may be used in any mammal or environment, and is particularly effective to suppress the pathogenicity or virulence of Clostridium difficile.

The present invention includes pourable, non-toxic lubricating compositions containing carrageenan and more precisely carrageenan as an anti-viral agent, for protection from Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and methods of using the lubricating compositions as a non-oily, psuedoplastic lubrication product and administering the carrageenan for reducing the propagation of HPV during sexual activity.

The present invention includes pourable, non-toxic lubricating compositions containing carrageenan and more precisely carrageenan as an anti-viral agent, for protection from Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and methods of using the lubricating compositions as a non-oily, pseudoplastic lubrication product and administering the carrageenan for reducing the propagation of HPV during sexual activity.

A composition comprising kappa-carrageenan and a carrier solution, wherein the carrier solution is an isotonic solution, and methods of use thereof in the treatment of diseases or conditions of the upper airways.

A composition comprising kappa-carrageenan and a carrier solution, wherein the carrier solution is an isotonic solution, and methods of use thereof in the treatment of diseases or conditions of the upper airways.

Provided are superabsorbent materials composed of agar, and one or more water-soluble natural polysaccharides, and dietary compositions containing such superabsorbent materials. The disclosed superabsorbent materials have various food and therapeutic applications and can be used as loading vehicles for nutrients and therapeutic agents. Also provided are methods for preparing such superabsorbent materials.