| abstract |
The present invention relates to a composition comprising, preferably consisting of, (i) a single empty liposome, wherein said single empty liposome is selected from (a) an empty liposome consisting of sphingomyelin and cholesterol, wherein the amount of cholesterol is at least 20% (weight per weight); or (b) an empty liposome consisting of sphingomyelin; or (ii) a mixture of empty liposomes; wherein said mixture of empty liposomes comprises (a) a first empty liposome consisting of sphingomyelin and cholesterol, wherein the amount of cholesterol is at least 20% (weight per weight); and (b) a second empty liposome consisting of sphingomyelin; for use in a method of treating or preventing a viral infection in a mammal, preferably in a human. |