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2-Deoxy glucose as an antiviral agent against herpes simplex

US4315001A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 17, 1979
Grant dateFeb 9, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 17, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H3/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of treating herpes simplex virus by the administration of 2-deoxy-D-glucose is described. The sugar analog is effective in treating genital herpes, labial herpes, and ocular herpes.

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