Antiviral agent against herpes virus infections
US4603122A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07H3/08
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of treating herpes virus infections by the administration of 2-deoxy-D-glucose is described. The sugar analog is effective in treating herpes simplex virus infections such as, genital herpes, labial herpes, and ocular herpes; and other herpes infections such as, herpes zoster, varicella, mononucleosis, erythema multiforme and cytomegalovirus.
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