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Antiviral agent against herpes virus infections

US4603122A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 3, 1982
Grant dateJul 29, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 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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