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Inhibition of viral protease activity by peptide halomethyl ketones

US4636492A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 1984
Grant dateJan 13, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K5/0827
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Selected tripeptide and tetrapeptide halomethyl ketones are employed in processes for treating viral infection in mammals. These compounds inhibit picornavirus protease activity.

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