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Method of treating herpesviruses

US4957926A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1988
Grant dateSep 18, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/22
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is disclosed for the treatment of herpesvirus infections comprising treating the infected host with an effective amount of an N-alkyl derivative of deoxynojirimycin in which the alkyl group contains from one to about six carbon atoms, and preferably is butyl.

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