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Dideoxyinosine by enzymatic deamination of dideoxyadenosine

US5011774A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 1990
Grant dateApr 30, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P19/40
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel process utilizing adenosine deaminase to selectively produce .beta.-(D)-2',3'-dideoxyinosine in high yields from an .alpha.,.beta.-anomeric mixture. .beta.-(D)-2',3'-Dideoxyinosine so produced is useful as an antiviral and antibiotic agent.

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